Cocktails

The holiday's are ringing in, and going out can be quite expensive. If drinking in the new year is one thing you can't do without then why not make drinks that are close in ingredients and save...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Hosting a party is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. Do you plan on serving drinks to your guests? Love Mojitos? If you love mojitos, try this variation on the classic Mojito. This...

Pomegranate syrup can be used to flavor a margarita to create a sweet and refreshing concoction. Mix up a pomegranate flavored 'rita with advice from a bar manager in this free video on cocktail...

Mojitos are a refreshing summer cocktail, made with lime, mint, and rum. For a party or crowd, making them by the pitcher is a great idea, and they can be made ahead so that they are ready to...

I call this drink the Hugh Hefner because it spoils you on a lazy Sunday.

Daiquiri's became famous first in Florida as people went back and forth with Cuba. The popular drink was created and named after a town in Cuba called Daiquiri. Ernest Hemmingway drank...

I got tired of the sweet taste of the Cosmopolitan and didn't like the straight martini, so I've worked on my own recipe for a really good Vodka Gimlet, served "neat" in a martini glass.

For the Kentucky Derby (or any time, really) there's no drink as quintessentially Southern and delicious as the mint julep recipe. Picture yourself enjoying this drink in silver julep cups on a...

Now that Absinthe has been legalized in the U.S. here is a typical recipe for serving the liquor.

Cherry bombs are maraschino cherries soaked in everclear! Also known as atomic cherries. They are good eating alone or for adding to the bottom of a martini. Make a jar for yourself or make...

The frozen mudslide is a great tasting drink that works perfect for parties. Supermarkets sell ready made mudslide drink mix, but the product does not match one made from scratch! You won't be...

A romantic era produced some delightful music and this elrgant drink brings that mood bang up to date. SERVES: 1

Want something for the kids to enjoy? Here's a classic favorite.

The mojito began in Cuba and eventually began to spread to other parts of the world. Since the 80’s it’s been a staple in bars and restaurants in the U.S. Making one is a little more complicated...

Simple syrup is a very common ingredient in many cocktails. It is a great way to increase the sweetness without having all of the mixability issues. Using this syrup allows your drink to have a...

This is part of the my favorite drinks series. Get ready for the ride of your life!

The Bourbon Sling is a great summer drink that is refreshing, light, and balanced. It uses the natural acidic flavors found in citrus to highlight some of the more subtle smoky notes of bourbon. ...

The Lemon Drop is a commonly ordered shot that most bartenders can mix up from memory. Although the shot itself is relatively simple, its finer points, including the method in which it is supposed...

Drinking refreshing cocktails with a friend or a good book as the afternoon drifts by is one of the best things about summer. Here are two drink recipes which are perfect for those long summer days.

Ah, there is just something about the sunshine and spring that makes us crave a light, refreshing cocktail and a mojito fits that bill perfectly! The mojito is an easy, fun cocktail to mix up at...

If the only daiquiri you’ve ever had is the frozen kind, give this classic daiquiri recipe a try. This sweet and sour cocktail is served in a martini glass and garnished with a wedge of lime.

By keeping a bottle of each of these drinks handy at your own bar, you should be able to make almost any combination of drinks.

A simple cocktail of which I fell in love with for the name alone. The Bee's Knees gets its sweetness from a quick-to-prepare honey syrup, not to mention a fragrant, sharp flavor from its added...

Iced tea is a summertime tradition. Part of this tradition involves sweetening tea with spoons of sugar which never quite dissolve, often forming a small mountain at the bottom of the glass. The...

The biggest challenge when you make a non-alcoholic White Russian is getting the color right. The coffee liqueur used in the full-strength version adds a tan shade that is difficult to duplicate...

How to make a Mojito packed with a punch!

Absinthe is a bright green, anise-flavored liqueur that was popular in the 19th century, most famously with Parisian bohemians. Although absinthe is currently outlawed in the United States because...