Old Tom

The Tom Collins Cocktail dates from the mid-1800s with a relatively consistent recipe format. Depending on the granularity of your distinctions, it is sometimes classified as a highball, meaning that

Consumatorium Classic Cocktails - Martini

31Mar

by Dave Jilk

Classic Dry Vermouth Gin Old Tom Recipe

the martini

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The Martini

Though one of the most popular and well-known cocktails of all time, what passes for a Martini has evolved considerably. Unlike with other classic cocktails, identifying a preferred recipe for the Mar

28Dec

by Dave Jilk

Classic Gin Maraschino Liqueur Old Tom Recipe Sweet Vermouth

Classic Martinez

I tried a few times to make a Martinez for our Classics series, and each time I messed up and made the Modern Martinez instead. This is because most recipes now use the modern ratios (much stronger),

20Oct

by Dave Jilk

Anise Gin Ginger Liqueur Modern Old Tom Recipe St. Germain

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3G Cocktail

My friend Randy previously shared with us an excellent drink that he invented, and which I named the Cognitive Deficit. The other day I was at his home and he offered up another cocktail, this time a

03Oct

by Dave Jilk

Amaro Gin Invention Lillet Old Tom Recipe

Triage

I invented this drink a couple of months ago, when I was experimenting again with Perfect Martini variations (see En Banc for another). I was trying to come up with something that those who disdain ve

12Jun

by Dave Jilk

Dry Vermouth Gin Old Tom Recipe

Old Tom Gibson

Just fabulous. I’ve written previously about Dry Martinis and Gibsons, and Will and I have both recently been using Old Tom gin. I put them together and made an Old Tom Gibson, and it’s just a great c