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 Chelsea Sidecar is a clear drink with a strong citrus flavor. It features equal parts gin, triple sec and lemon juice. This drink is great for after work and before dinner – it works both to unwind your nerves and as an aperitif. It goes nicely with seafood meals, too. As fruity flavored drinks go, this one is definitely ... Read More »
The Lethal Weapon cocktail blends large portions of rum and vodka with a can of Mountain Dew and a splash of triple sec. The flavor is intense sweetened citrus. This is a great drink for an evening out, as long as you pace yourself). It can dehydrate you quickly due to the four and a half ounces of liquor, so ... Read More »
The Liaison cocktail is a rather unusual combination – cognac and triple sec meet coconut milk. The result is spectacularly smooth. The coconut milk smooths even a cheap cognac while the healthy dose of bitters keep the flavors intact. You’ll taste the oak, citrus and pear notes along with the mellowness of the slightly sweet coconut milk. It’s a drink ... Read More »
The Mimosa is an old classic. We generally think of it as orange juice and champagne, but there’s also a touch of triple sec in the actual recipe. This drink is usually thought of as a brunch cocktail, and it is great for that – low on alcohol, high on vitamin C. But it’s also good anytime you’re wanting a ... Read More »
The Mikado has a flavor that’s sweet but intriguing. The basis of it is brandy, with small amounts of liqueurs added to it. The overall flavor is almond cherry, but with a tart note from the triple sec and something woodsy from the brandy. Remember not to waste a good sipping brandy on this one – you want something that’s ... 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 Daylon’s Bedtime cocktail is sweet and simple, blending the flavors of orange, vanilla, lemon and lime. It’s a very easygoing cocktail. But note that this is a deceptively strong drink, with two and a half ounces of vodka. It may go down easily, but it can also sneak up on you. This one can give you a little pickup ... Read More »
