Rhythm of Rhyddim
The Spirit of Jazz Cocktail Menu Cocktail Specs
Cocktails Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Mack the Knife
Champagne, Orange, Apricot and Anise syrup
a twist on the Mimosa
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
Freshly squeezed Orange Juice 45mls
15mls Apricot and Anise syrup
Champagne Top
Apricot and Anise syrup
Dice up 12 dried Apricots, add 4 full Star Anise, Half an old fashioned Glass of sugar and 1 old fashioned glass of water. In a Saucepan, cook at low temperature till the mix reduces by one third.
Glass
Champagne Flute
Mixology
Build into a chilled Champagne flute, 45mls of Freshly squeezed Orange Juice
15mls of Apricot and Anise syrup and gently stir. Top with Champagne
Garnish
Star Anise
Story
Mack the Knife by Ella Fitzgerald was initially a song Bobby Darin made his own; Ella Fitzgerald made the song Legendary by forgetting the words and making up her own. The epic engrossing Vocals of this live performance of Mack the Knife in Berlin won Ella Fitzgerald a Grammy.
Ella's improvised, spontaneous new lyrics added to the story.
One O'Clock Jump
Old Monk Rum, Rosso, Lemon Juice, Peach and Cinnamon Syrup, Orange bitters
A twist on the Cohasset Punch
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
50mls Old Monk Rum,
10mls Rosso,
15mls of fresh Lemon Juice,
10mls Peach and Cinnamon Syrup,
2 dashes of Orange bitters
Peach and Cinnamon Syrup
Dice up 4 Peaches, add 5 [ieces of Cinnamon bark, Half an old fashioned Glass of sugar and 1 old fashioned glass of water. In a Saucepan, cook at low temperature till the mix reduces by one third.
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Mixology
Shake with Ice, 50mls Old Monk Rum, 10mls Rosso, 15mls of fresh Lemon Juice, 10mls Peach and Cinnamon Syrup, 2 dashes of Orange bitters. Double strain over ice into an Old Fashioned glass.
Garnish
Cinnamon Stick and a Flambed Lemon Zest
Count Basie and his Orchestra hit song One O'Clock Jump was the big band masterpiece that launched Count Basie's career in 1937, a powerful piano sound with horn riffs blasting. The song became Basie's theme and made the body want to dance. One O'Clock Jump was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1979.
Strange Fruit
Banana Infused Bacardi Rum, Cointreau, Curry Leaf, Coconut Cream, Pineapple lime Juice and Angostura Bitters.
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
ingredients
50mls Banana Infused Bacardi Rum,
10mls Cointreau,
5 Curry Leaves,
30mls Coconut Cream,
60mls Pineapple Juice
15mls lime Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters.
Glass
Collins
Mixology
Blend with Ice, 50mls Banana Infused Bacardi Rum, 10mls Cointreau, 5 Curry Leaves, 30mls Coconut Cream, 60mls Pineapple Juice, 15mls lime Juice, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters. Pour into Collins Glass.
Garnish
Pineapple Wedge and Curry Leaf Stalk
Strange Fruits, initially performed by Billie Holiday in 1939, is an emotional, Chilling protest song that sends a chill down your spine.
The Billie Holiday version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1978.
Strange Fruit has been covered by Robert Wyatt, UB40, and Annie Lennox.
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What A Wonderful World - Bombay Sapphire Gin, Orange, Watermelon, Rosemary, Bergamot Tonic, Kaffir Lime tart |
What A Wonderful World
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Orange, Watermelon, Rosemary, Bergamot Tonic, Kaffir Lime tart
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
60mls Bombay Sapphire Gin,
20mls of freshly squeezed Orange Juice,
3 chunks of Watermelon,
1 stick of Rosemary,
Sakurafresh Kaffir Lime tart
Sakurafresh Bergamot Tonic,
Glass
Collins
Mixology
Muddle 3 chunks of Watermelon, and 1 stick of Rosemary, add 60mls Bombay Sapphire Gin, 20mls of freshly squeezed Orange Juice, 10mls Sakurafresh Kaffir Lime tart and Ice, shake and double strain into a collins Glass over Ice.
Top with Sakurafresh Bergamot Tonic from soda Phython.
Garnish
Watermelon Chunk and rosemary stick
Story
What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is one of the most uplifting songs in the history of Humanity; it has become a part of the fabric of Society. Bob Thiele and George David Weiss' classic was original and definitively recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967, and it was also a Number 1 hit single.
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Old Monk rum, Amaretto, Hazelnut Syrup, Black tea, Tonka Bitters, topped with a Pomegranate, Orange and Raspberry Foam
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Take Five
Old Monk rum, Amaretto, Hazelnut Syrup, Black tea, Tonka Bitters, topped with a Pomegranate, Orange and Raspberry Foam
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
60mls Old Monk rum,
15mls Sakurafresh Amaretto,
10mls Teisseire Hazelnut Syrup,
20mls Black tea,
2 drops Sakurafresh Tonka Bitters,
topped with a Pomegranate, Orange and Raspberry Foam
Hershey's Chocolate Sauce
Glass
Coupe
Pomegranate, Orange and Raspberry Foam
Dry shake, 6 egg whites, with 90mls of Pomegranate juice, 90mls of orange Juice, and 45mls of Raspberry Puree. Shake and pour into Cream Whipper, Charge.
Mixology
Shake with Ice, 60mls Old Monk rum, 15mls Sakurafresh Amaretto, 10mls Teisseire Hazelnut Syrup, 2 drops Sakurafresh Tonka Bitters, and 20mls Black tea, Double strain into Coupe Glass and top with Pomegranate, Orange and Raspberry Foam.
Garnish
Treble Clef on top of the foam with Hershey's Chocolate Sauce
Story
Take Five is a Dave Brubeck Quartet jazz song written by the band's saxophonist Paul Desmond first appeared on Dave Brubeck Quartet's 1959 album Time Out. Take five is e biggest selling Jazz single of all time.
Round Midnight - Vodka, Raspberry, Elderflower Syrup, Lime, Apple Juice and Soda |
Round Midnight Vodka, Raspberry, Elderflower Syrup, Lime, Apple Juice and Soda
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
60mls Vodka,
20mls Raspberry Puree,
10mls Elderflower Syrup,
15mls Lime,
45mls Apple Juice
Top with Soda
Glass
Wine Glass
Mixology
Shake with Ice, 60mls Vodka, 20mls Raspberry Puree, 10mls Elderflower Syrup, 15mls Lime, 45mls Apple Juice and Double Strain over Ice into a Wine Glass, Top with Soda.
Dehydrated Apple, lime, Flower Pegged to Glass.
Story
Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk is believed to be the most recorded jazz standard recorded by a jazz musician. The Piano played by Thelonious Monk on Round Midnight reinvigorated the Piano in the Jazz world and inspired many future Pianos inspired Jazz standards.
The Girl From Ipanema
Jim Beam Bourbon, lemon, Angostura bitters, Apricot, Rosemary, sugar, egg whites.
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
60mls Jim Beam Bourbon
half Italian lemon
2 dash Angostura Bitters
30mls Apricot puree
half Rosemary sprig
1 Egg whites
10mls Sugar syrup
Glass
Goblet
Mixology
muddle Rosemary, add Ice, 60mls Jim Beam Bourbon, half freshly squeezed Italian lemon, 2 dash Angostura Bitters, 30mls Apricot puree, 1 Egg whites and 10mls Sugar syrup. Shake, Remove Ice, Dry shake and pour into Goblet Glass.
Garnish
Rosemary and Dried Apricot
Story
A twist on a Whiskey Sour
The Girl from Ipanema by Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto with vocal by Astrud Gilberto is the second-most recorded song in history, after The Beatles' "Yesterday." Brazilian Astrud Gilberto's Sultry, sensual vocals pull heartstrings as she sings in Duet with then-husband Joao Gilberto. The Original 1963 version, The Girl from Ipanema, was sung in Portuguese; however, the 1964 global smash hit was sung in a mix of Portuguese and English.
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Song For My Father - Chivas Regal 12-year-old Whisky, Alphonso Mango and Thyme |
Song For My Father
Chivas Regal 12-year-old Whisky, Alphonso Mango and Thyme
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
60mls
Chivas Regal 12-year-old Whisky,
Alphonso Mango
Sprig of Thyme
Glass
Manipuri Mug
Mixology
Muddle 1 Alphonso Mango and 1 sprig of Thyme add 60mls Chivas Regal 12-year-old Whisky add Ice, Shake and Strain into Manipuri Mug.
Garnish
Alphonso Mango Slice and a Sprig of ThymeStory
Song for My Father by Horace Silver is Built on a loping bass line. Stolen to become a mega Rock/pop hit in 1974 by Steele Dan for the song "Rikki Don't Lose That Number". This classic jazz song by pianist Horace Silver was recorded in 1963, featuring one the greatest saxophone solos of all time by Joe Henderson.
Moanin
Vodka, Lemoncello, Basil, Lime.
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
45mls Vodka,
30mls Homemade Lemoncello,
4 Basil Leaves,
30mls Lime.
Lemoncello Homemade
Infuse Italian Lemon Zest cutting away all pith with a bottle of Vodka, and half an old fashion glass of Sugar and 200mls of Water for a minimum of 2 weeks. Bottle when required.
Glass
Coupe
Mixology
Rip and slap 4 Basil Leaves, add 45mls Vodka, 30mls Lemoncello, 30mls Lime, and Ice. Shake and double strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
Garnish
Basil leaf
Story
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers –' The signature number of drummer Art Blakey's long-running but ever-changing "Hard Bop Academy," 1958's "Moanin'" was written by the band's then pianist Bobby Timmons, with help from Benny Golson. Its gospel cadences were an early example of what came to be known as soul-jazz.
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Tanqueray Ten Gin, Grapefruit, Camomile Tea, Japanese Green Melon Syrup, Frangipani Tonic, Chrysanthemum Bitters
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
60mls Tanqueray Ten Gin,
A Quarter of Grapefruit,
20mls Camomile Tea,
10mls Sakurafresh Japanese Green Melon Syrup,
2 dashes of Sakurafresh Chrysanthemum Bitters
Top with Sakurafresh Frangipani Tonic,
Glass
Collins
Mixology
Build into a Collins Glass over 2 chunks of Clear Ice, 60mls Tanqueray Ten Gin, A Quarter of freshly squeezed Grapefruit, 20mls Camomile Tea, 10mls Sakurafresh Japanese Green Melon Syrup, 2 dashes of Sakurafresh Chrysanthemum Bitters and
Top with Sakurafresh Frangipani Tonic,
Garnish
Dehydrated Yellow Rose and Dehydrated Flowers
Story
My Baby Just Cares For Me by Nina Simone was a minor hit when initially released in 1961. Nina Simone's career was basically over when in 1987, Chanel started to use the song to promote Chanel Number 5 perfume. Nina Simone Career had a remarkable Renaissance.
Fever
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Olive Rind, with a Baked Brie, Garlic, Fennel and Lemon Shrub
A twist on a Dirty Martini
Cocktail Created by Joel Scholtens Lindsay
Ingredients
60mls Bombay Sapphire Gin,
15mls Olive Rind,
15mls Baked Brie, Garlic, Fennel and Lemon Shrub
Baked Brie, Garlic, Fennel and Lemon Shrub
In an Oven, Bake Half a Brie. in a saucepan, roast 5 bar spoons of Fennel and 2 cloves of Garlic. Add the Brie, 1 old Fashioned of Water, Half an Old fashioned of Sugar to Fennel and Garlic in the saucepan. Cook at low temperature until reduced by half.
Add 30mls of White Wine Vinegar, stir together, and Bottle.
Glass
Martini
Mixology
Stir with Ice, 60mls Bombay Sapphire Gin, 15mls Olive Rind, 15mls Baked Brie, Garlic, Fennel and Lemon Shrub. Double strain into a chilled Martini Glass.
Garnish
Green Olives on a Cocktail stick with a Wedge of Brie in the Middle.
Story
A twist on a Dirty Martini
In 1958, Minnesota Peggy Lee took R&B singer's Little Willie John's R&B chart-topper Fever from two years earlier, added some new verses and transformed it into a smouldering jazz groove that hit the Top 10 of the US Billboard 100. The song is notable for its minimal instrumentation; bass, occasional drum flourishes, and finger snaps.
Georgia On My Mind
Glenfiddich 12-year-Old single Malt Whisky, Pear, Lemongrass, Elderflower Syrup and Ginger Beer
Ingredients
60mls Glenfiddich 12-year-Old single Malt Whisky,
half a Pear,
Quarter stick of Lemongrass,
15mls Elderflower Syrup
top with Ginger Beer
Glass
Old fashioned Glass
Mixology
Muddle half a Pear and a Quarter of a Lemongrass Stick, add 60mls Glenfiddich 12-year-Old single Malt Whisky, 15mls Elderflower Syrup and ice. Shake and Double Strain into a Ice Filled Old Fashioned Glass. top up with Ginger Beer.
Garnish
Slice of Pear from Core
Story
Ray Charles is a God of Soul and a God of Jazz. Georgia On My Mind was written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930; however, When Ray Charles sang it in 1960, his sublime jazz Vocals sent Georgia on my mind to Number 1, topping the US Billboard 100.
Unforgettable
Martell VS Cognac, Char-grilled Pineapple Syrup, Angostura bitters, coffee beans,
Ingredients
60mls Martell VS Cognac,
15mls Char-grilled Pineapple Syrup,
2 dashes Angostura bitters,
5 coffee beans,
Char-grilled Pineapple Syrup,
Cut away skin and core from half a Pineapple, the cut into slices. Grill Pineapple Slices until Charred. In a saucepan cook Charred Pineapple slices, with 1 Old fashioned of Pineapple juice and half an Old fashioned glass of Sugar at low temprature until reduced by 1 third, allow to cool and Bottle.
Glass
Coupe
Mixology
Stir in a Mixing glass with ice, 60mls Martell VS Cognac, 15mls Char-grilled Pineapple Syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 5 coffee beans. Double strain into a Chilled Coupe Glass.
Garnish
Charr Grilled Slice of Pineapple
Unforgettable is the Duet of Natalie Cole, and Dead Jazz Icon Father Nat King Cole is as it is named Ulf nforgettable. The singing of father and Daughter is Elegant and Beautiful; the fact that Natalie is singing a duet with a father who died almost 30 years earlier gives this song a deep stirring emotional depth. @ generations of Jazz Legends.
Fly Me To The Moon
Pecan Infused Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey a hint of Laphroig 10-year-old Single Malt Whisky, Creme De Cacao, Maple Syrup, Angostura Bitters and a Twist of lemon.
Ingredients
50mls Roasted Pecan Infused Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey
5mls Laphroig 10-year-old Single Malt Whisky,
15mls Homemade Creme De Cacao,
10mls Maple Syrup,
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Twist of lemon.
Homemade Creme De Cacao
Add into a Big Jar Half an Old Fashioned Glass of Cacao Nibs, 2 Halfed Vanilla Sticks, Half an Old fashioned Glass of Sugar, Half a Bottle of Old Monk Rum and Half a Bottle of Vodka and allow to Macerate for 3 weeks. Stir for 1 minute every 2 days. Then add 150mls of water, Strain away the Vanilla and Cacao nibs and Bottle.
Glass
Old Fashioned
Mixology
In a mixing glass add Ice, 50mls Pecan Infused Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey, 5mls of Laphroig 10-year-old Single Malt Whisky, 15mls Homemade Creme De Cacao, 10mls Maple Syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters and Stir. Double strain over ice into a Old fashioned Glass. Flambe a Twist of lemon and stir into the Cocktail.
Garnish
2 Roasted Pecan Nuts
Story
Frank Sinatra was as famous as a musician can be; fly Me to the Moon, Originally penned by Bart Howard in 1954, was also recorded by Nat "King" Cole, Peggy Lee and more. In 1964 Frank Sinatra sang the definitive version. Jack Daniels popularity is also primarily due to Frank Sinatra always having a Bottle of Jack on stage. Frank Sinatra was the most famous singer of his generation, singing songs like "My Way," "Moonlight Serenade," and more.
Minnie The Moocher
Vanilla infused Patron Silver Tequila, Espresso, Demerara sugar, Mint Chutney, Mint
Ingredients
60mls Vanilla infused Patron Silver Tequila,
40mls Espresso,
1 bar spoon demerara sugar,
5mls Mint Chutney,
10 mint leaves
Glass
Martini Glass
Mixology
In a shaker add 60mls Vanilla infused Patron Silver Tequila, 40mls Espresso, 1 bar spoon demerara sugar, 5mls Mint Chutney, slap 10 mint leaves and Ice. Shake and remove ice, dry shake and strain into a Martini Glass
Garnish
Mint Leaf and 3 Coffee Beans
Story
In 1931 Minnie The Moocher by Cab Calloway sold over a million copies; however, it is best remembered for Cab's performance of the song in the 1980 Cult classic hit movie the Blues Brothers.
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