Five Manliest co*cktail Recipes (Just in Time for Father's Day) (2024)

Father's Day is a day to raise a glass to your dad for all the hard work and sacrifice that he has made for you, right? Why not actually raise a glass ... full of delicious co*cktail-y goodness. Forget getting your dad a tie, or boxers, or a metal detector. We have some dad-approved co*cktail recipes that will put some hair on your chest.

For the Likes-it-Spicy Dad
If your dad is a kinda-spicy but don't get too crazy and hot type of dude, just put in less Tapatio, duh. And a bonus insider tip, this drink will be free for all dad's at Medina's restaurants on Father's Day.

Bottle of Pacifico beer
2 oz. Lime juice
1 tsp Tapatio hot sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Tajin chile piquin (for the rim)
Lime wedge (garnish)

In a Tajin rimmed glass filled ¼ full with ice, combine the Tapatio hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce with the lime juice and stir well. Next, pour in the Pacifico beer to fill the glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

No-Nonsense Scotch-Loving Dad
My grandfather is not much for co*cktails. He is one of those 2-cubes-and-a-pour type of old men. But I mixed this one up for him, and now he asks for it anytime there is an accessible bar present.
Then again, Korean men just love Johnnie Walker, so maybe that's why.

Scotchy Tom Collins
1.5 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label
5 dashes lemon juice
3 cubes of ice
3 oz. club soda
Shake up ingredients. Serve in Collins glass w/ ice.

For the BBQ-Lovin Dad
This co*cktail recipe is a little more complicated than most, but once you try bacon-infused Makers Mark, you may find yourself making it in bulk.

Smokin' Manhattan
(Courtesy of Hill Country)
1oz Bacon infused Makers Mark
1oz Makers Mark
½ oz Maple Simple Syrup
½ oz Sweet Vermouth

All ingredients shaken and strained, serve in up glass with a brandied cherry.

Bacon infused Maker's Mark Recipe:
1 Liter Maker's Mark
16 Strips apple wood smoked bacon and pan drippings
Combine ingredients in a small container with a lid for at least five
days (up to two weeks).

Two hours before mixing, place container in a freezer to help the fat separate. Strain through a cheese cloth and wire strainer. (repeat three times)

Maple Simple Syrup Recipe:
4oz Maple Syrup
3 tablespoons sugar
4oz hot water
Pinch of nutmeg and clove
2 sticks of cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan until sugar dissolves completely and strain through cheese cloth.

For the "Green" Dad
My dad is all about saving the environment, eating locally sourced and organic ingredients. Plus, he loves the savory flavor of Bloody Marys overall. So this is the co*cktail for him. I use all organic ingredients.

Green Mary Recipe:
(Adapted from Cafeteria)
2 oz. Yellow Tomatoes
2 oz. Tomatillo (husks removed)
2 slices Cucumber
2 slices Green Apple
1.5 oz. Ketel One
1/2 oz Fresh Lime
A few dashes (3 - 4 depending of your preferred spice level) of Green
Jalapeno Tabasco
1/2 tsp of White Horseradish
1/4 tsp of Celery seed
Splash of Olive Juice

Puree tomatoes, tomatilla, cucumber and green apple until combined. Combine with other ingredients. Finish with a pinch of salt and float a few grinds of ground black pepper. Garnish with celery heart, cucumber slice and green olives.

For the Sexy, Oldschool Dad
I tapped my good friend Dushan Zaric, one of the co-owners of Employees Only and Macao Trading Co., for a good Father's day recipe. I figured since he is a dad of 2 and a much renowned mixologist, he would have some answers. A negroni was his pick. He says, "It is the Mrs. Robinson of co*cktails; stunning, sexy and mature. Its dark alluring color is only a preview for the bitter-sweet aromas that expand on the palate." With a description like that, even if you don't like it, you have to pretend. Here's to you Mrs. Robinson!

Negroni
(Courtesy of Dushan Zaric of Employees Only and MacaoTrading Co.)
1 1/4 ounce Plymouth Gin
1 1/4 ounce Campari
1 1/4 ounce Dolin sweet vermouth
1 orange twist, for garnish

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add large cold ice and stir for 40 revolutions. Strain into a chilled co*cktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.