The Charlie Chaplin cocktail is definitely for when you have a sweet tooth. The ounce of lemon juice cuts the sweetness of the sloe gin and apricot brandy somewhat, but not completely. The dominant note in this is berry – that’s followed by the lemon, which is followed by the apricot. It pairs well with salty snacks, like nuts, pretzels ... Read More »
The Resolute features apricot brandy, an ingredient people tend to love or hate due to the sweetness. In this recipe, there are strong citrus notes to balance that out. This is a nice drink for a backyard party in the afternoon or evening. Most guests enjoy it, so you can fix up a pitcher of it to make refills easy. ... Read More »
The Japanese cocktail blends the flavors of almond and lime for something that’s a little bit sweet, but also sharp. It’s a drink that manages to be refreshing and relaxing at the same time. And that makes it perfect for that time between work or dinner and going out for the evening. It helps you unwind, but it also gives ... Read More »
The Purple Kiss is as fascinating to look at as it is to drink. It features Creme de Noyeaux, which is a beautifully purple almond flavored creme liqueur. This drink is pretty sweet, but not as cloying as it might sound. The gin and lemon juice add a nice tangy zip to it, and the egg white smooths the whole ... Read More »
The Misty cocktail blends the flavors of apricot and orange with just a hint of banana. It’s sweet, mellow and fruity, and works best if you spend a little bit on the apricot brandy to avoid some of the really cloying sweet cheap stuff that’s out there. Even with a cheap apricot brandy, the Cointreau and creme de bananes bring ... Read More »
The Mikado has a flavor that’s sweet but intriguing. The basis of it is brandy, with small amounts of liqueurs added to it. The overall flavor is almond cherry, but with a tart note from the triple sec and something woodsy from the brandy. Remember not to waste a good sipping brandy on this one – you want something that’s ... Read More »
The Fairy Belle Cocktail is a pink, slightly creamy or frothy drink, and the grenadine makes it pretty sweet. In other words, it’s just what you might have imagined from the name. This drink also includes apricot brandy and gin, with egg white to round out and marry all the flavors (you can use an egg substitute or a touch ... Read More »
The main rule of thumb for selecting Thanksgiving cocktails should be: does it make you want to curl up by a fire and sip? Then it’s a potential Thanksgiving cocktail. If you want to get even more of a Thanksgiving or autumn feel, think about fall harvest and all the traditional foods of Thanksgiving. Look to flavors like apple, pumpkin, ... Read More »
Mix That Drink Kitschy Drink Recipes