Drinks & Cocktails

‘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...

Try this great variation of the regular Mint Julep. This cocktail actually was around before its better know Kentucky Derby cocktail.

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...

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...

Are you bored with serving that same old plain Jane store bought egg nog every Thanksgiving and Christmas? Here's a classic 19th century recipe for traditional holiday egg nog made from scratch.

Who loves their Brandy cocktails? Here’s a simple one, sure to win.

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...

Not sure what to do with that bottle of Brandy? Collins drinks are an old standby, but there is something to be said these days about classics. Enough with the flavored vodkas. Try this cocktail;...

Not sure what to do with that bottle of Gin? An interesting way to serve Gin, and also get rid of that bottle of Cherry Brandy that’s been lying around your liquor cabinet.Delicious, Strong &...

Not sure what to do with that bottle of Brandy? Try this cocktail; that can also be made with Lemon-Lime soda like Sprite, if you don’t care for Ginger Ale or Club Soda.

Known as a pick me up drink after a hangover in England, in the early 1900’s. A drink strong enough to wake the dead, hence the name…

Wondering what to do with that Apricot Brandy bottle you've had for some time? Here's a classic cocktail, with Scotch, Apricot Brandy, and Sweet Vermouth. Delicious and Strong.

Making Brandy Milk Punch is simple with this easy recipe. Brandy Milk Punch has been a long time holiday favorite. It is made to order rathr than in a punch bowl. It is a perfect substitute for...

A Brandy Julep is a classic drink of the deep south. It is great for slow sipping, since it is sweet but dark and has a little bite. It is easy to make and its unique flavors will surprise your...

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...

Fresh gingerroot has been used worldwide for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, as well as for enhancing flavor in main dishes, drinks and desserts. Using a liquor, such as brandy or...

Make your own yummy drinks that taste like apple pie! You can make it non alcoholic or with Liquor

The Sidecar was a very popular cocktail in the post-WWII era, and is seeing something of a resurgence in popularity today. Traditional Sidecars are made with brandy – often Armagnac or Cognac –...

Who doesn't like to have eggnog during the holidays.I am going to show you how to make some delicious eggnog for this coming Christmas

Liquor is a distilled alcoholic beverage sometimes used as a base ingredient for the production of liqueur. Liqueur infuses flavoring agents and has added sugar syrup. Liqueur has a weaker...

Hot Mexican eggnog (rompope, pronounced rom-po'-pay)) is a delightful party hit! You flavor traditional Christmas eggnog with orange and cinnamon, spike it with brandy, and serve it hot. A...

Fall is a classic time for this timely cocktail called an old fashioned. It is a simple cocktail made with Old Fashioned Mix, your choice of whiskey or brandy alcohol. Here is the recipe to make...

I saw this for the first time many years ago at my grandmother’s house. To me it was just something my grandmother always had when company came over, adult company. Then one day, not too long ago,...

Brandy--a close relative to wine--is distilled from fruit pulp, skins and juice. In fact, the name "brandy" comes from the Dutch word "brandewijn," which means "burnt wine." Traditionally enjoyed...

Basic cordials are pure grain alcohol bottled with fruit, spices and sugar and allowed to age. The fruit and spices infuse the alcohol with flavor to make a sweet liqueur. Brandy is traditionally...

The Picon Punch is a classic cocktail which originated among Basque-American shepherds and farmers during the days of the Wild West. Like fans of the Old Fashioned, enthusiasts of the Picon Punch...

Hard liquor is a generic term for any alcoholic spirit distilled from fermented grain, fruits or vegetables. Hard liquor is distinguished from wine and beer by the distillation process and the...

Most people can easily recognize distinct bar glasses, such as a champagne flute, a margarita glass, or a beer mug. However, what many don't know is that there are specific glasses for different...

Your fruit brandy is done and it is now time to filter it. Remove as much of the sediment as possible to have a nice clear brandy. Remember no one will want to try it if it looks cloudy. Filtering...

What better way to bring warmth to a cold and blustery day than with a huge mug of creamy and steamy hot chocolate? *******And Momose’s Decadent Hot Chocolate --- with its definitive kick --- is...

You will make the traditional old fashioned of the Wisconsin Friday night fish fry.

This is a Great Tasting Irish Cream made with Christian Brothers VSOP Brandy. Great for after a meal in coffee or on the Rocks.

The distinguished host knows how to gently lead his guests towards a proper drink choice depending on the evening's activities. You don't want those hot chicks you so cleverly fooled into coming...

There are myriad variations for producing alcoholic beverages, but the basic methods all involve fermentation and one or more of the following: malting, brewing, aging, distilling, filtering and...

Cognac gets its unique flavors from blending and aging (in oak barrels). The four major companies -- Hennessy, Martell, Remy Martin and Courvoisier -- control 80 percent of the cognac made in the...

Webster's Deluxe Unabridged Dictionary has five definitions of the word snifter. It can refer to a small sniff. It can also be the plural rendering for a catarrhal (fever) stoppage of the...

Brandy is a spirit derived from wine, and can contain anywhere from approximately 35-60% alcohol. Though originally made from grape wine, most notably from the Cognac region in France, there are...

Alcoholic beverages are made from fruits or grains. Each distiller has its own special formula that is in many cases a closely guarded secret. Some beverages--such as brandy--are made to be drank...

Brandy is made by distilling grape wine. Fruit brandies are made by distilling fruits other than grapes, such as elderberry brandy. Elderberry brandy is typically a clear 80- to 90-proof spirit....

Sangria is a traditional wine punch originating in Spain and Portugal. Typically, sangria consists of red wine, chopped fruit, sugar, carbonated water and a small amount of other spirits, such as...

This article shows you how to make yummy mixed drinks!

Brandy is the collective name for spirits distilled from wine. The traditional name for this liquor is brandywine, and usually contains 30%-60% alcohol after distillation. Cognac is a...

The Sol Y Sombra is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.

The Son Of Adam is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.

The Soother Cocktail is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.

The Southern Belle is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.

The Resolute Cocktail is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.

The Shotgun Lou is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.

The Sidecar Cocktail is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.

The Singapore Sling is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in this free video on mixed drinks.