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.
If you like drinking your dessert, the Classic Mudslide cocktail is the perfect choice, with a delicious blend of coffee liquor, vodka, and Irish cream. Our kids called my husband’s grandmother “Milkshake Mamaw.” As grandmothers should, she liked to spoil them a little, and a chocolate milkshake was always top on the list. Though she …
There’s an easy way to enjoy a taste of the Big Apple from the comfort of your own home with a classic Manhattan cocktail! So, my son just moved to Manhattan for fashion school, and while I’m sure he’s not imbibing yet, I’m celebrating him (and missing him) by toasting with this classic cocktail. It …
Unwind after a long day with the timeless classic, the Whiskey Highball. It’s time to class up this joint! Legend has it that the whiskey highball takes its name from the days when steam locomotives ruled the railways. When a ball rose in one of the duct lines, it was a sign to the train …
The scrumptious blend of rums, liqueurs, and creamy coconut in a Bushwacker Cocktail will transport you from your patio to a tropical paradise with just one sip. There’s a reason you’ll imagine you’re on a tropical island from the first sip of this cocktail. The Bushwacker was invented in 1975 at a bar on St. …
Take a temporary trip to tiki culture and tropical vibes with a Mai Tai, the quintessential rum cocktail. Picture this: Hawaii in the 1950s. You tell the hip-and-now bartender to whip you up a drink—his choice. He serves a frosty mug garnished with pineapple, mint, and lime peel. You take one sip, and you’re in …
Immerse yourself in the luxurious bubbles of a classic Mimosa – a simple yet elegant cocktail that brings a splash of citrus brightness to any celebration. Few things brighten my week more than an entry on my calendar: Brunch. Getting some much-needed time with some of my closest friends helps propel me through the weekday …
Explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with the Perfect Mojito, an irresistible blend of rum, lime, and mint. We just moved to a new house with a feature I never knew I needed, and now I never want to do without it. It has a screened-in porch. Safe from mosquitos but still able to …
Indulge yourself with a delicious White Russian, a thrilling blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream bound to titillate your taste buds. On my first date with my now-husband, I was already falling hard for him so when he ordered a White Russian, I told the waiter to make it two. I had never …