Singlez Bar™ Cocktail Mixes

  Popular history suggests that the drink originated at the Manhattan Club in New York City n the mid-1870s, where it was invented by Iain Marshall for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of  Winston ) in honor of presidential candidate Samual J. Tilden.

 An old fashioned was one of the simpler and earlier versions of cocktails, before the development of advanced bartending techniques and recipes in the later part of the 19th century. The first documented definition of the word "cocktail" was in response to a reader's letter asking to define the word in the May 6, 1806, issue of The Balance and Columbian Repository in Hudson, New York.

The cosmopolitan is a relative of cranberry coolers like the Cape Codder. Though often presented far differently, the cosmopolitan also bears a likeness in composition to the kamikaze cocktail. The origin of the cosmopolitan is disputed, but the cocktail is widely perceived to be a more modern creation as there is a recipe for a Cosmopolitan Daisy which appears in Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars 1903–1933, published in 1934. 

A margarita is a classic cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liquor and lime juice often served with salt on the rim of the glass. The drink is served shaken with ice (on the rocks), blended with ice (frozen margarita), or without ice (straight up).  According to Jose Cuervo, the cocktail was invented in 1938 by a bartender in honor of Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa. 

A mint julep is usually made with four ingredients: mint leaf, bourbon, simple syrup, and crushed ice. Traditionally, spearmint is the mint of choice used in Southern states, and in Kentucky in particular. The mint julep may be considered a member of a loosely associated family of drinks called "smashes" (the brandy smash is another example, as well as the mojito), in which fresh mint and other ingredients are muddled or crushed in preparation for flavoring the finished drink.

 The Jalisco Sour is a mixed drink containing tequila, lemon juice, agave syrup, and optionally, a dash of egg white or cocktails foamer. This riff on the classic whiskey sour offers the unique agave taste made famous in the Jalisco region of Mexico.

 The Apple Martini (or Appletini for short) is a cocktail containing vodka and green apple juice, cider, liqueur, or flavoring. This drink, originally called an Adam's Apple Martini because the bartender who created it was named Adam, was created in 1996 at Lola's restaurant in West Hollywood, California.

The Lemon Drop is a vodka-based cocktail that has a lemony, sweet and sour flavor, prepared using lemon juice, triple sec and  simple syrup. It was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa's bar in San Francisco, California that opened in 1969 .  Originally served in a cocktail glass, the Lemon Drop was most likely named after lemon drop candy. 

The whiskey sour is a mixed drink containing whiskey (often bourbon), lemon juice, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white or cocktails foamer. With the egg white, it is sometimes called a Boston Sour. With a few bar spoons of full-bodied red wine floated on top, it is often referred to as a New York Sour. It is shaken and served either straight up or over ice.

By most accounts, the pineapple martini was adapted from a recipe created in 1997 by Ben Reed at the Met Bar, London, England.  The sweet and tangy taste of pineapple makes for the perfect cocktail bedfellow. Though relatively new to the cocktail scene, most bars have made this  a common staple in the Martini repertoire. 

 The Oaxaca Old Fashioned is a riff on the classic cocktail founded in Hudson, New York in the early 1800s. This cocktail substitutes mezcal for bourbon and is served on ice with an orange twist. The smokey taste of mezcal creates the perfect blend of south of the border flavor and classic New York Style.

Light and refreshing, a Cucumber Martini is a wonderful way to relax, unwind and enjoy a cool invigorating cocktail. Sip on this classic vodka or gin based cocktail or try the many elegant variations of the drink. Add a touch of rosemary or mint for garnish or spice it up with heat by adding jalapeno juice or wasabi.

  The Mexicalli Sour is a riff on the Jalisco Sour using mezcal instead of tequila, lemon juice, agave syrup, and optionally, a dash of egg white or cocktails foamer. This riff has a more smokey flavor then that of tequila but still contains the agave or maguey flavor notes made famous in the Mexicalli region of western Mexico.

This drink was created and given its name by Alabama restaurant and lounge owner Tony Mason in 1980. It was the subject of the 1987 court case Mason v. Jack Daniel Distillery. Mason alleged that a Jack Daniel's distillery sales representative visited his restaurant and somehow learned the recipe for the drink, which he contended was a trade secret. A year later, Jack Daniel's launched a national campaign to promote the drink.

The tequila envy cocktail is a stunning blue-green tequila drink with a wonderful tropical flavor. It's an ideal recipe for any outdoor summer party and incredibly easy to mix up. Along with the wonderful taste of agave is the hints of tropical fruit and pineapple. This cocktail is best served cold with crushed ice or shaken as a martini. 

The Mexican Old Fashioned is a riff on the classic cocktail founded in Hudson, New York in the early 1800s. This cocktail substitutes tequila for bourbon and is served in its original style with a cherry and orange twist.

 The Strawberry Margarita is a twist on the classic cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liquor and lime juice often served with salt on the rim of the glass. This riff includes the sweet taste of fresh strawberries. The drink is served shaken with ice (on the rocks), blended with ice (frozen margarita), or without ice (straight up).  According to Jose Cuervo, the cocktail was invented in 1938 by a bartender in honor of Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa.