Fuzzy Navel

941473_orangeThe Fuzzy Navel is basically a screwdriver with peach schnapps instead of vodka. It’s an extremely simple cocktail to mix, a little on the sweet and fruity side. There are variations that add rum into the mix, with all the ingredients being one part each. But the most common recipe is simple peach schnapps and orange juice. If you’ve ever wondered where in the world a drinkable cocktail got a name like that, “fuzzy” refers to the peach flavor from the ... READ MORE

Liberty cocktail

libertyThe Liberty cocktail is simple and sweet, but not in the usual fruity/candy way so many drinks are. This cocktail is almost straight alcohol, so there’s nothing frou-frou about the Liberty. It’s definitely got a bite. Liberty is wonderful for sipping along during a quiet evening when you just want one cocktail to relax you. It’s also an easy pre-mixer for parties. Serve it with goodies or sip it when you’re just planning to have s drink or two. Liberty 2 ounces Calvados ... READ MORE

Harrovian Cocktail

harrovianThe Harrovian probably traces its roots to the term used to describe boys who are attending or who graduated from Harrow School, a very traditional boarding prep school for boys. It should come as no surprise that the Harrovian cocktail takes some getting used to. Like many fascinating old school cocktails, this one isn’t meant to be appreciated by novice drinkers or those who can’t comprehend why anyone likes gin. It’s meant to be favored by an exclusive set, and ... READ MORE

Balm

balmThe Balm is a fairly sophisticated cocktail. Its use of bitters may present a challenge to novice taste buds, but there’s an easy solution: the bitters can be left out for guests who don’t enjoy that flavor. Because the biggest part of a Balm is dry sherry, it’s not terribly sweet even without the bitters. Balm cocktails make a great apéritif, served alongside olives, cheese and/or crackers. It’s also very nice served with dessert, as long as the dessert you’ve chosen ... READ MORE

Peach Dream Cocktail

peachdreamThere’s more than one recipe called a Peach Dream. This one uses cream, which seems most appropriate with peaches. It’s a fun little sweet treat, like something you might have been served at a soda counter in the 1950s, except with alcohol. Some drinkers might find this drink a little cloying with the use of sweet, syrupy peach nectar. If so, just change the ratios to include more of the peach schnapps or vodka and less of the nectar. Peach Dream 3 ounces ... READ MORE