Manflower Co

Wake me up and f**k me up” It's what the supermodel said to the bartender in the 1980s. The result: The espresso martini was born.

Glass Type:
Coupe

List of Ingredients:
60mL Mr Black Coffee Liqueur
30mL Espresso

Garnish:
3 Coffee Beans

HOW TO MAKE:
Make a shot of espresso using an espresso maker. Or, you can use the cold brew included in the Manflower Co espresso martini cocktail kit. Add the coffee liqueur, coffee and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into a coupe or martini glass and top with coffee beans, the traditional garnish.

Notes:
The Mr Black Coffee Liqueur already includes vodka, however if you want to add more vodka adjust the receipe as per below:
30mL Mr Black Coffee Liquery
30 mL Vodka
30mL Espresso

Traditionally the Margarita comprises of three ingredients, tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice, garnished with salt around the rim. On this occasion we're throwing out the rule book and making it on our terms - SPICY

Glass Type:
Short Glass/Old-Fashioned Glass

List of Ingredients:
45mL Tequila
30mL Lime juice
25ml Cointreau
15mL Simple syrup
5 slices of Jalapeno
Pinch of salt

Garnish:
Tajin seasoning, Jalapeno slices and/or lime wedge.

HOW TO MAKE: 

Add the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, syrup, jalapeno slices and pinch of salt to a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake. Take a lime wedge and rub the rim of your glass. Roll outside of glass in Tajin seasoning. Fill glass with ice and strain liquid from shaker into prepared glass. Garnish with a jalapeno slice and fresh lime.

Notes:
It's not often you see a pinch of salt in the actual recipe but trust us on this one, you won't regret it. Also, if you want to dial down the spiciness, reduce the number of jalapeno's to 1-3, although we think using 4-5 slices is just the right amount of bite.

But first, what is Amaretto? Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that is made from apricots, almonds and peach stones resulting in a characteristic nutty, almond-y flavour.

Glass Type:
Short Glass/Old-Fashioned Glass

List of Ingredients:
60mL Amaretto Liqueur
30mL Lemon juice
15mL Egg White
5mL Simple Syrup
2 Dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Garnish:
Marashino Cherries
Lemon slice

HOW TO MAKE:
Add the amaretto, lemon juice, egg white, syrup and bitters to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Add the ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake again for 30 seconds. Strain the drink into a glass; the foam will rise to the top. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and lemon slice.

Notes:
The key to a brilliant Amaretto sour is the balance between sweet & sour, if you follow this receipe above you should achieve this perfectly. Don't be afraid to use the egg white, it's completely safe (providing your eggs are fresh) and makes for an indulgent cocktail. The key is to shake your cocktail first without ice, this allows the egg white to foam - this is called a dry shake (without ice). Then you add the ice into the shaker and shake again, following this you strain into your glass filled with ice. You'll then see all the foam rise to the top creating a beautiful looking cocktail.  

Amovie becomes a "Classic" because it stands the test of time and the same can be said with cocktails. The Tom Collins is a iconic, utterly delightful, refreshing, summer cocktail. If you need to seduce a gin lover, the Tom Collins is a classic gin cocktail beloved by gin lovers across the world.

Glass Type:
Tall/Highball Glass

List of Ingredients:
60mL Dry Gin
30mL Lemon juice
15mL Simple Syrup
50mL Soda Water

Garnish:
Marashino Cherry
Lemon slice

HOW TO MAKE:
Add the gin, syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry.

Notes:
If you haven't made a Tom Collins before, I guarantee this won't be your last. It's such a joyous drink, so refreshing and delicious. The best part, it's super easy to make. If you have Malfy con Limone gin on hand, give this recipe a whirl and enjoy a nostaligic taste of a lemonade popsical, only spiked.

Is the old-fashioned usually their go-to? Shake things up and go the extra mile by making one of the most popular sour cocktails in history, the Whisky Sour. It will be worth every extra second.

Glass Type:
Short/Old-Fashioned

List of Ingredients:
60mL Bourbon Whisky
30mL Lemon juice
15mL Egg White
15mL Simple Syrup
3 Dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Garnish:
Marashino Cherry
Lemon slice

HOW TO MAKE:
Add the bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, syrup, egg white and bitters to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Add the ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake again for 30 seconds. Strain the drink into a lowball or Rocks glass. Serve with ice, an orange peel and a cocktail cherry.

Notes:
We opted to include Woodford Reserve Bourbon as we prefer the sweeter flavor of bourbon. If you're a huge Whisky fan, you could try it with your favourite drop. Feel free to omit the egg white however we highly recommend including as the result is so luxurious.