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Burns Day, January 25th

Happy national Burns Day! See how to make the greatest whiskey cocktail using the original 1930s savoy recipe.

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See how to make the Bobby Burns cocktail. This is the classic 1930s recipe used at the savoy and is even regarded by Harry Craddock as one of their best cocktails. The perfect cocktail to celebrate Burns Day or the new year.BOBBY BURNS RECIPE:• 3 dashes (~3 mLs) Benedictine Liqueur• 1 1/2 oz (45 mLs) Sweet Vermouth• 1 1/2 oz (45 mLs) Scotch• Garnish with an expressed lemon peelTOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO (Amazon Affiliate links):• Bar Spoon --- https://amzn.to/3csGF64• Strainer --- https://amzn.to/3cUnHWc• Mixing Glass --- https://amzn.to/3Dv2Kgf• Japanese Jigger --- https://amzn.to/3sAaUhuINSTRUCTIONS:Add Ice To Mixing Glass and combine all ingredients in the mixing glass. Stir the ingredients for about 10 seconds. You don't want to over stir the drink as the cocktail taste better a little warmer and less diluted than normal. Strain into glass and garnish with an expressed lemon peel.DOWNLOAD MY IPHONE APP▶▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-american-cocktails/id1315509022--------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD MY ANDROID APP▶▶▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cocktailroyale.vintageamericancocktail--------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKOUT MY WEBSITE▶▶▶ https://vintageamericancocktails.com/bobby-burns-cocktail-recipe/--------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ▶▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfJzDW2yGukfoOAQUUIwWQ?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------- PRE-PROHIBITION PLAYLIST ▶▶▶ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaZRJX_B8DBi_nMO51DU0Y8d2rJRCI_w7---------------------------------------------------------------------#vintageAmericanCocktail#cocktail#asmr#drink #recipe
Bobby Burns, The BEST Whiskey Cocktail | Original 1930s Savoy Recipe
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January 11th is hot toddy day so learn how to make a traditional 18th century style hot toddy using a toddy rod.DOWNLOAD MY IPHONE APP▶▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-american-cocktails/id1315509022--------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD MY ANDROID APP▶▶▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cocktailroyale.vintageamericancocktail--------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKOUT MY WEBSITE▶▶▶ https://vintageamericancocktails.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ▶▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfJzDW2yGukfoOAQUUIwWQ?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------- #Shorts#hotToddy#cocktail#rum
18th Century Hot Toddy Prepared Tavern Style
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See how to make an 18th century tavern style hot toddy. Historically taverns and pubs used toddy rods heated in the fireplace to warm drinks as running a stove all night was wasteful. This is a simple step by step recipe to make a vintage hot toddy in the colonial era style. The recipe is a combination of recipes from literature and song lyrics from the 1700s.HOT TODDY RECIPE:• 2/3 oz (20 mLs) honey syrup• 2 oz (60 mLs) Gold Rum• 5 oz (150 mLs) water• Garnish with a dusting of nutmegTOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO (Amazon Affiliate links):• Bar Spoon --- https://amzn.to/3csGF64• Toddy Rod --- https://amzn.to/3CknCXd• Japanese Jigger --- https://amzn.to/3sAaUhuINSTRUCTIONS:Combine honey syrup and gold rum in a heat proof mug. Add water and plunge a very hot toddy rod into the drink. If you do not have a toddy rod then regular hot water works too. garnish with a light dusting of nutmeg.Thank you for watching my video! Background song is Androids Always Escape by Chris Zabriskie, as part of the YouTube Free Audio Library.DOWNLOAD MY IPHONE APP▶▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-american-cocktails/id1315509022--------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD MY ANDROID APP▶▶▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cocktailroyale.vintageamericancocktail--------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKOUT MY WEBSITE▶▶▶ https://vintageamericancocktails.com/hot-toddy/--------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ▶▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfJzDW2yGukfoOAQUUIwWQ?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------- PRE-PROHIBITION PLAYLIST ▶▶▶ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaZRJX_B8DBjeOzy7uLb1QF7iq5nn7XIp---------------------------------------------------------------------#vintageAmericanCocktail#hotToddy#cocktail#asmr#drink #recipe
18th Century Hot Toddy Recipe | STEP BY STEP
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See how to make the Champagne Cocktail. A simple step by step recipe to make a classic new years cocktail from the 1800s. It's a simple drink that taste great and is stunning to look at.CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL RECIPE:• 5 oz Sparkling wine• 1 Sugar cube• A few dashes of angostura bitters• An expressed lemon peel to garnishTOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO (Amazon Affiliate links):• Bar Spoon https://amzn.to/3csGF64INSTRUCTIONS:Soak a sugar cube in a few dashes of angostura bitters. Place the cube in a champagne flute. Pour about 5 oz of sparkling wine and garnish with an expressed lemon peel. Thank you for watching my video! Background song is Androids Always Escape by Chris Zabriskie, as part of the YouTube Free Audio Library.DOWNLOAD MY IPHONE APP▶▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-american-cocktails/id1315509022--------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD MY ANDROID APP▶▶▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cocktailroyale.vintageamericancocktail--------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKOUT MY WEBSITE▶▶▶ https://vintageamericancocktails.com/champagne-cocktail/--------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ▶▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfJzDW2yGukfoOAQUUIwWQ?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------- PRE-PROHIBITION PLAYLIST ▶▶▶ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaZRJX_B8DBjeOzy7uLb1QF7iq5nn7XIp---------------------------------------------------------------------#newyears#champagne#cocktail#asmr#drink #recipe
1800s New Years Cocktail | Champagne Cocktail
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Today I am taste testing a zombie. The iconic tiki cocktail invented by Donn Beach and who's true recipe is still unknown. With 5 oz of rum in this one drink can it still be good?DOWNLOAD MY IPHONE APP▶▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-american-cocktails/id1315509022--------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD MY ANDROID APP▶▶▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cocktailroyale.vintageamericancocktail--------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKOUT MY WEBSITE▶▶▶ https://vintageamericancocktails.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ▶▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfJzDW2yGukfoOAQUUIwWQ?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------- #Shorts#zombie#cocktail#rum#TasteTest#OldFashioned
Zombie Taste Test | SUPER BOOZY #Shorts
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See how to make a zombie cocktail that taste great. Here is a simple zombie recipe with step by step instructions to make the perfect iconic tiki drink.ZOMBIE RECIPE:• 1 oz (30mLs) Lime Juice• 2/3 oz (20mLs) Pineapple Juice• 2/3 oz (20mLs) Papaya Juice• 1/2 oz (15mLs) Simple Syrup• 1/2 oz (15mLs) Apple Brandy• 1 oz (30mLs) Black Rum• 2 oz (60mLs) Gold Rum• 1 oz (30mLs) White Rum• 1/2 oz (15mLs) 151 TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO:• Boston Shaker https://amzn.to/2NeaiPJ• Japanese Jigger https://amzn.to/3sAaUhuINSTRUCTIONS:Combine all ingredients in a shaker with crushed ice. Shake till the tins frost with condensation. Pour into a highball glass. Float 151 on top and garnish with maraschino cherries, pineapple and mint.Thank you for watching my video! DOWNLOAD MY IPHONE APP▶▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vintage-american-cocktails/id1315509022--------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD MY ANDROID APP▶▶▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cocktailroyale.vintageamericancocktail--------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKOUT MY WEBSITE▶▶▶ https://vintageamericancocktails.com/zombie-cocktail/--------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ▶▶▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfJzDW2yGukfoOAQUUIwWQ?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------- TIKI PLAYLIST ▶▶▶ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaZRJX_B8DBgat7v9aqPcl1WAyi_cx07a---------------------------------------------------------------------#VintageAmericanCocktails#cocktail#zombie#asmr#recipe
Quick Simple Zombie Cocktail | STEP BY STEP
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