The French Martini is really not a martini in any sense of the word. It’s got mixers, and it uses neither gin nor vodka. But it’s orange and raspberry flavored – a fun choice whenever you’re in the mood for a fresh new fruity cocktail that’s not an old standard. This is a great drink for a night out. Recipe ... Read More »
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 a tradition for a reason. ... 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 »
The Mallelieu is just one flavor – orange. The rum adds a certain sweet richness to the flavor, and the Grand Marnier brings out just a little bit of tartness. This is a really smooth, drinkable cocktail, and the fact that it all blends into one flavor note is a plus in a world filled with complicated drinks. It’s lovely ... Read More »
The Inverted Pyramid Martini is a martini in the sense that it’s pure alcohol – no lightweight mixers. It’s Absolut Citron and Kurant with just a splash of Grand Marnier. The flavor is a delicious mix of citrus and berry that could make you forget you’re drinking pretty much straight vodka. The Inverted Pyramid Martini is great with meals, or ... Read More »
If you enjoy a B-52, you’ve got to try the T-52 Shooter. It’s basically the same drink, but with the Irish cream swapped for a strawberry cream liqueur. That goes incredibly well with both the coffee and orange flavors of the other two liqueurs. In fact, you know how the B-52 tastes like caramel candy? The T-52 tastes like strawberry ... Read More »
The Grand Apple cocktail is two ounces of pure alcoholic bliss. Apple brandy and Grand Marnier are married by a touch of cognac, which brings the flavors all together. The dominant flavor is definitely the apple, but it’s more complex than that. In the case of this drink, it’s worth it to use a decent cognac. Not the really terrific ... Read More »
Imagine this: a raisin-free oatmeal cookie in the form of a drink. That’s what the Oatmeal Cookie cocktail tastes like. It’s a really fun, delicious drink – excellent as a dessert drink, and perfect for cool fall evenings where it’s not chilly enough to start a fire but you need something to keep you warm. There are a number of ... Read More »
