The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created this cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of Cognac and orange-flavored liqueur shaken until ice cold with lemon juice is a timeless...
Author: Home Happy Hour
A 'spiked' version of the traditional hot cider - great for fall or holiday gatherings. This can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server.
Author: debmallonee
Fresh squeezed lemon juice with vodka. It just doesn't get better than that.
Author: EDANDY
A yummy frozen mojito with a slight coconut sweetness. Add more cream of coconut for a sweeter drink. Add more rum for a stronger one! Enjoy!
Author: AngS
Named for a popular mayor in post-war France, Kir drinks combine black currant liqueur with various wines. The Kir Royale is named thusly for its use of Champagne.
Author: Allrecipes
This is a flavorful summertime party drink.
Author: Lawrence E. Abraham
It's the same thing as a Long Island Ice Tea, except you omit the gin, and double the tequila.
Author: Jan Fietz
Switch up your margarita with this delicious cranberry variety. No sugary margarita mix needed, just fresh fruit!
Author: Ashleigh Evans
I always think of the sidecar as a brandy margarita, except that it is made with fresh lemon juice.
Author: squawk93
I've been drinking cosmopolitans for 5 years, and you rarely find a bartender who can make one correctly. My favorite bartender is quitting and has finally let me in on her secret. Grand Marnier. Who'd...
Author: AmberChristine
This is a great summertime drink, lots of ice, a tall glass and a big ol' lounge chair. Mmmmmmmm!
Author: GUTK
California restaurateur Trader Vic is credited with invention of the mai tai. He served the rum and juice cocktail to friends visiting from Tahiti, who exclaimed, 'Maita'i roa ae!' The term translates...
Author: Allrecipes
Pimm's No. 1 liqueur is the key to this refreshing cocktail with British origins. It's the unofficial drink of the tennis tournament Wimbledon.
Author: Allrecipes
This is a wonderful rum drink with lime and grenadine. It's great for any occasion. If this recipe seems too easy, well it is, but the drink is incredibly enjoyable and worth the lack of trouble!
Author: TENS100
The whiskey varies by state - Kentucky uses bourbon, Georgia favors peach brandy and in next door Maryland it is rye. Take your choice.
Author: TerryWilson
Nothing screams summer quite like a pretty pink watermelon cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cooling and thirst-quenching, this spicy-sweet frozen margarita is well-worth lugging out the blender for. Using reposado tequila in the refreshing cocktail lends a subtle smokiness that really enhances...
Author: Greg Lofts
Variations of the classic Singapore Sling abound, but mix up one of these potent and sweet cocktails with this recipe and you'll be pleased with the results.
Author: Home Happy Hour
Served straight up or on the rocks, the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails of all time. And for good reason! It will cool you down on a hot day or warm you up on a cool day. Any day is a good...
Author: Allrecipes
Is there anything more summery than a fresh, juicy watermelon? This mojito is perfect for summertime parties, BBQs, birthdays, and girls' nights. It's refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make on a...
Author: Sarah Lees
This infused vodka will keep for approximately 2 weeks in the fridge after it is strained. Serve shaken in a martini glass and enjoy!
Author: sd061507
The combination of amaretto, orange liqueur, and hot orange pekoe tea make this warm drink taste reminiscent of blueberries.
Author: Allrecipes
Celebrate warmer breezes by sharing a tropical combo: fruity rum drinks and Chicken Satay Skewers with a spicy peanut sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
This refreshing drink is the perfect complement to our Lemongrass Beef Skewers and Rice Noodles with Scallions and Herbs.
Author: Martha Stewart
A fresh, peachy sweet tea that's perfect for hot summer days. I am definitely NOT a fan of sweet or flavored tea, but I came up with this concoction on accident, and LOVE it. Remember, the amount of alcohol...
Author: groucho
The black Russian gets its name from the use of the quintessential Russian spirit, vodka, and the darkness the drink has from the addition of coffee liqueur.
Author: Allrecipes
Sloe gin--a blackthorn plum-flavored spirit--gets a dose of fizzy club soda, sugar, and lemon juice in this tart and refreshing cocktail.
Author: Allrecipes
Legend has it that the cherry bounce, a drink popular in the southern United States, was one of George Washington's favorite tipples. It was originally made with brandy, but you can also use bourbon, vodka,...
Author: Anna Kovel
This recipe may sound a bit odd, but this is the best beer cocktail I have ever had. Very refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. Bet you can't drink just one. If you have sangrita, use it in place of the...
Author: Allan Tedford
It doesn't get much simpler--or easier to remember--than the recipe for the kamikaze cocktail. Equal parts lime juice, triple sec, and vodka are shaken over ice and served straight up.
Author: Allrecipes
A variation of the Cape Codder, the Baybreeze is as refreshing as any adult beverage this side of the mojito.
Author: Allrecipes
Straightforward and timeless, an Old Fashioned cocktail never goes out of style. A simple combination of Maker's Mark® Bourbon, bitters, sugar and a splash of water-just garnish your masterpiece with...
Author: TheCocktailProject.com
This is my signature lemon drop martini recipe - classic and refreshing!
Author: JillA93
I just got taken back to the beach boardwalk after trying this little concoction.
Author: PSOCONNOR
A salted rim gives this vodka and grapefruit juice cocktail a special kick.
Author: Allrecipes
I came up with this mix by accident when my bar tender misinterpreted me asking for a Jack and Pineapple juice by giving me a Jack and apple juice. It has since become a bar room staple.
Author: Firefighter
This great brandy alexander drink recipe is courtesy of Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, and it can be found in their recipe book, "In the Land of Cocktails."
Author: Martha Stewart
Use a good quality gin in this adult beverage. A twist of lemon zest is an alternative to the olive garnish.
Author: Bill Hyde
This is a twist on the regular vodka sour, I add a shot of cherry grenadine to make it special!
Author: Ryan
The Manhattan is a classic cocktail believed to date back to the late 1800s. It's made with a bracing mixture of bourbon or rye whiskey mixed with sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters.
Author: Allrecipes
The sweet and boozy concoction known as the hurricane, is a popular drink in America's #1 party town--New Orleans.
Author: Allrecipes
This is a fun cocktail that looks like ocean water dotted with blood. Perfect for Shark Week viewing parties!
Author: sonjagroset
This variation on the basic recipe takes advantage of the deep flavor in a good, dark rum, perfectly enhanced by a spiced butter made with brown sugar -- rum's raw material -- and assertive spices such...
Author: Martha Stewart
Super quick and tasty grapefruit martini! Serve immediately with a lemon or grapefruit rind garnish if preferred.
Author: KAC2
The gimlet is as simple as it is refreshing. Shake up gin with fresh lime juice and simple syrup to make this classic cocktail.
Author: Allrecipes