July 03, 2013
My favorite co*cktail recipes
I've tried making lots of co*cktails at home and realized that my very favorites have a couple things in common: fresh-squeezed citrus juice and maraschino liqueur. (Don't use the red juice from a jar of cherries, even if you think it's tasty or want to save money. This is different.)
Here are my top three drinks:
Aviation co*cktail (pictured above)
1 1/2 oz. Gin
1 tsp. Crème de Violette
1/2 oz. Maraschino Liqueur
1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
Add ingredients to a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass.
Hemingway Daiquiri
1 1/2 oz. White Rum
1/4 oz. Maraschino Liqueur
1/2 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
Add ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a glass.
Blue Grass co*cktail
2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Maraschino Liqueur
Shake and strain. You know the drill.
Give one a try this holiday weekend!
P.S. My orange starburst co*cktail shaker and ice bucket were a gift from Wild Eye Designs. I'm sure you can appreciate why I love them. The shaker even comes with a spare gasket.
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17comments:
kickpleatsaid...
You should also try the Last Word - it's my favorite co*cktail. 3/4oz of maraschino liquor, 3/4 oz of gin, 3/4 oz of lime & 3/4 oz of chartreuse. It's very similar to the aviation, but I like the LW better. I have never tried the other 2 co*cktails, so I'll put them on my to-make list.
- July 3, 2013 at 11:36 AM
- Grandma Gsaid...
Mmmm... more to try when we come to see you in your new home!
Mum
- July 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM
- Jesssaid...
Love! thanks for sharing!
- July 3, 2013 at 12:09 PM
- Jessica Jonessaid...
Kickpleat, sounds wonderful! I looked at chartreuse last time I was at the store but was daunted by the price tag. I'll order this at a bar sometime!
- July 3, 2013 at 12:19 PM
- carolynsaid...
these sound yummy, my favorite right now is a Plum-tini. Home made plum syrup and vodka.
recipe for plum syrup here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201359750216540&set=a.4754344337344.2190955.1257265548&type=1&theater- July 3, 2013 at 1:40 PM
- Jessica Jonessaid...
GREAT! I can't wait to try it!
- July 3, 2013 at 1:41 PM
- Jessica Jonessaid...
Shucks, the link isn't working for me, but I will google.
- July 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM
- Kimsaid...See AlsoAviation co*cktail Recipe
Haha, this post made me think back to my college days when my roommates and I threw a party. One of them got so drunk, she was drinking the juice straight out of the maraschino cherry jar! Ick!
- July 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Unknownsaid...I am a huge fan of the aviation co*cktail and the hemingway daquiri/papa doble (oh gosh, why do people think maraschino liqueur = grenadine!) so I am thrilled to have another maraschino recipe. Going to try yours a bluegrass soon. And a last word from kickpleat as soon as I go get some chartreuse. I liked the aviation so much we served a version at our wedding called "plane crazy".
- July 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM
Anonymoussaid...We've been enjoying reading this book: Tequila Mockingbird, by Tim Federle. co*cktails with a literary twist, clever names and I hear the drinks are great too! My favorite is The Last of the Mojitos.
--tuulikki- July 4, 2013 at 7:21 AM
- Jessica Jonessaid...
I love it!
- July 4, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Anonymoussaid...I love your co*cktail shaker and ice bucket in the photo. Super fun!
- July 4, 2013 at 8:23 PM
Singh Stylesaid...interesting ...
- July 5, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Ajay Prasadsaid...Very nice. I can imagine why they are your favorite. I already tried the blue grass co*cktail, couldn't wait for the weekend, I must confess. Just loved it. Thanks for sharing these.
- July 5, 2013 at 1:27 AM
Ugo Colombosaid...These co*cktails seem to make the most of the marachino. Thanks for sharing your favorites.
- July 10, 2013 at 11:32 AM
bridgetwhoplaysfrenchhornsaid...Chartreuse does have a scary price tag, but it is a wonderful herby co*cktail, promise.
Some of my favorite maraschino co*cktails:
The Blur from Nopa
Originally from Serious Eats
Ingredients
0.75 ounces green chartreuse
0.75 ounces maraschino liqueur
0.75 ounces fresh lime juice
Dry cava or champagneInstructions
1. Add chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 20 seconds, until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a champagne flute and top with cava or champagne.(and another version of an Aviation)
The Aviation from Drink
(a famous co*cktail bar in Boston)1/4 oz creme de violette
1/4 oz Luxardo maraschino liqueur
2 oz london dry gin (Beefeater, Citadelle; the middle 80% of gins as far as juniperness goes)
1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juiceMix all together in a shaker and strain into chilled coupe.
- July 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM
- Jessica Jonessaid...
Bridget, thank you!
- July 22, 2013 at 2:05 PM
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