Recipes + Menus Archive
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Fish House Punch
One of the oldest drink recipes around—it may be nearing 300—and still the recipe’s authenticity is in dispute.
July 1951
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Pimm’s Cup
A classic cocktail from Great Britain combines Pimm’s No. 1, which is the gin-based version of the liquor, and soda.
August 1957
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- pimm's,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
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Coconut Punch
The presentation may be unusual, but this rum, coconut milk, and lime cocktail will transport you to the tropics.
March 1957
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- rum,
- spring,
- spirits,
- beverages
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Grasshopper
It’s straight out of Mad Men, but if you like Thin Mints or mint chocolate chip ice cream you’ll love this classic cocktail.
January 1956
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The Red Carpet
Born a few years before Samantha, this precursor to the Cosmopolitan is every bit as sexy.
October 1956
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- vodka,
- winter,
- spirits,
- beverages
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Negroni Capriccio
More than half a century after a reader brought it to our attention, the Negroni has become fashionable again.
August 1956
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
recipes
Ramos Fizz
This drink is all about texture, which is why it’s such a pain to make—it requires a full five minutes of vigorous shaking.
April 1952
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- spring,
- spirits,
- beverages
recipes
Dunham Cooler
Orange juice tends to dominate whatever spirit it’s mixed with, but here the bourbon actually stands up to it.
July 1952
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- bourbon,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
recipes
Yip Pip Cocktail
Lovers of classic cocktails bemoan the rise of the vodka Martini, but if you use good vermouth, this is actually quite delicious.
August 1952
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- vodka,
- vermouth,
- summer
