Drinking With Dad

When father and son saunter into your bar this weekend, we have a few special Father’s Day cocktails you can offer, built especially for dear old dad.

He always knew the best way to catch a fish, how to find the wind in a sail, how to mend a broken heart, and still today he imparts the best life advice— all, free of charge. Some of Dad’s best counsel comes during conversation over a shared cocktail, so this Father’s Day, give a gift that sets the stage for sipping and shared wisdom with dear old dad.

A true taste of history, The Real McCoy trio of rums is created from the legacy of pioneer rum runner, Bill McCoy. Just as McCoy never adulterated his goods, The Real McCoy is produced using only top quality black strap molasses and proprietary yeast — after all, Dad deserves nothing but the best.

Single batch rum, aged for 3, 5 and 12 years in toasted American oak Bourbon barrels, each of The Real McCoy’s three expressions — unique in their own right — is ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or mixing into a delicious cocktail. In honor of Father’s Day, mix up the Papa McCoy, an improved riff on a classic.

PAPA McCOY
1 oz. The Real McCoy 3 Yr White Rum
½ oz. Cherry Herring
1 ½ oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
½ oz. Simple Syrup

Glassware: Cocktail Coup
Garnish: Brandy soaked Cherry
Method of preparation: Place all ingredients into a mixing glass, add large ice, shake vigorously, taste for balance, double strain into glass, garnish and serve.

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Father’s Day is around the corner, and what better way to show the father figure in your life love than with a nice bottle of Ketel One. What’s even nicer that a bottle of Ketel One? Preparing one of these delicious Ketel One Crafted Cocktails you can find below. Why not give dad the gift of service, luxury and refreshment this year.

Ketel One Grapefruit Julep
1.5 oz. Ketel One Vodka
0.5 oz. fresh lime juice
1/4 oz. fresh pink grapefruit juice
1/3 oz. pomegranate syrup
8 mint leaves
1/3 oz. honey syrup
Combine first five ingredients in a mixing glass before stirring in the honey syrup. Add ice and shake. Strain into a julep cup or Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a large sprig of mint and grapefruit twist.

Ketel One Endless Days
1.5 oz. Ketel One Oranje
1 oz. Aperol
0.5 oz. fresh orange juice
0.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz. simple syrup
3-4 dashes rhubarb bitters
Club soda
Combine first six ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake with ice and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a long orange twist.

Ketel One Dutch Margarita
1.25 oz. Ketel One Citroen
2 oz. margarita mix
0.5 oz. fresh lime juice
Splash of Grand Marnier
Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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This Father’s Day, Basil Hayden’s has partnered with top San Francisco mixologist Zachary Brian Taylor to create the Basil Hayden’s Dad’s Day Off. As Zachary says, “the rich, dark flavors of rosemary and brown sugar pair exceptionally well with the spiciness of Basil Hayden’s Bourbon. The extra kick of ginger adds just enough heat to make this a drink that any dad (or man) would be proud to enjoy!”

Basil Hayden’s Dad Day Off
Created by Zachary Brian Taylor, San Francisco

Ingredients:
1 ½ parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon
¾ parts Lemon Juice
½ part Brown Sugar Syrup*
1 sprig of Rosemary
Ginger Beer

Preparation:
1. Combine Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon, lemon juice and brown sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker.
2. Remove rosemary needles from the bottom 3/4 of the sprig and add to the shaker. Save the top of the sprig for use as a garnish.
3. Add ice to shaker and shake.
4. Double strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
5. Top with ginger beer.
6. Garnish with the remaining rosemary sprig.

*Brown Sugar Syrup
Ingredients:
1 part Water
1 part Brown Sugar

Method:
1. Combine water and brown sugar in a saucepan and warm.
2. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved into the water.
3. Pour into an empty container and set aside.

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JIMMY at The James in New York and Chicago, The Skylark (NYC), Bar Naná in NYC and Courvoisier cognac are all home to some terrific drinks that are perfect for celebrating Father’s Day. Check them out:

Father Knows Best
Served at JIMMY at The James Hotel in NYC and Chicago by mixologist/Partner Johnny Swet
In a Tin Shaker:
·  5oz Olive Brine
·  1 oz Dry Vermouth
·  2 oz Tito’s Vodka                        
·  2 dash Celery Bitters
·  Less than the back of a bar spoon of A-1 Steak Sauce
·  Shake to temperature
·  Strain into a martini glass
·  Garnish with olives