Ingredients 2oz Crown Royal Apple 1oz ginger liqueur 1oz sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters Caramel drizzle 1 brandy spiced cherry (a cherry soaked in brandy with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves) Pour Crown Apple, sweet vermouth, ginger liqueur, and bitters over ice in shaker. Stir for 20 seconds. Pour into martini glass lined with caramel….
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Cocktail: Mint Julep
Ingredients 2 oz premium bourbon 1/2 oz simple syrup 2 sprigs of fresh mint Rub the leaves from one sprig of mint on the inside of a traditional julep cup or highball glass. Leave mint leaves in the cup and pour in bourbon and simple syrup. Add ice and stir. Serve with a straw and…
Cocktail: Beach Plum Farm Berry Mojito
Ingredients Fresh strawberries and blueberries Fresh mint leaves Wedge of lime 1oz simple syrup 1oz fresh lime juice 3oz rum Club soda In a tall glass, muddle fresh mint leaves and berries (The Nail uses organic strawberries and blueberries from Beach Plum Farm) with a wedge of lime. Fill the glass with ice. Add 1…
The Ocean Club Cocktail
In a mixing glass, muddle 5 fresh Italian sweet basil leaves, 5 fresh thinly sliced English cucumber slices, and 1.5 ounces of homemade lime mix (fresh lime juice and simple syrup). Ingredients should be muddled firmly while being careful to keep the cucumber and basil partially intact for both presentation and flavor (should not be…
Cocktail: Lucky Bones Beach Plum Mojito
1.5oz simple syrup 1.5oz Beach Plum purée 1.5oz light rum 1/2 lime, cut into wedges 4–5 freshly picked mint leaves Ice Club soda Add simple syrup, Beach Plum purée, mint, and lime to pint glass. Muddle. Add rum and top with ice. Fill glass with club soda and stir with a bar spoon. Serve with…
Cocktail: Flight of Wine
Create your own flight of wine for the holidays! The Washington Inn serves Stag Leap Petite Syrah, Reserve de la Sayrine Rosé, and Ancilla Lugana Ella—a non-sparkling Italian white wine. Flight glass holders, similar to shown, are available on Etsy.
Cocktail: Sweet Dreams from the Mad Batter Restaurant
Recipe courtesy of the Mad Batter 1/2 oz London dry gin 1/2 oz brandy 1/2 oz pear vodka 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1 ratio) 1 drop cinnamon tincture 1 drop clove tincture 6 drops chamomile tincture 1 fresh sage leaf (garnish) Freshly ground nutmeg (for the rim) In a shaker,…
Cocktail: Cape May Mariner
“The Cape May Mariner has been a popular drink at Aleathea’s since before any of the present bartenders even started working here! It’s become a standby—one of our classic summer cocktails.” 1.5 oz orange vodka .75 oz Grand Marnier .375 oz pomegranate liquor .75 oz cranberry juice .75oz lime juice Shake all ingredients over ice…
Cocktail: Sawyer’s Summer from the King Edward Bar
In honor of the Chalfonte’s 140th season, enjoy this sweet sipping, refreshing cocktail—perfect for relaxing on the porch on a summer evening.