The Misty cocktail blends the flavors of apricot and orange with just a hint of banana. It’s sweet, mellow and fruity, and works best if you spend a little bit on the apricot brandy to avoid some of the really cloying sweet cheap stuff that’s out there. Even with a cheap apricot brandy, the Cointreau and creme de bananes bring ... Read More »
The Vesper is James Bond’s trademark vodka martini from Casino Royale, and I can’t believe I haven’t featured it before now. It’s actually not the traditional vodka martini Bond usually favors. This drink recipe calls for two ingredients that have been reformulated or are now unavailable, so I’ve listed substitutions. Now, here’s the bad news: it’s not a well-loved drink. ... 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 Purple Passion cocktail is fruit juice and vodka with just a dash of grenadine. The two juices it uses – cranberry and grapefruit – are both on the tart side, so it’s not particularly sweet for a fruity cocktail. This drink makes a nice change from a Screwdriver or a Vodka Cranberry. It’s got a similar mix of sweet ... Read More »
The Y2K Shot is a very sweet cocktail featuring Midori and Chambord. These two liqueurs combine to form a raspberry-melon flavor that’s cut only by an ounce of vodka. It was originally one of the many drinks formulated to ring in New Year 2000, hence the name. This drink is good for an evening of dancing, where you can burn ... Read More »
The Top Banana cocktail blends the flavors of banana and orange with some vodka for kick. It’s every bit as tasty as it sounds. This drink is great for the poolside or anytime you’re outdoors on a warm day. The combination of flavors in this one is actually kind of unique, a little bit mellow and a little bit tangy. ... 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 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 »
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