Drinks & Cocktails

Parties and celebrations are the perfect time to have some fun making specialty martini drinks. A chocolate martini is decadent and sweet, making it a perfect holiday party cocktail. Make this...

This cocktail is one of my favorites to make. It is a great rendition of a classic drink (especially here in Texas). This version of the Margarita is meant to have a decent kick even for a small...

According to The Museum of the American Cocktail, the first appearance of the word "cocktail" as a type of drink was in a Hudson, N.Y., newspaper on May 6, 1806. Later, Jerry Thomas, in his...

The classic margarita is made up of tequila, lime juice and triple sec. But what if you don't have any triple sec or just came back from the store without a bottle of the orange-flavored liqueur?...

Mulled pomegranate cocktails provide a new twist to traditional mulled wine, which is a popular holiday party beverage. Indeed, adding pomegranate liqueur and fresh mint adds complexity and...

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...

Crème de Banane, or banana liqueur can be difficult to find in stores. It can easily be made at home, and when presented in a pretty liqueur bottle, makes a delicious gift for friends and...

Liqueurs can savor of virtually any flavor; fruit, spice, chocolate, bean or nut. The principle behind a liqueur is the combination of a grain alcohol, usually a clear and less flavorful liquor...

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...

Who doesn't love bananas? This favorite fruit can be used to make a delicious liqueur that you can offer as a cordial to guests or use in recipes. It's easy to prepare and would make a unique gift...

Coffee liqueur is one of yummiest liqueurs there are. I consider it a gift from Mexico. Homemade anything is usually yummier than store-bought. Consider ice cream, bread, or chili, for instance....

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...

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...

No bar handbook is complete without a recipe for the Long Island Iced Tea. Although the drink is enjoyed for its distinctive sweet-and-sour flavor, it is most renowned for its laundry list of...

This is the recipe for a boomerang martini. You can also garnish this with a kiwi slice or wheel on the edge of the martini glass. But, a cherry is a more common fruit that you're more likely to...

This article will show you how to mix a delicious Mad-Banana cocktail. This drink is best enjoyed when served in a chill glass and vodka is ice cold. A very impressive drink to entertain guest...

Strawberry Liqueur, also known by the French name Creme De Fraise, is very sweet and colorful. This is a really easy recipe for making Strawberry Liqueur.

A cordial is a sweet liqueur, often flavored by fruit. In the United Kingdom, the term "cordial" may be applied to nonalcoholic drinks as well, provided that they are sweet and viscous. Famous...

A margarita is the most common tequila-based cocktail and one of the most popular mixed drinks for a good reason. Margaritas are easy to make, provoke both the sweet and sour taste buds in our...

Making your own version of Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur at home is simple. Assemble the fresh ingredients and mix them thoroughly in any blender. Adjust this recipe to your liking to enhance the...

Liqueur is a mixture of vodka, water, sugar and flavoring agents, such as fruit or even cocoa. It is often used as a key ingredient in mixed cocktails, but can also flavor desserts. Raspberry...

Many different types of alcoholic drinks are made with vanilla vodka. Vodka is a clear type of alcohol that is made from potatoes, rice or corn. Russia, Sweden and Poland all claim to be the...

Sambuca is traditionally served with three coffee beans. Although some bartenders garnish the drink with a "few" beans, they are simply unaware of the representation of the beans. The beans not...

Order a pousse-café at a Paris café and the waiter (no, I don't mean bartender; a pousse-café is a coffee chaser, so you would be ordering it as the finishing touch of a delicious...

The White Russian is a popular cocktail among vodka drinkers. It combines coffee liqueur and cream to create a sweet drink. It is best to prepare the drink in a Collins glass, as this lends to the...

There are several mixed drink recipes that begin with Screaming. Here is a recipe list of these.

Mexican strawberry margaritas are made with tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, sour mix, strawberry daiquiri mix and strawberry crystal sugar. Learn about blending a strawberry margarita with help...

A tamarindo or tamarind margarita is made with tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, tamarindo pop and a chili pepper. Learn how to make a tamarindo margarita with help from a professional bartender and...

A melon margarita consists of tequila, sour mix and a melon liqueur, such as Midori. Make a refreshing and sweet margarita with help from a professional bartender and bartending instructor in this...

A Tuaca lemon drop martini is made exactly like a vodka lemon drop, but the vodka is replaced with Tuaca brandy liqueur in this case. Create a delicious and fragrant martini drink with advice from...

The pomegranate mojito includes ingredients such as fresh pomegranate juice, pomegranate liqueur, fresh lime juice and muddled mint. Combine these ingredients for a refreshing and antioxidant-rich...

Kahlua, a rich, coffee flavored liqueur from Mexico, is a most delicious addition to your home bar, and a staple for many recipes. But, if you love it, as I do, the cost can become problematic. ...

If you have a favorite recipe which includes Irish Cream Liqueur, or if you simply love a delicious glass of Irish Cream, like Bailey’s or another good brand, you know how expensive they can...

combine all ingredients then add them all.you must be familiar with the liqueur that you will mixed.just used martini glass for this cocktail do not use any kind of glass.if you want to add some...

The Tiramisu Martini may be a bit far from the classic gin and vermouth concoction, but it is delicious enough to warrant forgiveness. This martini uses a different, but still classic, combination...

This is a wonderful recipe to make and put in a special decanter or glass bottle and give as a gift. Or better yet, have your friends over for dinner and drizzle this over ice cream for dessert! ...

Think of this as a fruit salad in a shooter glass. This drink combines different fruit-flavored liqueurs to create a unique flavor experience with the kick of alcohol of course. This would be good...

A home bar can be simple or complicated. There are a few basic items needed to prepare common drinks and add-on items that can expand your mix-master prowess. A well stocked bar will feature...

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...

What with the cost of everything going through the ceiling it is only reasonable that we start making our own liqueur. You will have more fun if you get a friend over to help taste as you go...

If you're entertaining friends or family for a special occasion and are looking for a cocktail or after dinner drink that everyone will love, try this recipe for a Godiva chocolate martini. This...

Knowing which cocktail to serve to guests in the summertime isn't always easy, However champagne based cocktails such as the Kiwi Sparkle are always well received. This recipe is based on four...

Berliner Wasser was introduced to me on a visit to Germany with my father. We were having lunch in a small pub in Berlin. It was on the menu. The name Berliner Wasser literally means; Berliner,...

Working at a restaurant/sports bar makes it very easy to come up with new ways to make drinks and shots. I was bored at work so I decided to come up with a shot that tastes like my favorite...

Scooby Snacks are delicious shots and easy to make. As Daphne would say, "would you do it for a Scooby Snack?"

Celebrating a Friend's Birthday? Save yourself from having to slave over a hot stove, and enjoy yourself over a few cocktails instead. Also, kill two birds with one stone, this shot tastes like...

Want to make an easy delicious Peach Liqueur? Are you over 21? Have no experience making anything? Then this is the recipe for you. All it takes is 10 minutes now, 2 minutes a week for the...

The classic blue hurricane evokes visions of white-sand beaches and warm summer nights in a deliciously tropical locale. The key ingredient is Blue Curacao, a sweet, blue-colored citrus liqueur...

No one really knows exactly who made the first margarita or how it got its name. It's little matter, though, as today there are dozens of variations on the classic cocktail enjoyed around the...