Entries Categorized as 'Curacao'

  • Queen Victoria: People tend to have very strong feelings about the cinnamon-herbal taste of sweet vermouth, so I don’t recommend serving the Queen Victoria cocktail to unsuspecting guests. In most cocktails where it appears, it’s a lesser ingredient. Not so in this the Queen Victoria, where it appears in an amount equal to the cognac, making it a prominent flavor in the drink. Those who hate it will almost assuredly hate this cocktail. But for those who like it… Queen Victoria 1 ounce cognac 1 ... READ MORE
  • El Cerro: El Cerro means “the hill” in English. No word on how this cocktail got that name, but El Cerro is a popular name for restaurants and nightclubs, so it may have come from one of them originally. The El Cerro is a rum-based cocktail that’s fairly strong, but it has enough fruit juice to be refreshing. The half-ounce of Galliano gives it an herbal note, but only enough to balance the sweetness from the rest of the ingredients. El Cerro 1 ounce ... READ MORE
  • Adelle Special: Here’s a cocktail recipe you may never have heard of. At least, I can’t find it on the net like so many others. It’s the Adelle Special, and it’s extremely simple but sublime. If you’re new to Scotch, this cocktail makes a lovely introduction to it. If you already love Scotch but occasionally want something more – or want to do something yummy with a cheap Scotch that’s not so good served neat – the Adelle Special is your answer. ... READ MORE
  • Blue Monday: Because it’s Monday, and even good Mondays can be kind of blue, the timing is perfect to feature the Blue Monday cocktail. This is one of those really simple cocktail recipes that even beginners can put together perfectly  – that’s important when it’s Monday and/or you’re blue! The last thing you want is a pick me up that makes you feel inept before you even get to taste it. It’s also got a very simple flavor (orange) that tends to agree ... READ MORE
  • Blue Hawaiian: The Blue Hawaiian is akin to the Pina Colada, based on rum and cream of coconut and promising a little taste of tropical paradise. The big difference is the color: as the name suggests, it’s blue. Specifically, it’s the color of a sparkling pool on a clear, sunny afternoon. Unlike unmixed alcoholic drinks, cocktails are about visual appeal as well as taste and kick. Even without a cocktail umbrella and a pineapple-cherry garnish, this cocktail has it all. Blue Hawaiian 1 ounce Blue ... READ MORE