Category: Liqueurs & mixers
The MELON DAIQUIRI offers two serving possibilities for the fan of melon-flavored cocktails: (1) Shaken and poured into an Old-Fashioned glass filled with ice, or (2) blended and poured frozen into a margarita glass. Both drinks require light rum, Midori...
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The CASINO is a classy gin-based cocktail adding touches of Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters. It’s one of the few gin cocktails that recommends a sweeter gin like Old Tom versus a London dry gin. Add ingredients to...
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The MAN O’ WAR is a delicious bourbon cocktail associated with horse racing. Though it’s largely overshadowed by the bourbon Mint Julep, once it’s tried for the first time the Man o’ War becomes a cocktail repeater. It’s a good...
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For some reason, beer & margarita go together well, side by side. So, it’s no surprise that the LAGERITA combines both into one single drink. It’s delicious and refreshing, and perfect to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or to refresh on...
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If you like the idea of a Manhattan-style Irish whiskey cocktail with a hint of licorice, the BLARNEY STONE will hit the spot. It complicates things in a delicious whiskey base that will keep you interested with each sip. The...
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The H2P SHOT is a toss-back layered shot drink. Just as tequila shots go down nicely with lime & salt, the H2P shot benefits by the sweet-bitter orange flavoring of Blue Curacao to smooth the rum. The layering effect is...
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The METROPOLITAN is a semi-sweet brandy drink that bears a resemblance to the Manhattan in both taste and appearance. Besides using brandy instead of whiskey, the proportion of sweet vermouth is higher here than in the Manhattan and calls for...
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The NORTH GARDEN is a New York City-created Old-Fashioned variation that adds hints of peat from Scotch, notes of apple from apple brandy, and the familiar sweet character of bourbon to the mix. Garnish is not necessary, but sweetening with...
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A nice way to segue into Spring and Summer is with a citrusy APRICOT BRANDY SOUR. It’s a simple 2-ingredient mix once your sour mix is prepared. One can always of course buy a sour mix in the grocery store;...
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The WHITE LILLY is an icy-looking mix and an amazing martini-like cocktail. It’s clean and strong like the Vesper, but fuller flavored and mildly sweeter. The equal parts gin, light rum and Cointreau make it an easy cocktail to remember....
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