Drinks & Cocktails

Taking a shot of whiskey doesn't have to be a painful experience. After reading this article you will be able to take a shot of whiskey without looking like a complete wuss.

Frank Sinatra drank expensive red wines, and mixed martinis for his friends on the set of "Ocean's Eleven." And, he never forgot a pal's favorite drink (according to Sinatra's old friend Ed...

Eggnog is a traditional wintertime drink. Very common around the holiday season, such as Christmas and New Years. There are different variations, some with alcohol and some without. This recipe is...

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 Whiskey? 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 Whiskey? Try this cocktail; that can also be made with Lemon-Lime soda like Sprite, if you don’t care for Ginger Ale.

Not sure what to do with that bottle of Irish Whiskey? 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.

In this article you will learn how to make a delicious shot that only a pirate can drink, and just in time for the holidays too!! Argghh!

There is nothing quite like home made eggnog at Christmas time. Just like Grandma made! I still remember gathering around the punch bowl drinking eggnog and hearing Christmas songs playing in the...

Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey is still mellowed through stacks of sugar maple charcoal, just as it always has been. This process, coupled with aging in specially made white oak barrels, gives...

There are lots of ways to make a Whiskey Old fashioned, but to get the most out of your drink, follow these simple steps to cocktail bliss!

What would Christmas be without eggnog? This frothy concoction is often a staple at the end of a high calorie feast or as a starter to the same. Most eggnog is lightly creamy and goes down fast...

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...

An Irish Car Bomb is a simple and great tasting drink that you can easily make at home. Whether you're celebrating Saint Patrick's Day or simply hanging out with a few friends, this is a drink...

The Manhattan is the grand old man of cocktails. It was the first cocktail to use vermouth to punch it up, setting the stage for a whole slew of cocktails which are now generally referred to by...

Nothing is better on a cold day (or for dessert!) than a tasty Irish Coffee. Follow these steps to make a good one:

If you like whiskey and you like bacon, why not combine them into one delicious mixture? Here you can learn how to make bacon infused bourbon. Impress your friends!

Irish cream liqueur is an alcohol drink that is typically served as a cocktail. It consists primarily of a mixture of Irish whiskey and cream-based liqueur. The alcohol content is usual not more...

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...

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...

The highball was one of the first mixed drinks ever invented. Railroad workers used to place a ball high up on a pole to signal an oncoming train the track was clear. When a highball was...

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...

A manhattan speaks both "classic" and "sophistication" but that doesn't mean that you can't drink one just for "fun."

There are three parts to a still: something in which to heat liquid, a container to capture condensation from water vapors and a container to cool and trap alcoholic vapors. These are called the...

Many people do not consider Scotch whisky an appropriate liquor to mix in cocktails. Scotch is a flavorful drink, and oftentimes an expensive one, that there are a great number of "purists" who...

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...

After a long day, it's nice to sit in you favorite chair and enjoy a nice drink. A Bourbon and Coke or Whiskey and Coke is a great evening drink to relax after a days work.

Originating in Ireland, the hot toddy is a homey cup of cheer that can take the sting out of cold weather--and the common cold. You can use either hot tea or hot water as your base; always make...

Irish cream is one of the smoothest tasting alcoholics drinks out there. However, sometimes Bailey's is either too expensive or just doesn't cut it for you. Here is how to make your own in your...

The Irish Coffee is a liquor based coffee drink that has been enjoyed for many generations. It's a great after dinner drink or a hot beverage on a cold winter day. The basic recipe is very...

In the seventh century A.D., the Irish began distilling a brandy-style whiskey made from grapes. By the mid-1500s, they were making whiskey from barley. The Irish called these beverages aqua vitae...

The cocktail is a fantastic and lovely thing. A mixture of liquor and flavorings that whets the appetite, is pleasing to the eye, and stimulating to the eye. The Old-Fashioned is a drink anyone...

The making of whiskey begins with the selection of ingredients. The primary ingredients in any whiskey are water, yeast, and barley. The main difference in whiskeys come from whether the barley is...

This is how to make whiskey from chicken feed.

This one is for some of the more seasoned drinkers. Although some native Irish might tell you that you have ruined a perfectly good drink, This one is just as delicious as any other. Also a...

Like your Saturday night drinks without the guilt of carbohydrates? Or do you just like to drink all the time and yearn for sugar-free deliciousness? Well then kiddies this drink is for you. Super...

A night on the town or a game with your buddies is a great way to spend your time. Sometimes though we like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two or ten. This can lead to a great time, but a...

Every host or hostess needs the Whiskey Sour in their repertoire. Until you compose your own special drink, you can always fall back on this classic.

One dictionary defines sublime as "so awe-inspiringly beautiful as to seem almost heavenly". That is certainly an apt description of the feeling one has upon first seeing a perfectly...

This is one incredible drink created by me ,yours truly scottigotit. I created this drink when i ran out of sour mix for the whiskey sours. Yes i was at my previous home raised neighborhood up in...

Scotch whiskey is made from distilling barley grains. The most difficult part of making scotch whiskey is having the right materials---and patience, as the aging process requires a minimum of...

The name Jack Daniel's is as familiar to most Americans as McDonald's or Michael Jordan. While it's one of the most renowned liquors in the world, you may not know the story behind the whiskey and...

Bourbon is an American whiskey that, by legal definition, is made in Kentucky. Most of it is produced in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It's made primarily from corn and aged in charred oak barrels,...

Whiskey is an alcohol distilled by fermenting grain mashes. Barley is the grain primarily used in the creation of whiskey, especially Scotch whisky. In order to be dubbed "whiskey," the alcohol...

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...

Feel like a member of the Rat Pack by at least sipping on Sinatra and gang's favorite cocktail, the Manhattan, a drink made from mixing whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters and ice. Born in the...

Bourbon is a variety of whiskey. Simply put: all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon.

Bourbon whiskey is one of Kentucky's great cultural contributions, both to America and to the world. A unique whiskey that easily competes with the finest scotch in quality, it comes complete with...

When tough, economic times arise, people will find ways to cut back on their expenses. Even people who enjoy the taste of alcohol could find themselves wanting to save a few dollars on beverage...

Whiskey (also spelled Whisky) and bourbon are often confused with each other and their names used interchangeably. Some important differences between these two popular liquors. Understanding the...