Cocktail Cheat Sheet
The Simplest Way To Make 3 Complicated Cocktails
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This article is sponsored in part by Evan Wiliams.
Most of us fall somewhere between the extremes of the amateur mixologist spectrum (AMS): On one end, there's the self-righteous, über-serious guy who took a bartending class in college, infuses his vodka with fresh herbs and refuses to make a Manhattan because he has a bad feeling about a particular bottle of vermouth. On the other end, there's the dude who tosses in a can of Fresca in lieu of lemon juice, scrapes ice off the walls of the freezer and tosses it all in a blender.
What do you do if you want to make some decent cocktails but haven't stocked up on bitters and Italian liqueurs? Enter: The Cocktail Cheat Sheet, the perfect cure for extreme amateur mixology. Pick up a bottle or two from Evan Williams' flavored reserve portfolio -- blends of Evan Williams classic bourbon with the sweet taste of honey, the fire of cinnamon or the tang of cherry. We present some simple ways to cut down on recipes, find creative shortcuts that actually taste good and help you create cocktails that will have friends singing praise to your mixology skills.
Note: Each of the recipes below is for a single serving. Multiply appropriately for your guests.
Honey Hot Toddy (Replaces: The Hot Toddy)
The hot toddy, a classic recipe which pre-dates the official cocktail, is an ideal wintertime drink to warm hands and sooth throats. Here, Evan Williams Reserve helps replace honey, a common sweetener, in the drink.
Cherry Mint Julep (Replaces: The Mint Julep)
A popular twist on the classic when Bing cherries are in season. This recipe omits the cherries and simple syrup (though you can add more to taste).
Southern Apple Pie (Replaces: The Apple Tea Cocktail)
As American as it gets!
Most of us fall somewhere between the extremes of the amateur mixologist spectrum (AMS): On one end, there's the self-righteous, über-serious guy who took a bartending class in college, infuses his vodka with fresh herbs and refuses to make a Manhattan because he has a bad feeling about a particular bottle of vermouth. On the other end, there's the dude who tosses in a can of Fresca in lieu of lemon juice, scrapes ice off the walls of the freezer and tosses it all in a blender.
What do you do if you want to make some decent cocktails but haven't stocked up on bitters and Italian liqueurs? Enter: The Cocktail Cheat Sheet, the perfect cure for extreme amateur mixology. Pick up a bottle or two from Evan Williams' flavored reserve portfolio -- blends of Evan Williams classic bourbon with the sweet taste of honey, the fire of cinnamon or the tang of cherry. We present some simple ways to cut down on recipes, find creative shortcuts that actually taste good and help you create cocktails that will have friends singing praise to your mixology skills.
Note: Each of the recipes below is for a single serving. Multiply appropriately for your guests.
Honey Hot Toddy (Replaces: The Hot Toddy)
The hot toddy, a classic recipe which pre-dates the official cocktail, is an ideal wintertime drink to warm hands and sooth throats. Here, Evan Williams Reserve helps replace honey, a common sweetener, in the drink.
- 1 oz Evan Williams Honey Reserve
- 1 cup Hot Water
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (or 1/4 oz RealLemon style bottled lemon juice)
Cherry Mint Julep (Replaces: The Mint Julep)
A popular twist on the classic when Bing cherries are in season. This recipe omits the cherries and simple syrup (though you can add more to taste).
- 3 oz Evan Williams Cherry Reserve
- 6 Mint Leaves
- Crushed Ice
Southern Apple Pie (Replaces: The Apple Tea Cocktail)
As American as it gets!
- 1 oz Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve
- 1 oz Evan Williams Apple Orchard
- Splash of Club Soda
