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Stunning plated serving of Home Cocktail Masterclass, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Home Cocktail Masterclass

Embrace the art of the pour with this Home Cocktail Masterclass, a spirited collection of vibrant elixirs designed to ignite conversation and create lasting memories. From a sparkling Champagne Cosmo to a bold Old Fashioned and invigorating brunch libations, each sip promises a taste of cherished Southern hospitality.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Champagne Cosmo
  • 12 ounces pomegranate juice
  • 2 ounces Chambord raspberry liqueur
  • Juice of 1 large lime, about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne
  • Fresh pitted cherries, for garnish
Doreen’s Dirty Martini
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • ½ ounce olive juice
  • Whiff of dry vermouth
  • 2 to 3 colossal size olives
  • Ice, for shaking
Old Fashioned Bourbon
  • 3 maraschino cherries
  • 1 orange pinwheel
  • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar, or simple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • Club soda
  • Ice
Oyster Shooters
  • 12 shucked oysters with oyster juice
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • Juice of 1 medium lime, about 1 tablespoon
  • 12 ounces tomato juice
  • 12 ounces cold vodka
  • Hot pepper sauce, to taste
For the Cocktail Base
  • 12 ounces tomato juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
For Serving & Garnish
  • 2 12-ounce bottles beer
  • Celery stalks with leaves, for garnish
  • Ice

Equipment

  • 1 Polished brass cocktail shaker
  • 1 High-speed kitchen blender
  • 1 Precision wooden cutting board
  • 1 Heavy glass mixing bowl
  • 1 Professional silicone spatula

Method
 

Champagne Cosmo
  1. Champagne Cosmo: Stir together the pomegranate juice, Chambord, and lime juice in a pitcher.
  2. Pour about 1 ounce of this mixture into the bottom of a champagne flute.
  3. Top off the glass with Champagne.
  4. Garnish with fresh cherries.
Doreen’s Dirty Martini
  1. Doreen’s Dirty Martini: Fill a cocktail shaker half full of ice.
  2. Pour in the vodka and the olive juice.
  3. Shake well and set aside.
  4. Add a touch of vermouth to a martini glass.
  5. Strain and pour the mixture into the glass.
  6. Garnish with olives.
Old Fashioned Bourbon
  1. Old Fashioned Bourbon: Place two cherries and an orange slice into the bottom of a cocktail glass.
  2. Sprinkle with sugar and stir with the back of a wooden spoon to blend flavors.
  3. Pour the bourbon over top.
  4. Fill the glass with ice. Top it off with club soda.
  5. Garnish with the third cherry.
Oyster Shooters
  1. Oyster Shooters: Place each oyster, with its juice, into the bottom of a tall (6-inch) shot glass (or martini glass).
  2. Mix together the ketchup and horseradish.
  3. Place a dollop of this sauce on top of each oyster.
  4. Pour in 1 ounce of tomato juice and 1 ounce of chilled vodka over each oyster.
  5. Season with additional hot sauce (if desired). Serve cold.
Hair Of The Dog Brunch Cocktail
  1. Hair Of The Dog Brunch Cocktail: In a pitcher, stir together the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and hot pepper sauce.
  2. Rub the rims of the cocktail glasses with lemon wedges.
  3. Dip the rims into a saucer containing the celery salt.
  4. Fill each glass with ice cubes.
  5. Fill half the glass with beer and top it off with the tomato juice mixture.
  6. Garnish with celery stalks.