22 Jan 2023: The Income Tax

Since Tax Season, or Tax Records Season, has started, this seemed like a good idea for our Cocktail Saturday. Orange-y and somewhat sweet, I made this with Cape Cod Gin (Dry Line) and used Cocchi Torino, my current favorite go-to for sweet vermouth.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. gin

• 1/4 oz dry vermouth

• 1/4 oz. sweet vermouth

• 1 oz. orange juice

• 1 dash Angostura bitters

Combine all of the above in a shaker filled with ice. Shake for about 20 seconds or until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with twist of orange.

21 Apr 2022: Black Manhattan

My Dad used to enjoy a Manhattan and I recently got to taste one as well. This Manhattan though is just a little different. It uses Averna amaro which has a wonderful vanilla essence and a dash or Orange bitters. Dark and just a little sweet.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rye whiskey

• 1 ounce Averna amaro

• 1 dash Angostura bitters

• 1 dash orange bitters

• Garnish: brandied cherry

Add the rye, Averna, Angostura and orange bitters to a mixing glass. Add ice, stir until well-chilled, and serve UP (chill that glass ahead of time), garnished with a brandied cherry.