Jun 06 2026
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Specialty Cocktails Recipe

Inspired by Cottonwood Grille
Time10m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Classic Whiskey Sour

Method

Classic Whiskey Sour

  1. 1

    Prepare

    If using egg white, separate the white from the yolk and measure 1/2 egg white (about 15 ml). Juice fresh lemons to yield 3/4 oz of juice.

  2. 2

    Dry shake (if using egg)

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, and 0.5 egg white. Seal and shake vigorously without ice for 10–15 seconds to emulsify and create foam.

  3. 3

    Wet shake

    Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker (about 1 cup). Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

  4. 4

    Strain and finish

    Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled old-fashioned glass over one large ice cube or into a coupe (if no ice). Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters on the foam surface and, using a toothpick, make decorative swirls if desired. Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist.

Cucumber Basil Gin Smash

  1. 5

    Muddle

    In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, place 3 slices of peeled cucumber and 6 basil leaves. Add 0.5 oz simple syrup and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice. Gently muddle 6–8 times—press to release cucumber juice and basil aroma but avoid shredding the basil too finely to prevent bitterness.

  2. 6

    Add spirits and ice

    Add 2 oz gin and fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup crushed or cubed).

  3. 7

    Shake and strain

    Shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds until well chilled. Fine-strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice or fresh cubes to remove cucumber solids and basil bits.

  4. 8

    Top and garnish

    Top with 1.5 oz club soda to lighten the drink. Gently stir once to integrate. Garnish with a long cucumber ribbon or a sprig of basil. Serve with a short straw.

Spiced Rum Pineapple Daiquiri

  1. 9

    Measure and chill

    Juice fresh pineapple (or use high-quality fresh-pressed juice) and limes so you have 1.5 oz pineapple juice and 0.75 oz lime juice per drink. If using orgeat, have 1/4 oz measured.

  2. 10

    Combine

    In a shaker, combine 2 oz spiced rum, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, 0.75 oz lime juice, 0.25 oz orgeat (optional), and 1 dash Angostura bitters (optional). Add ice (about 1 cup).

  3. 11

    Shake and strain

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is very cold and the outside is frosty. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass over fresh ice depending on presentation preference.

  4. 12

    Garnish

    Garnish with a pineapple wedge or lime wheel. Serve immediately.

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