Tagged: cocktails
Kamikaze
The KAMIKAZE was designed for good-time shooters in the ’70s & ’80s, but later became respectable as a cocktail. Fans of the Lemon Dropor the Cosmo should enjoy this limey orange-liqueur-and-vodka mix. What pushes the Kamikaze into respectable territory is...
Honey Deuce
If you can’t attend the U.S. Tennis Open in person to drink its signature HONEY DEUCE cocktail, you can easily make it at home. This “fruity & tart” vodka highball has been the tournament’s best-selling drink since its introduction in...
Seaboard
The SEABOARD is a smooth lemon-flavored cocktail that blends whiskey with gin. Like the Woodstock, it combines lemon juice with gin. And like the Long Island Iced Tea, its multiple liquor combination has no dominant flavor. The ingredients work together...
Bahama Mama
The BAHAMA MAMA is a warm-weather drink of choice when you’re in the mood for a fruity tropical rum cocktail. If you have its five main ingredients, just a couple of minor extras will finish the mix. REQUIREMENTS: white rum,...
Man o’ War
The MAN O’ WAR is a delicious bourbon cocktail associated with horse racing. Though largely overshadowed by the bourbon Mint Julep, the Man o’ War often becomes a repeat order after a first taste. It’s a good drink for every...
Metropolitan
The METROPOLITAN is a semi-sweet brandy cocktail that resembles the Manhattan in both taste and appearance. While it uses brandy instead of whiskey, the Metropolitan also features a higher proportion of sweet vermouth than a Manhattan and includes a dash...
Sour Apple Martini (Appletini)
The SOUR APPLE MARTINI, a.k.a. APPLETINI, originated in the ’90s with Ketel One vodka, DeKuyper Sour Apple Schnapps, and sour mix. Its sweet/tart apple flavor masked the alcohol content, leading to its rapid popularity. While often modified with apple juice,...
Genoa Vodka
If you enjoy Campari cocktails like the Negroni or Boulevardier and want to explore a vodka-based alternative, the GENOA VODKA is an excellent choice. It’s also a great introduction for those who find Campari too bitter. This drink reimagines the...
Brown Derby
The BROWN DERBY is an excellent grapefruit-based cocktail for the bourbon aficionado. Using a sweet, juicy red grapefruit makes all the difference. The Brown Derby is easy to make: simply shake bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup together with ice....
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