Tag: dry curacao

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Red Raider

The Story

This cocktail comes from a share within our Runaway Anchor Patreon Speakeasy group. After making it a couple of times, I would classify this cocktail as “alcoholic tropical punch”. The bourbon is buried in this drink. The citrus is front and center with the lemon (or lime) balancing nicely with the orange in the Curacao and the rich grenadine syrup. If you aren’t making your own grenadine at home, consider buying the one we used from Portland Syrups and created by Anders Erickson. It is awesome!

Enjoy the last month of summer with this smooth sipper! But be careful, as each drink is still packing 2 oz of booze, and if you use a high proof bourbon, this drink could sneak up on you! Drink responsibly.

Cheers!

The Recipe

1½ oz Bourbon

½ oz Dry Curacao

¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice (or Lime Juice)

½ oz Anders Erickson Grenadine

The Build

Add all ingredients to a shake

Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds

Double strain into a lowball over a single large ice cube

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Tale of Two Cars: Sidecar

The Story

The sidecar is a staple at the Runaway Anchor. A simple build, but a still a complex experience. If you are trying to break away from making Old Fashioneds and Manhattans all the time, consider this cocktail as a great starting point.

Cognac is called for in the Sidecar, but as Cognac is actually just “Brandy” you could use a cheaper bottle if your budget demands it. But there are affordable Cognac’s out there and one is included in the recipe links. The same goes for the Dry Curacao. While Pierre Ferrand is often the “go to” for this type of liqueur, you could also consider other Orange Liqueurs with lower price tags. Don’t let the premium ingredients often listed for the Sidecar get in the way of making one! We will include two options for the two primary ingredients in the receipt section below. Try it out! And if you are brave, add the sugar rim!

While you’ll find this recipe in almost every cocktail book from the past 100years, we are featuring the recipe of Steve the Bartender. Pick up his book for lots of great options for the home bar right HERE!!

Cheers!

The Recipe

2 oz Cognac or Brandy

¾ oz Dry Curacao or Orange Liqueur

¾ oz Lemon Juice

1 tsp Demerara Syrup

Garnish: sugared rim (optional)

The Build

All all ingredients to a cocktail shaker

Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds

Double strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass (no ice)

Source: Steve the Bartender Sidecar Recipe