Nothing wows a crowd (or livens up a party) like a signature cocktail. Try these cocktail recipes for brunch, a holiday party, or just because you deserve it. Jingle Juice, Elderflower Spritz, and Rosemary Greyhounds should get you started.
You won’t mind being old fashioned when it’s served as a Old Fashioned, a classic drink that makes whiskey the star of the show. Just because it’s called Old Fashioned doesn’t mean that it is old fashioned. This drink is like the perfect purse or those worn-in jeans: it never goes out of fashion. The …
Savor the authentic flavors Mexico with the Michelada,a tangy, savory cocktail. My daughter’s boyfriend invited us over for dinner (brownie points!) and served a drink that I had never tasted. It’s a family favorite, he explained. From the first sip, I could see why. The Michelada is a traditional Mexican drink made with beer, lime …
It’s off the races with this classic Mint Julep, a Southern favorite that is a sure bet no matter where you live. On the first Saturday in May, all eyes are on the grand Churchhill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. As a Bluegrass State native, I’m all about horse racing—for this one day. I haven’t …
Capture the fun of childhood with these crowd-pleasing, grown-up Jello Shots. I hear Jello Shots and I’m back at my small liberal arts college in southern Indiana on the perfect spring day. We’ve decided to have a picnic down by the river. But it’s a picnic college-student style with some cheese and crackers and a …
Raise your glass with this surprisingly simple yet utterly sophisticated cocktail, the Gimlet. Just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s not masterful. The Gimlet only has a few ingredients, but it’s all about balance and flavor, with the gin and the lime offering a killer combination of spirit, sweet, and sour. But before we dive …
Make everyone green with envy with how you’ve perfected the Midori Sour, a vibrant, refreshing cocktail. You can thank the Japanese for this perfect concoction of sweet and sour. Midori (the Japanese word for “green”) is a liqueur made with muskmelon and Yubari (a type of cantaloupe). Although it sounds delicious straight, trust me: you’ll …
Impress your guests with this Classic French Martini Recipe, a delightful combination of vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur Before we dive into the deliciousness of this French Martini, we have to talk about Chambord. According to the mixologist gods, Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur, is required before a drink is officially a French martini. …
Fall is here, which means it’s time to cozy up with a Classic Hot Toddy, a comforting blend of whiskey, lemon, honey, and tea. I’m not a doctor, and I don’t play one on TV. But I have heard plenty of times about the healing properties of the Hot Toddy. And some quick research shows …