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Sunrise Martini – Coconut Rum and Pineapple Juice

My Sunrise Martini, with its flavors of coconut rum and pineapple juice, will whisk you away to the beach, even in the fall and winter. Makes 2 drinks: 4 oz coconut rum 4 oz pineapple juice 2 oz vodka 1/2 oz grenadine In a shaker filled with ice add rum, pineapple juice and vodka. Shake […]

How to make an Apple Crumble Martini

This Apple Crumble Martini Cocktail is so simple to make and tastes like a crumbly apple pie in liquid form. Unlike many of the “Appletini” type of drinks made with vodka, this recipe is based on blended whiskey. The drink has a comfort and warming effect that reminds you of homemade apple pie and the […]

How to make a Whiskey Sour – Hint:Use an Egg

The Whiskey Sour is not a fancy drink, but that is part of it’s charm. The sour ingredients are as simple as they come – a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sugar in the form of simple syrup, plenty of whiskey and to give the drink a velvety texture, egg white. The egg white adds […]

Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple Punch

As easy as 3-2-1, this punch gets it’s taste of the tropics from coconut rum. Whether made as a single drink, or by the gallon, my Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple punch is always a big hit. This recipe makes two versions, one a cocktail and one a fizzy punch. Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple […]

Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange

Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange is my take on the original Manhattan, created sometime in the late 18th century. The traditional Manhattan is two parts blended Whiskey (usually Canadian) to one part sweet Vermouth with a cherry. Bourbon Manhattan’s are another popular choice for its sweetness. This adaptation uses Rye Whiskey for a more full […]

Pear Martini

A perfect way to start any celebration, my Pear Martini is combination of light, fruity, sweet, smooth and refreshing! A squeeze of lime adds just enough brightness to wake up all the flavors. Garnished with a fresh pear and served with some fresh fruit and mild cheeses and you have the perfect start to an […]

The Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Although it was only invented in 1985, the Cosmopolitan Cocktail is definitely a modern classic. It is lipsmackingly sweet and sour, made from a blend of vodka, cranberry, orange liqueur and lime in a ice cold martini glass. There are hundreds of variations on the Cosmo – some use more or less cranberry juice, some swap triple […]

Classic Cocktails – The Martini & The Manhattan

You don’t have to have a full bar in your house to make the classic cocktails – The Martini and The Manhattan. Learn the basics of these cocktails and you will be on your way to hosting the perfect cocktail party. Remembering cocktail recipes is easy if you think in ratios instead of ounces and […]