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Fair and Warmer

Category: Manhattan Variations

 

1 1/2    oz.        White Rum

3/4       oz.        Sweet Vermouth

1-2       dashes  Curacao

                        Lemon Twist or Slice

 

Pour into an ice-filled rocks glass and stir.  Add the lemon, and serve.

 

 

Fallen Angel

1          oz.        Gin

1          oz.        Lemon Juice

3          dashes  White Creme de Menthe

1          dash     Bitters

                        Maraschino Cherry

 

Pour the liquids into an ice-filled mixing glass and stir well.  Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass or martini glass, add the cherry, and serve.

 

 

Flamingo

Category: Daiquiris

 

1 1/2    oz.        Dark Rum

1          oz.        Pineapple Juice

1/4       oz.        Lime

1          splash   Grenadine

                        Lime Slice

 

Shake or blend with ice until almost frothy.  Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the lime before serving.

 

Variations:  For a frozen version, shake or blend together with crushed ice, and pour the whole concoction into a margarita glass.

 

Trivia:  According to legend, the Flamingo originated at the famous La Floridita Bar in Havana in the 1920's.  One of the world's best-known and loved bars, La Floridita was the home of the daiquiri, and a favorite watering hole for Ernest Hemingway.

 

 

Florida Daiquiri

Category: Daiquiris

 

1 1/2    oz.        White Rum

1/4       oz.        Maraschino Liqueur

3/4       oz.        Lime Juice

3/4       oz.        Grapefruit Juice

                        Sugar Syrup (if desired)

                        Maraschino Cherry

 

Shake or blend with ice and taste for sweetness, adding more sugar syrup if necessary.  When ready, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with the cherry and serve.

 

 

Florida Sunrise

1 1/2    oz.        White Rum

1/4       oz.        Grenadine

                        Orange Juice (to fill)

                        Orange Slice

                        Maraschino Cherry

 

Stick the fruit together with a toothpick.  Then shake or blend together the liquids, and pour into an ice-filled highball glass.  Garnish with the fruit, and serve.

 

Variations:  For the traditional layered look of "sunrise" drinks, pour the grenadine into the glass before adding the mixed rum and juice.

 

 

Flying Scotsman

Category: Manhattan Variations

 

1 1/2    oz.        Scotch Whiskey

3/4       oz.        Sweet Vermouth

1          dash     Bitters

 

Shake the ingredients together with ice, and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass before serving.

 

 

Foghorn

1 1/2    oz.        Gin

                        Ginger Ale (to fill)

 

Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in the gin.  Top off with ginger ale and serve.

 

Variations:  Use vodka instead of gin and you've got the drink known as a Copperhead.

 

 

Frozen Daiquiri

Category: Daiquiris

 

 

1 1/2    oz.        White Rum

3/4       oz.        Lime Juice or Sour Mix

1          tsp.       Sugar

                        Lime Slice

 

Pur into a mixer and blend with an equal volume of crushed ice.  Pour into a chilled cocktail glass, champagne glass, or brandy snifter, garnish with the lime slice, and serve.

 

Tips:  Virtually any fruit can also be added to the drink, for added flavor and color (see recipes for Banana Frozen Daiquiri and Florida Daiquiri, for more information).  For a sweeter drink, add a dash of sugar syrup or use sweetened sour mix.

 

 

Fuzzy Navel

1 1/2    oz.        Vodka

3/4       oz.        Peach Schnapps

                        Orange Juice (to fill)

                        Orange Slice

 

Pour the vodka and schnapps into an ice-filled highball glass, and top off with orange juice.  Garnish with the orange slice and stir before serving.

 

Variations:  For a less strong but no less tasty drink, omit the vodka and use 1 1/2 ounces of schnapps.  Or try mixing a Lieutenant Bill.