Apollo’s Preferred Cocktails

Apollo is constantly researching new products and the latest cocktails from mixologists locally and throughout the world.  These cocktails are some of the favorites we have come across.  With new liqueurs and creative mixologists, this list is constantly changing.  Check in to find great ideas for your next party or simply relaxing at home.  We would also love to hear from you about some of your favorite cocktails.

Vodka Based Cocktails

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Tequila Based Cocktails

Tequila Cocktails

Bourbon Based Cocktails

Bourbon Based Cocktails

Rum Based Cocktails

Rum Based Cocktails

Gin Cocktails

Gin Based Cocktails

Wonderfully Warm Cocktails

Wonderfully Warm Cocktails

Bar Essentials

A “nine bottle bar” should be able to meet nearly all of your cocktails needs.  Here are all the supplies you should need to make 95% of any cocktails you may desire.

Accessories:

  • Long cocktails spoon
  • Paring knife
  • Peeler
  • Cutting board
  • Corkscrew
  • Bottle opener
  • Juice squeezer
  • Standard shaker:  make sure shaker has a metal bottom and a metal lid with a strainer
  • Jigger: 1oz on one size and 1.5oz on other side
  • Bartending book
  • Cocktail napkins
  • Cocktail toothpicks
  • Swizzle sticks

Glassware:

  • Martini glasses
  • Highball glasses
  • All-purpose wine glasses

Liquor:

  • Bourbon
  • Cointreau or triple sec (Cointreau is worth the money!!)
  • Gin
  • Light Rum
  • Blended Scotch
  • White Tequila
  • Sweet and Dry Vermouth
  • Vodka

Wine:

  • Red Wine
  • White Wine

Beer:

  • Light Beer
  • Dark Beer

Mixers:

  • Cola
  • Ginger ale
  • Club soda
  • Sparkling water
  • Tonic water
  • Orange Juice
  • Bitters

Garnishes:

  • Pitted green olives
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Kosher salt
  • Maraschino cherries