Martini
In honor of National Almond Day, February 16.
Toasted Almond
1 ½ oz. Kahlúa
1 ½ oz. Half & Half
1 oz. Amaretto
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass over ice.
Burnt Toasted Almond
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Amaretto
½ oz. Kahlúa
½ oz. Baileys
1 oz. Half & Half
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
d.b.a. bartender Bethanny Lemanski created this drink in honor of the famously bawdy behavior of New Orleans revelers.
Sex in the Bathroom
2 oz. Vanilla Vodka
2 oz. Raspberry Vodka
¼ oz. Cranberry Juice
¼ oz. Pineapple Juice
2 oz. Ginger Beer*
2 Maraschino cherries
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodkas and fruit juices and shake well. Strain into a large chilled martini glass, top with ginger beer and garnish with a cherries.
*You can replace with Ginger Ale if you like.
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, Patriots vs. Giants. It’s a historic day, the Patriots are trying to become the first team to go 19-0. The New York Giants are going to try to put a stop to that. This will be one of the best Super Bowls in NFL history, one for the books. I know I’ll be glued to my seat, being a Pats fan. I’ve found a few traditional drinks to make for the big game.
Boston Sidecar
1 oz. Light Rum
½ oz. Brandy
½ oz. Triple Sec
½ oz. Lime Juice
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange slice.