#001 Bulbasaur

1 oz. Applejack
1/2 oz. Melon Liqueur
1/4 oz. Blue Curacao
1/4 oz. Lime Juice
1 dash of Simple Syrup (~1/8 oz.)

Add all the ingredients to a tin and shake with ice. Double strain into a shooter glass to get out any pulp, or two shot glasses if you feel like sharing.

This cocktail is a simplified version of the Ivysaur. It bares many similarities to the Jack Rose on a smaller scale. The Jack Rose would use grenadine instead of Midori and blue curacao. If you use rose's lime juice you can omit the simple syrup to avoid making the drink too sweet. It actually took a bit of tinkering to figure out which ingredients to maintain. The choice of a base spirit was a difficult one, but I think a fruit based brandy actually fits the drink very well. Using a vodka or rum did cross my mind but what else would you use for a grass type but something fruit based.

"Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a plant or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely calm and very difficult to capture in the wild."

Ivysaur -->

Recommended Brands: Laird's, Midori, Bols

#002 Ivysaur

1 1/2 oz. Applejack
3/4 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Midori
1/2 oz. Honey Syrup
1/4 oz. Blue Curacao
1/4 oz. Lime Juice

Add all the ingredients to a mixing tin with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a few mint leaves and possibly a fresh cherry.

This cocktail was based very loosely off of a sidecar. Instead of cognac I decided to use an apple brandy, feel free to try it with a calvados or even a pear brandy. I felt that straight lemon juice wasn't quite playful enough so I substituted lime and supplemented it with pineapple. For color, I used Midori and a bit of blue curacao which also compliment the other fruit flavors without being too overwhelming. Balance is everything in a sour and it took a lot of tinkering in order to ensure that the drink wasn't too sweet or sour. 

"The seed Pokemon, Ivysaur, Bulbasaur's evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower."

Venusaur -->

<-- Bulbasaur

Recommended Brands: Laird's, Midori, Bols, fresh lime juice

#003 Venusaur

1 1/2 oz. Applejack
1/2 oz. Melon Liqueur
1/4 oz. Blue Curacao
1/4 oz. Lime Juice

1 oz. Pineapple Juice

1 1/2 oz. Lemon Lime soda

Add all the ingredients aside from the soda to a mixing tin with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a decorative specialty hurricane or tulip glass. Top with the soda to fill. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime wedge.

This cocktail was derived very simply from the middle evolution, Ivysaur. We stretched it a bit and found that it actually makes a very drinkable tall drink. It reminds me of an old favorite, the Liquid Marijuana. Midori, blue curacao, pineapple, with some lemon and lime. If you were to add a few bits of rum to that and you'd have a popular club drink. I opted for apple brandy as I feel it's underutilized in tall drinks and I thought that it better represented Venusaur. The seed Pokemon matches well with apple flavors wouldn't you say? Remember our friend John Chapman, often called Johnny Appleseed. 

"Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. Venusaur uses its large petals to capture sunlight and transform it into energy."

Charmander -->

<-- Ivysaur

Recommended Brands: Laird's, Midori, Bols, fresh juice that's not from concentrate, Sprite

#004 Charmander

1 1/4 oz. Rye Whiskey
1/4 oz. Ginger Liqueur
1/2 oz. Orange Juice
Absinthe

Add the ingredients aside from the absinthe to a mixing tin with ice. Stir and strain the cocktail into a shooter glass. Spritz a little absinthe over the glass with an atomizer and serve.

"Charmander. A flame burns on the tip of its tail from birth. It is said that a Charmander dies if its flame ever goes out."

Charmeleon -->

<-- Venusaur

#005 Charmeleon (draft)

1 oz. Scotch
3/4 oz. Campari
1 oz. Orange Juice
1/2 oz. Apricot Nectar
1/4 oz. Port

Add the ingredients aside from the port to a tin with ice. Shake and strain the cocktail into a rocks glass with ice. Top with port, garnish with an orange slice, and serve.

"Charmeleon, the Flame Pokémon. It has razor sharp claws and its tail is exceptionally strong."

Charizard -->

<-- Charmander

#006 Charizard (draft)

1 oz. Scotch
3/4 oz. Campari
3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Club Soda

Add the ingredients aside from the Club soda to a tin with ice. Shake and strain the cocktail into a tulip glass with ice. Top with the soda, garnish with two orange slices and serve.

"Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard's powerful flame can melt absolutely anything."

Squirtle -->

<-- Charmeleon

#007 Squirtle (draft)

1 oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
1/4 oz. Lemon Juice
1/4 oz. Sprite

Add all the ingredients to a mixing tin with ice. Stir and strain into a shooter glass and serve.

"Squirtle. This Tiny Turtle Pokémon draws its long neck into its shell to launch incredible water attacks with amazing range and accuracy. The blasts can be quite powerful."

Wartortle-->

<-- Charizard