Classic Cocktails

Eggnog is a creamy traditional holiday drink, but why not kick it up a notch with a jolt or two of coffee? And eggnog is not just for Christmas anymore. Why not enjoy it all year long? Here’s a...

Ever hear someone ask for a cocktail with a twist of lemon, lime or orange? Ever wonder what that means, or how to do it? This is how!

This is for those people who enjoy Apple-tini's but may like a new twist on it! Follow these instructions and enjoy!

My Mum made this version of eggnog every Christmas in England. She called it egg flip. Advocaat is a Dutch Liqueur found in most liquor stores.

The Tom and Jerry cocktail has been apart of the Christmas Holiday party scene since the early 1940s. A Tom and Jerry is a different way to serve a hot toddy with it being an eggnog. The hot drink...

During the holiday season we see a great deal of Bond movie marathons. In the new movies, the original vodka martini is re-introduced. That vodka martini is called a Vesper. Like many vodka...

A flip is a delicious classic cocktail reportedly being around since the 1600’s. An interesting note, it has raw egg in it. It’s mixed into the drink and helps make it a rich, frothy drink. Flips...

A flip is a delicious classic cocktail reportedly being around since the 1600’s. An interesting note, it has raw egg in it. It’s mixed into the drink and helps make it a rich, frothy drink. Flips...

This is the drink. It was Ernest Hemmingway's favorite. (picture below) Looks pretty good when he's sober. But, good old Ernie was a drunk. One night at a Hollywood bar back in the '40's, he was...

‘Tis the season for eggnog. Let me rephrase that, ‘tis the season for chocolate eggnog! Sounds even better, doesn’t it? Well, here’s an easy, scrumptious chocolate eggnog recipe to really wow...

Learn to make the most delicious margarita imaginable. Even people who don't like margaritas have loved this one. No more hangover, no more nasty "tequila bite."

Making your own Spicy Bloody Mary Mix is easy to do, fun, and an affordable way to impress your friends at your next cocktail party. This recipe will quickly become a favorite to your guests.

How To Make A Harvey Wallbanger With Orange Slices

Zinfandel wine is primarily popular as a white wine that contains a light, fruity taste. However, it is also used to create rose and blush wines as well. It is a beverage that compliments many...

Sure, she's all smiles now, but if you're a smart-ass, big mouth complainer, she and the chef in the kitchen will be all over you like water on grass. Years ago, a former New York Chef wrote a...

The classic Christmas cocktail, the Tom & Jerry, was invented by a gentlemen who wrote the world's first bartending guide, Jerry Thomas. Back in 1862 Mr. Thomas refused to serve the drink in...

Sangria is a very popular drink that you can enjoy with your significant other or friends. Below you'll find a step by step guide to making the fruitiest drink you'll every try. If you want to...

Crusta? A crusty drink? Doesn’t sound too appetizing does it. This drink is based off an alcohol, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. Sweet & tart, the sugar rim always adds fun to a drink....

Crusta? A crusty drink? Doesn’t sound too appetizing does it. This drink is based off an alcohol, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. Sweet & tart, the sugar rim always adds fun to a drink....

Crusta? A crusty drink? Doesn’t sound too appetizing does it. This drink is based off an alcohol, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. Sweet & tart, the sugar rim always adds fun to a drink....

Crusta? A crusty drink? Doesn’t sound too appetizing does it. This drink is based off an alcohol, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. Sweet & tart, the sugar rim always adds fun to a drink....

Crusta? A crusty drink? Doesn’t sound too appetizing does it. This drink is based off an alcohol, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. Sweet & tart, the sugar rim always adds fun to a drink....

Swizzles. Some of us may know the Swizzle stick, but how about the Swizzle cocktail? Read on and discover this old classic. Swizzle drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said...

Swizzles. Some of us may know the Swizzle stick, but how about the Swizzle cocktail? Read on and discover this old classic. Swizzle drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said...

Swizzles. Some of us may know the Swizzle stick, but how about the Swizzle cocktail? Read on and discover this old classic. Swizzle drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said...

Swizzles. Some of us may know the Swizzle stick, but how about the Swizzle cocktail? Read on and discover this old classic. Swizzle drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said...

Swizzles. Some of us may know the Swizzle stick, but how about the Swizzle cocktail? Read on and discover this old classic. Swizzle drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said...

Swizzles. Some of us may know the Swizzle stick, but how about the Swizzle cocktail? Read on and discover this old classic. Swizzle drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said...

Swizzles. Some of us may know the Swizzle stick, but how about the Swizzle cocktail? Read on and discover this old classic. Swizzle drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

Let’s “fix” us up a cocktail. Read on and discover this old classic. Fixes are similar to fizzes. Just think Pineapple juice. Pineapple juice always brings thoughts of the tropics, no matter what...

Let’s “fix” us up a cocktail. Read on and discover this old classic. Fixes are similar to fizzes. Just think Pineapple juice. Pineapple juice always brings thoughts of the tropics, no matter what...

Let’s “fix” us up a cocktail. Read on and discover this old classic. Fixes are similar to fizzes. Just think Pineapple juice. Pineapple juice always brings thoughts of the tropics, no matter what...

Let’s “fix” us up a cocktail. Read on and discover this old classic. Fixes are similar to fizzes. Just think Pineapple juice. Pineapple juice always brings thoughts of the tropics, no matter what...

Let’s “fix” us up a cocktail. Read on and discover this old classic. Fixes are similar to fizzes. Just think Pineapple juice. Pineapple juice always brings thoughts of the tropics, no matter what...

This is an easy way to make a delicious after-workout protein shake that wont taste bad going down. Not only will this shake replenish your body, but this is also a way to treat yourself to...

That pounding in your head the next morning is not from the shells of a World War I artillery gun for which this Gin and Champagne cocktail combination was named for. The French 75 is a mixed...

The Harvey Wallbanger is a refreshing highball (or "long drink") that combines the taste of fruit, vanilla and orange. Its basic recipe is two parts orange juice to one part vodka with a splash of...

An Alabama Slammer mixed drink makes a great summertime cocktail. It's best served chilled in a tall glass. Sip it through a straw or simply enjoy out of the glass. The instructions are very easy...

Who wants a Fizz? What’s a fizz? Read on and discover this old classic. Fizzed drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said these days about classics. Enough with the flavored...

The Brandy Daisy was a very popular drink in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Extremely popular during the World War I era along with the Sidecar. Both are similar, but the Brandy Daisy is...

During the holiday season, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years I like to prepare this treat for those chilly nights. I first ran across this 200 year old drink in the French Quarter or New...

Normally, "hot" "buttered" and "rum" or any other alcohol don't sound like a very good combination. However, a spicy, heated alcoholic beverage, enriched with a...

Alcohol is not always disgusting, infact it has a sweet side that many of us do not know about. Follow this recipe to indulge in an epic tasting Mudslide....This recipe is for one drink but feel...

Sean Connery first uttered the phrase "Vodka martini, shaken, not stirred," in the 1964 film "Goldfinger" but the phrase never once appeared in Ian Fleming's James Bond novels---he usually ordered...

The mint julep is the traditional cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. You will want to serve them to your guests at your Kentucky Derby party on the first Saturday in May. The mint julep at...