Mrs. Maisel-Inspired Cocktails
Midge Maisel knows a thing or two about cocktails, and while many of the 50's classics that she preferred are no longer en vogue, they are all so simple and delicious, you might just find a new favorite. Set in the 1950's, Midge's favorites in the show are often both sweet and tart, things like classic daiquiris, sours and collinses, and gin was one of the most frequently used spirits on the speed bar. In this new season she embarks on a world tour, so we threw in a few ideas for drinks she might sample in her travels abroad, based on what was popular in Europe in that era. Classic barware can make all the difference for an effective presentation, so consider serving in more traditional glasses like highball and coupe to 'get the look'.

Daiquiri De Guille
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Planteray 3 Star Rum
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.25 oz Orgeat
- 1 tsp Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Sour Cherry Gin Rickey
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Cherries
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 4 oz Beefeater Gin
- 1/2 cup Lime Juice
- 1/2 cup Lemon Lime Soda
Directions:
Combine cherries, water and sugar in a saucepan and simmer until the mixture has thickened and sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, strain and discard solids. This sour cherry syrup can be used in other cocktails as well! For the gin rickey, pour the strained syrup and all remaining ingredients into a pitcher and stir. Serves 4.


Yvette Collins
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Gin
- 1 oz. Lemon Juice
- .5 oz. Simple Syrup
- .5 oz. Creme Yvette
- splash Soda Water


Sloe Gin Fizz
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Parts Sloe Gin
- 1.5 Parts Gin
- 1 Part Lemon Juice
- 3 Parts Soda Water

Negroni
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Gin
- 1 oz. Campari
- 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth