Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 50 minutes ago
For this week's video, we are taking a look at two cocktails that could very well be the next great modern classic cocktails. That's according to author Robert Simonson who has called the Cab Calloway and the Wildest Redhead "Modern Classics To Be" in his new book Modern Classic Cocktails.
The book focuses on drinks that were created in the past few decades and have gained widespread acclaim outside of the bars that they were created in. Robert also highlights a handful of drinks that have stood the test of time, but haven't yet gotten widespread acclaim.
Check out Robert's book here: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621147/modern-classic-cocktails-by-robert-simonson
Check out Robert's cocktail newsletter "The Mix" here: robertsimonson.substack.com
CAB CALLOWAY by Tiffanie Barriere
1 1/2 oz dark or oloroso sherry
1/2 oz rye whiskey (Sazerac)
1/4 oz apricot liqueur
1/4 oz dry vermouth
2 dashes Angostura
2 dashes orange bitters
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass and stir with ice until chilled. Strain into glass with large rock of ice. Garnish lemon twist after expressing oils intro drink. Enjoy!
WILDEST REDHEAD by Meaghan Dorman
1 1/2 oz. blended scotch whisky
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. honey syrup (3:1 honey to warm water)
1/4 oz. allspice dram
1/4 oz. cherry heering
Shake all ingredients except cherry heering with ice until chilled. Strain into glass with large rock of ice. Float cherry heering over ice, creating a layered effect on the bottom of the drink. Enjoy!
00:00 - 01:02 INTRO
01:03 - 01:57 CAB CALLOWAY
01:58 - 02:45 WILDEST REDHEAD
02:46 - 05:14 TASTING NOTES
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For this week's video, we are taking a look at two cocktails that could very well be the next great modern classic cocktails. That's according to author Robert Simonson who has called the Cab Calloway and the Wildest Redhead "Modern Classics To Be" in his new book Modern Classic Cocktails.
The book focuses on drinks that were created in the past few decades and have gained widespread acclaim outside of the bars that they were created in. Robert also highlights a handful of drinks that have stood the test of time, but haven't yet gotten widespread acclaim.
Check out Robert's book here: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621147/modern-classic-cocktails-by-robert-simonson
Check out Robert's cocktail newsletter "The Mix" here: robertsimonson.substack.com
CAB CALLOWAY by Tiffanie Barriere
1 1/2 oz dark or oloroso sherry
1/2 oz rye whiskey (Sazerac)
1/4 oz apricot liqueur
1/4 oz dry vermouth
2 dashes Angostura
2 dashes orange bitters
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass and stir with ice until chilled. Strain into glass with large rock of ice. Garnish lemon twist after expressing oils intro drink. Enjoy!
WILDEST REDHEAD by Meaghan Dorman
1 1/2 oz. blended scotch whisky
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. honey syrup (3:1 honey to warm water)
1/4 oz. allspice dram
1/4 oz. cherry heering
Shake all ingredients except cherry heering with ice until chilled. Strain into glass with large rock of ice. Float cherry heering over ice, creating a layered effect on the bottom of the drink. Enjoy!
00:00 - 01:02 INTRO
01:03 - 01:57 CAB CALLOWAY
01:58 - 02:45 WILDEST REDHEAD
02:46 - 05:14 TASTING NOTES
Follow me on social media!
INSTAGRAM: @throughthemixingglass
FACEBOOK: @ThroughTheMixingGlass
TWITTER: @ThruMixingGlass
