by RetroRuth | Jan 20, 2017 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
It’s Friday and we are ready for a drink! This is Stinger! From Corby's Party Book, 1955 This is an extra easy drink from Corby’s Party Book, because we were in no mood to make our lives too difficult! Two quick measures and a shake with ice and we were done. “How is...
by RetroRuth | Oct 31, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Happy Halloween and welcome to Vintage Cocktail Friday! This week we are making a very appropriate cocktail: The Fallen Angel. From The Calvert Party Encyclopedia, 1964 3.2.1311 It is from our “new” cocktail book, The Calvert Party Encyclopedia from 1964. We just...
by RetroRuth | Sep 5, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Desserts
This week we are mixing ice cream with our alcohol! And by “mixing” I mean, “pouring everything into a glass”. This is Crème De Menthe parfait! Creme De Menthe Parfait Author: Arrow Cordials, 1960 Ingredients 1 oz crème de menthe Vanilla ice...
by RetroRuth | Jul 18, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
It’s time for a green cocktail! This is Mint Highball. Mint Highball Author: John De Kuyper’s Complete Guide to Cordials, 1965 Ingredients 2 ounces Crème De Menthe (green) Soda Instructions Pour liqueur over ice cubes in short high-ball glass. Add soda to fill....
by RetroRuth | Mar 14, 2014 | Beverages, Cocktails
Sometimes Friday rolls around and you want to make a drink, but you don’t have the right liquor. And sometimes you want to make a drink, but you don’t have the right COLORED liquor. And sometimes you say, “Screw it. It’s Friday and I want a drink.” So, this is a Dusty...
