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Rear Admiral’s Swizzle

September 14th, 2011

Created by Reza Esmaili of Smuggler’s Cove.

1 ounce Clement Creole Shrubb orange liqueur
1/2 ounce Firelit coffee liqueur
1/2 ounce Stroh 160 proof or other high-proof rum
1/2 ounce fresh orange juice
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
2 dashes Regan’s No. 5 orange bitters
2 orange twists and mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions: Fill a Collins glass two-thirds full with crushed ice. Add all the ingredients, except the garnish and stir with a swizzle stick or “lele.” Top the glass with fresh crushed ice. Spiral an orange twist around an additional swizzle stick, and add, with the mint sprig, for garnish. Zest a second orange twist over the glass for additional aromatics.

 

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All Lit Up

May 31st, 2011

Rowen at Fogged In Lounge wants to make the Brunch Cocktail popular again. We’re glad we could help.

2 oz Junípero gin
1 oz medium sherry1/4 oz Firelit
2 dashes chocolate bitters

Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Lemon twist.

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Rise & Shine Cocktail

May 25th, 2011

Darren Crawford, from Bourbon and Branch, wants to wish you a good morning with his creation.

1 oz. Firelit Spirits Coffee Liqueur
1 oz. Brandy
.25 oz.  Maple Syrup
2 dashes Old Fashioned Bitters

Served on the rocks with an orange peel.

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Coopers Dream

May 23rd, 2011

Pat Johnson just created this one at his bar, Motiv, down in Santa Cruz. We can assume by the name that it may put involuntary emotions and sensations in your mind.

1.5 oz WL Weller Special Reserve
1 oz Firelit Spirits Coffee Liqueur
.25 oz Punt ‘e’ Mes
2 drops Fee Brothers Old Fashion
Garnish with a flamed orange zest & coffee beans. Pleasant dreams.

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The Green Russian

May 21st, 2010

1 1/2 oz Firelit Coffee Liqueur
1/2 oz Hanger One Straight Vodka
1/2 oz St. George Absinthe Verte
1 oz half & half

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a mint leaf to make it classy.

1 oz Firelit Coffee Liqueur
1 oz Old Overholt Rye Whiskey
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 oz egg whites
1/4 oz maple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a piece of bacon. Good morning to ya.

1 1/2 oz Firelit Coffee Liqueur
8 oz Mexican Coca-Cola

Pour Firelit over ice in a rocks glass. Add Coke. Stir. Sip.