Author: Kevin Campbell

Ginnantonix

Kevin Campbell

Gin and Tonic

Douglas Adams suggests, quite reasonably, that every society in the Universe has a drink called Ginnantonix
Print Recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine British
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fl oz Gin
  • Diet Indian Tonic Water
  • 1 slice Lemon

Instructions
 

  • Pour Gin into a highball glass
  • Add ice
  • Fill with Tonic Water
  • Garnish with lemon slice, after twisting into glass

Negroni

Kevin Campbell

Negroni

Grown up and a little bitter, just like you?
Print Recipe
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine French
Servings 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fl oz Gin
  • 1 fl oz Campari
  • 1 fl oz Sweet Vermouth

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to shaker
  • Add ice and stir
  • Strain into a rocks glass with large cubes
  • Garnish with orange peel

Bourbon’s Last Stand

Kevin Campbell

Last Stand

Absinthe manages to be subtle here
Print Recipe
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine French
Servings 1 Cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 fl oz Absinthe
  • 1 1/4 fl oz Bourbon
  • 4 dashes Bitters
  • 1 wedge Lemon
  • Soda Water

Instructions
 

  • In a large glass, swirl the Absinthe to coat
  • Discard excess Absinthe
  • Squeeze lemon and add to glass
  • Add Bourbon and Bitters
  • Fill 3/4 full with ice
  • Top off with soda water

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Mint Julep

Kevin Campbell

Mint Julep

The classic cocktail of the Kentucky Derby
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Muddler

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 fl oz Simple Syrup
  • 8 leaves Mint
  • 2 fl oz Bourbon

Instructions
 

  • Muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup
  • Add Bourbon
  • Pack with crushed ice
  • Garnish with mint sprig

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Old Fashioned

Kevin Campbell

Old Fashioned

Perfect for the Bourbon lover
Print Recipe
Prep Time 4 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fl oz Bourbon
  • 1/4 fl oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Bitters
  • 1 twist Orange Peel

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients in shaker over ice
  • Stir
  • Strain into Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice
  • Squeeze peel over glass to release oils, place peel in glass

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Whiskey Sour

Kevin Campbell

Whiskey Sour

A slight twist on the classic
Print Recipe
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fl oz Bourbon
  • 4 fl oz Sweet & Sour mix
  • 1/2 fl oz Triple Sec

Instructions
 

  • Combine
  • Shake
  • Strain into a highball glass with a couple of ice cubes
Keyword Bourbon

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“Perfect” Manhattan

Kevin Campbell

Perfect Manhattan

The right balance of sweet for most tastes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fl oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 fl oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 fl oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 Dash Bitters
  • 1 Maraschino cherry

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients in shaker
  • Stir 20 seconds, or shake gently
  • Strain into glass and garnish
Keyword Bourbon

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