The Porto Flip

About The Porto Flip

Say hello to the long forgotten and formerly extremely popular Porto Flip Cocktail. First officially referenced in the mid 1800s, this recipe was almost completely lost after the turn of the century. Although the ingredients may make you cringe this cocktail is actually fairly sweet and creamy with a strong spirit flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz brandy

• 3/4 oz port wine

• 1/4 oz simple syrup

• 1 whole egg

• Nutmeg (for garnish)

• Ice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       3.5 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Spirit

Method:

Put all ingredients (yes, even the egg yolk) into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake very well. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg and enjoy? Maybe?

The Daiquiri

About The Daquiri

Considered one of the six basic drinks and a foundation of mixology, the Daiquiri is refreshing and tangy as it combines perfect proportions of sweet, sour, and spirit. Rising to popularity in the 1940s during World War II, the original founding of this cocktail can be traced to Cuba during the Spanish-American War. President John F. Kennedy also included this cocktail as one of his personal favorites.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Silver Rum

• 1 oz. Lime Juice

• 1 oz. Simple Syrup

• 1 Lime Wheel

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:  Strong

• Difficulty: Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into martini glass and garnish with lime wedge.

The Black Russian

About The Black Russian

The IBA Classic Black Russian that isn’t Russian at all is a 1949 classic from the Hotel Metropole in Brussels, Belgium. Named after the color of the drink and the fact vodka is the primary ingredient, the Black Russian has numerous variations and cousin recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Vodka

• .5 oz. Coffee Liqueur

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor:       Strong

Method:

Pour all ingredients into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Stir gently and enjoy!

The Jägerbomb

About The Jägerbomb

If the early 2000s had a signature cocktail; it would be this one. Drinker beware, the upper effects of the energy drink and the downer effects of the Jägermeister can have quick effects on those sensitive to either or both ingredients. Overall, this cocktail is a new age classic and can be enjoyed in moderation.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Jägermeister

• 1 pint of Red Bull

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:  Medium

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spirit

Method:

Pour the Jägermeister into a shot glass. Fill a pint glass with Red Bull and then drop the shot of Jager into the pint glass (shot glass too!). Drink the contents quickly, yet responsibly.

The Manhattan

About The Manhattan

The Manhattan; one of the core drinks in mixology. Every bartender whether enthusiast or professional should know how to make this classic concoction. The true way of making a Manhattan is with RYE whiskey and not BOURBON. In fact, bourbon only became a substitution in the Prohibition Era when Rye was in hard supply. The drink is also typically garnished with a maraschino cherry and not a lemon twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Rye Whiskey

• 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth

• Dash Angostura Bitters

• 1 Maraschino Cherry

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:     Neat

• Strength:  Strong

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Strong

Method:

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir with ice until chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnished with a maraschino cherry.

Empire Tip: You can modernize the classic recipe by using bourbon rather than rye and use a lemon twist for garnish.

The Planter's Punch

About The Planter’s Punch

This is one of the older IBA Classic Cocktails on the list, with it first being mentioned in 1878 in London. The cocktail itself is disputed to have originated from Charleston, SC or Jamaica. This is a sweet summertime punch that hides its potent alcohol content well. Although rarely ordered at a bar anymore, this is classic and essential recipe to know.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Dark Rum

• 1 oz. Orange Juice

• 1 oz. Pineapple Juice

• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice

• 1/2 oz. Grenadine

• 1/2 oz. Simple Sugar Syrup

• 3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

• Cocktail Cherry & Pineapple Wedge for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.5 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Medium

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Pour all ingredients, except the bitters, into shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled. Pour into large glass, filled with ice. Add Angostura bitters as a floater and do not stir. Garnish with cocktail cherry and pineapple.

The Screwdriver

About The Screwdriver

One of the simplest cocktails and a former IBA Official Cocktail; the Screwdriver is a common breakfast drink and is base cocktail for many tropical and island-based drinks. The acidic qualities of the Orange Juice help hide the Vodka taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Vodka

• 2 parts Orange Juice

• 1 Orange Wedge/Wheel for garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Light

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Citrus

Method:

Pour vodka into highball glass with ice. Pour orange juice into glass and stir until well chilled. Garnish with orange wedge/wheel.

The Orgasm

About The Orgasm

The former IBA Official Cocktail (no longer since 2011) the Orgasm was a staple of the 1980s mixology scene, and is still popular today. This drink can be made various ways typically using half-n-half cream and is sometimes mixed with vodka to form the Screaming Orgasm.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Amaretto

• 1 part Kahlúa

• 1 part Irish Cream

• 1 Maraschino Cherry (garnish for cocktail version)

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Medium

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Build all ingredients over ice in an Old Fashioned Glass. Stir until cold and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

The Mike's Full Moon

About The Mike’s Full Moon

We went back to the Mixology Lab to re-create one of our crowd favorites. The Mike’s Full Moon is a beer cocktail combining two of the best out there; Mike’s Hard Lemonade© and Blue Moon Beer®. This cocktail essentially creates a shandy that is light and crisp and packs a great citrus flavor. This is an easy-pleaser recipe. Takes no time to make and can turn even the non-beer drinkers into fans.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Bottle Mike’s Hard Lemonade©

• 1/2 Bottle of Blue Moon®

• 1 Orange Wheel for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:        4 Stars

• Served:        Neat

• Strength:     Light

• Difficulty:   Simple

• Flavor:        Citrus

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir gently. Add the orange slice for garnish and enjoy.

Empire Tip: Make sure you garnish with the orange wheel, it’s what helps make this drink so flavorful.

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