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A tumbler is a drinking container with a flat bottom that is typically constructed of plastic,
glass, or stainless steel. There are various explanations for the word's derivation,
including the idea that the first tumblers had weighted bottoms that prevented them from
tipping over when pushed over and a ointed or convex base that prevented them from
being laid down without spilling.
Shot glass
A shot glass is a small, stemless glass that is used to measure or hold liquor, typically 1
1/2 ounces, for consumption either directly from the glass ("a shot") or added to a mixed
cocktail. The most common shot glass size is 1.5 to 2 ounces, but it can hold up to four
ounces of liquor. Compared to vintage whiskey glasses, the modern shot glass has
thicker sides and a base. A container used to measure a standard amount of alcohol
was previously known by the terms "jigger" and "pony."
Directions:
Mix sugar, gin and juice over ice in mixing glass, stir, strain in cocktail glass, with ice
and top it off with soda water.
Garnish with lemon slices.
Serve with a straw
Alternate Recipe:
One Part Gin
Two Parts Sweet and Sour
Fill the rest of the glass with club soda. To make a John Collins, use Bourbon instead of
Gin.
John Collins, a bartender who worked at the Limmer's Hotel in London, is credited with
creating the cocktail in its original form. Collins was highly known in the London pub
scene because of his charisma and amiable demeanor. When it comes to mixing
cocktails, he is regarded as an innovator.
He was well known for his "Gin Punch," which was made with London dry gin, some
sugar, lemon juice, and soda water. Collins did not totally come up with the drink;
Stephen Price also deserves some of the credit.
In the second edition of Jerry Thomas's recipe book, "The Bartender's Guide," which
was released in 1876 and included a new Collins class of drink, the beverage was first
mentioned.
The Great Tom Collins Hoax is yet another thrilling rendition of the tale that dates all the
way back to New York City in 1874. The hoax's origin myth or story seems like a
modern-day example of a fiction that would become viral.
There was was a rowdy, loud man who would sit at bars and berate everyone he met,
including those he didn't know. Anyone who found themselves in Tom Collins' line of fire
was urged to confront the man. Unfortunately, Collins never appeared when they got to
the bar where he was supposed to be.
Paloma
For a refreshing, thirst quenching tequila cocktail, the Paloma is definitely at the top of
the list and it's a favorite in Mexico. It's a light, fruity drink with a great fizz and one of
the smoothest tequila drinks out there.
Almost any blanco tequila works well in combination with the grapefruit and you may
also see this cocktail with grapefruit juice and a splash of soda instead of a grapefruit
soda like Squirt.
Ingredients:
2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila
6 ounces Citrus soda
1/2 ounce lime juice
Directions:
Fill a highball glass with ice
Add the tequila and lime juice
Top it off with grapefruit soda
Serve with a Straw
Whiskey Cobbler
Ingredients:
take 1 ½ wine-glass of whiskey
1 teaspoon of white sugar dissolved in a little water (or simple syrup)
1 slice of orange cut into quarters
1 dash of Maraschino liqueur
Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with ice
Shake well to chill
Strain into a tumbler filled with shaved ice
Garnish with seasonal berries
Serve with a Straw