by RetroRuth | Nov 7, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
This week we are busting out some apple cider for Vintage Cocktail Friday! This is Thomas & Jeremiah! From Here's How, 1941 [cooked-sharing] So, we didn’t have a tall heatproof glass that was vintage, so we mixed ours in a larger cup and then just poured off a...
by RetroRuth | Apr 4, 2014 | Beverages, Cocktails
Who is ready for a cocktail? This week we are making El Presidente from The Host’s Handbook, which was published in 1940 by the National Distillers Product Corporation. El Presidente Author: The Host’s Handbook, 1940 Ingredients 1/2 Don Q Rum (White Label) 1/2...
by RetroRuth | Jan 17, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Are you ready for a Friday cocktail? Because Tom is ready to drink some Boston Milk Punch! Boston Milk Punch Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients Nutmeg 1/2 spoon sugar 1/2 jigger of Golden Wedding 1/2 Bacardi Gold or Amber Label Rum Instructions Grate nutmeg in...
by RetroRuth | Dec 13, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
To celebrate the end of this week, we are making a vintage classic! Hot Buttered Rum! Hot Buttered Rum Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients 2 tsp sugar 2 T hot water 1 jigger rum butter Instructions In warm tumbler, melt the sugar into the hot water. Add in the...
