The Long Beach Iced Tea is a cousin to the Long Island Iced Tea, substituting cranberry juice for the cola. That makes for a very refreshing, somewhat tangy drink that can perk you up after a long day. This is a stealth cocktail. It doesn’t taste nearly as strong as it is, so it can sneak up on you and ... Read More »
The Tequila Pink cocktail is mildly sweet with herbal hints. Unlike some tequila cocktails, this one isn’t improved much by a better tequila, so feel free to use something less than top shelf. Don’t let the smoothness of this one fool you; it’s a strong drink masked by the mellow cherry flavor of the grenadine. This one’s fun to enjoy ... Read More »
John’s Bomb is a very interesting drink, partly because of the garnish. It gets an orange slice dipped in cinnamon, which is delicious to eat with it. This cocktail features a small amount of Benedictine with a standard amount of tequila. Benedictine is an incredibly sweet herbal liqueur with notes of everything from flowers to spice. It’s hard to pin ... Read More »
The Tequila and Tonic is just what it sounds like: a healthy dose of tequila topped off with tonic water. The latter ingredient adds some bitterness along with the bubbles. This drink has a light, refreshing taste that will be appreciated by those who don’t love the surplus of really sweet cocktails out there. It goes with any meal and ... Read More »
The Tequila Surprise is just what it sounds like. Are you ready for the surprise? It’s tequila with – wait for it – 8 drops of hot sauce dropped down into it. The hot sauce goes straight to the bottom and clumps there, as you can see in the picture. This is definitely a shot for chugging, not savoring – ... Read More »
Need another green cocktail in your life? The Shamrock Juice fills that bill while providing a ridiculous amount of alcohol per serving. You have been warned. The dominant flavor here is orange, and it’s so dominant that it pretty much pushes all other notes into oblivion. The color is a bright festive green. Shamrock Juice 1 1/2 ounces gin 1 ... Read More »
The 49er Gold Rush rocks on both flavor and presentation. It’s a fun shot that tastes like cinnamon, is gold in color and has gold leaf flakes in it. Goldschlager works best for presentation if you can pour it right in front of your guests, and this is one of those recipes where you can. Just pour the tequila first ... Read More »
The Pearl Necklace is a very sweet and creamy little shot. It blends the flavors of Irish whiskey, strawberries and cream. This is not a sophisticated drink. It’s simple and sweet, with strawberries and cream as the dominant flavors, and you don’t taste the alcohol too strongly. This makes it perfect for light or beginner drinkers who enjoy sweet flavors. ... Read More »
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