The Cardboard Plane was created by Jason O'Bryan at The Lion's Share in San Diego. It's one of his favourite originals and it shares a few similarities to Sam Ross' Paper Plane, although this is a much juicer version.…
Sam Ross created a Manhattan/Negroni mash up known as the Left Hand (bourbon whiskey, Campari, sweet vermouth & chocolate bitters) in the early 2000s.…
The original Whiskey Sour was created around 1858. Bartenders often add egg white for added texture which is technically known as a Boston Sour.…
The Kentucky Maid was created in 2005 by industry heavyweight Sam Ross. It's a subtle riff on another cocktail of his from 2004, the London Maid (aka Old Maid).…
In the 1800s, the term "cocktail" referred to a drink consisting of spirit, water, sugar and bitters. Bartenders were also making "improved" versions which often included maraschino liqueur, absinthe and/or other ingredients.…
The Whiskey Smash first appeared in print in 1887 in Jerry Thomas’ The Bartender’s Guide. The smash family of cocktails evolved from the julep family although the modern version is more reminiscent of the sour family.…
The Gold Rush was created around 2001 by a bartender at Milk & Honey, NYC. A simple variation on both a Whiskey Sour and Bees Knees. The honeyed-citrus notes are a welcome addition to a whiskey sour.…
The Mint Julep is an iconic 3 ingredient cocktail which was also named the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938. A perfect whiskey summer sipper.…
The Brown Derby is somewhat of a bourbon whiskey based riff on a classic daiquiri. A big measure of bourbon is balanced with sweet honey syrup and sour and subtly bitter grapefruit juice. Named after the popular LA restaurant…