My wife and I invited my brother and his wife over for a "cocktail party" (if three drinkers and a pregnant woman qualifies as such) this weekend, which gave me an opportunity to make (and naturally sample) quite a few cocktails. Consequently, in the past couple days, I've made a Martini, Sidecar, Daiquiri, Sazerac, Clover Club, Corpse Reviver #2, Negroni, Gin and Tonic (with proper tonic water), Cuba Libre and Old Pal. Tonight, I'm trying a "Between the Sheets," which is a stupid name for a tasty drink; just a Sidecar with half the brandy replaced with rum. Delightful.
Incidentally, the Corpse Reviver #2 might be my new favorite drink. Appallingly stupid name, fantastic drink. My sister-in-law (who doesn't really drink) loved it, which I think is the mark of a good cocktail. Equal measures gin, Cointreau, Cocchi Americano (or Lillet Blanc) and lemon juice shaken with ice served in an absinthe-rinsed glass. Simple, refreshing, deceptively complex and delicious. Just superb all around. I highly recommend everyone try one.