It's entirely possible you've never heard of the Raspberry Rickey. But with spring coming on now, soon to be followed by summer, this is one cocktail you want to get to know. The Raspberry Rickey is one of those rare drinks that's excellent with or without alcohol. The recipe is exactly the same either way, except ...

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There are quite a few recipes for the Mai Tai out there. Both "Trader Vic" and "Donn the Beachcomber" claimed to have invented the Mai Tai, but their recipes aren't really all that similar. When you order a Mai Tai these days, you'll most likely get a version with orange or pineapple juice. The original ...

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No one's exactly sure where the Mojito came from - it may date all the way back to the 16th century. Whatever its origins, this traditional Cuban carbonated rum cocktail is a big hit today. With a base of white rum and lime juice, it's reminiscent of the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint ...

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The Singapore Sling looks like a glass of Koolaid, and it tastes fruity, so the alcohol effects can sneak up on unsuspecting drinkers. The original recipe was created in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore in the earliy 1900s, then forgotten for a while, then re-created from the memories of bartenders. Then it got completely revamped, ...

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The Rum Swizzle is very similar to the Daiquiri. Both use light rum, the juice of half a lime, and 1/4 ounce simple syrup or 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar. The difference is, the Rum Swizzle adds Angostura bitters for a little more complex taste, and an ounce more of rum for an extra punch. The ...

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There are a few different stories to account for how the Moscow Mule got created. It had something to do with a guy named Jack Morgan who was selling his own brand of ginger beer from his bar, Cock 'n' Bull, on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, and vodka. Wherever it came from, the Moscow ...

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