Mixology Lab

12/1/2022 1:38:55 AM by Daniel Ferarra

The Chocolate Martini

The Chocolate Martini was invented in 1955 in America. A recent invention in comparison to other martinis, it was created by none other than the legendary film stars of Hollywood, Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor, when they happened to come together during the making of the film “Giant” in Marfa, Texas.

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11/1/2022 1:00:00 AM by Daniel Ferarra

Whiskey Sour

The first written recipe for a Whiskey Sour appeared in 1862, when it was included in Jerry Thomas’ “The Bartender’s Guide.” However, it’s very likely that sours (made with any liquor) had existed for many decades prior, as they were popular drinks on board naval ships.

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10/1/2022 1:00:00 AM by Daniel Ferarra

Espresso Martini

The espresso martini is a cocktail name familiar to all but the most inexperienced of drinkers, but it wasn’t always known as such. Invented by Dick Bradsell back in 1983 during his tenure at the Soho Brasserie, it was originally christened the “Vodka Espresso.” Cocktail legend has it that a young, future supermodel sidled up to the bar and asked Dick to make her a cocktail with coffee.

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9/1/2022 5:04:37 AM by Daniel Ferarra

The Sidecar

Sidecar is a cocktail with a fascinating and mysterious history. It first appeared in two books: Cocktail: how to mix them by Robert Vermeire in 1922 - although the recipe in the book contained all the ingredients in equal parts – and Harry’s ABC of Mixing Cocktail by Harry MacElhone – who was considered by some the real father of the cocktail.

8/1/2022 1:00:00 AM by Daniel Ferrara

The Chocolate Martini

Whiskey Sour

Espresso Martini

The Sidecar

The Corpse Reviver

The Chocolate Martini

Whiskey Sour

Espresso Martini

The Sidecar

The Corpse Reviver