Swiss Fizz
Dry shake, long shake, double strain into Collins over soda and ice shard, top with more drops of orange flower water.
- A Ramos gin fizz substituting absinthe for gin. I would probably use less orgeat next time.
Dry shake, long shake, double strain into Collins over soda and ice shard, top with more drops of orange flower water.
Pour Chartreuse and soda into a Collins and chill. Mix other ingredients, dry shake, long shake, carefully strain over Chartreuse and soda.
Just tried this and really like it!
Stir, strain, coupe, top with Champagne, flamed orange twist.
Named for the composer of Carmen, among others.
Shake somewhat casually and strain into a rocks glass containing fresh ice.
Damn you, Stew! You made me go to Sur la Table to get that caramel syrup! Don't you know how easy it is to blow huge wads of cash in that place?... Seriously though, this sounds phenomenal; I can't wait to actually try it. And my mind is racing with other possibilities for the syrup!
Yup. Phenomenal. Rich and decadent, but not too sweet. A slice of Granny Smith as garnish might be nice, too.
Good idea re. apple! Glad you like.
Can't wait to try this one. Does the syrup taste particularly sea salty? I'd rather make my own than buy another bottle at the moment...
To me, it doesn't taste particularly salty at all. Just the perfect amount to keep the sweet caramel from being cloying. There is a hint of vanilla too... Also, thank you for giving me an excuse to eat a spoonful of caramel sauce.
I didn't pick up on much salt either. A little more might be nice, although the Averna might not be bitter enough to warrant it.
Stir, strain, lowball. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or an orange peel.
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Lemon peel garnish.
Build over ice in a rocks glass and stir to combine.
This ratio is probably close to correct - it would be mild, and has no sugar.
Stir together. For an authentic shipboard Gimlet, do not add ice.
To make lime cordial, peel 4 limes, and juice 8 of them to make 1 cup of lime juice. Strain the juice and divide in half. Make a 2:1 simple syrup from half the lime juice, 1 tsp of citric acid and the peels, reducing the syrup slightly until thick. Remove from the heat, let cool, and add the remaining lime juice. Strain again and bottle. For a modern touch, a makrut (kaffir) lime leaf or two can be added to the syrup.
McElhone's book calls for equal parts, and I figure that this is a small drink.
The ABCs of Mixing Cocktails
Shake, strain, up, optional orchid or other edible flower garnish.
Shake, strain into a Collins rimmed with spiced salt over an ice shard.