Homebaked Shakespeare

Some fabulous summer cocktails from Ginger Bliss and the Violet Fizz, by A.J. Rathbun--one for every Big Shakespeare Theme:

Weeper's Joy

Cracked Ice
1 oz. absinthe
1 oz. dry vermouth
1 oz. kummel
1/4 oz. gum syrup
Dash of orange curacao

Great Secret

Cracked Ice
2 ozs. gin
1 oz. lillet blanc
Dash of angostura bitters
Orange twist, for garnish

Scottish Blush

Ice Cubes
1 1/2 oz. gin
1 oz. glayva
1/2 oz. cranberry juice
1/2 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
Lime wheel for garnish

Friar Untucked

Ice Cubes
1 1/2 ozs. praline pecan liqueur
1 1/2 ozs. dark creme de cacao
1 1/2 ozs. heavy cream
Cinnamon stick, for garnish