The Godiva Polar Bear tastes a little like a Peppermint Patti, or maybe more like a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie. It blends the flavors of chocolate and mint in equal parts. This is, of course, a very sweet drink. It can totally pass for a dessert. But it’s so easy to make just the amount you want, however much ... Read More »
There are a number of cocktails out there calling themselves the Tropicana, but this is the recipe that calls for a touch of creme de cacao. Oh, yes – this one is different from the others. The overall flavor here is fruity, but it definitely has that kind of flavor that you have to think about a little. There are ... Read More »
The Skinny Dipper is all about the contrast between mellow and tart flavors, and blending the two to bring out the best in each other. The ratio is important here – three times as much of the tart cranberry juice as the mellow Midori. Cranberry and melon may not sound like a natural combo, but it actually works well – ... Read More »
Well, this is it – the Last Straw. Cocktail, that is. The, um, Last Straw cocktail. Yeah. You’re right, let’s stop with the puns. This drink is all sweet liqueurs and cream, so much so that you could definitely have it as a dessert drink. The slightly tangy fruit flavors – orange and black currant – are mellowed by the ... Read More »
The Rob Roy is basically a Manhattan with Scotch whiskey instead of bourbon. It has the same sweet vermouth, giving it a reddish color, and the flavor is not tremendously different. You’ll have to like sweet vermouth to like this drink. While the flavor does get somewhat overwhelmed by the scotch, it’s still there. This is a nice drink to ... Read More »
The Long Beach Iced Tea is a cousin to the Long Island Iced Tea, substituting cranberry juice for the cola. That makes for a very refreshing, somewhat tangy drink that can perk you up after a long day. This is a stealth cocktail. It doesn’t taste nearly as strong as it is, so it can sneak up on you and ... Read More »
The Tequila Pink cocktail is mildly sweet with herbal hints. Unlike some tequila cocktails, this one isn’t improved much by a better tequila, so feel free to use something less than top shelf. Don’t let the smoothness of this one fool you; it’s a strong drink masked by the mellow cherry flavor of the grenadine. This one’s fun to enjoy ... Read More »
The Chelsea Sidecar is a clear drink with a strong citrus flavor. It features equal parts gin, triple sec and lemon juice. This drink is great for after work and before dinner – it works both to unwind your nerves and as an aperitif. It goes nicely with seafood meals, too. As fruity flavored drinks go, this one is definitely ... Read More »
