Kyuuri Hana
Refreshing to the soul and light on the tongue, the Kyuuri Hana cocktail is native to the Shari Sushi Lounge in Orlando, Florida but has found many new homes as it grows in popularity, it sure is a household name here at SK. A strong mix of gin and vodka, this drink is best served with a friend.
Sex on the Beach
Ok we’re tired of people always knowing that Sex on the Beach is a cocktail but having NO idea what’s in it or how it’s made. Here at SK, we’re alcohol-enthusiasts (no not alcoholics) and we’re very picky when it comes to these things. So get your notes, get your shaker, and get ready to learn (and drink).
Bloody Snapper
Forefathers
A spin off the Old Fashioned cocktail, the Forefather successfully combines the smokiness of bourbon with the sweet-and-bitter combination of peaches and sweet tea. This drink can be enjoyed on the hottest days by the pool in August or when you’re snuggled up under a blanket in February.
Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour is of the older cocktail recipes. The cocktail recipe was originally seen in Jerry Thomas’ book, The Bartender’s Guide, in 1862. The history behind the conception of the drink; however, actually originates a century before that, when sailors and those looking for a new life in the new America’s would fix alcohol and their scurvy-fighting rations (think limes/lemons) as a more fun way to get their nutrients. Once these sailors and immigrants would finally land (sometimes the trek being longer than a year) they would continue to drink their favorite way of getting their daily dose of vitamins.
Mimosa
Ok we want you to think of brunch. Now if you’re not thinking of a decadent mimosa next to your probably-too-large dish of half breakfast, half lunch meal, then one could argue that you’ve never really had brunch. The mimosa is delicious, easy to make, and, a lot of times, bottomless.
Whiskey Smash
Here at SK, we have a pretty strong preference for whiskey. It seems to go well with everything, and that notion holds true when it comes to the whiskey smash. The version where the lemon wedges was introduced could be dated back to the Rainbow Room in New York where Dale DeGroff altered the cocktail and gave it a perfect balance of mint & citrus.