bartending recipe

Long Island Iced Tea | Glass: Collins. Ice: Cubed. Build: Vodka 0.5oz, Gin 0.5oz, White rum 0.5oz, Tequila 0.5oz, Triple sec 0.5oz, Lemon juice 0.75oz, Simple syrup 0.5oz, Cola 1.5-2.5oz to top. Method: Shake everything except cola 5-6 sec, strain over fresh ice, top with cola, quick stir. Garnish: Lemon wedge.

Mojito | Glass: Collins. Ice: Crushed preferred. Build: White rum 2.5oz, Lime juice 1.0oz, Simple syrup 0.75oz, Mint 8-10 leaves, Soda water 2-3oz to top. Method: Gently press mint with syrup + lime. Add rum + ice, churn/stir, top soda, lift once. Garnish: Big mint bouquet + lime wheel.

French Martini (Off Menu) | Glass: Coupe. Build: Vodka 2.0oz, Chambord 0.5oz, Pineapple juice 1.5oz. Method: Shake hard, strain up. Garnish: Lemon twist (or none).

Irish Coffee | Glass: Irish coffee glass / toddy mug. Build: Irish whiskey 2.5oz, Demerara syrup 0.5oz, Hot coffee 4-6oz, Lightly whipped heavy cream ~1oz float. Method: Build whiskey + syrup, add coffee, stir. Float cream over a spoon. Garnish: None (optional nutmeg dust).

Lemon Drop | Glass: Coupe. Optional rim: Half sugar. Build: Vodka 2.0oz, Cointreau/triple sec 0.5oz, Lemon juice 1.0oz, Simple syrup 0.25-0.5oz. Method: Shake hard, double strain. Garnish: Lemon twist.

Caipirinha | Glass: Rocks. Ice: Crushed or cubed. Build: Cachaça 2.5oz, Lime 1 whole (wedges), Superfine sugar 2 tsp (or simple 0.75oz). Method: Muddle lime + sugar in glass. Add ice, add cachaça, stir hard. Garnish: Lime wheel/wedge.

Carajillo | Glass: Rocks (or coupe if served up). Build: Licor 43 2.5oz, Fresh espresso 1.0oz (1 shot). Method: Shake hard with ice 10-12 sec, strain over fresh ice. Garnish: Orange peel (optional).

Cosmopolitan | Glass: Coupe. Build: Vodka 2.0oz, Cointreau/triple sec 0.5oz, Lime juice 0.75oz, Cranberry juice 0.75oz. Method: Shake hard, double strain. Garnish: Orange peel.

Crimson 75 (NA) | Glass: Flute (or coupe). Ice: None. Build: Seedlip Citrus 2.0oz, Blood orange puree 1.0oz, Lemon juice 0.5oz, Agave 0.25oz, N/A Prosecco 3.0oz to top. Method: Shake first 4 with ice 8-10 sec. Double strain. Top with N/A prosecco. Garnish: Lemon twist or blood orange wheel.

House Sour Mix (for Pink Cactus) | Ingredients: Lemon juice 12oz, Lime juice 12oz, Simple syrup 1:1 12oz. Shelf life: 24-48 hrs refrigerated.

Garden Party (NA) | Glass: Collins. Ice: Cubed. Build: Seedlip Botanical 2.0oz, Yuzu 0.5oz, Lychee 0.75oz, Lemon juice 0.5oz, Chilled green tea 2.0oz. Method: Shake first 4 with ice 10 sec. Strain over fresh ice. Top with green tea. Garnish: Lemon wheel + mint sprig.

Pink Cactus (NA) | Glass: Rocks. Ice: Cubed. Optional rim: Tajin or chili-salt. Build: Seedlip Agave 2.0oz, Orange puree 1.0oz, Prickly pear syrup 0.5oz, House sour mix 1.5oz. Method: Shake all with ice 10-12 sec. Strain over fresh ice. Garnish: Lime wheel.

Bloody Mary | Glass: Pint or tall Collins. Ice: Cubed. Build: Vodka 2.0oz, Bloody mix 4.0oz, Lemon juice 0.5oz, Worcestershire 3 dashes, Hot sauce 3 dashes, Celery salt pinch, Black pepper pinch, Smoked paprika pinch. Method: Roll 3-4 times, pour into glass. Garnish: Celery + lemon wedge.

Michelada | Glass: Pint. Rim: Tajin. Build: Tequila 2.0oz, Lime juice 1.0oz, Worcestershire 2-3 dashes, Hot sauce 2-3 dashes, Soy sauce 1 dash, Pinch salt, Light lager 12oz to top. Method: Add tequila + lime + seasonings, quick stir, top with beer, gentle stir. Garnish: Lime wedge.

Aperol Spritz | Glass: Large wine glass. Ice: Cubed. Build: Aperol 2.0oz, Prosecco 3.0oz, Soda water 1.0oz. Method: Build over ice, gentle stir. Garnish: Orange slice.

Mimosa (1/4 bottle pour) | Glass: 10oz flute or wine glass. Build: Sparkling wine 187mL, Orange juice 2.0oz. Method: Pour sparkling first, then juice. One gentle lift with barspoon. Garnish: Optional orange twist.

Mimosa Flight | Serve: 4 flutes. Build per mimosa: Sparkling wine 187mL, Juice 2.0oz. Suggested juices: Orange, grapefruit, pineapple, blood orange. Method: Chill 4 glasses. Split one 750mL bottle evenly. Add juice to each. Gentle stir.

Moscow Mule | Glass: Mule mug (or Collins). Ice: Cubed. Build: Vodka 2.5oz, Lime juice 0.75oz, Ginger beer 4-6oz to top. Method: Build in mug over ice, quick stir. Garnish: Lime wheel.

Margarita (House Classic) | Glass: Rocks (or coupe). Ice: Rocks. Rim: Half-salt. Build: Blanco tequila 2.0oz, Orange liqueur 0.5oz, Lime juice 1.0oz, Agave syrup 0.5oz. Method: Shake hard 10-12 sec, strain over fresh ice. Garnish: Lime wheel.

Negroni | Glass: Rocks. Ice: Big cube. Build: Gin 1.0oz, Campari 1.0oz, Sweet vermouth 0.5oz. Method: Stir in glass with ice 15-20 sec. Garnish: Orange peel.

French Martini (Classics) | Glass: Coupe. Build: Vodka 2.0oz, Chambord 0.5oz, Pineapple juice 1.5oz. Method: Shake hard 10-12 sec, strain up. Garnish: Lemon twist.

French 75 | Glass: Flute (or small coupe). Build: Gin 2.0oz, Lemon juice 0.75oz, Simple syrup 0.5oz, Brut sparkling wine 2.0-3.0oz to top. Method: Shake gin + lemon + simple with ice 8-10 sec. Strain. Top with sparkling. Garnish: Lemon twist.

Manhattan | Glass: Coupe. Build: Rye (or bourbon) 2.0oz, Sweet vermouth 0.5oz, Angostura bitters 2 dashes. Method: Stir with ice 20-25 sec, strain up. Garnish: Brandied cherry.

Aviation | Glass: Coupe. Ice: None. Build: Gin 2.0oz, Maraschino liqueur 0.25oz, Crème de violette 0.25oz, Lemon juice 0.75oz, Simple syrup 0.25oz. Method: Shake hard with ice 10-12 sec, double strain. Garnish: Lemon twist or cherry.

Espresso Martini | Glass: Coupe. Build: Vodka 2.0oz, Mr. Black Coffee liqueur 1oz, Fresh espresso 1.0oz, Simple syrup 1oz. Method: Shake hard 12-15 sec, double strain. Garnish: 3 coffee beans.

Dirty Martini | Glass: Coupe (or martini). Build: Gin or vodka 2.25oz, Dry vermouth 0.25oz, Olive brine 0.5oz. Method: Shaken with ice 20-25 sec, strain up. Garnish: 2 olives.

Old Fashioned | Glass: Rocks. Ice: 1 big cube. Build: Bourbon or rye 2.5oz, Demerara syrup 2:1 0.25oz, Angostura bitters 2 dashes, Orange bitters 1 dash. Method: Add syrup + bitters in glass, add whiskey, add ice, stir 15-20 sec. Garnish: Orange peel, optional cherry.

Gold Coast Cooler | Ingredients: Misguided Vodka 1.5oz, Aperol 0.5oz, Limoncello 0.25oz, Lemon Juice 0.25oz, Cranberry Juice 1oz. Method: Shake with ice, pour over fresh ice in rocks glass.

Lake Effect | Ingredients: Four Pillars Yuzu Gin 1.25oz, St German Elderflower 0.75oz, Lemon Juice 0.25oz, Simple Syrup 0.25oz. Glass: Rocks Glass.

312 Blossom | Ingredients: Misguided Vodka 1.5oz, Blood Orange liquor 0.75oz, Passion Fruit Puree 0.75oz, Lemon Juice 0.25oz, St. Kilda Sparkling (Float). Glass: Martini Glass.

Riverwalk | Ingredients: Starward Whiskey 1oz, Lemon Juice 0.25oz, Simple Syrup 0.5oz, Bundaberg Ginger Beer 1oz, St. Kilda Sparkling (Float). Glass: Rocks Glass.

Pilsen After Dark | Ingredients: Peloton Mezcal 1oz, Campari 0.75oz, Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth 0.25oz, Orange Bitters 2 Dashes. Glass: Rocks Glass.

John Hancock | Ingredients: Tanqueray 10 2oz, Rhubarb (Ciffards) 2oz, Lemon Juice 1oz, Grenadine 0.5oz. Method: Shaken. Water Glass, ice, fill with Club Soda. Garnish: Dehydrated Lemon.