Long Beach Iced Tea

Reddish brown clear cocktail over ice in tall glass with orange twist

The Long Beach Iced Tea is a cousin to the Long Island Iced Tea, substituting cranberry juice for the cola. That makes for a very refreshing, somewhat tangy drink that can perk you up after a long day. This is a stealth cocktail. It doesn’t taste nearly as strong as it is, so it can sneak up on you and ... Read More »

Tequila Pink

Pinkish drink in cocktail glass with cherry

The Tequila Pink cocktail is mildly sweet with herbal hints. Unlike some tequila cocktails, this one isn’t improved much by a better tequila, so feel free to use something less than top shelf. Don’t let the smoothness of this one fool you; it’s a strong drink masked by the mellow cherry flavor of the grenadine. This one’s fun to enjoy ... Read More »

John’s Bomb

Golden drink in shot glass with cinnamon sprinkled orange slice garnish

John’s Bomb is a very interesting drink, partly because of the garnish. It gets an orange slice dipped in cinnamon, which is delicious to eat with it. This cocktail features a small amount of Benedictine with a standard amount of tequila. Benedictine is an incredibly sweet herbal liqueur with notes of everything from flowers to spice. It’s hard to pin ... Read More »

Chelsea Sidecar

Clear drink in martini glass

The Chelsea Sidecar is a clear drink with a strong citrus flavor. It features equal parts gin, triple sec and lemon juice. This drink is great for after work and before dinner – it works both to unwind your nerves and as an aperitif. It goes nicely with seafood meals, too. As fruity flavored drinks go, this one is definitely ... Read More »

Tequila and Tonic

Nearly clear pale gold cocktail over ice in highball glass with lime wheel

The Tequila and Tonic is just what it sounds like: a healthy dose of tequila topped off with tonic water. The latter ingredient adds some bitterness along with the bubbles. This drink has a light, refreshing taste that will be appreciated by those who don’t love the surplus of really sweet cocktails out there. It goes with any meal and ... Read More »

Scroll To Top