How to make a $0.92 Quakers Cocktail vs a $11.52 Quakers Cocktail.
I make two Quakers cocktails, one as cheap as I can and one with more expensive ingredients, then compare.
In the end I split the difference and make a value version for $2.69
Expensive version
3/4 oz Hennessy XO Cognac $6.78
3/4 oz El Dorado 21 year Rum $3.83
3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice $0.73
1/2 oz Torani Raspberry Syrup $0.18
TOTAL $11.52
Cheap version
3/4 oz The Christian Brothers Brandy VS $0.28
3/4 oz Cruzan Aged Dark Rum $0.38
3/4 oz Realemon bottled lemon juice $0.10
1/2 oz Master of Mixes Raspberry $0.16
TOTAL $0.92
Value version
3/4 oz Decourtet Cognac VS $0.65
3/4 oz El Dorado 12 year Rum $1.15
3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice $0.73
1/2 oz Master of Mixes Raspberry $0.16
TOTAL $2.69