Blog Posts - Betty Cocktail

#hashtagblessed

11/20/2017

#hashtagblessed
1.5 ounces gin or vodka
.25 ounces St~Germain
3 ounces Betty's #blessed reduction
.75 ounces fresh pressed lemon juice
Shake like you mean it! Strain over fresh ice. Garnish with totes adorbs scarf and supes cozy Uggs, or lemon, cranberry, and kumquat as pictured here.

Hashtag Upon Hashtag

11/15/2017

Kumquats, cranberries, and elderflower liqueur give Betty Cocktail's #hashtagblessed marmalade a distinctly fresh, yet seasonal flavor.

Hashtag Upon Hashtag
2 ounces Reyka vodka
.5 fresh pressed lemon juice
.5 St~Germain
4 heaping barspoons Betty Cocktail's #hashtagblessed marmalade
1/4 red bell pepper (muddled)
3-4 dashes Betty's habanero tincture
Shake. Strain over fresh ice.
Top with champagne if desired.

The Final Ward

11/15/2017

For a less sweet twist, substitute Domaine de Canton for Luxardo Maraschino.

The Final Ward
.75 bourbon
.75 Chartreuse Green
.75 Luxardo Maraschino
.75 fresh pressed lemon juice
Shake. Strain into coupe.
Garnish lemon wheel or peel.

Aviation

11/15/2017

For a little extra drama, shake the first 3 ingredients, and sink the Creme de Violette into your finished cocktail.

Aviation
2 ounces gin
.75 lemon juice
.5 Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
.25 Creme de Violette
Shake. Strain into Coupe.
Garnish Lemon (peel or wheel) or Luxardo Cherry

Classic Champagne Cocktail

11/15/2017

When champagne meets sugar be prepared for an explosive result! Pour the champagne slowly so it doesn't overflow.

Champagne Cocktail
build in champagne flute
add sugar cube
soak the cube with 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
top with champagne
garnish with lemon twist
*Some recipes call for Cognac. This should be added after the bitters and before the champagne.

Classic Daiquiri

11/15/2017

Try Damoiseau Agricole Rhum for a noticeably earthy, read: funky, flavor.

Classic Daiquiri
2 ounces R(h)um
.75 lime juice
.75 simple syrup
2-3 drops saline (1:10)
Shake. Strain into chilled coupe. Garnish lime wheel (and edible flower if desired).

New York Sour

11/9/2017

Pro Tip: Use a jigger to measure the red wine and aim to pour it directly on the large cube to prevent mixing with the cocktail.

New York Sour
2 ounces bourbon
.75 ounce fresh pressed lemon juice
.75 ounce simple syrup
Shake. Strain over fresh ice.
Float .5 ounce red wine.

Apple Ginger Smash

11/9/2017

Apple Ginger Smash
2 ounces bourbon
.75 ounce fresh pressed lemon juice
.5 ounce Domaine de Canton
.5 ounce Beretzen Apple Liqueur
5-8 fresh mint leaves
Shake all ingredients. Strain over fresh ice. Garnish apple wedge and mint sprig.

Liquid Dessert (Pumpkin Pie)

11/8/2017

Pro Tip: Use post-it notes to help create a clean spice line.

Pumpkin Pie
2 ounces Pyrat Rum
.5 cup fresh cooked pumpkin
Shake. Strain into martini glass.
Gently place several spoonfuls freshly emulsified (blended) Betty's Balsam & Clove Coconut Cream atop half of cocktail. Sprinkle Spaulding Specialty Spices Pumpkin Pie Spice between pumpkin and cream.

Ruby Shimmer

11/7/2017

Sucrose gemstones create quite a fizz when added to this bubbly cocktail.

Ruby Shimmer
Build in flute
1 ounce PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
1 ounce vodka
1 dash Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters
top sparkling wine

November 07th, 2017

11/7/2017

Balsam & Clove Cafe
build in glass atop large format cube
2 ounces Patron XO Cafe
1 ounce Betty Cocktail's Balsam & Clove Coconut Cream (carefully pour this atop large format cube for layering effect)
Garnish torched rosemary and edible flower

Double Brandy Snap

11/6/2017

Double Brandy Snap
1.5 ounces Copper & Kings American Craft Brandy
.5 ounces Copper & Kings Butchertown Overproof Brandy
.5 ounces Art in the Age SNAP
.25 ounces Campari
.25 ounces Aperol
.25 ounces Allspice Dram
Stir. Strain into glass rimmed with Betty Cocktail's "Nice Spice"

Cardigan Weather

11/6/2017

Vintage glassware, like this Nick & Nora, can add character and style to your cocktail.

Cardigan Weather
2 ounces Elijah Craig
.5 ounces Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur
.5 ounces Cardamaro
dash Betty Cocktail’s Apple Tincture
Stir. Strain into vintage glassware.
spritz atomized Betty Cocktail’s Clove Tincture atop cocktail
Garnish lemon “scarf”

Paloma

11/6/2017

A Classic Paloma
Build in chilled collins glass rimmed with salt, Tajin, or custom blend
2 ounces Tequila
Top with grapefruit soda
Garnish lime wedge

A Fresh Paloma
In a shaker tin combine
2 ounces Tequila
.75 ounces fresh pressed grapefruit juice
.25 ounces fresh pressed lime juice
Strain over fresh ice into collins glass
Top with Topo Chico (or your favorite sparkling water)
Garnish with lime or grapefruit

Paloma Sofisticada

11/6/2017

Pro Tip: Batch this cocktail ahead of time and keep it in the freezer until your guests arrive.

Paloma Sofisticada
1.5 Patron Silver
.5 ounces Giffard Creme de Pamplemousse Rose
.5 ounces Patron Citronge Lime
top with Champagne or Sparkling Water

Negra Tijuana Manhattan

11/3/2017

Ignite your evening with this spirit-forward riff on a riff. A classic manhattan is bourbon and vermouth. This spin replaces bourbon with aged tequila and vermouth with amaro.

Negra Tijuana Manhattan
2 ounces Patron Anejo
1 ounce Averna
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 dash Reagan's Orange Bitters
1 dash Betty Cocktail's Grapefruit Tincture
Garnish torched grapefruit zest