Archive for November, 2008
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King Cocktail
Ti sits down with “King Cocktail” himself, Dale DeGroff, to talk about his incredible journey and how he helped Raise the Bar for all of us.
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An Old Fashioned Visit
Lu recently mentioned dinner with myself, my mother Ella Brennan, and Dale DeGroff. It was a “spirited” meal…
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Old Fashioned
1 teaspoon sugar 2 dashes of Angostura bitters 2 orange slices 2 maraschino cherries Water or soda water 2 ounces bourbon In the bottom of an Old Fashioned glass, carefully muddle the
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Melancholy Baby
A drink created at the Rainbow Room for a lady who had just ended a love affair… 1 1/2 ounces Absolut Citron 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 ounces simple syrup 1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe (or similar) 3 ounces water Flamed lemon peel for garnish
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Smashing Cocktail
Ti steps behind the bar with King Cocktail, Dale DeGroff, for a signature drink and a song…
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THE Essential Bartender, Dale DeGroff
How fortunate are we that Dale DeGroff chose bartending as his career. We all have Dale to thank for bringing back fresh juices and mixers to this country.
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Whiskey Peach Smash
4 small peach quarters 3 mint leaves 3 lemon pieces 1 ounce water 1/2 ounce simple syrup 3 ounces Canadian Whiskey 1 sprig fresh mint peach slice, for garnish
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Sidecar Number 1
2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1 lemon wedge 2 ounces domestic Brandy (or Cognac in Winter for a bolder taste) 1 ounce Cointreau ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 lemon twist
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SERIAL MONOGAMIST
I love a theme. In thinking about some of the most fun nights in my life I always remember the cocktails.
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The Oops
1 oz Maker’s Mark 1 oz Grand Marnier 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters 1/4 oz Cherry Heering Chill a martini glass. Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain into the martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.