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AKIN TO THE WHISKEY SOUR, this drink is that much more refreshing due to the addition of carbonation. For a Waterloo, add ¾ ounce Mandarine Napoléon liqueur (of course) and replace the garnish with an orange slice.
Shake the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup vigorously with ice. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with club soda, and stir gently. Squeeze the lemon wedge over the drink, and drop it in. |
2 ounces blended or other whiskey 1 ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce simple syrup (page 27) or 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 3 to 5 ounces chilled club soda Lemon wedge |
SWIZZLES ORIGINATED IN THE CARIBBEAN, where they were named after the “swizzle stick,” a twig used to agitate tall rum drinks. In this case, a jazz musician’s drumstick may be more appropriate.
Shake all the liquid ingredients except the ginger ale vigorously with ice. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with the lemon slice, and add a swizzle stick. |
2 ounces bourbon ½ ounce apricot brandy ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 5 to 6 ounces chilled ginger ale Lemon slice |
. Variations . For a SCOTCH SWIZZLE, substitute scotch for the bourbon, triple sec for the apricot brandy, and lime juice for the lemon juice.
EFFERVESCENTLY REFRESHING AND POTENT, this cooler is sure to fuel a day of wagering at the races.
1½ ounces bourbon 1 ounce brandy ½ ounce triple sec 4 ounces chilled ginger ale |
Pour all ingredients but the ginger ale into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with the ginger ale, and stir gently. |
A CENTURY AFTER THE CREATION OF THIS DRINK, we still don’t know who the mysterious Ms. Taylor is or why a drink was named after her. Nonetheless, if you’re looking for a great cocktail to enjoy with blended scotch, try this delightfully refreshing highball.
Pour the scotch and lime juice into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with ginger ale and stir gently. Garnish with the lemon slice. |
2 ounces blended scotch ½ ounce fresh lime juice 3 to 5 ounces chilled ginger ale Lemon slice |
LIFE WILL BE GOOD WHEN STARBUCKS STARTS SERVING THESE—all the stimulating elements of the classic Irish Coffee translate nicely from hot to cold.
1½ ounces Irish whiskey 1 teaspoon brown sugar 4 ounces cold coffee 1 to 2 ounces heavy cream |
Pour the whiskey and sugar into a chilled old-fashioned glass. Stir to combine. Fill with ice, add the coffee and cream, and stir. |
AS SMOOTH AS FLOWING LAVA BUT AS VOLATILE AS A VOLCANO, the Mint Condition will spark up any occasion.
¾ ounce bourbon ¾ ounce peppermint schnapps ¾ ounce vodka ½ ounce Kahlúa |
Shake the ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled sour glass. |
THIS DELICIOUSLY FRUITY FIZZ OF A SUMMER DRINK combines the warmth of whiskey with Poire Williams, a pear-flavored brandy-based liqueur, and refreshingly tarts up the combo with citrus.
Pour the whiskey, pear brandy, and grapefruit juice into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with club soda, and stir gently. |
1½ ounces blended whiskey ½ ounce Poire Williams or other pear brandy 2½ ounces fresh grapefruit juice 3 to 4 ounces chilled club soda |
A HIGHLY SEDUCTIVE COMBINATION of coffee-flavored Kahlúa and aromatic Marsala add depth to this creamy bourbon cocktail.
Shake the ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. |
1½ ounces bourbon ¾ ounce Kahlúa ¾ ounce sweet Marsala 1 ounce heavy cream |
