To me an odd ratio. Alternates below. Option 1 – a one to one ratio of dry vermouth to either gin or vodka. For example 1.5 oz of each. Option 2 – 2 to 1 ratio; as 2 oz. dry vermouth to 1 oz gin or vodka. With either – add an olive OR lemon … Read more
George – a cocktail I used to order with a slight variation – see below. Farandaville recipe – modifying the George Bush cocktail – Same three ounces vodka, same 1/2 ounce vermouth but 3 olives rather than just 1. In honor of my late, great friend Mike Kenefick, fine rugby player and restaurateur. His favorite … Read more
We’ve been enjoying this cocktail QUITE A BIT the last several weeks and here’s a repeat posting with our variation below the video. Farandaville version 2 Oz Woodford Reserve or other 90-100 proof bourbon – for example Knob Creek. 1 Oz. fresh grapefruit juice 1/2 Oz Honey Syrup Optional: garnish with grapefruit slice Shake with … Read more
And imitating Churchill he started the day with a shot of booze – in Truman’s case Bourbon. Farandaville variation -better than Truman’s 2 oz bourbon – like Truman 1/4 oz demerara syrup – BIG improvement on plain sugar! One dash orange bitters – or any amount and style of bitters to your taste. Stir in … Read more
Simple recipe. In the video it’s made in the glass; of course you can stir and then pour over ice. Farandaville recipe below the quick video is a little different but also made in the glass. Farandaville variation 2 oz. bourbon – we used Knob Creek – excellent! 1/4 oz. real maple syrup – Spring … Read more
I can’t believe I’ve never posted this before. Farandaville slight mod below the short video. Farandaville version – cut back on the gin and increased both vermouths. 1 & 1/2 oz. dry gin (we used Beefeater) 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth 1 oz. orange juice 1 dash orange bitters Shaken with ice … Read more
A rarity -posting a cocktail we haven’t tried yet – but we will! And then will post a picture. We will Probably go with a dozen or so olives and 1&1/2 oz vodka (or gin) and 1/4 oz dry vermouth.
I couldn’t bear to post a cocktail on 9/11. There are other recipes (labeled Negroni Svegliato) but this is the easiest and it’s good. Presented in the first three minutes of the video. Farandaville – virtually same as above 1 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin 3/4 oz. Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur (don’t use a sweeter coffee … Read more
From History Facts – forwarded to Brigid and then on to me. A cocktail is an alcoholic drink that combines one or more spirits with other ingredients, such as bitters, juices, syrups, or tonic water. The creation of the cocktail was inspired by punches that combined spirits, fruit juices, and spices in large bowls. Historians … Read more
Ahhh an easy equal parts recipe. Farandaville interpretation below the brief video. Farandaville – similar to above. 3/4 oz lemon juice (fresh squeezed always best) 3/4 oz Bombay Gin (We think most any gin will work) 3/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse (Not green – very different profile) 3/4 oz. Benedictine Shake and pour! Of course you … Read more