For more cocktails, see my Complete Book of Mixed Drinks (HarperCollins, 2002).

I am suggesting at least one featured spirit for each cocktail. These choices are based on my objective evaluation and are not paid advertisements. Enjoy!

Anthony Dias Blue

Casino

This enticing cocktail is both classy and delicious and deserve the best gin you can find, such as complex, aromatic Hamptons.

2 oz. Hamptons Gin
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. maraschino liqueur
Dash orange bitters
Maraschino cherry for garnish

Combine first four ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the Maraschino cherry.

Featured Spirit of the Week

Hamptons Gin

Anthony Dias Blue's Complete Book of Mixed Drinks and Complete Book of Spirits are available from Amazon.com.