The Sweet Tart cocktail tastes mainly like Midori, but with a little bit of a citrus edge. If the name makes you think it’s supposed to resemble a Sweetart candy, perish the thought. This drink is definitely on the sweet side, despite the hint of tartness. Midori’s intensely sweet melon flavor dominates. Of course, you can play with the amounts ... Read More »
The Smooth Pink Lemonade is a pinkish-red cocktail that tastes mainly like cranberry and lemon with a touch of sweetness to balance out the tart. The overall effect is more of a tart/sour fruitiness than sweet. This drink makes a fun change from the Cosmopolitan because it’s similar but a bit less sweet and more refreshing. It can also be ... Read More »
The Russian Sunset cocktail is tart and refreshing, but definitely fruity and sweet. It features four ounces of sweet and sour and four ounces of alcohol altogether. This is a fairly potent cocktail, which makes it nice alongside a hearty meal. It’s also nice as an after-dinner drink. Recipe 2 ounces vodka 2 ounces triple sec 4 ounces sweet and ... Read More »
The Key West Lemonade is sweet and tart, with cranberry and citrus flavors blending into something reminiscent of pink grapefruit juice. Two ounces of vodka give it a nice amount of kick without altering the flavor. This drink makes a nice change from a Cosmopolitan whenever you’re in the mood for something that’s sweet with an edge. It’s refreshing, and ... Read More »
The Italian Ice is a very fruity little number, featuring a blend of orange, raspberry and lemon-lime. It has enough flavor to be served over ice, which makes it perfect for hot afternoons. This drink is a little like a grown-up Hawaiian shaved ice – the rainbow colored ones, where you could never quite isolate just one flavor in all ... Read More »
The Blond Moment is a light golden brown cocktail (hence the name). It’s a fun, easy-going drink. The dominant flavor is citrus, with a hint of the deeper berry flavor of grenadine. This drink is a great alternative to a traditional margarita or a whiskey sour – perfect for a night out, or whenever you’re in the mood for a ... Read More »
The Scotty Boy is a yellow cocktail, and in this case the color doesn’t really prepare you for the flavor. While the sweet and sour mix is the dominant flavor, the Absolut Kurant mellows it considerably. The first thing to hit you with this cocktail is lemon, but it’s quickly followed by a sweet-sour berry flavor (the currant). The overall ... Read More »
The Russian Monster Tom Collins replaces the gin in a Tom Collins with vodka, swaps out the lemon juice and sugar for sweet and sour mix, and adds grenadine. That makes this a much easier drink to pour than the Tom Collins, especially if you’ve already had one. This drink packs a whopping four ounces of vodka, making it a ... Read More »
