Southern Men Drink Real Cocktails

June 1, 2018

Whiskey and Gin and other libations can take on a flavorful mix with these savory concoctions. They’re not just for pouring over ice!

Make Father’s Day (and every day) enjoyable with these manly mixers.

Five O’clock Shadow – 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur, 1/2 ounce Irish cream, liqueur, 1/2 ounce vanilla vodka, Pour the coffee liqueur into a shot glass. Float the Irish cream liqueur on top. Float the vodka on top of the second layer. Alternatively, create a sipping cocktail by increasing the ingredients to fit a cocktail glass, keeping the same 1/3 ratio). Serve it either layered or shaken.

The Wiseguy – 1 ounce gin, 1 ounce Campari liqueur, 1 ounce sweet vermouth, orange peel for garnish, Combine all ingredients and ice in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes. Garnish with orange peel.

Sneaky Pete – 1½ ounce cognac, 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur, ½ oz fresh lemon juice, Sugar for frosting the rim of glass, Moisten the edge of a cocktail glass with a sliced lemon. Frost with sugar. Shake the Cointreau, cognac and lemon juice together in an ice-filled shaker and strain into the glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

NOLA Sour – 2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon, ¾ ounce simple syrup, 1 ounce lemon juice, 1 egg white (optional,) 1½ ounce red wine, Add all ingredients except the wine to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Carefully pour the wine over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.

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Credits: drinks, Five O'clock Shadow, Manly Cocktails, NOLA Sour, Sneaky Pete, The Wiseguy

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