Nixon
Nixon Created in 1969 to mark American president Richard Nixon’s visit to Britain. The cocktail was mixed at the American bar and then sent over to Claridge’s where Nixon was staying. ReferencesJoe Gilmore
Old Pal
Old Pal The old pal is a cocktail originally made with rye whiskey, French vermouth, and campari. It is similar to a negroni, but with rye whiskey instead of gin and dry vermouth instead of sweet. ReferencesOld pal (cocktail)
7 and 7
7 and 7 A 7 and 7 is a highball cocktail, a mixed alcoholic drink containing seagram’s seven crown and 7 up. It is typically served with ice. It was one of the most popular drinks in the United States during the 1970s. References7 and 7
Toronto
Toronto The Toronto is a dry, rich, and mildly bitter cocktail consisting of Canadian whisky, fernet-branca, angostura bitters, and either sugar or simple syrup. ReferencesToronto (cocktail)
Whisky Mac
Whisky Mac A common recipe is to take 1.5 part scotch whisky and 1 part green ginger wine. Pour both of the ingredients into a wine goblet with no ice. A hot version can also be made, akin to a hot toddy, made with the addition of boiling water. A whisky mac is a cocktail made up of whisky and ginger wine. The whisky is expected to be a...
Up to Date
Up to Date The up to date is a sherry based cocktail. The drink originated in Hugo Ensslin’s 1916 edition of recipes for mixed drinks. The taste of the cocktail has been described as savory and oily, similar to that of a manhattan. ReferencesUp to Date (cocktail)
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales The ingredients1 oz rye whisky1 oz champagne1 small piece pineapple1 dash angostura bitters1/4 tsp maraschino liqueur1 tsp sugar or simple syrup The cocktail consisted of “a little rye whisky, crushed ice, a small square of pineapple, a dash of angostura bitters, a piece of lemon peel, a few drops of maraschino, a little champagne, and powdered sugar to taste.” ReferencesPrince of...
Manhattan
Manhattan A manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. While rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, other commonly used whiskies include Canadian whisky, bourbon, blended whiskey, and Tennessee whiskey. The cocktail is usually stirred then strained into a cocktail glass and garnished traditionally with a maraschino cherry. A manhattan may also be served on the rocks in a lowball...
Irish Coffee
Irish Coffee Irish coffee is a caffeinated alcoholic drink consisting of Irish whiskey, hot coffee, and sugar, stirred, and topped with cream. The coffee is drunk through the cream. ReferencesIrish coffee
Three Wise Men
Three Wise Men Three wise men is a drink consisting of three types of whiskey with brand names that are each named after a man. The three named men are the “wise men” in the name of the drink, which is an allusion to the Biblical Magi. Although informally called a cocktail, it does not meet the usual definition of the term “cocktail”, as...