The drink we have on today's, Follow The Liter, is called the Naughty Dog and it is a play on the Colorado Bulldog, which is essentially a White Russian with cola. This one uses aged rum instead of vodka and Root Beer in lieu of cola. The result is an easy to make creamy cocktail that fills the gap between a Cuba Libre and a Root Beer Float.
There is probably no other cocktail that I can think of off of the top of my head that is as refreshingly tasty as the daiquiri, yet is almost NEVER made correctly.
Odds are that if you were to order one anywhere outside of a mixology bar, you wouldn't get anything that even resembles a classic daiquiri.
Most likely, you would probably get a watered-down, blended monstrosity that was overloaded with chemically-enhanced sweet & sour, some sort of lime cordial and bad rum.
Unfortunately, it looks like the once-proud legacy of the classic daiquiri is definitely in need of a little help.
It is such a simple cocktail that it is almost silly to have to reprint the recipe, but alas drastic times call for drastic measures.
The Daiquiri
2oz Light Rum
.75oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5oz Organic Cane Syrup
Combine Rum, Simple Syrup and Lime juice into shaker tin.
Shake vigorously and double-strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lime twist and enjoy.
If you get a chance to check out the August issue of GQ magazine, its definitely worth picking up. They have an article titled The 20 Best Cocktails in America - And Where To Find Them.
Although, it would certainly be up for debate as whether or not all the cocktails listed truly lived up to the name of the article, there are definitely some winners in there, and those alone are worth the price of the issue.
The highlight of the article would definitely have to be Jon Santer's update of the Airmail. It is the perfect example of just how complex and intricate a cocktail can become, all the while remaining completely integrated and sublime on the palate.
Even the use of the garnish, which in too many cocktails is merely an after thought, excells at further showcasing the aromatics and nuances that make this cocktail such a delight to drink.
The Airmail:
1.5oz Bacardi 8
1oz Honey Syrup
.75oz Fresh Lime Juice
Splash of Dry Prosecco
Combine Rum, Honey and Lime juice into shaker tin. Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Top with a splash of dry prosecco and garnish with a mint spring and a dash of Angostura bitters.
To make honey syrup, combine one part hot water with one part honey and mix well.
