The Spanish Fly is an absolutely decadent blend of several rich, sweet flavors – butterscotch, cherry and vanilla – with cola. It reminds me of the flavored colas they sometimes serve at county fairs, where you can get your pick of all sorts of syrups added to the beverage. This cocktail has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of some thrilling candy ... Read More »
No, the Betty Paige cocktail is not named after the famous pin-up model, Bettie Page – note the different spelling. This drink blends a touch of cherry with the herbal and bitter notes of gin and dry vermouth. This drink is considered a little frou-frou, but it’s actually not as sweet and fruity as it looks. It’s nice to sip ... Read More »
I think of the Forester cocktail an alternative to a Whiskey Sour. While the Whiskey Sour uses sugar to sweeten the bourbon whiskey, the Forester uses cherry liqueur for that purpose. Then a sqeeuze of lemon adds the final touch of zesty citrus. The final result is a slightly sweet, easygoing drink that makes bourbon palatable even to those who ... Read More »
The Love Bite is a layered shooter, like the B52, only more fruity and less sweet. It blends cherry and orange liqueurs with a bit of cream to give it some richness. And yes, it does have a little bit of a bite, in the tart edge of the cherry and orange. This is a fabulous drink for dates, but ... Read More »
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