The Regatta

About The Regatta

The Regatta is classy cocktail with traces of other famous mixology masterpieces in it. Combining the Vodka & Galliano© is reminiscent of a Harvey Wallbanger and the triple sec is a feature in dozens upon dozens of other famous cocktails.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Champagne/Sparkling Wine

• 1 tsp Vodka

• ½ oz. Galliano©

• ½ oz. Triple Sec

• ½ oz. Lemon Juice

• 1 Lemon Slice for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spiced

Method:

Build ingredients in champagne glass and stir gently.

The Hanky Panky

About The Hanky Panky

The Hanky Panky originates from the Savoy Hotel in London, England and first appeared in the year 1903. Credited to Savoy’s head bartender Ada Coleman. The Hanky-Panky is a variation on the sweet martini, as it calls for gin and sweet vermouth, but Coleman's secret ingredient was Fernet-Branca, a bitter Italian digestivo.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Gin

• 1½ oz. Sweet Vermouth

• 2 Dashes of Fernet-Branca

• Orange Zest for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spirit Forward

Method:

Stirred over ice, strained into a chilled glass, garnished, and served up.

The Hot Girl Scout Cookie

About The Hot Girl Scout Cookie

Now there’s a few dozen cocktails all named the “Girl Scout Cookie” or after one of the famous brands of cookies, but hear us out; there aren’t many hot cocktail versions. This recipe is more reminiscent of the Thin Mint© style of cookie. This chocolatey and minty recipe is sure to be a hit amongst your customers/guests.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps

• ½ oz. Dark Creme de Cacao

• 1 tp. Creme de Menthe

• 6 oz. Hot Chocolate

• Whipped Cream/Sprinkles/Chocolate Shavings (for garnish)

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4 Stars

• Served: Hot

• Strength: Light

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Mint

Method:

Build ingredients in mug and stir thoroughly. Top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate or sprinkles.

The New York Sour

About The New York Sour

The New York Sour is an IBA Official Cocktail that mirrors the traditional method of creating a sour; using egg whites. The drink itself is thought to be of New York City origin, but various “New York Sours” have been on menus across the country with different ingredients. Make sure to pair with a wine you enjoy to custom craft the recipe to your liking. (Shiraz is just our suggestion).

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Whiskey (Bourbon or Rye)

• ½ oz. Shiraz Red Wine

• ¾ oz. Simple Syrup

• 1 oz. Lemon Juice

• Few Drops of Egg White

• Lemon Wedge/Orange Zest and Maraschino Cherry for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Spirit Forward

Method:

Pour the whiskey, syrup, lemon juice, and egg white into shaker with ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Strain into chilled rocks glass filled with ice. Float the wine on top. Garnish with lemon or orange zest and cherry.

The Paparazzi

About The Paparazzi

This flashy champagne cocktail was designed to have a catchy name to bring attention to it just like the real thing. This cocktail came up on the mixology scene in the last decade. The fruit flavors and dark rum combine to make a tropical cocktail with a flashy build.

Ingredients:

• ¾ oz. Dark Rum

• 3 oz. Champagne/Sparkling Wine

• ¼ oz. Fresh Lime Juice

• 1 oz. Pineapple Juice

• 1 Lime Wedge for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Build ingredients in white wine glass and stir gently.

The Pisco Sour

About The Pisco Sour

The Pisco Sour is a Peruvian cocktail that is largely agreed to have originated in the 1930s in Lima, Peru. The drink's name comes from Pisco, which is its base liquor (colorless brandy), and the cocktail term sour, in reference to sour citrus juice and sweetener components. Chile and Peru both claim the Pisco Sour as their national drink, and each asserts ownership of the cocktail's base liquor.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Pisco

• 1 oz. Lemon Juice

• ⅔ oz. Simple Syrup

• 1 Egg White

• Few Dashes of Angostura Bitters

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spirit Forward

Method:

Vigorously shake contents in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, then strain into a glass and garnish with bitters.

The Tiffany

About The Tiffany

Why not instead of having a mimosa, have a Breakfast with a Tiffany. This cocktail is a spin on the famous mimosa and is a delicious breakfast cocktail option. Combining crisp sparkling wine/champagne with sweet lemonade and a sugar coated rim; this recipe is sure to be a new brunch favorite.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Champagne/Sparkling Wine

• ½ oz. Blue Curacao

• 1 oz. Lemonade

• Lemon Slice for Garnish

• Granulated Sugar for Rim

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.5 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Rub rim of glass with lemon wedge and frost with sugar. Pour lemonade, blue curacao, and champagne and give a gentle stir.

The Ritz Fizz

About The Ritz Fizz

The Ritz Fizz is a sparkling wine/champagne based cocktail that is named after the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France. It is a classic-styled cocktail with a new era twist; meaning the action of muddling sugar and lemon juice prior to the addition of the spirits is typically a classical mixolology technique, however the addition of Amaretto and Blue Curacao is a more modern twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Amaretto

• ½ oz. Blue Curacao

• 1 tsp. Sugar

• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

• Top with Champagne/Sparkling Wine

• Orange Slice for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Fruity

Method:

Muddle lemon juice and sugar. Then add ice, Amaretto, and Blue Curacao. Shake well and strain into champagne glass. Top with Champagne and garnish.

The Espresso Martini

About The Espresso Martini

This IBA Classic hails from London, England and it is mostly agreed that the official version debuted sometime in the 1980s. There are few variations to this recipe, some including lemon zest or differing proportions of ingredients as well. We recommend using a quality espresso to reach the true flavor profile of this cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1¾ oz. Vodka

• 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur

• ½ oz. Simple Syrup

• ½ oz. Strong Espresso

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Coffee

Method:

Pour ingredients into shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into chilled martini glass.

The Vampiro

About The Vampiro

The Mexican National Drink, the Vampiro is a Tequila based variant of the world famous Bloody Mary. The Vampiro is a former IBA Official Cocktail but has since fallen off the list. Although somewhat less preparation than its counterpart, the Vampiro essentially keeps a similar palate for flavor. Experiment with garnishes and slight additives to find the perfect recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Tequila

• 2½ oz. Tomato Juice

• 1 oz. Orange Juice

• 1 tsp. Clear Honey

• ½ oz. Lime Juice

• Few Drops Worcestershire Sauce

• Half Slice of Onion, finely chopped

• Few Slices of Red Chili Pepper

• Salt for Garnish

• Orange Slice, Chili Pepper for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       3.5 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Ouch

Method:

Pour ingredients into glass rimmed with salt. Stir.

The Tipperary

About The Tipperary

Named after a town in Southern Ireland, the Tipperary is an Irish twist on the Bijou cocktail that also adds Green Chartreuse in honor of the Irish color. The exact origin of this recipe is unknown as it is new to the cocktail and mixology scene.

Ingredients:

• 1¾ oz. Irish Whiskey

• 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth

• ⅓ oz. Green Chartreuse

• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

• Orange Slice for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       3.5 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spirit Forward

Method:

Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.

The Last Word

About The Last Word

The Last Word is a gin-based prohibition-era cocktail originally developed at the Detroit Athletic Club. While the drink eventually fell out of favor, it enjoyed a renewed popularity after being rediscovered by the bartender Murray Stenson in 2004 during his tenure at the Zig Zag Café and becoming a cult hit in the Seattle area.

Ingredients:

• ¾ oz. Gin

• ¾ oz. Maraschino Liqueur

• ¾ oz. Green Chartreuse

• ¾ oz. Lime Juice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       3.5 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spirit Forward

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

The Golden Dream

About The Golden Dream

The Golden Dream is an IBA Official Cocktail that originated at the Old King Bar in Miami, Florida in the 1960s and 70s. The cocktail was named after period actress Joan Crawford and experienced a surge in popularity in the late 60s specifically.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Silver Rum

• ⅔ oz. Galliano© Liqueur

• ⅔ oz. Triple Sec

• ⅔ oz. Orange Juice

• ⅓ oz. Heavy Cream

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice until very well chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

The Zombie

About The Zombie

This recipe is probably the most complex cocktail on all of www.empiremixology.com. This cocktail is an original of Don the Beachcomber at his eponymous restaurant around the year 1934. It would later show up at the 1939 World’s Fair where it became popular on the East Coast. This cocktail is served with a strict limit of 2 per customer due to its high potency. The name originates from a businessman who had one and he returned to Donn’s restaurant and told him that it “made him a zombie all weekend.”

The name stuck and the rest is history. This recipe is highly complex and it is indeed a flammable cocktail so drink responsibly and remember safety when playing with fire. There is also a recipe for Donn’s Mix listed below which is an essential ingredient.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Silver Rum

• 1½ oz. Dark Rum

• 1 oz Apricot Brandy

• Splash Overproof 151 Rum

• ½ oz. of Don’s Mix***

• 1 oz. Lime Juice

• 1 oz. Pineapple Juice

• 1 oz. Mango Juice

• ½ oz. Grenadine

• Dash of Angostura Bitters

For Donn’s Mix

• 3 Crushed Cinnamon Sticks

• 1 Cup of Sugar

• 1 Cup of Boiling Water

• 2 Cups of Grapefruit Juice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.5 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Complex

• Flavor:       Tiki

Method:

Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice. Pour into glass with ice. You can float the 151 to create a longer lasting flame when lit.

For Donn’s Mix

• Bring 3 crushed cinnamon sticks, 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

• Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit for at least 2 hours before straining into a clean glass bottle.

• Then add 1 part of the syrup and 2 parts of fresh grapefruit juice together.

The Black Magic

About The Black Magic

The Black Magic is a favorite after dinner drink that combines the sweetness of chocolate and amaretto along with Irish Cream and Coffee Liqueur to create an absolutely magical sweetness and smoothness. This recipe was popularized in the mid 2000s although it has been around far longer than that.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Amaretto

• 1 oz. Irish Cream

• 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur

• Fill Hot Chocolate

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4 Stars

• Served: Hot

• Strength: Light

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Sweet Coffee

Method:

Build ingredients in mug and stir thoroughly. Top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate.

The Gorilla Milk

About The Gorilla Milk

Haha this sounds gross lol. No but really, this cocktail is absolutely fantastic and is sure to be a major after dinner delight. This drink is quite strong in terms of alcohol content and it is able to sneak up on you so drinker beware. We have tried this cocktail frozen as well and it was also fantastic.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Silver Rum

• ½ oz. Coffee Liqueur

• ½ oz. Irish Cream Liqueur

• ½ oz. Creme de Banana

• 1 oz. Light Cream

• Banana Slice for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.5 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake with ice and pour over ice into hurricane glass. Garnish with a banana slice.

The Champagne

About The Champagne

This 19th century recipe hails from the birthplace of ALL champagne; France. First listed in an 1862 guide to cocktails, the drink was later revitalized by Jerry Thomas who added a few variations to the earliest recipes. The quintessential “American” version is to omit the brandy/cognac addition. This cocktail can still be seen at New Year’s Eve events around the country.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Chilled Champagne

• ⅓ oz. Cognac or Brandy

• 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

• 1 Sugar Cube

• Orange Slice & Maraschino Cherry for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Medium

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spiced

Method:

Add dash of Angostura bitter onto sugar cube and drop it into champagne flute. Add cognac followed by gently pouring chilled champagne. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry.

The Four Horsemen

About The Four Horsemen

Revelation 6:1-8 “…I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white horse…And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him…”

The Four Horsemen is a purely painful experience that is said to be a rite of passage for those who turn 21. I don’t know why anyone would make a rookie drinker suffer like this, but at least it’s some damn good spirits involved. The process for this shooter is to take eat shot in sequence (order doesn’t matter) but once you start you have to finish. Without Jameson© this is called the Three Wise Men. With Jose Cuervo© substituting for Jameson© it becomes the Three Wisemen and a Mexican. (No, I didn’t make that up).

Ingredients:

• 1 shot Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey©

• 1 shot Jim Beam Bourbon©

• 1 shot Johnny Walker Scotch Whisky©

• 1 shot Jameson Irish Whiskey©

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       N/A

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Don’t Do This

Method:

Do them all in a row. If you can face Death.

The Corpse Reviver №2

About The Corpse Reviver №2

The Corpse Reviver №2 as described in the Savoy Cocktail Book is the most commonly drunk of the corpse revivers. The dash of absinthe can either be added to the mix before shaking, or added to the cocktail glass and moved around until the glass has been coated with a layer of absinthe to give a subtle absinthe aroma and flavor to the drink. The Savoy №2 recipe noted that “Four of these taken in swift succession will unrevive the corpse again.”

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Gin

• 1 oz. Triple Sec

• 1 oz. Lillet Blanc

• 1 oz. Lemon Juice

• Dash of Absinthe

• Orange Zest for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spirit Forward

Method:

Shake ingredients together in a mixer with ice. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with orange zest.

The Liquid Cocaine

About The Liquid Cocaine

So if you hated the Dead Nazi, you’ll really hate the Liquid Cocaine. This shot hurts like hell. It’ll get you going like the real thing, but it’s gonna hurt the whole time. Combining the meanest German spirits possible, the Liquid Cocaine is a shot for those who dare to push limits, but this is not a casual shot.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Jägermeister©

• 1 part Goldschläger©

• 1 part Rumple Minze©

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Ouch

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.