Entries Categorized as 'Cola'

  • Cuba Libre: The official version of a Cuba Libre is just rum and coke with optional lime. But don’t knock simple. Some of the best cocktail recipes only include two or three ingredients. When you find two bold, complementary flavors, why complicate things with a lot of other stuff? Plus, it’s easy for any bartender to make. Cuba Libre 2 ounces of light (white) rum The juice of a half-lime (fresh is best) Cola (diet works, if you prefer) Put ice cubes into a highball glass. Pour ... READ MORE
  • Long Island Iced Tea: The Long Island Iced Tea is one of the all time greats. It’s a stealth drink, like the Zombie. It goes down so easy, the high alcohol content sneaks up on you. It’s also a great pre-mixer to make in pitchers and serve at parties. Summertime is an ideal time to serve the Long Island Iced Tea, because its taste  is reminiscent of iced tea even though there’s no tea in it at all. Long Island Iced Tea 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce ... READ MORE
  • Strawberry Blonde: There are a couple of variations on the Strawberry Blonde. The most common is basically an alcoholic Cherry Coke with cream. The other version is basically a strawberry champagne – which actually sounds more “strawberry blonde” than the recipe that uses cola, but it’s all good! The cola version is mildly sweet with a moderate alcohol kick, while the champagne version is considerably sweeter and much less strong. The Strawberry Blonde with Cola 1 ounce Vodka 2 ounces cherry brandy Fill with cola Add a ... READ MORE