by RetroRuth | Nov 21, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
So, who’s up for a strong drink? It’s Friday after all. And we don’t just have any drink this week. We have Master of The Hounds, which is NOT a forgiving drink. From The Calvert Party Encyclopedia, 1964 “How is it?” “It’s…strong. And bitter.” The Verdict: Strong This...
by RetroRuth | Sep 26, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Who’s ready for some cocktails? This week we have the Singapore (not to be confused with the Singapore Sling) from 2-in-1 International Recipe Cards from 1977. From 2-in-1 International Recipe Cards, 1977 It has cucumber peel in it! “So? What do you think?” “Meh. It’s...
by RetroRuth | Aug 15, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails, The BEST
Hey gang! Can you believe that Vintage Cocktail Friday is already over a year old? Where does the time go? This post is from July of 2012! Anyway, I was checking out the cocktails we have tried in the past (for research purposes, of course) and came across this fun...
by RetroRuth | Jan 31, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Happy Friday! Let’s have a drink! Old Fashioned Author: 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection, 1977 Ingredients 1 lump sugar 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 1/2 jiggers blended whiskey Instructions Place sugar lump in Old Fashioned glass and sprinkle with bitters; if...
by RetroRuth | Jan 24, 2014 | Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails
Who’s ready for a Monte Carlo? Bonus on this one, we get to break out the Benedictine! Monte Carlo Author: 2-in-1 International Drink Cards, 1977 Ingredients 11/2 jiggers blended whiskey 1/2 jigger Benedictine 1 dash Angostura bitters Instructions Shake well with ice...
