The Moon Quake cocktail blends Kahlua with lemon and plenty of rum. This drink is actually pretty strong, despite how smooth it tastes. The flavor is a sort of smoky mocha with citrus tang. This drink is perfect for sipping on cold evenings. Try one the next time you’re in the mood for a coffee drink without the heat – ... Read More »
The Bourbon Daisy cocktail blends bourbon, lemon juice and grenadine with a little bit of sugar. The result is a mildly sweet drink that disguises the amount of bourbon within. This drink is all about making two ounces of bourbon palatable, so don’t bother using anything from the top shelf. This one is very nice for warming up on a ... Read More »
Cherry brandy is very sweet and tastes strongly like cherries. A recipe like the Cherry Fizz cocktail, calling for two full ounces of the stuff, mainly tastes like cherries. This recipe adds a little lemon juice and some carbonated water to cut the sweetness, but don’t kid yourself. This is a drink that’s both very sweet and very strong. Recipe ... Read More »
The Aviation cocktail uses a touch of one of the lesser known and harder to find liqueurs in the world: creme de violette. It’s just what it sounds like – a liqueur that tastes like violets. This drink recipe combines that touch of violet flavor with a double dose of gin, a good amount of lemon juice and a touch ... Read More »
The Stone Sour is a slightly frothy blend of almond and lemon flavors. It’s not too far from an Amaretto Sour in flavor, but with less alcohol. This drink is sweet and sour, with the egg white taking the edges off both flavors. It’s a great drink for an evening out – think of it as an alternative to the ... Read More »
The Peach Fizz is a cocktail that goes down easy. It’s just peach and lemon with a little bit of sweeteners and some soda water to liven it up. But simple is often the best way to go. It’s mellow and just a little bit sweet and tart, so it’s one of those drinks that always sounds pretty good. Try ... Read More »
The Comfortable Sour turns Southern Comfort peach liqueur into a sour by adding lemon juice, orange juice and a touch of gomme syrup to keep the tartness just right. This drink is great to relax with. It’s mellow – not too sweet, nor too tart. It’s light and easy to take – not bursting with flavor, but not boring either. ... Read More »
The Ninotchka is an interesting combination of flavors: chocolate with just a touch of lemon. The lemon is very light – it just cuts back the sweetness of the creme de cacao. This drink is like a chocolate candy in a glass, but with a fascinating little something extra from the lemon. It’s nice as a dessert drink, but it’s ... Read More »
