The Mocha Mint is a sweet drink featuring the flavors of… well, mocha and mint. While that may sound like an obvious combination, this recipe gets it just right. Despite the sweetness, this drink has some character. There’s just a little bit of bitterness in Kahlua, and the “creme” part of the creme de menthe mellows out the whole drink ... Read More »
The Limbo cocktail is simple, but it has a unique combination of flavors: pineapple and peach. This is a very mellow, fruity drink that goes down oh so smoothly. Enjoy a Limbo cocktail the next time you’re in the mood for something that’s sweet without any tang or sharp notes at all. This one’s great for relaxing with a good ... Read More »
The Cuban is a rum-based drink – naturally. In fact, there’s little else to it besides lime – no hyper-sweetened frou frou going on here. The top note in this drink is lime, followed by a hint of apricot. The only sweeteners are the “dashes” of apricot brandy and simple syrup, so we’re really just talking about enough to take ... Read More »
The Norling Special is an easygoing fruity little cocktail that’s definitely on the sweet side. It features the flavors of citrus, melon and cranberry. This is a great drink to cool down with on a hot summer’s day. It’s both mellow and refreshing, so you can relax with it for a few minutes and feel ready to go after you’re ... Read More »
The J.O.S. cocktail blends both kinds of vermouth with gin and several dashes of several things. The overall flavor is subtly fruity with tangy notes. This is a serious drink that can be an acquired taste. That said, sweet vermouth tends to be something one either loves or hates, so if you hate it you probably won’t learn to love ... Read More »
The Vodka Cobbler isn’t actually an alcohol doused pie, though you’d be forgiven for thinking so from the name. This drink is mainly just orange in flavor. It gets its name from the garnish, which is basically any fruits you want to throw at it. I guess that’s sort of the idea behind a cobbler pie? This is a strong ... Read More »
The Pirate’s Float is a rather inspired combination of flavors: spiced rum, root beer and cola. The end result is a touch of sweetness with a nice spicy bite. This is one of those drinks that almost can’t miss at parties. It’s not too sophisticated, but it’s not too simple or boring either. It’s got a very nice flavor that ... Read More »
The Boomerang cocktail is definitely one to be sipped and enjoyed. It blends the flavors of citrus and peach with notes of oak, making it as interesting as it is tasty. This is a moderately strong drink that’s great for shaking off the day and kicking back for a relaxing evening at home. The orange juice keeps the whole drink ... Read More »
