Brain Storm Cocktail

1916

Source: Recipes for Mixed Drinks page: 10

1 piece ice

Ingredient: ice

What it is: Additive

The new general availability of ice in the mid 1800s revolutionized bar-tending and drinking. Ice was delivered in blocks that then had to to be broken, crushed, picked and shaved for increasingly popular individual drinks (as opposed to large punches).

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2 dash Bénédictine

Ingredient: Bénédictine

What it is: Liqueur

Herbal liqueur invented by Alexandre Legrand (who later changed his name later to Alexandre Le Grand) in the 19th century and produced in France. The recipe contains 27 plants and spices.

Substitution: Chartreuse Substitution: Chartreuse (yellow)

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1 piece orange

Ingredient: orange

What it is: Fruit

Fruit of Citrus sinensis is called sweet orange to distinguish it from Citrus aurantium, the bitter orange.

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peel

2 dash French vermouth

Ingredient: French vermouth

Also Known As: Dry vermouth, White vermouth What it is: Vermouth

Fortified wine, flavored with aromatic herbs and spices ("aromatized" in the trade) such as cardamom, cinnamon, marjoram and chamomile.

Substitution: vermouth

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1 drink Irish whiskey

Ingredient: Irish whiskey

What it is: Whiskey

Whiskey made in Ireland. There are several types of whiskey common to Ireland: Single Malt, Single Grain, Pure Pot Still and Blended Whiskey.

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Use an Old Fashioned glass and serve with a small bar spoon in the glass.