Cocktails from the Original Masters of Mixology

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Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron Jr.

Better known as Trader Vic (1902–1984), a pioneering American restaurateur and cocktail creator. He opened his first bar, Hinky Dink’s, in Oakland in 1934 and soon transformed it into Trader Vic’s, a Polynesian-themed restaurant that became the blueprint for mid-century Tiki culture.

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El Diablo

Tequila Reposado, Creme de Cassis, 

Lime Juice, Homemade Ginger Beer (1946)

Mild, Fizzy, Refreshing

 

Port Light

Bourbon, Honey, Passionfruit, Lemon Juice,

Grenadine, Aquafab (1960’s)

Mid Strength, Sweet, Sour

 

Mai Tai

Caribbean Rum, Orange Curacao, Lime Juice,

 Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Simple Syrup (1934)

Mid Strength, Fruity, Nutty

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Remember The Maine

Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, 

Cherry Heering, Absinthe (1960’s)

Intense, Rich, Aromatic

 

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Charles H. Barker Jr.

Charles H. Baker Jr. (1895–1987) was an American writer, bon vivant, and cocktail chronicler whose work captured the romance of drinking around the world. A globe-trotting food and drinks enthusiast, Baker spent the 1930s and 1940s traveling extensively, documenting recipes and stories from bars, steamships, and exotic locales.

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Pan American Clipper

Calvados, Absinthe, Fresh Lime Juice, 

Grenadine, Sugar (1960’s)

Strong, Tart

 

Birds of Paradise Gin Fizz

Gin, Lime Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Orange Blossom Water,

Soda Water, Aquafab, Rose (1939)

Mild, Fluffy, Fruity

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Harry MacElhone

Harry MacElhone (1890–1958) was a legendary Scottish bartender and one of the most influential figures in early 20th-century cocktail culture. 

 

He began his career at Ciro’s Club in London before moving to New York, where he worked at the Plaza Hotel and the famed New York Bar. After World War I, he took over that bar in Paris, renaming it Harry’s New York Bar

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Yokohama

Gin, Vodka, Grenadine, Orange Juice, Absinthe (1908)

Mid Strength, Lush, Fragrant

 

Boulevardier

Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Campari (1927)

Rich, Bitter

 

Sir Walter Cocktail

Gold Rum, Cognac, Orange Curacao, 

Grenadine, Lemon Juice (1927)

Spirit Forward, Tart, Balanced

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Other Classics

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Pink Lady

Gin, Applejack, Grenadine, Lime Juice (1920’s)

Mid Strength, Luscious, Creamy

 

Ginger Rogers

Gin, Fresh Ginger, Lemon Juice, Mint, Ginger Ale (1914)

Mid Strength, Zingy, Honeyed

 

Espresso Martini

Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso (1983)

Moderate, Smooth, Rich

 

Russian Spring Punch

Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, Blackcurrant Liqueur, Raspberries, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine (1984)

Strong, Fruity, Tart

 

Juschu

Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lime Juice, Angostura (1940’s)

Mellow, Sour, Sweet

 

Millionaire

Bourbon, Dry Curacao, Absinthe, Lemon Juice

Raspberry Syrup, Aquafab (1938)

Strong, Silky, Herbal

 

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Sugar, Angostura, Orange Bitters (1800's)

Strong, Balanced, Aromatic

 

Milano Torino

Campari, Sweet Vermouth (1860’s)

Mild, Bitter, Sweet

 

Negroni

Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth (1919)

Strong, Herbal, Bitter, Sweet

 

Martini

Gin, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters (1880’s)

Strong, Crisp, Aromatic

 

la Louisiane

Rye Whiskey, Dom Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Absinthe, Peychaud Bitters (1937)

Rich, Herbal, Bittersweet

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Aviation

Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, 

Creme de Violette, Lemon Juice (1916)

Mid Strength, Floral, Dulcet

 

Whiskey Sour

Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura (1800’s)

Moderate, Smooth, Refreshing

 

Corpse reviver #2

Gin, Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc, Absinthe Lemon Juice (1930)

Moderate, Crisp, Citrus