2
Color was the inspiration behind book No. 24. Take some time and find the color that suits your mood. Always enjoy responsibly. If you have your own colorful creation or a new twist on one in our book, let us know and it may appear in an upcoming issue. Thanks for taking the time to enjoy Hudson Ferus All American Vodka. Please take 10 minutes to tell 10 people. Take Care! Bert Gallagher Jr. Founding Partner
Red
4
Yellow
16
Candy Red Martini Cherry Martini Strawberry Martini A Very Berry Cosmo Fire Dragon Red Royale
7 7 8 8 9 9
A Breakfast Martini Citrus Martini Lemon Drop Martini Harvey Wallbanger The Astronaut Vodka Sour
19 19 20 20 21 21
Green
22
Green Fantasy Green Mirage Emerald Bay Green Spider Apple Jack Martini The Snap Dragon
25 25 26 26 27 27
Blue
10 13 Blue Royale 13 Blue Moon 14 Blueberry Martini Gotham Knight 14 Blue Thunder 15 Hudson Blue Champagne 15
Hudson Ferus and the Hudson Ferus logo are registered trademarks. Hudson Ferus LLC San Antonio TX. 40% alc / vol. (80 proof)
3
5
Candy Red Apple Martini INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 2 oz. sour apple schnapps (such as DeKuyper速 Sour Apple Pucker) 2 oz cranapple juice garnish with a lemon wedge DIRECTIONS Pour vodka, apple schnapps, and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
Cherry Martini INGREDIENTS A devilishly delicious cocktail! 3 pitted fresh cherries 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 他 oz. thick cherry juice, canned is fine a dash of cherry schnapps DIRECTIONS Crush the cherries in a shaker using a barspoon. Add ice and the rest of the ingredients, shake vigorously and strain through a strainer into a chilled martini glass.
7
Strawberry Martini INGREDIENTS 3 fresh strawberries- use the ripest possible to ensure the best berry flavor 2 tsp. simple syrup 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka a dash of crème de fraise (strawberry liquer) DIRECTIONS Muddle the strawberries in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a frosted martini glass.
A Very Berry Cosmo INGREDIENTS When the classic cosmo is just a bit too much here is one you might enjoy. Using the ripest and sweetest strawberries will give you a taste you're sure to enjoy. 3 ½ fresh strawberries, keep the ½ for garnishing 1 ½ oz. of Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 oz. of Cointreau ½ oz. of fresh lime juice a squeeze of fresh orange juice from one wedge a dash of cranberry juice, optional DIRECTIONS Muddle strawberries in a mixer, add the remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the strawberry half.
8
Fire Dragon INGREDIENTS Ice 1 ½ oz. of Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 oz. of Cointreau 1 dash of fresh lime juice 1 oz. of cranberry juice Orange twist to garnish DIRECTIONS Place ice in a shaker with the vodka, Cointreau and fruit juices, shake well. Double strain into a martini glass, decorate with orange twist.
Red Royale INGREDIENTS 1 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 4 oz. cranberry juice 2 dashes of Amaretto di Saronno liqueur juice of ½ lime ice cubes lime slice as garnish DIRECTIONS Pour vodka, cranberry juice, Amaretto and lime juice into a cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice and add lime garnish.
9
11
Blue Royale INGREDIENTS 2 cups ice cubes ½ oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka ½ oz. tequila ½ oz. rum ½ oz. gin ½ oz. blue Curaçao 1 dash sour mix 2 oz. lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage 1 slice fresh lemon DIRECTIONS In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, tequila, rum, gin, Blue Curacao, sour mix and lemon-lime soda. Shake vigorously to get a frothy head on the drink. Pour and garnish. NOTE you may need to add soda after shaking
Blue Moon INGREDIENTS
Bllue Curaçao- a liqueur flavored with the dried peels of the laraha citrus fruit, grown on the island of Curaçao.
5-6 cracked ice cubes ¾ oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka ¾ oz. tequila 1 oz. blue Curaçao Top up with lemonade DIRECTIONS Place half of the cracked ice into a mixing glass. Add vodka, tequila and blue Curaçao and stir to mix. Put remaining ice into a tall glass and strain the cocktail over it. Top up with lemonade and serve.
13
Blueberry Martini INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Triple Sec 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 dash of Sprite 2 oz. Blueberry juice DIRECTIONS Combine vodka, triple sec and blueberry juice in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with Sprite, garnish with fresh blueberries, and serve.
Gotham Knight INGREDIENTS 2 oz. frozen Hudson Ferus Vodka dash of black Sambuca (vary amount to taste) DIRECTIONS Pour the vodka into a frosted martini glass, gently add in the Sambuca and serve.
14
Sambuca- an anise-flavored liqueur, produced by the infusion of witch elder bush and licorice, sweetened with sugar and enhanced with a secret combination of herbs and spices.
Blue Thunder A fragrant drink with a distinctive taste. INGREDIENTS
Parfait Amour- A sweet, violet liqueur made from and tasting of spanish oranges, vanilla, rose and almond. Crrèm me de casssiss- A sweet red blackcurrant flavored liqueur.
2 drops of Parfait Amour 2 drops of crème de cassis 2 oz. of frozen Hudson Ferus Vodka 2 blue berries to garnish DIRECTIONS Pour the Parfait Amour & cassis into a frosted martini glass. Add the frozen vodka and garnish with blueberries.
Hudson Blue Champagne INGREDIENTS ¼ oz. fresh lemon juice dash of triple sec dash of blue Curaçao 1 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka Champagne DIRECTIONS Shake the first four ingredients over ice in a shaker. Strain into a Champagne flute, top off with your favorite quality champagne.
15
16
17
A Breakfast Martini INGREDIENTS 1 他 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 2 tsps. Marmalade DIRECTIONS Pour vodka into an ice filled shaker and add marmalade. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. You can experiment with various marmalades for a variety of simple and flavorful drinks.
Citrus Martini INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. Cointreau Dash of simple syrup Lemon zest to garnish DIRECTIONS Add all of the ingredients to an ice filled shaker. Shave very vigorously to take the edge off the lemon. Strain into a frosted martini glass and garnish with lemon zest.
19
Lemon Drop Martini INGREDIENTS white sugar 1 long strip of lemon zest 1 ½ oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 1/2 oz. lime juice 1 ounce sweet and sour mix 1 cup crushed ice DIRECTIONS Moisten the edges of a martini glass with a little lime juice, and then dip moistened edges into sugar. Place lemon zest strip in glass. Combine vodka, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, and ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously, and strain into a martini glass.
Harvey Wallbanger INGREDIENTS Ice cubes 1 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 3 oz. orange juice 1 tsp. Galliano Orange slice to decorate DIRECTIONS Place ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and pour the vodka and orange juice over the ice. Shake well for approximately 10 seconds. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Float the Galliano on the top and garnish with orange slices.
20
Gallliano- fully known as Liquore Galliano L'Autentico, is a sweet herbal liqueur. Galliano is sweet and has a complex, vanilla-anise flavor with subtle citrus and woodsy herbal under notes.
The Astronaut INGREDIENTS 8-10 ice cubes, cracked ½ oz. rum ½ oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka ½ oz. fresh lemon juice 1 dash of passhion fruit juice Lemon wedge to garnish DIRECTIONS Place half the ice in a cocktail shaker and add rum, vodka. And juices. Shake until a frost forms. Strain into an old-fashioned glass and fill with remaining ice. Add lemon garnish.
Vodka Sour INGREDIENTS Ice Juice from ½ of a lemon ½ tsp. Powdered sugar 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka DIRECTIONS Place ice in a cocktail shaker, add above ingredients and shake. Pour over ice cubes and garnish with lemon and cherry.
21
22
23
Green Fantasy INGREDIENTS
Midori- a bright green Japanese liqueur made from musk melons.
1oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 oz. Dry Vermouth 1 oz. Midori Red cherry DIRECTIONS Fill cocktail shaker with ice, add in vodka, vermouth and midori. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass, drop in a red cherry for garnish.
Green Mirage Bllue Curaรงao- a liqueur flavored with the dried peels of the laraha citrus fruit, grown on the island of Curaรงao. Gallliano- fully known as Liquore Galliano L'Autentico, is a sweet herbal liqueur. Galliano is sweet and has a complex, vanilla-anise flavor with subtle citrus and woodsy herbal under notes.
INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 oz. Galliano Splash of Dry Vermouth Splash of blue Curaรงao DIRECTIONS In a cocktail mixer pour the above ingredients over ice. Shake vigorously, the yellow of the Galliano and blue of the Curaรงao will make a beautiful green color. Strain into a chilled martini glass
25
Emerald Bay INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka Pineapple juice Sweet & Sour Green Crème de Menthe DIRECTIONS Fill a highball glass with ice, pour in vodka. Top off with equal parts Pineapple juice and Sweet and Sour. Float (drizzle) just a bit of Crème de Menthe on the top.
Green Spider INGREDIENTS 1 ½ oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka ¾ oz. peppermint syrup Tonic water Mint sprig DIRECTIONS Add vodka and peppermint syrup over ice cubes and stir well, fill with tonic water and garnish with mint sprig.
26
Sweet and sour mixx - a blend of lemon juice and syrup. Often just referred to as sour mix, available at most liquor stores. To make your own, mix approx. eight ounces of fresh lemon juice with two tablespoons of sugar. Crème de Menth he- a very sweet peppermint liqueur of French origin, which comes in green and white, or colorless versions.
AppleJack Martini INGREDIENTS
Manzana Verde- a green liqueur with the taste of raw green apples. Callvadoss- an aged French apple brandy from Normandy.
1 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 1 oz. Manzana Verde ¾ oz. calvados Thin apple slice to garnish DIRECTIONS Add the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice, stir until the glass frosts over. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a thin apple slice. To truly enjoy all the flavors of this savory drink be sure to use Manzana Verde liqueur.
The Snap Dragon INGREDIENTS
Crème de Menth he- a very sweet peppermint liqueur of French origin, which comes in green and white, or colorless versions.
Ice cubes 2 oz. Hudson Ferus Vodka 4 oz. green crème de menthe Club soda to top up Mint sprig to garnish DIRECTIONS Fill highball glass with ice cubes. Pour the vodka, and crème de menthe over ice and stir. Top up with club soda. Garnish with mint sprig.
27