The World Of Cocktails
The Zaza cocktail is named after a French play that was a hit in the early 20th century and was followed by opera and film versions. If you stir it, you get a Dubonnet Cocktail, but in my recipe we substitute Sloe Gin for Gin.
The Charle Chaplin cocktail is named after Sir Charles Spencer “Charlie” Chaplin (1889-1977), the English slapstick comedian of the silent film era who was at the peak of his career when this eponymous cocktail was created in 1920. INGREDIENTS METHOD SHOPPING LIST
The Nixon cocktail is a smooth tasting sipper but a bit of an acquired taste. This cocktail was created by the legendary bartender, Joe Gilmore. Joe was originally from Belfast but moved to London and worked his way up to be the Head Barman at the American Bar at the Savoy, based in London. Joe […]
If you put it nicely, the 1980s were an interesting time for cocktails. Although neon cocktails made with pre-made mixes in a rudimentary style have killed the original cocktail culture almost forever. Still, it’s fun to look back today, whether you want to host an 80s party or just to remember what drinking was like […]
This cocktail was popular with students in the 1980s. An Alabama Slammer is a cocktail of Amaretto, Southern Comfort, Sloe Gin and orange juice. The Alabamer Slammer is the top drink for your next 80s party. INGREDIENTS 30 ml/ 1 oz. Southern Comfort 30 ml/ 1 oz. Sloe Gin 30 ml/ 1 oz. Amaretto 60 […]
Sloe Gin is from England and has everything to do with “Sloe Berries”. These are small wild berries that are found everywhere in England. Purely they taste terrible. But the English have found a great way to use the Sloe Berries. Of course, by soaking in alcohol. The berries were dipped in a gin with […]
A mixture or improvement of Screwdriver and Harvey Wallbanger with additional Southern Comfort and Sloe Gin. The cocktail bangs in the head and tingles in the summer INGREDIENTS 45 ml/ 1 ½ oz. Vodka 15 ml/ ½ oz. Southern Comfort 90 ml/ 3 oz. orange juice 15 ml/ ½ oz. Sloe Gin 15 ml/ ½ […]