Equal parts Campari, gin and vermouth, the Negroni has a bitter, tongue-tingling taste.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Most people who order it in a bar or make it at home simply call it a Rum and Coke, but this delightful drink has a distinguished history and a stately name to match.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Despite its dubious-sounding name, the Rusty Nail -- a glowing amber mix of Scotch and Drambuie -- is a pleasure to behold and sip.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Make sure you get a fresh, cold oyster for this one.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Occasionally referred to as a neutered Negroni, the Americano is one of the original Campari cocktails.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Embarrassingly simple to make, this classic cocktail from the turn of the 19th century was the first in a long line of Rickeys, dry cocktails usually made without any sweeteners: All you need is gin, a fresh lime, cold club soda -- and a powerful thirst. Read more about this recipe on the Cookthink blog.
The name of this feisty Depression-era cocktail is supposedly linked to air travel of the time -- a risky venture not for the faint of heart.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Think of the Adonis as a graceful transmutation of a simple glass of sherry.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Feel free to substitute spirits, liqueurs and garnishes of your choosing. This is one drink where you literally call the shots.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
To make the best Irish Coffee, use quality freshly ground and brewed beans, and always whip your heavy cream without sugar right before serving.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Applejack is a traditional American alcohol made from distilled hard cider.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
Made with Scotch, honey and water, the Blue Blazer got its charming name from the fact that the drink is literally all lit up well before the imbiber is.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
