Voila, the first collection of drinks I have created this year. Apologies if the names confuse you or weird you out–they were named by theatre kids!
The Bi
Somewhat sweet, somewhat smokey.
Yield: One Shot
1/2 oz. Whiskey
1/4 oz. Amaretto
1/4 oz. Seltzer
2 Maraschino Cherries
If you have a two-part shot glass, put the whiskey in one side, and the Amaretto and Seltzer in the other. Garnish with two cherries on a toothpick.
The D
Named after my good friend Deidre, or “D”, who loves gin.
Yield: One Drink
1.5 oz. Gin
1 oz. Sour Mix (check out my homemade!)
Dry Cucumber Soda
Combine first two ingredients in a glass with ice. Top with cucumber soda.
Sexy Mexi
Named by D, after my good friend Élán.
Yield: One Drink
1.5 oz. Silver Tequila
1 oz. Kahlua
Pinch of Cinnamon
1 oz. Bailey’s
Combine tequila and Kahlua in a glass with ice. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top, stir to integrate it. Add Bailey’s, do not stir.
Amie’s Lemonade
One day my friend Amie asked for a Vodka Lemonade. I didn’t have lemonade.
Yield: One Drink
1.5 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Sour Mix
Seltzer
Combine vodka and sour mix in a glass with ice. Top with seltzer, stir to combine.
The 10 out of 12 Days of Christmas
For all those theatre people stuck in 10/12’s during the holidays.
Yield: One Drink
1 oz. Kahlua
1.5 oz. Spiced Rum
Eggnog
Combine Kahlua and rum in a chilled glass (ice optional). Top with eggnog, stir.