By Chris on September 23rd, 2009 | Comments

retro cocktails 520x260 Retro Cocktails For Your Pad

Do you know who Tom Collins is? Ever tried a Old Fashioned? Here are a couple of ideas for drinks that will make sure that your next retro themed Mad Men cocktail party is one for the books. Which is your favorite retro cocktail? Bottoms up from Ultra Swank.

Martini

  • 2 oz. Gin or Vodka
  • 2 drops Dry Vermouth (use less Vermouth for a drier Martini)
  • Garnish with olive or lemon twist

Tom Collins

  • Fill a Collins glass with ice
  • 1 1/2 oz. Gin
  • Fill glass with equal amounts of Sweet & Sour and soda Water
  • Garnish with a cherry and a lime squeeze

Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz. Brandy or Whiskey
  • Dash Angostura Bitters
  • 3 oz. Squirt or Grapefruit Soda
  • Maraschino Cherry
  • Garnish with lemon and orange slices
  • Use 7UP for a sweeter drink

Manhattan

  • 1 1/2 oz. Bourbon
  • 1/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth or Dry Vermouth
  • Dash Angostura Bitters (optional)
  • Garnish with maraschino Cherry

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  • @Lee I believe that James Bond likes it that way too.

    @Sondenkind Isn't that the drink from norhern Italy? What's it called again?
  • sondenkind
    champagne+aperol for me with some color matching sunset
  • Diego
    I've been trying these classic cocktails one by one recently. I had my very first old-fashioned and found out they're better with cheap bourbon!!
  • Dawn
    One of my all time fav old radio show lines? From Vincent Price as The Saint: "How about an Old Fashioned with a new acquaintance?"

    And, yes, no food in my martini, please....
  • Lee
    Make my martini with vodka (Ketel One or Belvedere) and ditch the olive. YUM! I call it a Razorblade Martini in honor of a fictitious live performance by Portishead at the Albert Frey designed North Shore Yacht Club on the glorious Salton Sea.

    As always, Chris, your positing are a pleasure to read.
  • Cam
    "Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By.'" ;) ....with a "Tom Collins" please!
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