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Kurant Affair

Reddish orange cocktail

The Kurant Affair cocktail pairs the mellowness of currant against the sharpness of orange and cranberry juices. Mellow-sharp combinations tend to make for wonderfully drinkable drinks, and the Kurant Affair is no exception to the rule. Enjoy a Kurant Affair when you want something fruity, but not too sweet – or something citrus, but not ... Read the full article →

Roswell cocktail

An orangey cocktail in a martini glass

It’s hard to go wrong with Malibu coconut rum, unless you hate the flavor of coconut. The Roswell cocktail makes wonderful use of it, blending three ounces of the stuff with orange juice, cranberry juice and just a little bit of pineapple. Despite the strong alcohol content, the Roswell also has a lot of fruit ... Read the full article →

The 12 cocktails of Christmas

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There are a number of traditional Christmas or winter holiday drinks, but in recent years people have gotten very creative. Some people have created Christmas-themed cocktails from scratch, while others have added Christmas twists to existing cocktail recipes. This is a collection of… well, whatever struck my fancy as a winter holiday cocktail. Eggnog is ... Read the full article →

Sand Dance

Reddish cocktail with ice

The Sand Dance cocktail is whiskey based and just a little bit sweet and fruity. As with any cocktail calling for whiskey, you want to use something that’s tasty, but don’t waste your good whiskey on a cocktail. Jack Daniel’s is more than sufficient for a drink like this. This drink has a mellow flavor ... Read the full article →

Top 10 Thanksgiving cocktail recipes

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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 ... Read the full article →

Nantucket Cocktail

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The Nantucket Cocktail is one of those classy alternatives to a frou frou drink. It’s a little bit sweet and fruity, but never in a million years would anyone begin to think of it as a candy drink. This is one cocktail I find remarkably refreshing. The tartness of the white grapefruit and cranberry juices ... Read the full article →

Dark Lord

Three Dark Lord cocktails lined up against a pink background

After a long day of training with pretentiously good wizards who lecture endlessly about not allowing your magic to corrupt your soul to evil, you may sometimes feel like “Enough already!” and just want to cut loose with something a little bit naughty. The Dark Lord cocktail was designed just for that. The Dark Lord ... Read the full article →

Heated Cape Cod

A Heated Cape Cod served in an Irish coffee mug against white background

You know what tastes a lot better than you probably think? Hot cranberry juice. The Heated Cape Cod just adds vodka to that concoction, and the result is a tart, sweet, warm drink with a kick. It’s like the Desert Shield revamped for cold winter nights. Enjoy a Heated Cape Cod the next time you ... Read the full article →

Rampage

Rampage cocktail against white background with cherry and lemon garnish

I’m not sure how the Rampage cocktail got its name. It’s not likely to send you on a rampage. It can hardly go on a rampage by itself. Maybe it’s just the Captain Morgan’s spiced rum and its association with pirates that made somebody think of rampaging. In any case, the Rampage is a spiced ... Read the full article →

Aquarius

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People born under the astrology sign Aquarius are supposedly charmingly eccentric and able to get along with all sorts of folks. A cocktail named after them should reflect those qualities, as indeed the Aquarius does. The delicious, distinctive flavor of cranberry meets the equally scotch whiskey. The first is so sharp, the second so mellow ... Read the full article →

Crystal Cranberry

Crystal Cranberry cocktail against white background

The Crystal Cranberry is very smooth and drinkable – a nice choice for light drinkers who aren’t really used to the taste of alcohol. But it also suits experienced drinkers. It’s tasty without being full of sweet liqueurs or simple sugar. This cocktail is one of those drinks that comes with twice as much fruit ... Read the full article →

Magic Pixie

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As cocktail recipes with a lot of ingredients go, the Magic Pixie is pretty simple. One ounce of this, one ounce of that, top it all off with something else, no shaking, no stirring, no garnish. You can pour one of these while you’re ironing and watching the Food Network. Visual aesthetics were not high ... Read the full article →

Banilla Splash

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The Banilla Splash is a friendly little cocktail served in a big curvy glass. There’s absolutely nothing intimidating about this drink. It’s got vodka that’s flavored vanilla, a liqueur that’s banana flavored, and plenty of fruit juice – orange, mainly, with a touch of cranberry. It’s sweet and easy going, and you could even have ... Read the full article →

Beautiful One

Reddish cocktail with cherries

The Beautiful One is a cranberry juice based cocktail that’ll cure you of a Cranberry Vodka obsession. This delicious drink balances the cranberry juice with equal parts Hennessy’s cognac and Grand Marnier orange liqueur. Hennessy’s has a great flavor on its own and mixes very well with sweet and tart ingredients. Grand Marnier is both ... Read the full article →

Robin’s Nest

Pink cocktail in martini glass against white background

The Robin’s Nest cocktail is one of those divine taste sensations that make you not care that it’s pink. The mix of cranberry juice and creme de cacao is one of those things that just had to happen sooner or later, and should’ve happened much sooner. But better late than never. Enjoy a Robin’s Nest ... Read the full article →

Poinsettia

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The Poinsettia is a champagne cocktail, which makes it ideal for holiday parties. It’s light on the alcohol, easy to drink (even for very occasional drinkers) and festive. It’s also a wonderful brunch drink, and the cranberry gives it a nice touch of autumn flavors for fall and winter. Poinsettia Champagne 1/2 ounce Cointreau 3 ... Read the full article →

Desert Shield

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If you like your Vodka Cranberry cocktails, but you’re looking to move up to something with a little more kick, the Desert Shield has what you’re looking for: more vodka, plus a little cranberry liqueur to bring out the sweetness of the overall cranberry flavor. And yet you can still almost think of it as ... Read the full article →

Vodka Cranberry

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You might think the Vodka Cranberry cocktail is simply vodka and cranberry juice, especially since that’s how some bars serve it. Well, some bars are lazy and shameful. This drink is actually a little more complicated than its name might lead you to believe. A proper Vodka Cranberry also uses a touch of Rose’s lime ... Read the full article →

Felicia

Red and clear cocktail with cranberry garnish

Vodka and cranberry is one of those simple cocktails favored by light social drinkers who aren’t sure what to order when they go out. The Felicia cocktail just takes it a tiny step further, using apple vodka instead of the plain kind. Still very simple, but a tiny bit more complicated, and maybe a little ... Read the full article →

Sea Breeze

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The Sea Breeze is an excellent summer cocktail (not that it’s to be avoided the rest of the year). The ingredients are vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juice, so the taste is tart and refreshing. Perfect for sipping by the beach (or sipping while you imagine you’re by the beach). The original Prohibition Era recipe called ... Read the full article →

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