The Moonlight Cocktail Aviation Cocktail Ramos Gin Fizz Gin-Gin
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The Moonlight Cocktail The Moonlight Cocktail Any bartender will tell you that the formula for my new drink doesn't dis- Any bartender will tell you that the formula for my new drink doesn't dis- play any genius on my part, but if you'll allow me to be so bold, I believe play any genius on my part, but if you'll allow me to be so bold, I believe that a little genius did creep into the cocktail when I named it. And naming that a little genius did creep into the cocktail when I named it. And naming a cocktail is way more difficult than creating one. Trust me on this one. a cocktail is way more difficult than creating one. Trust me on this one. Aviation Cocktail Aviation Cocktail For years, because Creme Yvette was unavailable, many didn't know For years, because Creme Yvette was unavailable, many didn't know the true origin of this pre-Prohibition classic cocktail. The blue tint the true origin of this pre-Prohibition classic cocktail. The blue tint that the purple liqueur gives to this drink explains its name. As al- that the purple liqueur gives to this drink explains its name. As al- ways, do not confuse — and never replace — maraschino liqueur ways, do not confuse — and never replace — maraschino liqueur with the juice from maraschino cherries or with other cherry spirits. with the juice from maraschino cherries or with other cherry spirits. Ramos Gin Fizz Ramos Gin Fizz The drink became so popular in the 1910s that Ramos had to em- The drink became so popular in the 1910s that Ramos had to em- ploy 20 to 30 “shaker boys” to keep up with demand. Despite its ploy 20 to 30 “shaker boys” to keep up with demand. Despite its long prep time, the gin fizz is meant to be consumed quickly. We at long prep time, the gin fizz is meant to be consumed quickly. We at BAR 252 shake for the duration of Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up,” but BAR 252 shake for the duration of Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up,” but Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” will also do). Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” will also do). Gin-Gin Mule Gin-Gin Mule Well I played around with this one...And this is what I came up Well I played around with this one...And this is what I came up with….. with….. Gracie’s Delight Gracie’s Delight This one’s for you Gracie This one’s for you Gracie “Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, and a good woman - or a “Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.” bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.” ― George Burns ― George Burns .