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Old Mr. Boston "Love" Cocktails

2/13/2021

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Are you looking for something to drink "between the sheets" or maybe try a cocktail inspired by cupid? I found a 1941 and a 1960's version of the  Old Mr. Boston DeLuxe Official Bartender's Guide. 
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The Old Mr Boston books are fun bartender books that feature a variety of gin, rum brandy, vodka and other classic alcoholic cocktails. They have plenty of loved-base cocktails that range from the "between the sheets" to the "Lady lovers" drink. It's a fun why to change up Valentine's Day by concocting some very lovable drinks. 

There are other quirky inspirational drinks that range from all seasons or types of beverages like the Lone Tree Cooler, Saxon Cocktail,  Saucy Sue Cocktail and theDamn The Weather Cocktail.  

What is most fun is that this features hundreds of recipes that are also inspired by geographical locations such as the Boston Sour, Cuban Cocktail No.2, Los Angeles Cocktail, Zanzibar Cocktail and the Jamaica Glow. 

​Actually, this is an effective way to drink your way around the world while in quarantine and experience the flavors of various cultural beverages. 

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“Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence.” – Vincent van Gogh, Artist

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Discover this book + many other vintage items available for purchase on my Etsy shop, The Elizabethan Closet.

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Cupid's Cocktail
Serves 1

Original Recipe:
2 oz Sherry Wine
1 Egg
1 tsp powder sugar
Shake well with ice and pour into a 4 ounce glass, and top with grated nutmeg.

Adapted Recipe
OMIT the Egg  and enjoy a sweeter version of sherry with a bit of nutmeg. 

Many 1940 and pre mid-century cocktails used eggs, but can adapt ingredients and omit as needed. 
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Love Cocktail
Serves 1

Original Recipe: 
2 oz Mr Boston Sloe gin
White of 1 egg
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp raspberry juice
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Shake well with ice and pour into a 4 ounce glass.

​Adapted Recipe 
Omit the egg. Use cherry or raspberry juice. You can puree or blend raspberries and then press through a fine strainer to get some juice. 
I used tart cherry juice and the 1/2 tsp gives this a nice blush pink color with regular gin. I added 1 tsp of cherry juice, which is what you see shown .I used 1 slice of lemon and squeezed it in. 

Sloe gin is sweeter than regular gin, and red in color, so if you do use regular gin this will be strong and may require additional juice but the exact recipe without the egg will give this a blush pink color. The sweeter gin balances the tartness of the cherry/raspberry and sour of the lemon. 

Many 1940 and pre mid-century cocktails used eggs, but can adapt ingredients and omit as needed.
 


Let's Connect! Discover some other fun Valentine's Day recipes below! 
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