The Fizzy Orange Crush, Cunningham's
Dave Seel / Baltimore Sun
How to make the Fizzy Orange Crush 2 1/4 oz. orange-infused vodka* 1 oz. Easy Orange Cordial** 3 oz. freshly squeezed, finely strained orange juice 1/2 oz. Sprite or other lemon-lime soda 1 dash Regan's Orange Bitters No. 6 1 dash Angostura Orange Bitters At Cunningham's, all ingredients are combined in a champagne bottle and then carbonated and served over crushed ice. This can be replicated at home with an iSi Soda Siphon or an old-fashioned seltzer bottle. Alternately, the drink can be made without carbonation. Garnish with a thickly cut orange twist. *Orange-infused vodka: Add 80 grams of finely zested orange peel to a 750ml bottle of vodka. Infuse for 48 hours or until desired flavor is achieved. **Easy Orange Cordial: Combine equal parts freshly squeezed orange juice and raw sugar. Add orange zest, ginger, allspice and cloves, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, let cool, finely strain and bottle.
How to make the Fizzy Orange Crush 2 1/4 oz. orange-infused vodka* 1 oz. Easy Orange Cordial** 3 oz. freshly squeezed, finely strained orange juice 1/2 oz. Sprite or other lemon-lime soda 1 dash Regan's Orange Bitters No. 6 1 dash Angostura Orange Bitters At Cunningham's, all ingredients are combined in a champagne bottle and then carbonated and served over crushed ice. This can be replicated at home with an iSi Soda Siphon or an old-fashioned seltzer bottle. Alternately, the drink can be made without carbonation. Garnish with a thickly cut orange twist. *Orange-infused vodka: Add 80 grams of finely zested orange peel to a 750ml bottle of vodka. Infuse for 48 hours or until desired flavor is achieved. **Easy Orange Cordial: Combine equal parts freshly squeezed orange juice and raw sugar. Add orange zest, ginger, allspice and cloves, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, let cool, finely strain and bottle. (Dave Seel / Baltimore Sun)
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The Painkiller, Woody's
Evan Siple / Baltimore Sun
How to make the Painkiller (No.2) 3 oz. Pusser's dark rum 1/2 oz. coconut cream Splash orange juice Pineapple juice Nutmeg Combine dark rum, coconut cream and orange juice in a shaker; shake vigorously. Strain over ice, pour pineapple juice to top. Sprinkle with nutmeg spice blend.
How to make the Painkiller (No.2) 3 oz. Pusser's dark rum 1/2 oz. coconut cream Splash orange juice Pineapple juice Nutmeg Combine dark rum, coconut cream and orange juice in a shaker; shake vigorously. Strain over ice, pour pineapple juice to top. Sprinkle with nutmeg spice blend. (Evan Siple / Baltimore Sun)
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The Pear-Fection, Silks
Meekah Hopkins / Baltimore Sun
How to make the Pear-Fection 3 parts Absolut Pear 1 part lemon 1 part lime 1 part agave nectar Gosling's ginger beer Mix ingredients; top with Gosling's.
How to make the Pear-Fection 3 parts Absolut Pear 1 part lemon 1 part lime 1 part agave nectar Gosling's ginger beer Mix ingredients; top with Gosling's. (Meekah Hopkins / Baltimore Sun)
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The Killer Bee, Golden West Cafe
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How to make the Killer Bee 11/2 oz. Bulleit rye 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. honey Ginger beer Angostura bitters 2 slices jalapeno Muddle the jalapeno slices in shaker, combine Bulleit, lemon juice and honey and shake over ice. Strain over ice, top with ginger beer and a dash of bitters.
How to make the Killer Bee 11/2 oz. Bulleit rye 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. honey Ginger beer Angostura bitters 2 slices jalapeno Muddle the jalapeno slices in shaker, combine Bulleit, lemon juice and honey and shake over ice. Strain over ice, top with ginger beer and a dash of bitters. (Evan Siple / Baltimore Sun)
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The Margarita en Fuego, Barcocina
Meekah Hopkins / Baltimore Sun
How to make The Margarita En Fuego 2 oz. Agave Loco 2 oz. of house-made sour mix 1 oz. house-made jalapeno/habanero simple syrup 1 oz. triple sec Mix all ingredients, pour into a margarita glass. Garnish with jalapeno sugar foam.
How to make The Margarita En Fuego 2 oz. Agave Loco 2 oz. of house-made sour mix 1 oz. house-made jalapeno/habanero simple syrup 1 oz. triple sec Mix all ingredients, pour into a margarita glass. Garnish with jalapeno sugar foam. (Meekah Hopkins / Baltimore Sun)
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