Drinks & 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...

Learn how to make the perfect martini for all of your dinner parties and social events. Use these easy tips to make the perfect martini each and every time.

Need a quick, inexpensive, sure to please party punch? Whether you are catering a wedding, hosting a bridal shower or throwing any type of party this is a crowd pleaser. This can be made to...

The Lemoncello Martini is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. By using fresh lemon and different garnishes, you can add your own special touch.

After two years of bartending and making tons of drinks, certains drinks stick out in my head. I had a customer from New Orleans that would order this concocted drink every weekend. Try it and...

This milkshake is so ridiculously easy and delicious, I should have thought of it years ago!

I was introduced to this delicious concoction when I was attending college. The barista at a nearby coffee shop recommended that I try it and it soon became my frozen drink of choice. The...

Do you enjoy ice tea? How about some really great sweet tea? When the weather is nice and hot or even cold outside, a nice large cup of sweet tea is what hits the spot. Try this home recipe...

Are you tired of spending your hard earn money at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts for your favorite Ice coffee? Well I will provide you with easy recipes to make at home. You can save your favorite...

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."

Smoothies are a commonly enjoyed treat, especially during the summer months when the weather is hot and all you want is a nice cold drink to cool down. Even in colder months, a smoothie is a good...

Everyone enjoys sipping on their favorite holiday drink during these festive times. What's even more delightful is when it helps keep you warm from the chilly weather. Here are a few drinks you...

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

Making your own slushy at home is quite easy to do. The benefits of home-made slushies are that you know exactly what is going into your drink and you can choose any flavor you want.

The effect of salt on ice is known to most. It is less widey known that sugar melts ice. Why? Sugar, like salt, lowers the freezing point of water. Consequently, adding sugar to ice--like adding...

Do you need a tasty drink for a baby shower or kids birthday party? This is a simple recipe that might help you!

Everyone has been there. You have a houseful of guests waiting for ice in their drinks. But the ice on hand--whether in a bag from the store, or from a tray in your freezer--is frozen solid....

How to make iced tea in a Mr Coffee Ice Tea Maker is simple, if you have the instructions. Using ice tea makers, brew tea with tea bags or loose tea by:

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...

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...

If you're looking for a drink that will give you and your friends a nice buzz, long island ice tea mix is what you're looking for. This nice little concoction is one of my favorite drinks to...

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

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

Who wants a martini? Simple, fun, or elegant, up or on the rocks. However you enjoy them, martinis are a great way to enjoy spirits. Try this tropical version!

Who wants a martini? Simple, fun, or elegant, up or on the rocks. However you enjoy them, martinis are a great way to enjoy spirits.

Who wants a martini? Simple, fun, or elegant, up or on the rocks. However you enjoy them, martinis are a great way to enjoy spirits.

Awesome name, interesting drink.

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…

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

Tired of drinking Rob Roys? Try this nice variation on that old classic cocktail.

Ah, the refreshing, frosty taste of an old-fashioned milkshake always brings back childhood memories and makes you long for another refill of that milky goodness. You don't have to forego the...

Beverage tubs are not only a fun, decorative item, but they also make it easy for your guests to serve themselves. You can use them for any type of party---formal or informal, indoor or outdoor,...

Do you like bananas? Bananas are tremendously good for your body and weight lifters. Loaded with potassium which we usually can't get enough for our body. This article will tell you how to make a...

Dry Sherry & Orange bitters makes this an unusual cocktail these days when everything is Vodka. This is a great drink for after dinner or relaxing by a roaring fire on a cold night. Very...

Looking for an easy, light drinking cocktail? Easy to make, on the sweet side but the lemon juice adds a little tartness. It all balances well.

Dunkin Donuts has some great coffee. One of the things I like there is their iced coffee. However, I found out it is not that difficult to make iced coffee at home that rivals theirs!

One of my favorite drinks when going out to a bar or lounge is the White Russian. Although it is somewhat of a girly drink, anyone can enjoy this. It is good as a dessert drink after a nice...

This drink recipe shows how to put an adult spin on an old Bronx soda shop classic! Back then if you had money you ordered an ice cream soda, if you were short on cash, you ordered an egg cream,...

The holiday season is one for gathering friends and loved one around. Traditional Holiday Punches are a quick and easy to prepare and allows your guests serve themselves. This Cranberry Holiday...

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...

Here's the best recipe for a frozen fruit drink. It's easy, fun, delicious and nutritious. A fruit salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for easy access later. When you're...

100 calorie snacks are all the rage. A relatively new American phenomenon, they fill the shelves of our grocery stores, and fill the airwaves with promises of tasty treats for dieters! Portion...

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 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 –...

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,...

I have served Fish House Punch frequently as a caterer and it's been requested frequently by my repeat clients. Fish House Punch was a traditional Holiday quaff in George Washington's time. That...

Shakes are the perfect treat for those times when you find yourself thirsty and craving something cold and sweet. You can get shakes in all different flavors from ice cream parlors and even fast...

Have you ever wanted to create your own signiture drink for your next party or upcoming special event? Don't worry, it's easy. You too can flex your bartending muscles and become part of the...