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 [cooked-sharing] 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...
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 [cooked-sharing] 3.2.1311 It is from our “new” cocktail book, The Calvert Party Encyclopedia from...
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...
