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...

Learn to make a simple excellent drink that will get you drunk quickly for sure! The Virginia Pimp Juice is a simple drink that taste good and does the job you want it to all at the same time!...

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

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...

Learn how to make a refreshing peppermint cosmopolitan that is both festive and satisfying. Follow these ultra easy steps and use this recipe for all your holiday parties and festivities.

A lemon drop shot is a delicious shot that is taken like a tequila shot. You can do a lemon drop shot as a body shot in the same way a tequila shot is done as a body shot as well.

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...

This is a recipe for a delicious and simple drink that everyone will love! Its great for a wedding, birthday party, or just any old day.

The Martini was created in the United States and due to its popularity is now enjoyed worldwide and has come to represent everything from sophistication to depravity. Originally the Martini was...

Some say Fernand Petiot created the first Bloody Mary back in 1920 while working at Harry’s Bar in Paris, France. Others claim George Jessel invented the drink in 1939 and support their claim...

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...

You need a little gift of some sort for a casual friend and yet you are not sure what to get. Make sure they drink before giving them a bottle of infused vodka. Unlike homemade vanilla, this type...

I have written articles on how to take shots of other liquors, but this is specifically for vodka. Taking a shot of vodka doesn't have to be a painful experience. After reading this article you...

A blasting pepper martini that calls for a glass or two of ice water to follow, if you eat any part of the bonnet pepper. The Black Pepper is a good after-dinner drink, that is served with cheese...

Bar tenders created the traditional martini with six parts gin and one part vermouth, shaken or stirred and served with an olive on a toothpick. Modern variations abound. "Dry" martinis add less...

There is nothing better on thanksgiving than an awesome, fruity, spicy, alcoholic, homemade pear cider. Give this one a try, trust me.. you won't be sorry!

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...

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...

Bitter lemon is tonic water with a twist. A popular fizzy drink, bitter lemon's tart flavor can be enjoyed alone or when mixed with alcohol, especially gin.

Here you will learn how to make 3 of my favorite easy to make cocktail drinks all using my favorite ingredient - Vodka. They are the following: Black Russian, Long Island and a Harvey Wall...

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...

If you are hosting cocktail parties, having a night with the girls, or just want a relaxing drink at home, one of the most popular mixed drinks is the Cosmopolitan. Having a simple and delicious...

The Martini is a cocktail that has been traditionally made with gin and vermouth. However, the vodka Martini became popularized with the James Bond character in the Ian Fleming novels and the...

Vodka is manufactured from ethyl alcohol, which usually does not have any color, taste or aroma. The alcoholic content for many vodka selections range from thirty five to fifty percent in volume. ...

Cosmopolitan is a popular drink, also referred as a Cosmo and even favored by the Sex and the City girls. The origin of this drink somehow varies; different bartenders have created the drink...

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...

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...

Today you can walk into a liquor store and see a whole aisle set aside for vodkas and flavored vodkas. These are certainly hot items, not only because of the massive advertising, but also because...

The Gibson is a simple martini made with gin or vodka, and garnished with pearl onions. It is also an old one; its invention is alternately attributed to Charles Dana Gibson of "Gibson Girl" fame,...

There are three basic types of alcohol, which can be combined with each other or other substances into mixed drinks. Alcohol often is served at parties and group gatherings, but it can be an...

I'M SURE EVERYONE HAS HAD JELLO SHOTS BEFORE. WELL I GOT BORED WITH JUST TRADITIONAL FLAVORS AND DECIDED TO MIX THINGS UP A BIT. HOW ABOUT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE, DREAMSICLE, LEMON DROP OR...

Kahlua is a popular alcoholic beverage. It is used in drinks such as mudslides and B-52's. Keeping your liquor cabinet stocked with Kahlua gets expensive if you go through a lot of it. Make your...

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....

Bloody Mary's...you either love 'em or hate 'em. I tend to think they are one of the most fabulous cocktails ever concocted. It's the multi-tasker's drink. You can get your vegetables and a...

Jello shots are the fun variant of a shot of alcohol and always a good addition to a party. Make them different colors or flavors and you can match them up to any theme. They are also cheap and...

There are more variations on the classic Martini than on perhaps any other drink. It has a mystique and purity about it that appeals to many drinkers, as well as being almost pure alcohol, so...

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...

this will let you make your own kahlua(or real close)I've used this time after time and most cant tell the different. great to save on a party never hurts to save $$$ if you can. great to use for...

A Morning Wood is a refreshing and energizing drink that tastes great any time of year. Here's how you can make your own Morning Wood cocktail anywhere or anytime.

I was introduced to this ridiculously easy recipre for watermelon martinis a few years back. You will be amazed how easy, and how good! Better than most martini bars and a whole lot cheaper!

This is a fruity summer drink that tastes just like the name implies, like a cherry freeze pop! Here's how you can make and enjoy your own.

A Mind Eraser is a very strong alcoholic drink that is actually drank like a shot, meaning you drink the entire contents at once. The taste is more then alright, but they are usually consumed to...

If you want a drink that tastes wonderful and is a favorite of any age crowd then you must try the Indiana Bulldog. A variation of the ever popular Colorado Bulldog, this rich creamy beverage has...

This article details the steps to make a Kansas City Ice Water cocktail. It is a sweet tasting drink that is usually enjoyed on warm summer evenings or nights. Here is how you can make your own...

I didn't know there was such a thing as black vodka, but apparently there is. And it makes a black drink. A black cat drink! I'd sure hate to get sick on this stuff! To see a better photo of this...

"How would you like that, sir?" Dry, three olives, gin, vodka, filthy, or with a twist- the right martini depends on the person. There is no textbook recipe for the martini. The...

If you feel like getting kissed for Halloween maybe you'd like to try a kiss from Dracula! This drink has a bloody look because it's made with black cherry vodka and grenadine. Just don't spill it...

A Cosmopolitan is a vodka and cranberry mixed drink. This cool cocktail drink that can be served at any time of the day, although the ideal time would be after 5 p.m. Most bartenders use a shaker...

JELL-O has been a favorite dessert among children for decades, but as children grow to adults, they can enjoy JELL-O in a new form: a JELL-O shot. JELL-O shots are a fun way to combine alcohol and...