An Homage to Dick Bradsell | Happy Hour Cocktail Kit & Recipes
The last Wish You Were Here happy hour cocktail kit in May 2020 is an homage to Dick Bradsell – the 20th century’s most important bartender and one of Tobin’s major influences. Bradsell, born in 1959, was a British bartender known for his use of fresh ingredients and innovative creations (ie- the espresso martini) that are now considered modern classics.
Mr. Shea will be waxing poetic and may even shed a tear (or two) as he makes and sips his favorite cocktails from behind the bar on Instagram live @redbirdla on 5.29 at 5pm. Or, just pick up a kit and enjoy at your leisure. Instructions will be provided.
The kit includes the makings of 2 Brambles, 2 Treacles and a ready to drink Russian Spring in a can. Additionally, the recipes for each are below to enjoy at home even without the kit.
Bramble
Ingredients
2 oz. Bulldog Gin
3/4 oz. Lemon
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Creme de Mure
Instructions
In a shaker, add the first 3 ingredients with a pinch of crushed ice. Shake until you can’t hear the ice. Pour directly into a rocks glass and add crushed ice. Slowly pour the Creme de Mure over the cocktail and let it slowly incorporate into the drink. Top with a blackberry and enjoy.
Treacle
Ingredients
2 oz. Appleton 12 yr. Rate Blend
1/2 oz. Apple Schnapps
1/4 oz. Rich Syrup
4 dashes Angostura Bitters
Instructions
Add all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass and add ice. Garnish with an orange twist and enjoy.
Russian Spring
Ingredients
1 oz. Skyy Vodka
3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Raspberry Syrup
1/4 oz. Cassis
2 oz. Sparkling Wine
Instructions
Add the first four ingredients into a shaker. Shake and strain. Pour into a Collins glass with ice. Top with sparkling wine and enjoy.
For more information on the Wish You Were Here happy hour cocktail kit, Tobin’s playlist, pickup menu from the kitchen and other happenings during this time, click here.
