The Irene Cocktail

Another evening of mixing with my brother resulted in this maelstrom of spirits and juices.

1 oz. Aged Rum
1/2 oz. Cognac
1/2 oz. Gin
1/2 oz. Orange Liqueur (we used Rhum Clément Creole Shrubb liqueur)
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Orange Juice
Dash of Peychaud's Bitters

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

The Junior Cocktail

This week I went to have dinner with my brother and his family at their home. My brother had picked up some things to add to the fine liquor cabinet he keeps, including rye and Benedictine. While searching for an appealing cocktail to make with these ingredients we came across the Junior cocktail. A search for the history of this cocktail is nearly impossible, as most hits bring up references to junior cocktail dresses. It turned out to be a tasty sour-style cocktail, and one that I'd recommend to whiskey fans.

The Junior

1 1/2 oz. Rye
1/2 oz. Benedictine
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
Dash Angostura Bitters

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Camera Obscura Cocktail

"She walks in beauty like the night."

Use up your leftover homemade ginger syrup and enjoy this drink, which I'm calling the Camera Obscura.

1-1/2 oz. London Dry Gin
1/4 oz. Absinthe
1/2 oz. Ginger Syrup
A dash of Orange Blossom Water

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.