Ruby Red

1016464_wine_glassThere are a number of different recipes for cocktails called “Ruby Red”, and they’re quite dissimilar. Some involve vodka, others use gin. Some add brandy, others campari. There’s also a ludicrous version that’s served with an actual ruby in it at some posh nightclub looking for a drink to satisfy clientele who suffer from the inability to get over themselves. The following is a personal recipe that combines the best of a couple of other recipes – at least, as far ... READ MORE

Blossom

1154404_drink_and_decorationThe Blossom is a very straightforward cocktail with only three ingredients. It’s extremely similar to its cousin, the Orange Blossom, except the ratios change and it always includes grenadine rather than simple syrup. While the Orange Blossom is great for breakfast, because it’s low on alcohol and has four ounces of orange juice, the Blossom is a bit too strong for first thing in the morning. Think of the Blossom as a more serious, grown-up version of the Orange Blossom. Perfect ... READ MORE

Kriss

574025_glassThe Kriss is a cognac-based cocktail along the lines of the Stinger. It’s long and strong, and not too sweet with the vermouth to balance out the amaretto. It’s ideal for sipping along at your leisure or with a meal. You can also toss these back on a long night of partying, but cognac cocktails are worth savoring without too many distractions. The Kriss 1 ounce cognac 3/4 ounce amaretto 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 1/4 ounce simple syrup top with tonic water Build your ingredients into a ... READ MORE

Pimm’s Cup

iStock_000009635321XSmallPimm’s Cup is actually more a punch than a cocktail. It starts with a potation called Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, a potation created in the 1840s by the owner of Pimm’s Oyster Bar in London. It was served as the house ale, and the recipe was perfected over many years until it became what you can buy today: a gin-based, low alcohol spice and citrus spirit. To that, you add gin if you want higher alcohol content, then lemonade (or in ... READ MORE

Fuzzy Prick

fuzzyprickYes, the Fuzzy Prick really is a cocktail. It’s also a great way to insult a guy while pretending to be hospitable. Like, if you’re buying the first round, you guess what everyone wants, and when you get to the guy you don’t like, you say, “And you – Fuzzy Prick?” And he gets all flustered and angry, and you blink innocently and say, “It’s a Fuzzy Navel with pineapple juice instead of orange. Have you never had one? Oh, ... READ MORE