Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we’re revisiting one of my favorites: the Doctor Cocktail! I first made this drink on the channel years ago, back when our community was much smaller (if you were around then, thank you for sticking with me!). Now that the channel has grown, I wanted to bring this recipe back for a broader audience.
Most versions of the Doctor Cocktail lean too tart, which I think is why it’s never gotten the attention it deserves. With just a few tweaks and some thoughtful balancing, this drink transforms into something truly memorable - one you’ll want to come back to again and again. Whether you’re new here or you’ve been along since the early days, I hope you enjoy this take as much as I do. Cheers!
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Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:00
Helix Sleep: 3:53
The Booze: 6:13
The Recipe: 7:44
Sips & Sign Off: 9:09
THE DOCTOR COCKTAIL RECIPE 7:50
1 oz (30 ml) Appleton Estate Signature Blend Jamaican Rum
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Kronan Swedish Punsch
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
THE BOOKS MENTIONED
Recipes for Mixed Drinks: amzn.to/4mP3eEi
The Savoy Cocktail Book: amzn.to/4mUGGSy
Café Royal Cocktail Book: amzn.to/3JrFPdO
The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks: amzn.to/4mUHbfo
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Anders Erickson Coupe: https://rb.gy/q9tqp5
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
🙏 Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Filip Sodic
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 The History
03:53 Helix Sleep
06:13 The Booze
07:44 The Recipe
09:09 Sips & Sign Off
Visit helixsleep.com/anderserickson and take advantage of their Labor Day Exclusive Partner Offer of 27% off Sitewide! Thank you #HelixSleep for sponsoring!
Today we’re revisiting one of my favorites: the Doctor Cocktail! I first made this drink on the channel years ago, back when our community was much smaller (if you were around then, thank you for sticking with me!). Now that the channel has grown, I wanted to bring this recipe back for a broader audience.
Most versions of the Doctor Cocktail lean too tart, which I think is why it’s never gotten the attention it deserves. With just a few tweaks and some thoughtful balancing, this drink transforms into something truly memorable - one you’ll want to come back to again and again. Whether you’re new here or you’ve been along since the early days, I hope you enjoy this take as much as I do. Cheers!
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Get the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Grab your grenadine! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Sign up for the newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:00
Helix Sleep: 3:53
The Booze: 6:13
The Recipe: 7:44
Sips & Sign Off: 9:09
THE DOCTOR COCKTAIL RECIPE 7:50
1 oz (30 ml) Appleton Estate Signature Blend Jamaican Rum
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Kronan Swedish Punsch
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
THE BOOKS MENTIONED
Recipes for Mixed Drinks: amzn.to/4mP3eEi
The Savoy Cocktail Book: amzn.to/4mUGGSy
Café Royal Cocktail Book: amzn.to/3JrFPdO
The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks: amzn.to/4mUHbfo
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Anders Erickson Coupe: https://rb.gy/q9tqp5
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
🙏 Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Filip Sodic
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 The History
03:53 Helix Sleep
06:13 The Booze
07:44 The Recipe
09:09 Sips & Sign Off
