The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess's Recipes

Created by famed bartender, Harry Craddock, the Young Man Cocktail is essentially a Manhattan made with Cognac. The addition of orange curaçao offers a subtle citrus note and a touch of sweetness. View this video to make this simple drink. - 131.162

Chartreuse is featured in a number of wonderful classic cocktails, like the "Last Word". The Champs Elysees Cocktail seems poised to become a must serve at craft cocktail bars around the country. Take a look at this video to know more about this age old... - 131.875

Of the "new" style of cocktails created during the late 1800's, the Washington Cocktail is typical of that era. It contains vermouth like the Manhattan and the martini but uses cognac as its spirit. Watch this video for the detailed recipe and enjoy this... - 129.845

Ford Cocktail is similar to Caprice Cocktail, but ratios make a difference. Often, two cocktails have the same exact ingredients. The difference in taste and aroma comes from the ratios. Watch this video to learn this classic cocktail. - 130.887

The Delmonico Cocktail is named after what is considered to be the first restaurant opened in the United States. This eponymous cocktail is just as strong and long lived as the restaurant. Take a look for this video for the recipe. - 130.975

This Chrysanthemum Cocktail is from the Savoy Cocktail Book that was written in 1930s. This unique cocktail does not contain a base spirit as most cocktails typically do. Rather it utilizes only absinthe, Benedictine, and dry vermouth. Take a look at this... - 128.748

Brandy Alexander is a classic cocktail that is sure to please, simple to make and much more interesting. A perfect alternate for a chocolate martini. So watch this video for the details and enjoy this original classic chocolate cocktail. Cheers! - 128.024

Sour style cocktails are some of the most popular in the world. This Rum Tiki is essentially what Jeff "Beachbum" Berry made, when he invented the Outrigger. Watch this video to learn the history and the method to prepare this funky cocktail. - 129.745

While visiting the Zig Zag Café, Robert and owner Ben Dougherty came upon the Cloister Cocktail in an obscure book neither of them had ever seen before. This video shows you how to make this unique cocktail. It's worth a try for every cocktail lover! - 134.042

The Chas Cocktail was created by Murray Stenson at Zig Zag Café in Seattle, named after Chuck Talbot, a regular at the bar with a love for Bourbon. Check out this video clip and try it out, if you like bourbon, you will love it. - 133.756

Most of the modern cocktails are derived from classics that have come before. This Trident Cocktail is derived from the Negroni. It is very simple as it uses everything in equal parts. This video will guide you through this modern cocktail. - 135.846

The Casino Cocktail is a very gin forward cocktail. It can be made with Old Tom gin and showcases that spirit really well. This recipe is from a book from the 1930s, the Savoy. So watch this video and try out this recipe. You might fall in love with it.... - 131.992

The Suburban Cocktail was named after the Suburban Handicap horse race held in the Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay during the 1800s. Take a look at the video for the details of this hearty aromatic cocktail and try it out. - 130.711

MAKING 1. In a tall glass pour the gin, dry vermouth and Benedictine. 2. Add ice cubes and stir with a bar spoon. 3. Strain and pour the cocktail into a cocktail glass. SERVING 4. Serve the poet’s dream cocktail with a garnish of lemon peel. - 129.703

Hakam Cocktail is similar to the Martinez. Many Martinez recipes specifically call for Old Tom gin, and/or the use of Maraschino liqueur. It's hard to say about the origins of this drink. Hakam means "A Wise Man" in Hebrew. So watch this video and try it out,... - 132.301

This Sherman Cocktail is from the book "Old Waldorf Bar Days" by Albert Stevens Crockett. It is essentially a twist on the classic Manhattan with the addition of absinthe and double the types of bitters. Take a look at this video for the recipe. It is a must... - 133.674

This Lemon Drop Cocktail with Citron Vodka recipe gives this all time favorite drink a new dimension. Take a look at this video to see how three layers of lemon flavor is added to this cocktail. It is simply beautiful. - 132.882

Created for Robert's friends at Pacific Distillery in Woodinville, WA, the Clipper Ship Cocktail is a classic sour style drink that uses unique, handcrafted spirits to create something simple yet satisfying. - 103.575

The Old Fashioned is an old and distinguished cocktail, as well as one of my personal favorites. Many may point to its origins as being at the Pendennis Club in Louisville Kentucky around 1890, but its true roots go much deeper. Today we call it the “Old... - 113.264

Cachaça is the national spirit of Brazil. From that spirit comes the national cocktail of Brazil, the Caipirinha. Our intrepid host will show you how to make the Caipirinha. - 123.122