Cosmopolitan (Cosmo)
The COSMOPOLITAN, or “Cosmo”, can vary from bar to bar. If you know what you like in the Cosmo, you can usually request it be made that way. If you don’t know what you like, the establishment’s mix usually disappoints....
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Cranberry Juice / Daily Mix / Vodka
by Keet · Published February 13, 2024
The COSMOPOLITAN, or “Cosmo”, can vary from bar to bar. If you know what you like in the Cosmo, you can usually request it be made that way. If you don’t know what you like, the establishment’s mix usually disappoints....
Bourbon / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Rum / Throwback Thursday
by Keet · Published February 9, 2024
Here’s a delicious individual or party-group cocktail: The MISSISSIPPI PUNCH. It’s deceptively smooth and easy to drink, but has the components to pack a punch. For that reason, you may stretch it out some with club soda, or not. The...
Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published February 6, 2024 · Last modified February 4, 2024
From the family of Campari cocktails comes the OLD PAL. While the Boulevardier shifts the Negroni from gin to bourbon, the Old Pal becomes a drier and less sweet version of the Boulevardier by shifting to rye and dry vermouth....
The CLOVER CLUB is a classic raspberry-flavored gin cocktail which has been around since the 1880’s. Like many pre-prohibition drinks, it calls for raw egg-white to give it a smooth frothy layer on top. Combining the fresh-tart flavor of raspberry...
The REVOLVER introduces coffee liqueur to an Old-Fashioned style cocktail and fires flames at an orange peel to garnish. It’s a win-win cocktail for everyone — minimal ingredients that make it easy to make and delicious no matter the skills...
This four-ingredient CHOCOLATE MARTINI can be consumed as a dessert substitute, dessert addition, or as an eggnog replacement during the holidays. There are a number of recipes floating around; but this satisfies on all fronts. Requirements: vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur,...
The FRENCH MARTINI is a mild, pineapple-flavored cocktail born out of the 1980’s. Mix vodka with raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice to produce a frothy brunch drink or a light and fruity evening cocktail. Dry gin can be switched out...
The NECROMANCER is a tangy absinthe-influenced cocktail pleasure with some magic from elderflower liqueur, Lillet blanc and lemon juice. A dash of gin provides balance, leaving you with hints of citrus, herbs and honey. It’s a variation of the Corpse...
Curacao / Daily Mix / Gin / Orange Juice / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry)
by Keet · Published October 30, 2023
Despite its name, SATAN’S WHISKERS is anything but the drink from hell. It is a complex blend of sweet, bitter & citrusy orange layers. It’s “perfect” in being equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange juice and Grand Marnier....
Bitters / Bourbon / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix
by Keet · Published October 17, 2023 · Last modified October 16, 2023
Torani Pumpkin Pie Sauce can be easily added to an applejack brandy or bourbon Old-Fashioned in place of the standard brown sugar or other sugar item and result in a delicious fall-inspired cocktail — the PUMPKIN PIE OLD-FASHIONED. It’s less...
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