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Vitalik's favorite cocktails
Vitalik's favorite cocktails
Advocaat
Apricot Brandy
Bitters
Bourbon
Calvados
Ginger Beer
Limoncello
Rum
Vodka
Whiskey

Ever wondered what bartender's friends drink? I put my skills to the test and surprised my good friend Vitalik by mixing up his five absolute favorite cocktails: a zesty Moscow Mule, a classic Stone Sour, the rum-heavy Planter's Punch, my own original Apple Crush, and his ultimate favorite — a creamy Lemon Pie cocktail that he makes himself.

Ingredients

Moscow Mule

  • 2 oz. / 60 ml Vodka
  • ½ oz. / 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • ⅓ oz. / 10 ml Simple Syrup
  • Top with Ginger Beer
  • Garnish with a Mint sprig
  • Build in a copper mug with ice, stir

Stone Sour

  • 1 ½ oz. / 45 ml Bourbon whiskey
  • 1 oz. / 30 ml Fresh Orange Juice
  • ¾ oz. / 22 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ⅔ oz. / 20 ml Simple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon / 5 ml Apricot Brandy Liqueur (Optional)
  • Garnish with a cocktail cherry and orange peel
  • Shake with ice, strain into an Old Fashioned glass with fresh ice

Planter's Punch

  • 3 oz. / 90 ml Dark Rum
  • 1 oz. / 30 ml Simple Syrup
  • ¾ oz. / 22 ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 5 ml Grenadine
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Garnish with a mint sprig
  • Shake with ice, fine strain into a highball glass with fresh ice

Apple Crush

  • 1 oz. / 30 ml Calvados (or Apple Brandy)
  • 1 oz. / 30 ml Aperitivo (e.g., Aperol or Select)
  • ½ oz. / 15 ml Apple Syrup
  • ½ oz. / 15 ml Pumpkin Spice Syrup
  • Top with Dry Hard Cider
  • Garnish with apple slices (served on the side)
  • Build in a highball glass with ice, stir

Lemon Pie Twist

  • 60 ml Advocaat Egg liqueur
  • 20 ml Limoncello
  • 20 ml Lemon Juice
  • 10 ml Melon Liqueur
  • 10 ml Sugar Syrup
  • Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon
  • Shake with ice, fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass