Classic Cocktails

Aviation

A brilliant classic featuring Aviation gin, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur and fresh lemon juice.  This cocktail was created at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and was first published in 1916.

Blood and Sand

Rudolph Valentino’s dramatic performance as the bullfighter in the silent film classic Blood and Sand was the inspiration for this 1920s cocktail.  Scotch, Cherry Heering and orange juice dance together with the flash and the flair of the cape and the bull.

French 75

World War I soldiers in the French countryside are purported to have invented this cocktail of gin, lemon juice and champagne.  The name refers to the huge 75-millimeter shells they used, and hints of the cocktail’s potent punch – then Captain Harry S. Truman once said in those same trenches, “I’d rather be here than president of the United States!”

Jet Pilot

An undeniable tropical classic hailing from Steve Crane’s original restaurant, The Luau, which opened in Beverly Hills in 1953. Spices, citrus and several potent rums will certainly set you flying!

Moscow Mule

This spicy ginger beer cocktail was created in the early 1940s to showcase a new spirit on the American market – vodka – and is still a classic today.

Old Cuban

This Prohibition era cocktail sings of old Havana, with gold rum, muddled fresh mint, and sparkling champagne.

Pimm’s Cup

The traditional cooler of Wimbledon, made from scratch.  Gin, lemon, orange and sweet vermouth are delightful and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon … or anytime.

Planter’s Punch

Very possibly the first tropical cocktail, the Planter’s Punch was first mentioned in the New York Times in 1908.  Our strong Jamaican rums, sour citrus, house made syrup from pure cane sugar and island spices will delight you and send you back to the Caribbean.

Tropical Itch

Created by Harry Yee of the Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki.  Passion fruit takes center stage in this truly island cocktail with rum and bourbon.  Served with a souvenir backscratcher that is yours to keep!

Vesper

Casino Royale.  James Bond.  Sexy, alluring, deadly, and with perfect aim.  This recipe is straight out of Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel, with Gordon’s gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc.