The Standard Cocktail Collection
The Standard Espresso Martini
- 2 ounces The Standard 1894 Vodka
- 1.5 ounces Espresso
- 0.5 ounces premium Coffee Liqueur
- Optional - 0.5 ounces Orange Liqueur
- 3 Coffee Beans
Pour all the ingredients except for the coffee beans into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly. Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass, then garnish with the coffee beans.
The Standard Dirty Martini
- 2.5 ounces The Standard 1894 Vodka
- 0.5 ounces Gancia Extra Dry Vermouth
- 0.5 ounces Olive Brine
- 2 or more Green Olives
Pour all the ingredients except for the Olives into a shaker with ice. Stir vigorously to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly. Strain the cocktail into a martini glass, then garnish with a stick of olives
The Standard Bloody Mary
- 1.5 ounce of The Standard 1894 Vodka
- 2.5 ounce of good quality Tomato Juice
- 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice
- 1 small Calabrian Chili, chopped fine or 1/4 teaspoon powder
- for garnish - 1 celery stalk and lemon wedge
Pour all the ingredients except for the garnishes into a shaker, stir well, then pour unstrained into a tall glass filled with ice. Then garnish with the celery and lemon. For an extra kick rim the glass with salt and more chili powder.
Substitute hot sauce or black pepper if the spice level would be too high using the Calabrian Chili.
Winter Cape Codder
- 1.5 oz of The Standard 1894 Vodka
- 5 oz of Cranberry Juice
- Garnish- Orange Slice and Thyme
Pour The Standard 1894 Vodka over cubed ice in your glass of choice, then add the cranberry juice and stir to combine.
Garnish with orange slices after giving them a twist over the glass and a sprig of thyme.
The Standard Appletini
- 2 oz (60 ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
- 1 oz (30 ml) apple schnapps
- ½ oz (15 ml) triple sec
- ½ oz (15 ml) fresh lime or lemon juice
- Ice (for shaking)
- Garnish: Thin apple slice or lime twist
To make this apple martini, start by chilling a martini glass in the freezer or filling it with ice water to keep it cold. In a cocktail shaker, combine The Standard 1894® Vodka, apple schnapps, a splash of triple sec (if using), and fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well-chilled. Discard the ice water from the glass and strain the cocktail into it. For a finishing touch, garnish with a thin apple slice or a twist of lime.
The Standard Cosmopolitan
- 1½ oz (45ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
- 1 oz (30ml) cranberry juice
- ½ oz (15ml) triple sec
- ½ oz (15ml) fresh lime juice
- Ice (for shaking)
- Garnish: Orange twist or lime
Begin by chilling a martini glass, then combine The Standard
1894® Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime
juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake
vigorously for about 15 seconds, or until the mixture is frosty and
well-chilled. Strain the drink into the prepared glass, and finish with a
garnish—either a dramatic flamed orange twist or a crisp lime wheel.
The Standard French Martini
- 2 oz (60ml) The Standard 1894° vodka
- 1 oz (30ml) Raspberry liqueur
- 1 oz (30ml) fresh pineapple juice
- ½ oz (15ml) simple syrup
- Ice (for shaking)
- Garnish: Fresh raspberry or lemon twist
Begin by chilling a martini glass to ensure your drink stays refreshingly cold. In a cocktail shaker, combine The Standard 1894® Vodka, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and develops a light, frothy texture. Finally, strain the vibrant cocktail into your
prepared glass for a perfectly balanced sweet-tart sipper.
The Standard Lemon Drop
- 2 oz (60ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
- 1 oz (30ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 3/4 oz (22ml) triple sec
- ½ oz (15ml) simple syrup
- Ice (for shaking)
- Sugar (for rimming the glass)
- Garnish: Lemon twist or wedge
To prepare this citrus-forward cocktail, begin by rimming a chilled martini or coupe glass with sugar for a touch of sweetness. In a shaker, combine The Standard 1894® Vodka, fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled. Strain the vibrant contents into your sugar-rimmed
glass, and complete the presentation with an elegant lemon twist garnish for both aroma and visual appeal.
The Standard Screwdriver
- 2 oz (60ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
- 4 oz (120ml) fresh orange juice (chilled)
- Ice (cubes or crushed)
- Garnish: Orange slice or twist
Start by filling a tall glass with fresh ice. Pour in a generous measure of The Standard 1894® vodka, then top it off with bright, citrusy orange juice. Give the mixture a gentle stir—about three
seconds—to perfectly blend the flavors without over-diluting. Finish by garnishing with a fresh orange slice for a vibrant presentation and an extra burst of citrus aroma.
The Standard Seabreeze
- 1½ oz (45ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
- 3 oz (90ml) cranberry juice
- 1½ oz (45ml) grapefruit juice
- Ice (for serving)
- Garnish: Lime wedge or grapefruit twist
Fill a tall glass with fresh ice and pour in 1½ ounces of The Standard 1894® vodka. Add 3 ounces of tart cranberry juice, then top it off with 1½ ounces of bright grapefruit juice. Give the mixture a gentle stir to blend the flavors while preserving the drink's crisp texture. For a finishing touch, garnish with a zesty lime wedge or an elegant grapefruit twist to enhance both the presentation and citrus aroma.
The Standard Sex on the Beach
- 1½ oz (45ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
- 1 oz (30ml) peach schnapps
- 2 oz (60ml) orange juice
- 2 oz (60ml) cranberry juice
- ½ oz (15ml) grenadine
- Ice (for shaking and serving)
- Garnish: Orange slice, cherry, or umbrella
Begin by filling a highball glass with fresh ice to chill. In a cocktail shaker, combine The Standard 1894® Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled. Strain the vibrant cocktail into your prepared glass, then artfully drizzle grenadine down the side to create a beautiful sunset effect. Complete your drink with a festive garnish of an orange slice and cherry perched on the rim.