by RetroRuth | Jan 24, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Who’s ready for a Monte Carlo? Bonus on this one, we get to break out the Benedictine! Monte Carlo Author: 2-in-1 International Drink Cards, 1977 Ingredients 11/2 jiggers blended whiskey 1/2 jigger Benedictine 1 dash Angostura bitters Instructions Shake well with ice...
by RetroRuth | Jan 17, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Are you ready for a Friday cocktail? Because Tom is ready to drink some Boston Milk Punch! Boston Milk Punch Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients Nutmeg 1/2 spoon sugar 1/2 jigger of Golden Wedding 1/2 Bacardi Gold or Amber Label Rum Instructions Grate nutmeg in...
by RetroRuth | Jan 10, 2014 | Beverages, Cocktails
Happy New Year, Everyone! Did anyone make any resolutions this year? We did. And then, because this is the Mid-Century Menu, we drank them. January Resolution Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients 2 dashes Grenadine 1/3 Noilly Pratt Vermouth 2/3 Golden Wedding...
by RetroRuth | Dec 27, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
We have another hot drink for you this week, and not just because I like showing off my awesome vintage hot/cold glasses! This week we picked the “December” themed drink from the Merry Mixer, December Toddy. I was actually pretty excited about this one, because it had...
by RetroRuth | Dec 13, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
To celebrate the end of this week, we are making a vintage classic! Hot Buttered Rum! Hot Buttered Rum Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients 2 tsp sugar 2 T hot water 1 jigger rum butter Instructions In warm tumbler, melt the sugar into the hot water. Add in the...
by RetroRuth | Dec 6, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
Welcome back to Vintage Cocktail Friday! Sorry it’s been pretty spotty around here this holiday season. Who knew taking care of a baby took up so much time? But who cares? Let’s have an Alexander! Tom came across this cocktail recently in The Host’s Handbook,...
