Saint Patrick’s Day Cocktails
Here are a few Irish Whiskey cocktails to help celebrate SAINT PATRICK’S DAY. Though a pint of Guinness is almost a requirement, it can be replaced by the following cocktail mixes … then of course chased by a pint of...
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Blarney Stone
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 features a delicious whiskey base that keeps you interested with each sip. The Pernod makes its...
Periodista
The PERIODISTA (means “journalist” in Spanish) is a rum cocktail that starts with a daiquiri base and builds with the classic orange liqueur, Cointreau, along with apricot liqueur. Some recipes call for white rum (Banks Five Island or Flor de...
Pegu Club
The PEGU CLUB elevates the classic gin and lime combo with orange curaçao, orange bitters and Angostura bitters. The resulting mix is a full-flavored drink. While the Pegu Club may not be as famous as the Sazerac or martini, it...
Ward 8
Out of 1898 Boston comes WARD 8, a variation of the Whiskey Sour that features rye whiskey and lemon juice. The Ward 8 enhances the original recipe by adding orange juice and grenadine, resulting in a complexity and balance that...
Corpse Reviver No. 2
The CORPSE REVIVER NO.2 is a pre-prohibition cocktail that features gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice and a glass that has been rinsed with Absinthe. It’s a deliciously tart and refreshing “pick-me-up” that is more potent than it tastes. Although...
High Voltage
The HIGH VOLTAGE is a simple peach-flavored tequila cocktail that can be prepared in just five minutes. It’s smooth and has a bit of everything going for it. Requirements: tequila (silver preferred), peach schnapps, lime juice, peeled peach slice or...
Sidecar
The SIDECAR is a sidekick to an old New Orleans drink dating back to the 1850s, the Brandy Crusta. The Sidecar has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, using a similar base formula of ingredients as the Brandy Crusta but...
White Russian
The WHITE RUSSIAN had a resurgence in popularity from the 1998 movie The Big Lebowski in which Jeff Bridges’ character, the Dude, drinks a White Russian throughout. This delicious and decadent rocks drink is easy to prepare (see video demo...
Godfather
The GODFATHER makes you an offer you can’t refuse: a good cocktail that requires just two ingredients — blended scotch whisky and amaretto. Some people might choose single malt scotch or even bourbon. The almond-flavored amaretto softens the whisky, but...
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