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Cognac / Brandy / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Rum

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...

Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Gin / Lillet / Throwback Thursday

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...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Gin / Rum

Little Devil

The LITTLE DEVIL offers a lemony bite, but that’s as devilish as it gets. My preferred recipe below reduces the lemon to allow the flavors of rum, gin, and Cointreau to shine through, creating a more harmonious tasting experience. Requirements:...

Bitters / Cachaca / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / World Wednesday

Upper Cut

The UPPER CUT mixes Cointreau, grapefruit and lemon juice into the Brazilian spirit, cachaca. In this rare cocktail occurrence, Cointreau takes the lead instead of just a supporting role, measuring twice that of cachaca. Tones of orange, lemon and grapefruit...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Whiskey (blended)

Irish Margarita

The IRISH MARGARITA uses the same template as a standard tequila margarita, but switches out Irish whiskey for the more common tequila. Most recipes recommend Grand Marnier as the orange liqueur of choice, though Cointreau and Triple Sec have occasionally...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Tequila / Mezcal

Pomegranate Margarita

The POMEGRANATE MARGARITA adds the sweet-tart flavor of pomegranate juice to the usual suspects of a standard margarita and yields a delicious variation. One can also argue that the anti-oxidants in pomegranate juice is a healthy addition to the margarita....

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Vodka

Banker’s Lunch

In a BANKER’S LUNCH, the neutral quality of vodka allows a couple of our favorite breakfast flavors — grapefruit & orange — to combine with dry vermouth in a spirited old-fashioned-style cocktail. Its mix proves the versatility of grapefruit juice...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Fizzy Friday / Tequila / Mezcal

Lagerita

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 during the Memorial Day weekend or to...