After a week spent wandering the halls of Tales of the Cocktail in July 2008, sipping many finely stirred and shaken libations; I said to myself, "These special cocktails need to be shared with the world." So I bring you Cocktail Hour, a finer way to celebrate the end of the day; with these recipes. They have either been created specifically for Tales of the Cocktail, or re-designed for a new approach on the traditional version by some of the top Mixologists in the world. Many are being presented to the public here for the first time. Enjoy!Crown Contender cocktail recipe after the jump
Crown Contender
2 oz Royal Crown
1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
3/4 honey syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Shake well on ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.











