This wintry adaptation of a Negroni gets a deeper character and color from an amaro that's heavier than the typical bright Campari, and the dusky richness of amontillado sherry. The burnt thyme adds a...
Rich, creamy, with flavors that sound like they wouldn't go well togehter, but they do! Oh boy do they ever! A must try! :D Enjoy! (Photo from the foodnetwork.com)
Lavender Vodka isn't your everyday vodka. It has a very distincive taste. lavender flowers have an antiseptic, calming and carminative activity, and nerve stimulating effects. They are used in cases of...
Every year during the holidays, my husband Ron mixes up a batch of his whiskey sours. This makes a nice sized batch, is quick and easy to make and is popular with friends and family.
It is said that the Manhattan cocktail was invented by Dr. Ian Marshall at a banquet for Lady Randolph Churchill held at The Manhattan club in New York city. During the 1940's and 1950's, one often served...
It's just a coincidence that I'm from Washington and that this is my favorite fall cocktail! It can be made over ice or if you prefer it as a "martini", place all ingredients in a shaker and strain into...
All recipes benefit from the best ingredients. With this recipe, make sure lemons are fresh. Squeeze the juice and freeze it. The difference between the real thing and the stuff you get in bottles is tremendous....
While reading about all the different flavors of margaritas, one particular margarita--the Prickly Pear Margarita, a favorite in New Mexico--received so many glowing comments. So I had to give it a try....
Today in Cheer's, the featured "50 States" cocktail recipe is from California. If you haven't surmised by now...we are going in alphabetical order. This is smooth and goes down easy and not so strong as...
With less than a month until the 2021 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, I pulled out my favorite recipe for the Derby Mint Julep. And...they're off! This summertime refresher stirs up in mere minutes....
This tasty cocktail will warm your soul-no matter how chilly it is outside or how you take it. Just steep, stir, and pour it into your favorite thermos for cozy sips to go with any fall adventure. Don't...
This is a popular cocktail in the Bahamas. It was first created at the Little Blue Bee bar in Abaco (Bahamas). The recipe has been a highly guarded secret, but several attempts have been made to copy it...
This is a drink that my girlfriends and I came up with one summer for a pool party. A pretty, refreshing drink, that I hope you will enjoy. I should tell you that it does pack quite a punch. We have also...
This is one of our favorite drinks we made after purchasing a bottle of marshmallow-flavored vodka recently, and we make them all the time now. It's so good that one is never enough.
There are several variations of this cocktail, and this one is said to be the original. The Singapore Sling was first developed about 1915 by a bartender at a bar at Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The recipe...
This simple and breathtakingly beautiful aperitif drink (it is golden in hue) is an acquired taste. The floral and fruity Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine, balances out the bitter bite of the Aveze,...
Warming in all but touch, this drink is ideal for cusp season, when the days can feel like autumn in morning and summer by afternoon. Cognac anchors the drink, fresh lime brightens it, and a simple syrup...
This was my entry for a cooking contest hosted by another site, from several years ago. The cocktail has a delicious peach base and just the right hint of ginger and a touch of evaporated milk to give...
Good luck finding this regional treasure outside Rhode Island. Coffee Milk is the official state cocktail and the comforting duo of milk and sweet coffee syrup has been a favorite since the 1930s, with...
This recipe is so "spot on" for store bought Amaretto it's hard to tell it from the real thing! Passed down from my Dad's sister, this makes a wonderful holiday gift.
The Captain's Blood is similar to a daiquiri, except that it's made with dark rum instead of white and a small but essential measure of falernum (a syrup flavored with spices, often nuts, sometimes lime,...
Photo and recipe from Savor. Authentic Cuisine. This recipe is a favorite at Goode Company Seafood in Houston. It goes great with fried tortilla chips and cold beer.