Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits: Innovative Flavor Combinations, Plus Homemade Versions of Kahlúa, Cointreau, and Other Popular Liqueurs (29 page)
Authors: Andrew Schloss
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The collection of cocktails that follows is by no means exhaustive or intended as a mixology encyclopedia, but is meant to illustrate the versatility of making mixed drinks with liqueurs. In these recipes, liqueurs replace the spirit and the sugar that make up more traditional concoctions. They are arranged by basic cocktail recipe as follows:
- Alexander:
liqueur, cream - Bloody Mary:
liqueur, vegetable juice - Cooler:
liqueur, juice, soda - Manhattan:
liqueur, vermouth or aromatic liqueur, bitters - Martini:
liqueur, ice, optional vermouth or aromatic liqueur - Old-Fashioned:
liqueur, bitters - Screwdriver:
liqueur, fruit juice - Sidecar/Sour:
liqueur, sour - Stinger:
liqueur, aromatics - Tonic:
liqueur, soda, optional bitters
Liqueur Spirit + Cream
Originally a mixture of gin, créme de cacao, and cream, now more commonly made with brandy, the name comes from the New York bartender Troy Alexander, who invented the creamy white cocktail to honor Phoebe Snow, a fictional advertising figure for the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. Dressed in snow white, she represented the cleanliness of anthracite-powered locomotives, were claimed to be as pure as freshly fallen snow.
Shot glass, swizzle stick
Mix the Double Shot and Orange Rye together. Spoon the Irish Cream on top to float.
Chilled cocktail glass, cocktail shaker
- Ice cubes
- 1 oz Coco-Loco (
page 182
) - 1 oz Tropical Banana (
page 39
) - 2 oz light cream
- Sprinkle of cocoa powder
Fill shaker with ice cubes. Add Coco-Loco, Tropical Banana, and light cream; shake well. Wait 1 minute, shake again, strain into glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- 4 oz milk
- 2 oz Corny Corn “Liquor” (
page 91
) - Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 2–3 ice cubes
- Cinnamon stick
Pour Corny Corn “Liquor” and milk into glass; add cinnamon and stir. Add ice cubes. Garnish with cinnamon stick.
Chilled cocktail glass, cocktail shaker
- Ice cubes
- 1 oz Coco-Loco (
page 182
) - 1 oz brandy
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Fill shaker with ice cubes. Add Coco-Loco, brandy, and cream and shake vigorously; strain into glass. Garnish with nutmeg.
Chilled cocktail glass, cocktail shaker
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Eggnog (
page 191
) - 2 oz coconut milk
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Fill shaker with ice. Add Eggnog and coconut milk; shake vigorously. Strain into glass. Garnish with cinnamon.
Chilled cocktail glass, cocktail shaker
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Coco-Loco (
page 182
) - 1 oz light cream
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Fill shaker with ice. Add Coco-Loco and cream and shake. Wait for 1 minute; shake again; strain into glass. Garnish with nutmeg.
Espresso cup, demitasse spoon
- 1 oz
Caramelized Simple Syrup - 2 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 2 oz Chocolate Hazelnut (
page 137
) - 1–2 tbsp whipped cream
Mix the simple syrup into the espresso until dissolved. Add the Chocolate Hazelnut and stir once. Spoon whipped cream on top.
Mug
- 2 oz Irish Cream (
page 188
) - 4 oz hot freshly brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp whipped cream
Combine Irish Cream and coffee in the mug; stir. Garnish with whipped cream.
Coffee cup
- 2 oz Coffee Nut (
page 172
) - 4 oz freshly brewed coffee
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
Combine Coffee Nut and coffee in the mug; stir. Spoon the cream on top. Garnish with cinnamon.
Coffee cup
- 2 oz Coco-Loco (
page 182
) - 2 oz Chocolate Hazelnut (
page 137
) - 4 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
Combine the Coco-Loco, Chocolate Hazelnut, and espresso in the cup; stir. Spoon the cream on top. Garnish with cinnamon.
Chilled cocktail glass, cocktail shaker
- 1 tsp cinnamon sugar
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Eggnog (
page 191
) - 1 oz reposado tequila
- Cinnamon stick
Wet rim of glass and coat with sugar. Fill shaker with ice; add Eggnog and tequila; shake. Wait for 1 minute; shake again; strain into glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick.
Chilled cocktail glass, cocktail shaker
- Ice cubes
- 4 oz White Russian (
page 190
) - Freshly grated nutmeg
Fill shaker with ice; add White Russian and shake. Wait for 1 minute; shake again; strain into glass. Garnish with nutmeg.
Liqueur Spirit + Vegetable Juice
A mixture of vodka, velvet-thick tomato juice, and tangy condiments (Worcestershire, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, you name it), the Bloody Mary is a cocktail on the verge of turning into a food. Its edibility is substantial enough that you could even call a Bloody Mary and a cup of coffee the equivalent of brunch, give or take a serving of eggs Benedict.
Classic Bloody Mary
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- Ice cubes
- 1 oz Sweet-Heat Firewater (
page 90
) - 1 oz Lime Agave (
page 63
) - 4 oz vegetable cocktail juice (V8)
- 1 fresh jalapeño chile
- Wedge of lime
Wet the rim of the glass and coat with the pepper. Fill the glass with ice. Add the Sweet Heat Firewater, Lime Agave, and juice; stir. Garnish with jalapeño chile and lime wedge.
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Ancho Mescal (
page 220
) - 4 oz vegetable cocktail juice (V8)
- Wedge of lime
Fill glass with ice. Add Ancho Mescal and juice; stir. Garnish with lime wedge.
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Horseradish Schnapps (
page 223
) - 4 oz vegetable cocktail juice (V8)
- Wedge of lime
Fill glass with ice cubes. Add Horseradish Schnapps and juice; stir. Garnish with lime wedge.
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Red Lightning (
page 92
) - 4 oz tomato juice
- Wedge of lime
Fill glass with ice. Add Red Lightning and juice; stir. Garnish with lime wedge.
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Smokin’ (
page 178
) - 4 oz vegetable cocktail juice (V8)
- Dash of chipotle hot sauce
- Wedge of lime
Fill glass with ice. Add Smokin’, juice, and hot sauce; stir. Garnish with lime wedge.
Liqueur Spirit + Juice + Soda
As the name implies, coolers, with a hint of fruit juice, a hit of alcohol, and a refreshing effervescence from soda water, are the summertime libation of choice for most tipplers. These easy-to-love thirst quenchers are ubiquitous, encompassing a wide variety of cocktails, including Collinses, Spritzers, and Mojitos.
End-of-Summer Cocktail, 243
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 oz Black Pepper Vodka (
page 222
) - 1 oz Lemon Vodka (
page 218
) - 2 oz
Simple Syrup - 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz seltzer
- Wedge of lemon
Fill glass with ice. Add the Black Pepper Vodka, Lemon Vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, and seltzer; stir. Garnish with lemon wedge.
Highball glass, swizzle stick
- 3 ice cubes
- 2 oz Black Pepper Vodka (
page 222
) - 2 oz
Simple Syrup - 4 oz fresh orange juice
- 4 oz seltzer
- Wedge of lemon
Put the ice in the glass. Add the Black Pepper Vodka, simple syrup, orange juice, and seltzer; stir. Garnish with lemon wedge.
Wineglass, swizzle stick
- 1 ice cube
- 1 oz Ruby Slippers (
page 161
) - 4 oz Chardonnay
- 4 oz seltzer
- 3 rose petals or 6 pomegranate seeds
Put the ice cube in the glass. Add the Ruby Slippers, Chardonnay, and seltzer; stir. Garnish with rose petals or pomegranate seeds.
Highball glass, cocktail shaker
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Coconut-Palm Rum (
page 210
) - 1
1
⁄
2
oz coconut water - 3
⁄
4
oz fresh lime juice - 3 oz seltzer
- Slice of lime
Fill shaker and glass with ice. Pour the Coconut-Palm Rum, coconut water, and lime juice into the shaker; shake vigorously; strain into glass. Pour seltzer into glass. Garnish with lime wedge.