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Aviation Cocktail

Violet-scented cocktails such as The Aviation, once fairly common, almost disappeared 50 years ago. Newly available violet liqueurs are helping to bring them back.
October 2009
Keywords
cocktail of the month,
drinks,
cocktails,
gin,
beverages
recipes

Herbal Bloody Mary

Admittedly divisive, when balanced it’s a delicious drink. This recipe is that, and it makes great use of the herbs growing in your kitchen window.
July 1960
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
vodka,
summer,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

French “75”

A drink with surprising firepower, which is fitting since it was named for a 75-mm cannon.
July 1960
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
gin,
summer,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Vodka Dew

Honeydew is a unique flavor, so it makes sense to combine it with a spirit that won’t compete.
August 1960
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
vodka,
summer,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Blue Hawaii Kahala Hilton

Think Elvis. Think tiki torches. Think sand between your toes. If that doesn’t work, mix up one of these.
June 1969
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rum,
Curaçao,
summer,
spirits
recipes

Kaffeeklatsch Punch

Sometimes you need a pick-me-up, sometimes you need help relaxing. This drink can go both ways.
June 1969
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
crème de cacao,
bourbon,
summer,
spirits
recipes

London Fog

The “fog” refers to the way the Pernod turns translucent, but it will also apply to your head if you have too many of them.
May 1969
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
gin,
Pernod,
spring,
spirits
recipes

Hibiscus Punch Emerald Beach Hotel

The perfect mixological metaphor for British Colonialism: A drink that combines rum and Pimm’s.
July 1968
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rum,
Pimm's Cup No. 1,
summer,
spirits
recipes

Piña Colada

Have no fear, this is not the cloying drink of your youth. It’s a delicious and well-balanced tropical quaffer.
July 1968
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rum,
fruit,
summer,
spirits
recipes

Gin Punch

The precursor to the Tom Collins, this punch is a party in a bowl.
June 1967
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
gin,
fruit,
spirits,
beverages