Five Cocktails Recipes for National Cocktail Day

1. Almost Famous | Gin

INGREDIENTS

– 1.5 oz. Empress 1908 Gin BUY NOW!
– 0.5 oz. St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
– 0.5 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 0.5 oz. simple syrup
– 2 to 3 oz. chilled Champagne (enough to top the glass)

Glass: Flute
Garnish: Lemon twist

METHOD

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour the gin, St-Germain, simple syrup and lemon juice.
• Shake well.
• Strain into a chilled Champagne flute.
• Slowly fill with Champagne.
• Garnish with a lemon twist.

Chef/owner Michael Simhai of Della Terra in Los Angeles has reinterpreted the classic French 75. Follow the recipe with our exclusive video.

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2. Broken Cosmo | Vodka

INGREDIENTS

– 1.5 oz Broken Shed Vodka
– 0.75 oz orange liqueur
– 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
– 0.5 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
– 0.5 oz simple syrup
– 1 lemon twist

 Garnish: 1 lime twist

METHOD

• Add ingredients into a shaker with ice.
• Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe.
• Garnish with a lime twist.

• Cosmo (Freezer Bar Version) | Makes 6 Cocktails

Got a group of good friends coming over? To a 750 ml glass bottle that will fit comfortably in your freezer, add:
– 12 oz. (1.5 cups) Broken Shed Vodka
– 6 oz. (3/4 cup) sweetened cranberry juice
– 6 oz. (3/4 cup) orange liqueur
– 2 oz. (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice

A fun, vibrant cocktail, it’s hard to say no to a cosmo! This classic drink has a wide appeal and can be enjoyed by any (and every) palate.

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3. Snowman’s Mojito | Pineau des Charentes

INGREDIENTS

​- 0.75 oz. Pineau des Charentes Coq D’Or
– 0.25 oz. unsweetened coconut milk (recommended to use Aroy-D Thai coconut milk after straining any solids – this one has no sweetening and doesn’t curdle when added to the cocktail)
– 0.5 oz. lime juice
– 0.5 oz. simple syrup
– 0.75 oz. white Rum

METHOD

• Add ingredients to the shaker tin with 9-10 muddled mint leaves.
• Shake hard.
• Put the contents of shaker tin (mint leaves and all) into a glass.
• Garnish with mint sprig and pomegranate seeds.

Produced exclusively in France’s Cognac region, Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made of fresh grape juice blended with Cognac. It is a spirited wine redefining wine experience with its unique aromatic palette and versatility.

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4. Kilinga Espresso Martini | Kilinga Bacanora

INGREDIENTS

– 1 ½ oz. Kilinga Silvestre
– ½ oz. triple sec
– 2 oz. espresso
– ¼ oz. simple syrup
– 2 (per serve) orange slices

METHOD

• Add ice, ingredients, and 2 slices of fresh orange to the shaker and shake vigorously.
• Fine strain into a cocktail glass.
• Add a light dust of cinnamon and a twist of orange for aromatics.

Kilinga Bacanora is an agave spirit reflective of the authentic tradition of Sonora, Mexico. Kilinga Bacanora is smooth and sippable, having the qualities and complexities of a fine gin, with notes of hibiscus flower, caramel, and lemon.

5. Mezcal Bliss | Mezcal

INGREDIENTS

– 2 oz. Hedonistas de la Fe Mezcal
– 1 oz. fresh lime juice
– 1 oz. spiced honey syrup (recipe below)
– 1/2 oz. egg white (optional for a frothy texture)
– 2 dashes orange bitters
– dehydrated lime wheel (for garnish)
– grated nutmeg (for a festive touch)

Spiced Honey Syrup
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 3 cloves
– 1 star anise

METHOD

• In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and spices.
• Simmer gently for 10 minutes, then cool and strain.

• In a shaker, add mezcal, lime juice, spiced honey syrup, egg white (if using), and orange bitters.
• Dry shake (without ice) for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
• Add ice and shake again until chilled.
• Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
• Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and a light dusting of nutmeg for a festive finish.

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