The Salty Dog was created as a variation of the Greyhound cocktail from that era when the actor George Jessel added a salt rim sometime in the 1950s, as a way to balance the bitterness of the grapefruit – or mask bad gin.
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Rainbow Paradise
The RAINBOW PARADISE cocktail seeks to incorporate the various colours of the rainbow flag which reflects both the immense diversity and the unity of the LGBTQ community.
Raspberry Rickey
Just three simple ingredients make this refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail, and it’s perfect when you’re underage, like many graduates or just not drinking alcohol.
Queen Victoria
A simple sweet brandy based drink to celebrate the reign of Queen Victoria.
Bees Knees
The Bee’s Knees is a Prohibition-era cocktail. The name is a popular slang expression used to denote something excellent or outstanding. It’s a simple extension of the classic Gin Sour (gin, lemon, sugar) that features honey instead of sugar.
Paloma
Mexico’s national aperitif, the Paloma cocktail, is a simple tequila and grapefruit mix with tangy salt and bubbles. What’s not to like? It’s a thirst-quencher with …
Mayflower Martini
Hooray, hooray, the First of May, Outdoor Morris Dancing starts today. For those who are inclined to outdoor pursuits, May 1 is a special day …
Rhubarb Gimlet
The ubiquitous rhubarb gets a lot of play in spring cocktails. It is suggested as a mimosa, margarita, rhubarb martini (don’t go there),spritz, or alpenglow (which isn’t half bad). This application is tasty and helps use up the exuberant abundance of the plant.
The Beauty Beneath
The Beauty Beneath is a delicious bittersweet rum based Manhattan.