Cocktails

The Godfather is a simple, elegant after-dinner cocktail consisting of blended Scotch whiskey and Amaretto liqueur. It is one of the short list of official cocktails that the International...

Frank Sinatra drank expensive red wines, and mixed martinis for his friends on the set of "Ocean's Eleven." And, he never forgot a pal's favorite drink (according to Sinatra's old friend Ed...

Do you want to know how to make the cheapest margarita possible? Well, you've found the right place. Just follow these simple steps. I discovered this trick after my wedding. I had lots of...

Eggnog is a traditional wintertime drink. Very common around the holiday season, such as Christmas and New Years. There are different variations, some with alcohol and some without. This recipe is...

If you're the creator of a new mixed drink with a unique twist, your concoction may be eligible to receive a U.S. patent, which would guarantee that no one could steal your recipe and that copying...

If you're a fan of Real Housewives of New York and you've been watching Bethenny Frankel make her SkinnyGirl Margarita, then you know that it's a great substitute for the average restaurant...

So, one night (actually the week of Christmas) I was tending bar in this little bar&grill in Virginia Beach,VA. This guy comes in wearing a suit and a Santa hat, and asks for a spiked egg-nog....

A Blue Goose is a type of martini made with Grey Goose Vodka and Hpnotiq liqueur. Hpnotiq is a blend of vodka, cognac and tropical fruit juices. The color of this liqueur puts the "blue" in the...

Margaritas are a very popular and fairly easy drink to make.The basic ingredients are tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and ice. There are many variations on the classic margarita, using...

Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey is still mellowed through stacks of sugar maple charcoal, just as it always has been. This process, coupled with aging in specially made white oak barrels, gives...

With everybody trying to save money lately, I'll show you a few ways you can drink cheaper (and still have fun!)

If you ever have a big meal and ate too much you know that you can be miserable. Or if you need something sweet at the end of the meal but can not eat too much, then the Grasshopper is the...

A dash of spice added to cocktail recipes old and new, aromatic bitters, or simply "bitters" as they are commonly known, are a concoction of alcoholic herbs and spices that add a dash of heat and...

Make a Manhattan Cocktail This Sex and the City drink had always been a favorite among trendy town folk. This cocktail first originated at an 1870 banquet hall hosted for Winston Churchill’s...

The Jägerbomb, or occasionally Jagbomb is a cocktail combining one shot of Jägermeister dropped into a glass of an energy drink, usually Red Bull. It The Jägerbomb is a cocktail...

New Orleans is known for its spirits---both the otherworldly and alcoholic varieties. Home to jazz musicians and the lively nightlife of Bourbon Street, the Big Easy knows how to make a mean...

Go to any bar or any party, and you'll find someone repeating the myth: All you need to do to sober up is drink a few cups of coffee, take a cold shower, breathe heavily or run around the block....

Not all bartenders at your favorite watering hole or get-together host mix alcoholic drinks equally. Too little alcohol in your favorite cocktail can be fixed relatively easily but how do you fix...

This creamy, lemony, martini is like drinking dessert! It gives you that cocktail kick, satisfies the sweet cravings, and has only 82 calories per cocktail!!! As delish as a slice of lemon...

Some of the best party drinks are made with wine---whether sparkling, still, or made with wine-based liquors. Here's a guide to some of the most popular cocktails you can make with wine.

An Alabama Slammer is an excellent drink for sipping during the day or at night. It is incredibly drinkable, with just the right balance of alcohol to juice. The drink originated at the University...

A Rusty Nail is a popular Scotch duo cocktail, generally enjoyed by people who like Scotch, but find it a bit harsh on its own. Mixed with Drambuie – a liqueur made from Scotch, heather honey, and...

A Rusty Nail is a popular Scotch duo cocktail, generally enjoyed by people who like Scotch, but find it a bit harsh on its own. Mixed with Drambuie – a liqueur made from Scotch, heather honey, and...

The Gimlet is one of the simplest variations on the Martini to be found. Once an incredibly popular drink, it is not seen quite as often in bars. Nonetheless, it is one of the twenty drinks every...

The Cosmopolitan is a classic cocktail that in recent years has become one of the most well-known and frequently-ordered cocktails in the world, largely because of its starring role in the popular...

The Lemon Drop is a perennial bar favorite. Tart and sweet, it is a flavorful, distinct drink that is a more flamboyant alternative to the classic gimlet. The lemon drop recipe is quite simple,...

Flaming drinks can add flair to any evening at a bar, or simply making drinks for friends at home. As in any situation, fire offers its own risks, but if properly handled flaming shots or drinks...

Nothing is better on a cold day (or for dessert!) than a tasty Irish Coffee. Follow these steps to make a good one:

A Morning Wood is a refreshing and energizing drink that tastes great any time of year. Here's how you can make your own Morning Wood cocktail anywhere or anytime.

Got home from work after a long week, and ready to make a stiff drink? Well here's an easy one that will please just about anyone, and it only requires a couple of ingredients. Maybe you don't...

A Tie Me to the Bedpost is a sweet fruity tasting cocktail that can be enjoyed anytime of year. It is similar in structure to a Sex on the Beach, but has it's own different and distinct great...

This is a fruity summer drink that tastes just like the name implies, like a cherry freeze pop! Here's how you can make and enjoy your own.

A Mind Eraser is a very strong alcoholic drink that is actually drank like a shot, meaning you drink the entire contents at once. The taste is more then alright, but they are usually consumed to...

This article details the steps to make a Kansas City Ice Water cocktail. It is a sweet tasting drink that is usually enjoyed on warm summer evenings or nights. Here is how you can make your own...

Agave wine has long been popular in Mexico, and is growing in popularity in the States. It is made from the same plant as tequila, and therefore has a similar flavor. Agave wine is much lower in...

If you love an ice-cold gin martini and long for a change of pace or just want to add a little more bite to your drink, then the Hot Martini is exactly what you need. Whether you are a new fan or...

I've had great Cosmopolitans, and I've had really bad ones, too. When they're good, they're really, really good. So I played around with the ingredients until I got it exactly right. Note this...

I didn't know there was such a thing as black vodka, but apparently there is. And it makes a black drink. A black cat drink! I'd sure hate to get sick on this stuff! To see a better photo of this...

In this article I'm going to teach you how to make a very simple cocktail that is often consumed around my house. We have a full bar downstairs and enjoy a lot of cocktails and this usually the...

Sewer Water... what a fun name for a cocktail! And it really does look like sewer water. But I bet it tastes much better. The sewer water look comes from a mix of vodka, orange juice and Dr....

The only thing that looks devilish about this drink is the little devil that is hanging off the glass. Other than that, it's just the name that is spooky. But maybe the name is not about how the...

This is a drink that looks a little too gross to enjoy. Drinking something green is not too appealing. And drinking something green that looks like it has some kind of membrane floating around in...

If you feel like getting kissed for Halloween maybe you'd like to try a kiss from Dracula! This drink has a bloody look because it's made with black cherry vodka and grenadine. Just don't spill it...

This spooky Halloween cocktail contains bourbon and apple juice (you could also use apple cider) and is served hot. It looks like muddy water but I bet a few too many of these could probably cause...

A Singapore Sling is a delicious cocktail invented in Singapore around 1910. If you like gin or citrus, then you should definitely try this drink recipe! It's the drink recipe for the genuine...

If you are a fan of mojitos, then you might want to have a look at this recipe and the variations off of it. If is a very simple recipe and there are some suggestions you can consider and trying...

A Cosmopolitan is a vodka and cranberry mixed drink. This cool cocktail drink that can be served at any time of the day, although the ideal time would be after 5 p.m. Most bartenders use a shaker...

If you are like me, than you like to make yourself a good mixed drink every once in a while. I like beer, but sometimes I am interested in having something a bit different. Here is my recipe for...

If you love martinis and you love chocolate this will knock your socks off. I am not much on martinis, but this one tickled my taste buds. You do not have to be a bartender to make this awesome...

Sometimes made with pure grain alcohol, the Purple Passion has been given a number of names over the years, although many of those names can't be repeated in polite company. It has a reputation...