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Inverted Pyramid Martini

Clear cocktail with orange garnish against a blue sky

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 ... 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 →

T-52 Shooter

Two T-52 shots on a silver bar

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? ... Read the full article →

Grand Apple

Two Grand Apple Cocktails beside some sliced lemon

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 ... 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 →

Oatmeal Cookie

Oatmeal Cookie cocktail against white

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. ... Read the full article →

Quantum Theory

Quantum Theory cocktail against white background

I wonder where the Quantum Theory cocktail got its name. There’s nothing incomprehensible about this cocktail, and it’s not as mind-blowing as, say, the Zombie. My guess is that it’s the Strega. This is an interesting cocktail, blending sweet and sour citrus flavors with rum and orange liqueur by way of Strega herbal liqueur, which ... Read the full article →

Satan’s Whiskers

Satan's Whiskers cocktail with a bottle of vermouth

You hate vermouth. You especially hate sweet vermouth. That’s okay, it’s just one of those flavors people either love or hate. I mention this because the Satan’s Whiskers cocktail boasts two ounces of the stuff, in dry and sweet forms. That said, this cocktail surprises some vermouth haters, proving to be one of the only ... 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 →

57 Chevy

Glass of orange nectar with orange slice isolated on white background

The 57 Chevy is perfect for a nostalgic time with old friends. It’s sweet and highly drinkable, featuring peach and orange liqueurs, pineapple juice and non-threatening vodka. If you want to fantasize about life being less complicated, this is a great drink to accompany your daydreaming. I think of this as a summertime drink, with ... Read the full article →

B-52

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Online, you’ll find quite a few variations on the B-52. The classic recipe layers Kahlua, then Bailey’s Irish Cream, and then Grand Marnier on top. This drink is more about the layering technique than the specific recipe (a whole lotta liqueurs are going to taste good together like this). The B-52 1/2 ounce Kahlua (or ... Read the full article →