Beverages

ALABAMA SLAMMER

• 1 part Southern Comfort

• 1 part amaretto liqueur

• 1 part grenadine

• 2 parts orange juice

• Garnish with orange wheel and maraschino cherry.

ALEXANDER, BRANDY

• 2 parts Marvell VS Cognac

• 1 part dark Crème De Cocoa

• 1 part Milk or Half-and-Half

ALEXANDER, GIN

• 1 part Hendrick's Gin

• 1 part white Crème De Cocoa

• 1 part Milk or Half-and-Half

B-52 SHOT

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (1st)

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur (2nd)

• 1 part Triple Sec/Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur (3rd)

Layers – the opposite of mixing. Grab a chilled shot glass, start with Kahlua, then add Baileys and finish with Triple Sec. Tip: Pour the booze on the back of a spoon for perfect layering. Better Tip: Set it on fire!

B-52 SHOT variant

• 1 part Disaronno Amaretto Almond Liqueur (1st)

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (2nd)

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur (3rd)

Layers – the opposite of mixing. Grab a chilled shot glass, start with Amaretto, then add Kahlua and finish with Baileys. Tip: Pour the booze on the back of a spoon for perfect layering. Better Tip: Set it on fire.

BAYOURITA

• 2 parts Bayou Silver Rum

• 1 part Bayou Satsuma Rum

• ½ part Lime Juice

• ½ part Simple Syrup

BEE'S KNEES

• ½ cup honey

• ¼ cup water

• 5 sprigs thyme

• 2 parts gin

• 1 part fresh lemon juice

• Garnish with lemon peel and thyme sprig.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook honey, water, and thyme, stirring constantly and bruising thyme leaves as you stir, until honey has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then discard thyme. Make Ahead: Honey syrup can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and 3/4 oz. honey syrup. Fill shaker with ice and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe. 

BOOZY WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

• 2 cups whole milk

• ½ cup Ghirardelli white chocolate chips

• 2 parts rum or Frangelico or your favorite liquor

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ginger

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon cardamom

• Garnish with marshmallows.

In a small pot, on medium-low heat, add all the ingredients except for the marshmallows and rum. Use a whisk to mix everything together and slowly melt the chocolate. Once the heated milk is hot enough but not boiling, add rum and pour into mugs. Top with marshmallows.

BOURBON BALL MILKSHAKE

• 4 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream

• 2 parts Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liquor

• 2 parts chocolate fudge

• Garnish with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and candied pecans

Combine ice cream, bourbon cream liquor, and chocolate fudge in a blender. Decorate the inside of a frozen glass with drizzles of chocolate syrup. Pour milkshake into glass and top with whipped cream, more chocolate syrup, and candied pecans.

BOURBON SMASH

• 2 parts bourbon (plus a splash)

• 1 part simple syrup

• 3 lemon wedges

• 2 sprigs of fresh mint

BULLEIT ‘NOG

• 1½ parts Bulleit Bourbon

• 1 part Kraken Dark Rum

• 2 parts Milk or Half-and-Half

• ½ teaspoon Private Selection Ground Cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon Private Selection Ground Nutmeg

• ½ cup Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream

• ¼ teaspoon Private Selection Cardamom (optional)

BUTTER FINGER

• Chocolate Syrup

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 

• 1 part Butterscotch Schnapps

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part Grey Goose Vodka

BUTTERBALL SHOOTER

• 2 parts butterscotch schnapps

• 1 part Irish cream liqueur

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH

• 1 part Fireball Cinnamon Whisky

• 1 part Grey Goose Vodka

• 3 parts RumChata cream liqueur

COLORADO BULLDOG

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 2 parts Grey Goose Vodka

• 1 part Milk or Half-and-Half

• Top with a splash of Cola

CREAMY HOT BUTTERED RUM

• ¼ cup butter (softened)

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 cup vanilla ice cream (slightly softened)

• 1 part Captain Morgan spiced rum

• Garnish with whipped topping and nutmeg.

Making the hot buttered rum batter: in a small bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and stir. Add softened ice cream and beat until fully combined. (Note: The batter will make approximately 8-10 servings.). Add 2 Tbsp. of the batter to a mug. Pour over 1 oz. (a shot) of spiced rum. For an extra-strong drink, go with 2 oz. of rum. Add 6-8 oz of boiling water. Enjoy right away while hot. Freeze remaining batter for later use.

FIREBALL FRENCH TOAST

• 1 part Butterscotch Schnapps

• 1 part Fireball Cinnamon Whisky

• 1 parts Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

• Garnish with banana slice, sugar, and cinnamon

Rim edge of shot glasses with cinnamon and sugar mix. Combine butterscotch schnapps, fireball whiskey and Irish cream. Shake well. Strain mix into shot glasses. 

GHOST SHOT

• 6 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

• 1 cup milk

• 2 Scoops vanilla ice cream

• Simple syrup

• Black sanding sugar (for the rim)

Mix in blender and pour into shot glasses

GIRL SCOUT MARTINI

• 4 parts Grey Goose Vodka

• 1 part white Crème De Cocoa

• 1 part white Crème De Menthe

• Garnish with chocolate covered peppermint stick.

GODFATHER

• 2 parts blended scotch or bourbon

• 1 part Disaronno Amaretto Almond Liqueur

GRASSHOPPER

• 1 part Crème De Menthe

• 1 part Crème De Cocoa

• 2 parts Milk or Half-and-Half

THE HUMMER

• 1 part Bacardi White Rum

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 1 cup Vanilla ice cream

• ½ cup crushed ice

Pour the rum and Kahlua into an electric blender. Add the ice cream and the ice. Blend until the ingredients have combined and adhere to the outside of the blender, leaving a funnel in the center. Pour and scrape into a large brandy glass.

IRISH FLAG NO. 1 (shot/non-shot)

• 1 part Crème De Menthe

• 1 part Grand Marnier/cognac

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream

JUNIOR MINTS

• 4 parts vodka

• 1 part (or less) Torani Chocolate Milano syrup

• 1 part (or less) Torani Peppermint syrup

KING CAKE MARTINI

• 4 parts vanilla vodka, plus more for rimming

• Green, gold, and purple sugar, for rimming 

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream 

• 1 part Grand Marnier 

• 1 part simple syrup 

• 1 part whole milk

• 3 drops hazelnut extract.

Rim a Martini glass with vodka and colored sugars. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add ingredients. Shake about 15 seconds. Strain over ice and serve.

LEMON SPLASH

• 2 parts Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka

• 1 part Canada Dry Club Soda

• Garnish with slice of lemon.

MANHATTAN

• 2 parts rye whiskey

• 1 part sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Garnish with brandied cherry.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add ingredients. Shake about 15 seconds. 

MARGARITA, AGAVE

• 4 parts tequila

• 3 parts lime juice

• 1 part Triple Sec or Cointreau

• 1 part agave nectar

• 1-2 handfuls ice

Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 1 handful ice cubes and shake until cold. Strain the margarita into the glass.

MARGARITA, MITCHELL FAMILY

• 1 part tequila

• 3 parts Jose Cuervo Classic Margarita Mix

• 1 part Grand Marnier Triple Sec Liqueur

MARTINI, IRISH

• 1 part Irish whiskey

• 4 parts vodka

• 1 part dry vermouth

• Garnish with lemon twist.

Stirred with a spoon or mixed in a cocktail shaker. Serve cold, no ice. 

MARTINI, MITCHELL FAMILY

• 4 parts gin

• 1 part dry or sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• 3 olives on drink spear

Stirred with a spoon or mixed in a cocktail shaker. Serve cold, no ice.

MARTINI, SUGAR COOKIE

• 1 parts milk

• 1 parts Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

• 1 part vanilla vodka

• 1 part Disaronno amaretto

For the rim

• ½ cup vanilla frosting

• ¼ cup sprinkles, plus 1 tsp., divided

• Pre-made sugar cookie dough

MILK PUNCH (Bourbon)

• 2 parts Bourbon Whiskey

• 1 part Dark Rum

• 4 parts Milk (use Half-and-Half for a richer drink)

• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

• 1 part Simple Syrup

Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a dash of grated Nutmeg.

MILK PUNCH (Simple)

• 1 part Whiskey

• 4 parts Milk

• ½ teaspoon Powdered Sugar

MILK PUNCH (Southern)

• 2 parts Brandy

• 2 parts Milk

• 2 parts Heavy Cream

• 1 part Simple Syrup

• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

• Nutmeg, for garnish

MINT JULIP

• 4 parts Kentucky bourbon

• 1 part Simple Syrup

• 3 Fresh Mint Leaves

• Crushed Ice

• Garnish with more ice and fresh mint.

Express the essential oils in the mint and rub them inside the glass.  Add simple syrup, bourbon and crushed ice, and stir. 

MONKEY COFFEE

• Chocolate Syrup

• 1 part Cake Vodka

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream

• 1 part Disaronno Amaretto Almond Liqueur

• Top with Half-and-Half Milk

MUDSLIDE

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part Grey Goose Vodka

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

• 2 parts Milk or Half-and-Half

NEGRONI

• 2 parts Gin (vodka is optional)

• 1 part Sweet Vermouth

• 1 part Campari

• Garnish with orange slice.

Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

OLD FASHIONED

• 1 teaspoon simple syrup

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• 1 teaspoon water

• 2 parts bourbon (or rye whiskey, if preferred)

• Garnish with orange slice.

Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

REVOLVER

• 3 parts Bulleit Bourbon

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 2 dashes Orange Bitters

ROB ROY

• 2 parts (blended) scotch

• 1 part sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Garnish with brandied cherry.

Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

RUSTY NAIL

• 2 parts blended scotch

• 1 part Drambuie

• 1 dash of Angostura bitters (optional)

SAZERAC

• 2 dashes Absinthe

• 1 sugar cube

• 3 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters

• 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

• 1 part Cognac

• 1 part rye whiskey

• Garnish with lemon twist

SCREWDRIVER

• 1 part vodka

• 3 parts orange juice

SIDECAR

• 2 parts brandy (cognac or Armagnac; or bourbon)

• 1 part Triple Sec or Cointreau

• 1 part lemon juice (fresh)

• Garnish with lemon twist (or orange twist)

SOUTHSIDE

• 2 parts Hendrick's gin

• 1 part lime juice 

• 1 part simple syrup 

• Garnish with one mint leaf, smacked to release the oils, floating on top of the cocktail.

Combine the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint sprig in a shaker. Add some ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. 

STINGER

• 2 parts cognac

• 1 part white Crème De Menthe

• Garnish with mint sprigs.

Pour into glass with crushed ice. 

TEQUILA SUNRISE

• 1 part tequila

• 3 parts orange juice

• ½ part grenadine

• Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.

TOASTED ALMOND

• 1 parts Disaronno Amaretto Almond Liqueur

• 1 parts Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 2 parts Milk or Half-and-Half

Fill shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

TOASTED ALMOND, BURNT

• 2 parts Disaronno Amaretto Almond Liqueur

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 4 parts Milk or Half-and-Half

• 2 parts Grey Goose Vodka

• 1 part Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

TOOTSIE ROLL

• 1 part Crème De Cocoa

• 3 parts Orange Juice

VIEUX CARRÉ

• 1 part rye whiskey

• 1 part cognac

• 1 part sweet vermouth

• 4 dashes Angostura bitters

• OPTION: 2 teaspoons Benedictine liqueur

• Garnish with maraschino cherry or lemon twist

WEDDING CAKE

• 2 parts amaretto

• 1 part white Crème De Cocoa

• 4 parts milk

WHISKY SMASH

• 3 lemon wedges

• 2 parts whiskey

• 1 part simple syrup

• 4 mint leaves

• Garnish with mint sprig.

WHISKEY SOUR for Joel

• 2 parts whiskey OR scotch

• 2 parts sour mix

WHISKEY SOUR for Lisa

• 1 part Canadian Whisky

• 3 parts sour mix

WHITE RUSSIAN

• 2 parts vodka

• 1 part Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part heavy cream OR 2 parts milk