Mexican Martini

I'm sure this has been done before, but it occurred to me that a classic dry martini made with tequila instead of gin or vodka might be pretty good, so I gave it a try. I found the amount of vermouth I'd put in a standard martini wasn't quite appropriate for this so I reduced the amount. Also, a lime twist instead of a lemon twist or olives was a good call. I think a salt rim might work well for this too.

2 1/2 oz. 100% de agave silver tequila
1/4 oz. dry vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters
lime twist

Stir with ice until very cold and sufficiently dilluted. Garnish with a lime twist.

Jamie Boudreau's Denny Triangle Cocktail

Here's a wonderful modern cocktail created by celebrated mixologist Jamie Boudreau from Seattle. You can check out his video blog "Raising The Bar" over here. I love the combination of sweet and bitter in this cocktail.

2 oz. gin
3/4 oz. benedictine
1/4 oz. fernet branca
2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice

shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Pimm's Cup

I find Pimm's generally difficult to like. However, mixed with ginger ale, as in the famous Pimm's Cup, it finds a way to shine. It's one of the most refreshing summer drinks I can think of, and I go to it often on hot summer afternoons.

1 1/2 oz. Pimm's
Ginger Ale

Measure Pimm's into a collins glass. Fill glass with ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with a cucumber spear and a lemon wedge.