The St. Patrick’s Day holiday has a rich history in Irish culture, but let’s face it: in the US, it’s basically an excuse to paint stuff green, pinch people and drink lots of green beer. We can’t do anything about the pinching, but we have your back on that last one. And we also have…
If you love a fun Valentine’s cocktail, I’ve rounded up some of my favorites, from the classic French 75, to some of my own creations, like the White Chocolate Coconut Rum Alexander. These recipes range from easy-peasy to slightly involved (making a quick simple syrup), so there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s or…
The KGB cocktail is not named for the former Russian intelligence agency, and does not contain vodka. I just wanted to clear that up right off the bat, because that was my initial assumption the first time I heard about it. It gets its name from the fact that it’s made of Kahlua, Galliano and…
The Azteca drink recipe is one of those very rich, very delicious Kahlua cocktails. But instead of Kahlua’s usual partner in crime – Baileys – this drink adds something special: a dash of orange curacao. Along with that you get some creme de cacao, so the overall flavor is mocha with a hint of orange….
The Jack Knife drink recipe has just two ingredients: Jack Daniels whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream. It’s almost like having a whiskey with cream and sugar. This is a pretty powerful drink, containing no mixers – just straight alcohol. It’s not too sweet, and yet it’s far from straight whiskey. It’s reminiscent of a Warm…
The Western Sling cocktail is an easy-going fruity drink featuring three ounces pineapple juice – and most of an ounce of simple syrup, too. But it’s not as sweet as it sounds, because there’s also lemon juice and gin. It’s a variation on the Singapore Sling, and like the Singapore, the alcohol in it can…
You know what tastes a lot better than you probably think? Hot cranberry juice. The Heated Cape Cod just adds vodka to that concoction, and the result is a tart, sweet, warm drink with a kick. It’s the Cape Cod drink recipe, revamped for cold winter nights. Pin Enjoy a Heated Cape Cod the next…
The Hot Buttered Rum is a classic cocktail which is due a revival. Like Bulletproof coffee, it calls for you to melt butter right into the drink. Does that sound a little gross? And maybe really fattening? Well, if you like the taste of Butter Rum Lifesavers, this drink has kind of the same flavor….
Boozy S’mores Hot Cocoa is just right to take the chill off a cold winter evening. It blends S’mores flavored vodka with hot chocolate for a toasty chocolate flavor with hints of honey and cinnamon. I’ve just revamped this recipe. It originally called for s’mores flavored vodka, but I think every company that made a…
For wintertime, cocktail cravings lean toward boozy hot drinks and cocktails that feel fortifying and comforting. My general rule for winter cocktails is: less fruit, more chocolate and coffee! Pin But it’s not a hard and fast rule, and you’ll find some cocktails in this collection that blur the lines. The most important thing about…
