Bottle Of Cocktail

Classic · Multiple · Rocks glass

From The Ideal Bartender by Tom Bullock (1917) — first cocktail book by an African-American bartender, published while at the St. Louis Country Club. Original spec: 3 ingredients; method: "Pour a quart of Whiskey or other Liquor desired into a Bar measure or glass pitcher and add: Pour back and forth from one measure or pitcher into another measure or pitcher until the liquid is thoroughly mixed. Bottle and cork.".

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV6.7%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, bullock-1917, historic

Ingredients

  • Simple Syrup2 oz
  • Curacoa1 oz
  • Angostura Bitters0.75 oz

Method

  1. Add simple syrup, curacoa, and angostura bitters to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass