Articles Tagged as ‘Lemon’

  • Pink Lady: The Pink Lady was popular in the 1950s. It’s pink and fluffy with egg froth on the top, so on first sight you might expect it to be cloyingly sweet, but it’s actually drier than most modern cocktails. The classic recipe just uses gin, grenadine, cream and an egg white, but one of the variations is actually more tasty, so that’s what I’m going to outline here. Pink Lady 1 jigger of gin 1/2 ounce applejack 1/2 ounce lemon juice, preferably fresh 1 egg white 1/5 ... READ MORE
  • White Lady: The classic recipe for the White Lady, or Delilah, is basically a Sidecar with gin in place of brandy. But variations on it add other ingredients, which you can experiment with to find out exactly what you prefer. The overall flavor is citrus with herbal notes from the gin – light, refreshing, and neither dry nor sweet. If you like martinis, this drink makes for a great change every now and then. Despite the genteel sounding name, this drink is stronger ... READ MORE
  • Long Island Iced Tea: The Long Island Iced Tea is one of the all time greats. It’s a stealth drink, like the Zombie. It goes down so easy, the high alcohol content sneaks up on you. It’s also a great pre-mixer to make in pitchers and serve at parties. Summertime is an ideal time to serve the Long Island Iced Tea, because its taste� is reminiscent of iced tea even though there’s no tea in it at all. Long Island Iced Tea 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce ... READ MORE
  • French 75: When you want champagne, but it doesn’t have the kick you’re looking for, you can always go for the French 75. It’s a champagne, gin and lemon cocktail with a hell of a kick. Sounds like an odd combination, but it ends up being a pretty interesting blend of fruit and herbal flavors. The French 75 1 ounce gin Juice of 1 lemon 1 ounce simple syrup 4 ounces Champagne Vigorously shake the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup with ice, pour or strain into a ... READ MORE
  • The Sidecar: The Sidecar probably dates back to the end of World War II, and early versions may have contained more ingredients. The recipe that survived only has three ingredients: brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice. The flavor is distinctly citrus. There are a couple of variations on this one, but the most common adjustment is a change in ratio so you end up with a less sweet drink. The Sidecar 1/2 ounce cognac (or any brandy) 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (typically Cointreau or Triple ... READ MORE
  • Gin Fizz: Think 7-up with a kick, and you’ve got some idea of what the Gin Fizz tastes like. Of course the juniper flavor from the gin makes it a little more interesting than that. But unlike some of the more serious gin drinks, this is a fun, smooth, fizzy, citrusy, slightly sweet concoction that fits anywhere a lemon-lime soda does. It’s not a weak drink – it uses 1 jigger of dry gin, after all – but it’s not so strong ... READ MORE
  • Whiskey Sour: The recipe for the Whiskey Sour has evolved a little over the years. For a long time, bartenders made it with bottled sour mix, and that gave it a taste more like candy than a refreshing beverage. Now we’re returning to the old-fashioned way of making this drink, with one little improvement: you can use simple syrup (sugar water) instead of sugar. It’s no different on the flavor – it just mixes easier. However you make the Whiskey Sour, its flavors ... READ MORE
  • Tom Collins: The Tom Collins is a very simple drink with a bold, straightforward flavor – that’s why it’s been such an enduring classic. It’s essentially a gin lemonade (or limeade), ideal for sipping through a straw on hot summer days. This drink is best served in a tall, cool mug. The Tom Collins 2 ounces dry gin (Bombay Sapphire is a great choice) 1 ounce fresh lemon juice (or lime juice, if you prefer) 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 3 ounces club soda Garnish with an orange slice Fill ... READ MORE
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