Entries Categorized as 'Lime Juice'

The Beachcomber: The Beachcomber cocktail is a fun drink that’s not frou-frou. It’s got the rum and lime you’d expect from any drink with a name that makes you think of strolling along tropical beaches. This cocktail is great for summertime, but keep in mind it’s stronger than it tastes. It’s got a higher percentage of alcohol than the Zombie, but is nearly as easy to drink quickly, so it can really sneak up on you. The Beachcomber 2 ounces light rum 1 ounce Cointreau 1 ounce ... READ MORE

Bayou: A lot of cocktails use peach schnapps or Southern Comfort (which is a peachy liqueur), but peach juice as an ingredient isn’t that common. The Bayou is one exception: it uses peach juice as a main ingredient. This gives it a nice fresh fruitiness that’s different from the usual citrus or pineapple juice mixers. I do wonder where this cocktail got its name. Peaches are associated with Georgia, but the Bayou is associated with Louisiana. Ah, who cares? Bayou 2 ounces cognac 2 ounces ... READ MORE

Yellow Sea: The Yellow Sea is not a very well-known cocktail. It’s perfect for summer-time with its hints of banana and lime, it’s a bit on the strong side, and it’s very drinkable. Galliano is a complex liqueur, with notes of anise, lavendar and mint, but those flavors are hidden well behind vanilla. Experienced palates may pick them out and appreciate them, but less experienced ones will just pick up on the vanilla, which is fantastic alongside the banana and lime. (If ... READ MORE

Harrison: 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, use powdered egg whites – the way they’re manufactured makes them about as safe as can be, yet they really are just egg whites with ... READ MORE

Caipirinha: The Caipirinha is considered the national cocktail of Brazil, and for good reason. It’s made from their most popular distilled spirit – Cachaça – and while I’ve never had the pleasure of drinking one in Brazil, I’m told that’s the perfect climate for enjoying this wonderful cocktail. The true Caipirinha recipe is very simple: Cachaça, limes and sugar. Cachaça is distilled from straight cane juice, but it’s more tart and sharp than its cousin, rum. You could fancy the Caipirinha up, but ... READ MORE

Hurricane: The Hurricane is a very sweet rum-based fruity cocktail that originated in the French Quarter in New Orleans. It’s traditionally served in a – you guessed it – hurricane glass, but because New Orleans law permits people to leave bars with drinks in hand, New Orleans bars often serve it in a plastic cup. The Hurricane The traditional recipe is very simple: One part dark rum One part white rum passion fruit syrup lime juice Shake with ice, then pour over ice. Other recipes add an ounce of ... READ MORE

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

49 Margarita Recipes: In a couple of days, it’ll officially be summer. One of the great summertime mixed drinks is the margarita, which comes in so many varieties you could have a substantially different one every day for well over a month. To prove it, I’ve collected links to 49 different margarita recipes. (We could get into a debate about how many of these are “true” margaritas, but do we really care?) I’ll start with a few traditional recipes, then move onto the ... READ MORE