Author: Brian

Master mixologist Brian Van Flandern founded CREATIVE COCKTAIL CONSULTANTS (www.MyMixologist.com), dedicated to creating cutting edge cocktails lists and training professional bartenders in the art of mixology. As an independent consultant, Van Flandern created a simple, no-nonsense methodology for mixing exceptionally flavorful and balanced cocktail that work in harmony with menus. He employes these techniques to design cocktail lists and train staff at the finest restaurants and resorts worldwide. Van Flandern’s creativity, warm personality and high profile client list earn him FOOD NETWORK’s highest praise as “America’s Top Mixologist”.
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Try a Blue-Blood and Sand Cocktail tonight from WhiskEy Cocktails with Brian Van Flandern

The Blood & Sand cocktail was named after the black & white film by the same name staring silent film super-star Rudolph Valentino. One of the few classics to be made with blended Scotch whisky, Rudolph once noted that the cocktail would be remembered long after him… he may have been right. This variation on the original recipe calls for Johnnie Walker Blue Label blended Scotch whisky. Expensive, yes… worth it… ABSOLUTELY! Share this recipe and make one tonight!!

BLUE-BLOOD & SAND

¾ oz Johnnie Walker Blue Blended Scotch whisky

¾ oz Carpano Anitca Formula sweet vermouth

¾ oz Cherry Heering

¾ oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice

Glassware: Coupe

Garnish: Blood orange twist

Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin. Add large cubes of ice, shake vigorously, and taste for balance. Double strain into the serving glass, garnish, and serve.

 Boston shaker? Or is mixing tin okay?

Until our next cocktail together…

Bottoms up!

Brian Van Flandern

www.MyMixologist.com

@MyMixologist

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Warm up a Blue Blazer cocktail with Brian Van Flandern from Whiskey Cocktails

The BLUE BLAZER cocktail was made popular by legendary barman professor Jerry Thomas at the El Dorado Saloon prior to 1862. The Blue Blazer is credited as the original ‘flaming cocktail’. Enjoy one tonight!!

BLUE BLAZER

4 oz Macallan 10 Year Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch whisky

2 oz hot water

2 oz demerara sugar syrup

Long wooden match

Glassware: 2 metal blazer mugs

Garnish: 2 lemon peels

Method: Combine the whisky, hot water, syrup, and lemon peel garnishes in 1 of the blazer mugs. Use the match to set the contents of the mug alight and slowly pour the contents of the mug into the other mug, about 2 to 3 feet apart. Make a show of it, but take great care not to spill any. Extinguish the flame in 1 of the mugs by placing the other mug on top of it. Repeat with the other mug and serve.

*Note: Working with flaming drinks is dangerous. Proceed at your own risk. Practice the technique with water before making this drink and have a fire extinguisher nearby in case of a spill.

Until our next cocktail together…

Bottoms up!

Brian Van Flandern

www.MyMixologist.com

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Enjoy a Bacon & Eggs Whiskey Martini with Brian Van Flandern from WhiskEy Cocktails

Fat washed cocktails are hardly new, but when done properly a bacon fat washed cocktail is absolutely delicious. Try this recipe and let me know what you think!

BACON & EGGS MARTINI

1½ oz Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select bourbon with bacon fat wash

1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

1½ oz maple syrup

1 egg white

Glassware: Martini

Garnish: Bacon strip, poached quail egg

Method: Fat wash the whiskey—Add 3 strips of cooked bacon to the bottle of whiskey and set aside for 2 hours.

Remove and reserve the bacon and refrigerate the whiskey for 3 hours.

Skim off and discard the fat from the top of the whiskey or filter it through cheesecloth.

Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin. Dry shake the tin with the strainer coil. Add large cubes of ice, shake vigorously, and taste for balance. Strain into the serving glass, garnish (using the reserved bacon strip), and serve.

History: Original Created at The London Cocktail Club