
Maraschino Liqueur - December 13, 2015
No bar is complete without a good maraschino liqueur. Maraschino provides an intense cherry flavor that is just a touch sour, never bitter and never sugary. The sharp, distinctive taste provides the crucial twist in many of our cocktails, perhaps most notably our namesake, the Aviation. We prefer Luxardo but brand is not overly important... just make sure that it is indeed a maraschino and not just "cherry". Those other variants do have their place but when in doubt, stick to the original.
Note: All drinks marked with an asterix are from external sources. Clicking on the drink name will take you to our references page.

The Aviation
Aviation
Ingredients:
2 oz Gin
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
.25 oz Crème de Violette
Instructions:
Combine lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and gin in a cocktail shaker and shake until cloud. Pour into a martini glass. Add the violet liqueur and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

The Big Bunny
Big Bunny
Ingredients:
3 oz Gin
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.75 oz Wolfberger Litchi
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and service in a martini glass

The Borgia
Borgia
Ingredients:
.5 oz Lime Juice
.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
2 oz Tequila Reposado
.5 oz Simple Syrup
.5 oz Nardini Amaro Bassano
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour into a martini glass.

The Cherry Fudge
Cherry Fudge
Ingredients:
.75 oz Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz Crème de Noyaux
.75 oz Vodka
2 oz Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker and pour in a martini glass. Garnish with a cherry

The Ernest Hemingway Special
Ernest Hemingway Special
Ingredients:
1.5 oz White Rum
.75 oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz Grapefruit Juice
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker and pour in a martini glass

The Junglefowl
Junglefowl
Ingredients:
2 oz Gin
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.75 oz Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz Hum Botanical Spirit
.75 oz Parfait Amour
Instructions:
Combine ingredients and shake over ice. Serve in a martini glass.

The Smokey Old Fashioned
Smokey Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
A Dash Angostura Bitters
2 oz Whisky
Heavy Smoke
Instructions:
Mix ingredients together in a large glass or decanter. Fill the decanter with smoke and store in the fridge until the smoke settles. Pour over ice.

Kalani Coconut Liqueur - November 15, 2015
Kalani is a creamy tasting liqueur made from rum and coconut. Unlike some other infused liqueurs, the coconut flavor is actually quite pronounced. This means you can add an interesting twist to your cocktail without the need to make Kalani the actual base. As you might expect, the smooth dark spice notes go well with a variety of other types of rum. Try out Kalani today and get the delicious flavor of coconut without the gross texture!
Note: All drinks marked with an asterix are from external sources. Clicking on the drink name will take you to our references page.

The Coconut Macaroon
Coconut Macaroon
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Vodka
.75 oz Pisa Nut Liqueur
.75 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
1 oz Kalani Coconut Liqueur
Instructions:
Mix ingredients in a shaker and service in a martini glass.

The Pineapple Macaroon
Pineapple Macaroon
Ingredients:
1 oz Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur
1 oz Kalani Coconut Liqueur
2 oz Plantation Pineapple Rum
Instructions:
Pour chocolate and coconut in the bottom of an ice filled glass them add the pineapple rum on top.

The Yucutan Zombie
Yucutan Zombie
Ingredients:
1 oz White Rum
1 oz Black Rum
1 oz Horchata
1 oz Kalani Coconut Liqueur
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker until the mixture is cloudy. Serve in a martini glass.

Ancho Reyes - October 15, 2015
Ancho Reyes is a Mexican chili liqueur. As you would expect, it tastes quite strongly of roasted peppers and is a bit spicy. This is certainly an ingredient where a little bit goes a long way. Try adding it as a subtle additive, to cut the sweetness of chocolate for example.
Note: All drinks marked with an asterix are from external sources. Clicking on the drink name will take you to our references page.

The Ancho Amaro
Ancho Amaro
Ingredients:
1 oz Nardini Amaro Bassano
1 oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chili
3 oz Chianti
Instructions:
Stir all ingredients into a wine glass and serve

The Ancho Reyes Shake
Ancho Reyes Shake
Ingredients:
1 oz Amaretto
2 oz Whipping Cream
1 oz Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur
4 oz Club Soda
1 oz Cabo Diablo Coffee Liqueur
1.5 oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chili
Instructions:
Chill all ingredients in the freezer until they are very cold, like ice cream. Then, mix together everything but the 4 oz of club soda. Pour mixture into a glass and then pour the club soda on top. Optionally add chocolate powder to top.

The Caracara
Caracara
Ingredients:
.5 oz Lime Juice
2 oz Tequila Reposado
1 oz Hum Botanical Spirit
1 oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chili
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker until the mixture is cloudy. Serve in a martini glass.

Bayou Satsuma - September 15, 2015
Bayou Satsuma is a rum liqueur made in Louisiana from satsuma oranges. It is a rather intense liqueur, from the bright orange color to the bold sugary taste. Naturally it goes well in other rum based concoctions, but don't be afraid to try some other unusual flavors to see what will balance it out. Bayou Satsuma is not a drink for everyday, but it is unique and good fun.
Note: All drinks marked with an asterix are from external sources. Clicking on the drink name will take you to our references page.

The Honey-Glazed 'Gator
Honey-Glazed 'Gator
Ingredients:
4 oz Club Soda
Dash Angostura Bitters
2 oz Bayou Satsuma
2 oz Honey Whisky Liqueur
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and serve over ice.

The Orange Slice Candy
Orange Slice Candy
Ingredients:
.25 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Water
2 oz Arak
1 oz Bayou Satsuma
Instructions:
Shake lime, arak, and satsuma liqueur in a shaker and pour into a martini glass. Pour the water into the glass and swirl to mix or allow to reach equilibrium naturally.

The Spicy Satsuma
Spicy Satsuma
Ingredients:
2 oz White Rum
.5 oz Black Rum
.5 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Bayou Satsuma
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and serve in a martini glass.

Apple Brandy - September 15, 2015
Our belated Drink of the Month for August is apple brandy, otherwise known as calvados. A good apple brandy is around 80 proof, tart without being sour, and smooth, never sugary. We frequently drink apple brandy neat, but it has a number of great pairings as well. Some such as cinnamon you would expect, but others such as ginger, cloves or sharp cheddar work surprisingly well. We haven't found brand to be overly important, just make sure you're getting a brandy and not a liqueur.
Note: All drinks marked with an asterix are from external sources. Clicking on the drink name will take you to our references page.

The Apple Bubbly
Apple Bubbly
Ingredients:
.25 oz Lemon Juice
.25 oz Honey
3 pieces Ginger Root
1.5 oz Apple Brandy
3 oz Champagne
A dash Nutmeg
Instructions:
Heat honey and combine with ginger pieces. Mix with lemon juice and brandy. Add to champagne flute and top with champagne. Add nutmeg to taste.

The Celtic Harvest
Celtic Harvest
Ingredients:
1 oz Lemon Juice
2 oz Apple Brandy
1 oz Triibe Celtic Spirit
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a shaker and serve in a martini glass.

The Golden Apple
Golden Apple
Ingredients:
.5 oz Lemon Juice
5 oz Club Soda
1.5 oz Apple Brandy
1 oz Golden Falernum
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients over ice and serve.