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Kurant Affair

Reddish orange cocktail

The Kurant Affair cocktail pairs the mellowness of currant against the sharpness of orange and cranberry juices. Mellow-sharp combinations tend to make for wonderfully drinkable drinks, and the Kurant Affair is no exception to the rule. Enjoy a Kurant Affair when you want something fruity, but not too sweet – or something citrus, but not ... Read the full article →

Caramel Candy {MixThatDrink Original}

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The Caramel Candy cocktail centers on caramel vodka, and blends it with cream, vanilla and a little cognac for added mystique. It’s very sweet and delicious, thanks to the vanilla liqueur and the sugar on the rim. At first, it hits you with the cognac, but you finish on the burnt vanilla flavor, and that’s ... Read the full article →

Pumpkin Pie Martini {MixThatDrink Original}

A Pumpkin Pie Martini against a white background

The Pumpkin Pie Martini is ideal for autumn, but delicious for any time. It blends the flavors of vanilla and white chocolate with pumpkin and nutmeg, and has a graham cracker rim just to finish off the flavor to perfection. This drink is obviously a wonderful dessert drink, but feel free to make one anytime ... Read the full article →

Indian Summer

Two shot glasses full of a dark brown cocktail mixture

Like most drinks featuring amaretto and Kahlua, the Indian Summer cocktail is all about flavor. It’s served as a shot, but it’s definitely not one you need to chug. The Indian Summer cocktail tastes like a black coffee with almond flavored syrup, only richer due to the more complex flavors of the Kahlua. It’s sweet ... Read the full article →

Cherry Vodka Sour

A pale yellow cocktail with orange peel and cherry

The Cherry Vodka Sour gets its cherry flavor from grenadine and the sour effect from – you guessed it – sweet and sour mix. It’s a simple, tasty drink that makes a nice alternative to the Whiskey Sour. This is a great drink for an evening out – it’s on the weak side, with just ... Read the full article →

Chocolate Cherry Cha-Cha {MixThatDrink Original}

Chocolate Cherry Cha-Cha - a red cocktail in a martini glass

There were already several drinks called “Chocolate Covered cherries” when we created this recipe, which surprised us by tasting uncannily like a chocolate covered cherry. So we named it the Chocolate Cherry Cha-Cha. This drink makes a fabulous dessert, with the Malibu coconut rum adding sweetness and bringing out the cherry and chocolate notes from ... 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 →

Oakland Cocktail

Orange cocktail in a martini glass

The Oakland Cocktail is like a cross between a Screwdriver and a vodka martini. It mixes vodka with a little dry vermouth and a little orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed. It’s a strong cocktail with an intriguing flavor from the mix of orange juice and vermouth. Enjoy an Oakland Cocktail next time you’re in the ... Read the full article →

Nilla Wafer Martini

The Nilla Wafer Cocktail against a white background

The Nilla Wafer Martini isn’t quite a candy ‘tini. It doesn’t overwhelm you with sweetness or an attack of super-rich flavors. It’s sweet, but very simple and straightforward. Nothing frou-frou here. Blending vanilla vodka with amaretto, the Nilla Wafter Martini makes a nice aperitif or dessert drink. Like a traditional martini, it’s 100% alcohol with ... Read the full article →

Top 10 Thanksgiving cocktail recipes

Vanilla Chocolate Chip Coffee Cocktail - Coffee Warmers

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 →

Pavlova Supreme

Three Pavlova Supreme cocktails served together

Remember enjoying shaved ice as a kid? That slushy pile of ice with a flavored syrup poured over it was always such a treat. Now you can enjoy it in alcoholic form. The Pavlova Supreme cocktail recipe calls for you to simply pour the alcoholic ingredients over shaved ice in a wine glass. It’s simple, ... Read the full article →

Vodka Sunrise

Vodka Sunrise cocktail served with an orange wheel garnish

The Vodka Sunrise is a lot like the Tequila Sunrise, only with vodka instead of tequila. Or you could think of it as a Screwdriver with a healthy amount of grenadine added in. This is a very tasty drink that’s actually quite light on the alcohol, making it a good choice for breakfast or any ... Read the full article →

Halloween drinks and party tips

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Whether you’re planning to throw a Halloween party or not, there are some great Halloween cocktails to make part of your spooky night. Unlike other holidays which have traditional cocktails attached to them (i.e., eggnog for Christmas), Halloween is more associated with spooky punches and so on. But here’s a very important tip for making ... Read the full article →

Mona Cocktail

A Mona Cocktail against a white background

The Mona Cocktail mixes three liquors that don’t often get to mingle in the same glass: vodka, bourbon and light rum. It’s an interesting mix, and the sweet and sour and Rose’s lime added to it make for a flavor that once considered being sweet, but decided to be tangy instead. With three ounces of ... Read the full article →

Neon Tea

The Neon Tea cocktail before a white backdrop

The Neon Tea cocktail, like the Long Island Iced Tea cocktail, throws a bunch of white liquors in together and disguises the surprising strength of the alcohol in a beguiling sweet flavor: in this case, sour apple schnapps. The taste of the Neon Tea starts out nicely tart-sour, and mellows as you finish. It’s a ... Read the full article →

Five Aces

A Five Aces cocktail in a shot glass

The Five Aces cocktail blends an intriguing combination of flavors: almond, a hint of apricot and sour apple. This is one shot that deserves to be sipped rather than tipped. This drink is a nice choice anytime you feel like having a shot that actually tastes good. It’s not quite sweet enough to be thought ... Read the full article →

Dark Lord

Three Dark Lord cocktails lined up against a pink background

After a long day of training with pretentiously good wizards who lecture endlessly about not allowing your magic to corrupt your soul to evil, you may sometimes feel like “Enough already!” and just want to cut loose with something a little bit naughty. The Dark Lord cocktail was designed just for that. The Dark Lord ... Read the full article →

Ambience

The Ambience cocktail against a white background

The Ambience cocktail is a drink recipe that balances the flavor of orange with a strong lime component, and a less obvious note of depth from cognac. While it has five ounces of fruit juice in it, it also has a fairly strong alcohol content. Because of the juice, Ambience is one of those cocktails ... Read the full article →

Heated Cape Cod

A Heated Cape Cod served in an Irish coffee mug against white background

You know what tastes a lot better than you probably think? Hot cranberry juice. The Heated Cape Cod just adds vodka to that concoction, and the result is a tart, sweet, warm drink with a kick. It’s like the Desert Shield revamped for cold winter nights. Enjoy a Heated Cape Cod the next time you ... Read the full article →

Caribou Martini

The Caribou Martini on a table against a white wall

If you’re looking for something really different, the Caribou Martini should be on your short list. If you’re looking for something to do with the remnants of a bottle of champagne, there it is again. The Caribou Martini blends coffee flavored vodka with champagne. Coffee and champagne are probably not two flavors I would ever ... Read the full article →

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