Max Gibson's Cocktail List

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Illustration of an Old Fashioned cocktail

Old Fashioned

Timeless classic.

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish with TWO luxardo cherries and an orange peel
Illustration of a Paper Plane cocktail

Paper Plane

Possibly my favorite cocktail of all time. Complex, bitter, balanced with no added sugar.

  • 0.75 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
Illustration of a Seelbach cocktail

Seelbach

A classic, complex cocktail with some bubbles to brighten it up.

  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz Cointreau
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • Top with champagne (or prosecco)
Illustration of a Whiskey Sour cocktail

Whiskey Sour

A classic cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. Dry-shaken and double-strained.

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • Half an egg white
  • Garnish with a couple droplets of Angostura bitters
Illustration of a Margarita cocktail

Margarita

One of my go-tos, and an original recipe (though i'm sure it's been done before).

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz Cointreau
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
Illustration of a Blueberry Margarita cocktail

Blueberry Margarita

My Father's recipe, a refreshing sugar-free take on a classic.

  • 3 oz blanco tequila
  • Juice of two limes
  • A handful of blueberries
Illustration of a Paloma cocktail

Paloma

A personal recipe, my take on a paloma featuring fresh grapefruit juice.

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • 0.375 oz agave syrup
  • Top with tonic water
  • Salt rim
Illustration of a Bramble cocktail

Bramble

A modern classic cocktail with a touch of sweetness and tartness from the blackberry liqueur.

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz creme de mure
Illustration of a French Gimlet cocktail

French Gimlet

A refreshing and elegant cocktail with a hint of floral notes.

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz St. Germain
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
Illustration of a Pliny's Tonic cocktail

Pliny's Tonic

This is VERY good. My father found this at Anvil bar. A modern cocktail with a refreshing and slightly spicy twist.

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 0.33 oz simple syrup
  • 4 slices of cucumber
  • 5 mint leaves
  • Thin strip of habanero pepper
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Illustration of a French Maid cocktail

French Maid

I discovered this at The Palm Houston. A fresh, sweet, but complex cocktail with a perfect balance of flavors.

  • 1.5 oz cognac
  • 0.75 oz lime juice
  • 0.33 oz simple syrup
  • 3 cucumber slices
  • 4 mint leaves
  • Top with ~1 oz ginger beer
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Illustration of a Sidecar cocktail

Sidecar

A cognac classic cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.

  • 1.5 oz cognac
  • 0.75 oz Cointreau
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • Splash of simple syrup
Illustration of an Espresso Martini cocktail

Espresso Martini

A boozy modern cocktail with a rich coffee flavor and a hint of sweetness.

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh espresso
  • 0.5 oz Kahlua
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • Garnish with 3 espresso beans
Illustration of a Lemon Drop cocktail

Lemon Drop

The first cocktail I learned to make, Meredith's recipe. Lemon Candy. A sweet and tart cocktail.

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz Cointreau
Illustration of an Amaretto Sour cocktail

Amaretto Sour

My favorite after-dinner drink. A sweet and nutty cocktail with a perfect balance of flavors.

  • 1.5 oz amaretto
  • 0.5 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • Half an egg white
  • Garnish with a couple droplets of Angostura bitters

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A list of my favorite cocktails. Some recipes are originals, and most are tweaked from online recipes. Mixers should know that I enjoy strong, tart, but balanced cocktails, and most recipes will not be overly sweet.