Here at the Consumatorium, we try to honor the great mixologists that came before us and, more importantly, the drinks they created. These classic drinks are great to know about because not only are they terrific cocktails on their own and have stood the test of time but, more importantly, they form the foundation of virtually every drink that has been subsequently created – from delicately crafted, hand-made cocktails at an upscale craft bar to a sweet-and-sour laden highball quickly prepared at the chain restaurant in the mall.
Dave and I plan plan on covering each of these drinks. We’ll lay out the classic recipe and any updates based on changes in available liquor from when the original was created. Once in a while, will add our own twist to demonstrate how we like them prepared. We’ll tag each drink as a classic and have a reference to the entire list on our new Cocktail Recipe Index page to make them easy to find.
Here is the list of the classics we’ll be posting about. If we’ve missed anything you’d like covered or you think that a drink doesn’t belong on the list, please speak up. We’d love your input.
The items with a link have already been covered.
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Manhattan (we have several variations, but not the original)
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Cosmopolitan
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Daquiri
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Planter’s Punch
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Cuba Libre
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Mojito
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Piña Colada
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Moscow Mule
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Alexander
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Singapore Sling
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Bloody Mary
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Caipirinha
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Bellini
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Gin-Gin Mule
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Ramos Gin Fizz
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Monkey Gland
Yeah, there are a lot of them. As usual, we will sacrifice our livers so you don’t have to. We’re looking forward to it!
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October 21, 2013 at 6:55 pm
God bless you guys.