Well, this is it – the Last Straw. Cocktail, that is. The, um, Last Straw cocktail. Yeah. You’re right, let’s stop with the puns. This drink is all sweet liqueurs and cream, so much so that you could definitely have it as a dessert drink. The slightly tangy fruit flavors – orange and black currant – are mellowed by the ... 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 Yellow Bird is a slightly cloudy yellow cocktail with a complex flavor. It’s a little bit orange, a little bit lime, and a little bit vanilla-anise-oak. This is a drink to be sipped and savored. If you want to pair it with a meal, it works like a dry white wine – ideal for fish, seafood and chicken meals. ... Read More »
The Ricky Martini… I’m not even going to touch where it got its name. I think we all know, and you can do your own speculating on the why. This drink is spicy and sweet, with just a hint of tartness, and just a hint of pink. It’s a nice way to perk up your taste buds, and it goes ... Read More »
The Fluffy Dog cocktail is pretty simple, and it’s all about sweetness. The flavor is like butterscotch with a strong hint of orange. This drink makes a very nice aperitif or dessert drink. It’s extremely smooth and easy, and you really can’t taste the alcohol. It’s similar to a B-52, but a little bit lighter and less mellow. The orange ... Read More »
The Flower of Nippon cocktail blends light rum with several fruity flavors: banana, orange, lime and cherry. Despite the sweetness, it’s a reasonably sophisticated drink. Try a Flower of Nippon the next time you’re in the mood for something like a Screwdriver, but with more complexity. This is a great drink for impressing guests – it’s unique and different, but ... Read More »
Ever found yourself in the mood for pineapple juice, but not a tropical cocktail? The Poker Face cocktail uses pineapple juice as a base, but that’s as tropical as it gets. The result is a really fun juice drink without any lime or coconut. The Poker Face cocktail is really simple to make – you don’t even need a cocktail ... Read More »
The Old Flame cocktail has a nostalgic feel, as you might expect from the name. Dale DeGroff invented it almost by accident: he’d chosen Negronis to serve with a dinner, and the people he served it to didn’t like the bitters-based flavor. He asked the bartender to add in orange juice and Cointreau, and the Old Flame was born. If ... Read More »
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