Posts by Steve McDonagh

Whiskey & Whey 2 oz Rye Whiskey1 oz Whey. 75 oz Maple Simple Syrup.5 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice.5 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice1 dash Angostura bittersBrandied Cherry, to garnish To make Whey strain full fat yogurt for half an hour. To make the Maple Simple Syrup, heat 1 cup Maple Syrup and 1 cup…

Magic Tequila Lemonade 2 oz Tequila Blanco2 to 3 oz Red Cabbage Water2 to 3 oz LemonadeLemon WedgeFor the Red Cabbage Water1 Medium Red CabbageBoiling Water Cut the red cabbage into 1” strips. Pour enough boiling water over the cabbage to cover the cabbage and let it sit for 20 – 30 minutes until cool. The liquid should…

Pineapple Turmeric Margarita 1.5 oz Tequila Blanco1 oz Pineapple Juice1 oz Fresh Lime Juice1/4 oz Light Agave Nectar1/2 tsp Ground TurmericGround Cumin Kosher Salt Mix equal parts Ground Cumin and Kosher Salt in a shallow dish. Rim the double rocks glass by running the lime around the edge of the glass and dipping it in…

Brown Derby
Combine the ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe and serve garnished with a grapefruit twist.  

Artichoke Sour  2 ounce Cynar Liquor 1 ounce Simple Syrup 1/2 ounce fresh Lemon Juice 1 egg white  Dry shake one egg white.  Add remaining ingredients and ice to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously a second time. Strain into a double old fashioned glass filled with ice. Serve garnished with orange slice and maraschino cherry. 

3 cups water3/4 cup light brown sugar2 fresh limes, juiced1 pinch salt1 teaspoon whole cloves4 to 6 cinnamon sticks1/2 cup orange juice, tangerine juice or passion fruit pulp4 ounces aguardiente, or rum Place the water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat add the orange and lime juice. Heat mixture until steaming before removing from…

Admiral Russell’s Punch From Punch by David Wondrich 2.5 Cups Demerara Sugar1 Cup Boiling Water18 oz Strained Lemon Juice4 oz Strained Lime Juice2 Bottles Remy Martin Cognac18 oz Sherry or Madeira (see below for specifics)1.5 Quart Cold Water To a punch bowl, add sugar and boiling waterStir to dissolveAdd lemon and lime juicesStir more, if needed, to dissolve…

Sgroppino 1⁄3 cup lemon gelato3 oz. prosecco1 oz. vodka In a stainless steel bowl or cocktail shaker, whisk together the gelato and a splash of the prosecco until fully blended. While whisking, slowly pour in the vodka and then the remainder of the prosecco; being careful not to lose all the bubbles by over-whipping. Serve in…

Tamarind Paloma 2 oz Tequila Blanco4 to 6 oz Jarritos Tamarindo SodaKosher SaltLime Wedge Pour Tequila into a Collins glass filled with ice. Add a pinch of kosher salt and top with Tamarind soda. Garnish with wedge of fresh lime.

Spiced Cranberry Collins 1 1/2 ounces Vodka1 ounces Spiced Cranberry Syrup (see subrecipe)1/2 ounce fresh Lemon JuiceClub Soda Combine the vodka, cranberry syrup and lemon juice in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice, top with club soda (about 3 – 4 ounces). Serve garnished with fresh…