The Harrison is one of the lesser-known cocktails we've ever talked about here, probably  because it uses raw egg white. Bars are understandably wary of putting raw egg ingredients into cocktails anymore. But many home bartenders feel raw egg isn't as unsafe as its publicity would have you believe. If you're afraid of raw eggs, ...

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The Amaretto Sour belongs to a family of mixed drinks known as - you guessed it - "sours." These cocktail recipes are defined by having at least one liquor (or liqueur), lemon or lime juice and a bit of sweetener. They include classics like the Margarita, Sidecar and Whiskey Sour. The smooth, sweet taste and ...

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The Deauville Cocktail dates back to 1930 and originated in New Orleans. It's very simple to make, and works well for a pitcher of pre-mixed drinks at a party. It's a great drink year round, for any occasion - fruity but not too sweet, enjoyable for experienced and occasional drinkers alike. One tip: the better ...

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The Pink Lady was popular in the 1950s. It's pink and fluffy with egg froth on the top, so on first sight you might expect it to be cloyingly sweet, but it's actually drier than most modern cocktails. The classic recipe just uses gin, grenadine, cream and an egg white, but one of the variations ...

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The classic recipe for the White Lady, or Delilah, is basically a Sidecar with gin in place of brandy. But variations on it add other ingredients, which you can experiment with to find out exactly what you prefer. The overall flavor is citrus with herbal notes from the gin - light, refreshing, and neither dry ...

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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 ...

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