Hurricane

The most popular origin story of the Hurricane cocktail is tied to Pat O’Brien’s bar in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The drink was reportedly created in the 1940s during World War II. Grandpa Jim Strickler sang in a bar across the street from Pat O’Brien’s when he was on leave from the Merchant Marine Academy during World War II.

1 cup light rum (Don-Q Cristal)
1 cup dark rum (Kraken Black Spiced)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup mango juice
1 cup grenadine
3 tablespoons sweet lime juice

Mix all in a pitcher. Pure over a full glass of ice in a hurricane glass. Serves 4.

Mint Julep

The first print reference to the mint julep appeared in 1803, described as “a dram of spirituous liquor that has mint in it, taken by Virginians in the morning.

Two shots of bourbon (River Hill 100)
One shot of simple syrup
Two sprigs of fresh mint
Nugget or crushed ice

Remove the leaves from one sprig of mint and muddle in the bottom of a julep cup with the simple syrup and bourbon. Fill with ice and garnish with the second sprig.

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From the days of speakeasies and prohibition.

1 shot Southern Comfort
Fever Tree Ginger Ale
Crushed Ice
Cherries

Serve over ice in an opaque coffee mug with three cherries.

Pimm’s Cup

James Pimm first mixed his summer cocktail at his famous Oyster Bar in London in the 1840s.

1 cup Pimm’s No. 1
3 cans of Zevia Lemon Lime Twist
1 cucumber
12 strawberries, halved
12 mint sprigs
ice

Cut cucumber in half. Cube one half and slice the other. Mix Pimm’s with Zenia and ice in a pitcher. Add cubed cucumber, strawberries, and some mint springs. Pour over ice in a highball glass and garnish with cucumber slices and mint.

Poinsettia

First referenced for the 1950s, this Christmas cocktail is always a hit.

1/2 oz Cointreau
1 oz 100% Cranberry Juice (chilled)
3 oz French Champagne (chilled)

Prepare in champaign flute and serve immediately.

Sloe Gin Fizz

This cocktail was first mentioned in print in Sunset Magazine in 1898.

2 oz sloe gin
1/2 fresh lemon juiced
1 oz simple syrup or Rx Syrup
soda water

Serve over ice with lemon wedge.

Historic Cocktails