Singapore Sling

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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, ...


B-52

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Online, you'll find quite a few variations on the B-52. The classic recipe layers Kahlua, then Bailey's Irish Cream, and then Grand Marnier on top. This drink is more about the layering technique than the specific recipe (a whole lotta liqueurs are going to taste good together like this). The B-52 1/2 ounce Kahlua (or Tia Maria) 1/2 ...


Rum Swizzle

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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 ...


How to make green beer, leprechaun style

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When I decided to write an article on how to make the perfect green beer, I decided no fooling around: I captured a leprechaun and asked it for the recipe. At first, of course, it refused to tell me. It even offered to take me to its pot of gold instead, but I knew that ...


Mixology Tip: Customizing Cocktails for Guests

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When you're serving cocktails to guests, there's a very easy way to impress them by tweaking the drink so it's just how they like it: Use just a little less of each ingredient than the recipe calls for, or pour in your pre-mixed cocktails but leave a little room at the top. Ask if they prefer the ...


Stinger

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The Stinger goes way back to the early 1900s. With creme de menthe and brandy as the two ingredients, it sounds very old-fashioned and high society. But it's absolutely made for after dinner sipping on a chilly autumn evening. The best Stinger will use a high quality VSOP cognac, but a mid-range brandy will do ...