Mikoto

Bartender. Crafter of liquid balance. Minimalist.

01.

Bee's Knees

GIN BASE
Bee's Knees Cocktail

A Prohibition-era classic. Honey and lemon mask the gin's bite, delivering sweet-sour balance.

Ingredients

  • 60ml London Dry Gin
  • 22ml Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 22ml Honey Syrup (3:1)

Method

Shake with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.

02.

Piña Colada

RUM BASE
Piña Colada Cocktail

A clarified tropical escape. Light rum, clean pineapple, coconut essence.

Ingredients

  • 50ml White Rum
  • 30ml Clarified Coconut Milk
  • 30ml Fresh Pineapple Juice (Acid Adjusted)

Method

Stir with ice to chill. Strain into a rocks glass over a single clear ice block. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.

03.

Jin Cola

GIN BASE
Gin Cola Cocktail

The casual local blend. Botanical herbs meet rich spices of cola and lime.

Ingredients

  • 45ml Artisanal Botanical Gin
  • 90ml Craft Cola
  • 15ml Fresh Lime Juice

Method

Build in a highball glass over cracked ice. Stir gently. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge.

04.

Gimlet

GIN BASE
Gimlet Cocktail

Sharp and focused. The timeless ratio of dry gin and lime cordial, served ice cold.

Ingredients

  • 60ml London Dry Gin
  • 20ml Fresh Lime Cordial
  • 7.5ml Fresh Lime Juice

Method

Shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

05.

Negroni

GIN BASE
Negroni Cocktail

The ultimate bittersweet trinity. Herbal gin, bitter red aperitif, and rich sweet vermouth.

Ingredients

  • 30ml London Dry Gin
  • 30ml Bitter Red Aperitif
  • 30ml Sweet Vermouth

Method

Stir with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a single clear ice block. Garnish with an orange peel twist.

06.

Daiquiri

RUM BASE
Daiquiri Cocktail

The fundamental standard of rum. A refreshing balance of clean sugar, lime, and white rum.

Ingredients

  • 60ml White Rum
  • 22.5ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 15ml Simple Syrup (1:1)

Method

Shake hard with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh lime wheel.

07.

Mojito

RUM BASE
Mojito Cocktail

A vibrant burst of Cuban freshness. Fresh mint, sweet lime, white rum, and sparkling soda.

Ingredients

  • 50ml White Rum
  • 20ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 15ml Simple Syrup
  • 8-10 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Top Club Soda

Method

Lightly muddle mint and lime syrup in a tall glass. Add rum, fill with crushed ice, top with club soda. Stir. Garnish with a mint sprig.

08.

Moscow Mule

VODKA BASE
Moscow Mule Cocktail

A fiery ginger kick. Clear vodka, sharp lime, and effervescent ginger beer served in a cold copper mug.

Ingredients

  • 50ml Premium Vodka
  • 15ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 90ml Spicy Ginger Beer

Method

Add vodka and lime to a copper mug with ice. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge.

09.

Espresso Martini

VODKA BASE
Espresso Martini Cocktail

Sophistication with a caffeinated punch. Creamy coffee crema atop rich espresso, sweet liqueur, and vodka.

Ingredients

  • 50ml Premium Vodka
  • 30ml Fresh Hot Espresso
  • 15ml Coffee Liqueur
  • 5ml Simple Syrup

Method

Shake all ingredients hard with ice to create a rich foam. Double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.