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Lemon Champagne

In a decade overflowing with Champagne cocktails, it’s nice to find one with some character.
September 1977
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
brandy,
Champagne,
fruit,
summer
recipes

Punch Carmen

A punch nearly as rococo and colorful as Carmen Miranda herself.
June 1973
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
champagne,
punch,
summer,
fruit
recipes

Gin and Grapefruit Cocktail

A light and refreshing drink that isn’t the least bit wimpy.
June 1972
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
gin,
juice,
summer,
spirits
recipes

Planter’s Punch

A restrained version of what has become a rather ornate cocktail. Sometimes simpler is better.
January 1973
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rum,
summer,
spirits,
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

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
recipes

Sangria

A punch that makes use of whatever fruit you have on hand and pretty much any old red wine.
July 1964
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
wine,
fruit,
summer,
spirits
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