Hangover Remedies
There are many folk cures that are supposed to help cure a hangover. Many of them will help you cope by replenishing the vitamins and liquid you lost over night, while some like avoiding caffeine are very important to a quicker recovery.
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How to Make Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is sometimes call sugar syrup and is used in many of cocktail recipes. Here you will find how to make simple syrup three different ways, all of which are very easy.
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Drinks Bartenders Should Know
All bars have a different list of popular drinks and specialties that patrons order on a regular basis. However there are a few drinks that every bartender should know no matter what establishment you tend at.
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Martini Recipes
The revival of the cocktail culture and some very creative mixologists have treated our tastebuds with some great flavor. Many of these "new" Martinis allow us to indulge in our favorite flavors including fruits and chocolate while others substitute the traditional gin with another base spirit or simply use a garnish other than an olive.
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Margarita
Cocktail recipe for a Margarita, a popular refreshing tequila and lime drink for summer.
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Shooter Recipes
Directions for making some of the most popular shooters and mixed shots. Shooters are short, potent drinks that are mixed with a combination of spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic mixers while shots only contain ingredients that are alcoholic. Both shooters and shots are drank in one tip of the glass.
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Martini
Cocktail recipe for a Martini, the classic gin cocktail with dry vermouth. The Vodka Martini, Dry Martini and other close variations are included.
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Popular Brands of Vodka
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Manhattan
Cocktail recipe for a Manhattan, a whiskey and vermouth cocktail that was the first to use vermouth.
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Long Island Iced Tea
Cocktail recipe for a Long Island Iced Tea, popular and potent mixed drink of vodka, rum, tequila, gin and triple sec with sour mix and topped off with cola.
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Popular Brands of Tequila
A guide to the most popular brands of tequila including value, premium and super premium tequila listed by price.
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"A" Cocktail Recipes
A collection of popular cocktail and mixed drink recipes beginning with the letter "A".
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Sex on the Beach
Cocktail recipe for a Sex on the Beach, a popular fruit vodka drink.
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Frozen and Blended Drinks
Directory of frozen and blended cocktails. Including variations of the Margarita, Daiquiri and Colada.
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Whiskey Sour
Cocktail recipe for a Whiskey Sour, a classic sour drink of bourbon whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup.
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Popular Brands of Whiskey
A guide to the most popular brands of whiskey including value, premium and super premium whisky listed by style.
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Best Vodkas for \$10
Sometimes you can't afford to buy the best vodka for your cocktails but you still want to get the best tasting vodka for the price. Here are 5 favorite vodkas, all for around $10 that can save you some money in your home bar.
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Mai Tai
The original cocktail recipe for a Mai Tai, a sweet tropical rum drink created by Victor Bergron in 1944. The Mai Tai is a strong rum drink that helped spark the emergence of the tiki bar.
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Popular Brands of Rum
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Bloody Mary
Cocktail recipe for a Bloody Mary, a spicy tomato juice and vodka drink that is great for brunch, cold days and easing hangover pains.
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Apple Martini
Cocktail recipe for an Apple Martini, a popular, apple flavored vodka martini drink.
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Sweet and Sour Mix
A mixer of lemon, lime and sugar commonly used in mixing cocktails.
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Cosmopolitan
Cocktail recipe for a Cosmopolitan, a popular vodka drink with cranberry and lime juices and orange liqueur. The drink was made popular by the HBO show, Sex and the City.
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Black Russian
Cocktail recipe for a Black Russian, a popular vodka and coffee liqueur (usually Kahlua) drink served on the rocks.
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Bellini
Cocktail recipe for a Bellini, a classic Champagne drink with peach juice or puree.
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Fuzzy Navel
Cocktail recipe for a Fuzzy Navel, a popular mixed drink of orange juice and peach schnapps.
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Classic Cocktails
Thousands of cocktails have been created since the first drink was mixed, but only a few have stood up to the test of time. From the 18th century Mint Julep and Eggnog to the Prohibition era Hurricane and Deauville Cocktail, these classics are just that, classic.
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Tom Collins
Cocktail recipe for a Tom Collins, a popular mixed drink of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda.
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Popular Brands of Gin
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White Russian
Cocktail recipe for a White Russian, a creamy vodka and Kahlua mixed drink served on the rocks.
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Mojito
Cocktail recipe for a Mojito, a popular tropical drink of muddled mint, club soda and sugar topped with rum, lime juice and more club soda
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The Six Stages of Hangovers
This is a humorous rating scale describing the severity of hangovers. If you've ever suffered the headache, nausea and everything else that comes with a night of heavy drinking you may relate to this.
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Jell-O Shot
Shooter recipe for a Jell-O Shot, a simple and popular party shooter with set, flavored Jell-O that is most commonly spiked with vodka.
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Hurricane
Cocktail recipe for a hurricane, a fruity rum drink.
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10 Drinks for Tight Budgets
When budgets get tight drinking habits change and many people choose to make drinks at home. These 10 drinks can be made at minimal cost and with a few extra, and cheap, mixers you'll have a variety of options for cocktails.
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Muddle
To muddle is to combine ingredients in the bottom of a glass using a muddler - a large stick designed for this particular purpose.
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Old-fashioned
Cocktail recipe for an Old-fashioned, a classic bourbon drink served on the rocks with muddled and Angostura bitters.
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Champagne & Wine Cocktails
Champagne and wine are great on their own but are even better when mixed with spirits and other flavors to make some wonderful cocktails.
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Whiskey Wisdom
Profile of the different types of whiskey including Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, Tennessee, Rye and Canadian. Learn the basic differences of this complex spirit.
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Tequilas for Tequila Shots
Tequila shots are great fun for parties and a favorite of tourists in Mexico. While Jose Cuervo Gold is possibly the most popular tequila but there are other excellent tequilas and Mezcals that taste better and offer a variety of flavor and heat.
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Alabama Slammer
Cocktail recipe for an Alabama Slammer, a tall drink of vodka, Southern Comfort, amaretto, sloe gin and orange juice.
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Wine Spritzer
Cocktail recipe for a Wine Spritzer, a white wine and club soda drink.
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Hangover 101
Why do we get hangovers? How can we avoid them? How bad can it get? And what can we do when we have one? Those are the questions we’re going to answer.
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Favorite Frozen Cocktails
Ten of the best blended cocktails to enjoy during the heat of the summer. Many Margaritas fill this list but there are also a couple of classic favorites and some new frozen blends for you to try out.
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Hot Toddy
Cocktail recipe for a Hot Toddy, a popular hot drink made of tea and brandy or whiskey with honey and lemon.
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Daiquiri
Cocktail recipe for a Daiquiri, a classic rum and lime drink that every bartender should know.
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Infusing Spirits
Infusing spirits is the process of adding the flavor of herbs, spices and fruits to liquors to create your own custom spirits for mixing or enjoying on their own.
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Learn Your Liqueurs
Concise descriptions of the most popular liqueurs used in creating great cocktails.
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Pimm's Cup
Cocktail recipe for a Pimm's Cup, a simple drink of Pimm's No. 1 and lemonade with a cucumber garnish.
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Lemon Drop
Cocktail recipe for a Lemon Drop, a sour lemon vodka drink.
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Margarita (Frozen)
Cocktail recipe for a Frozen Margarita, a popular, blended mixed drink of tequila, triple sec, lime juice and sour mix drink
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Gin & Tonic
Cocktail recipe for a Gin & Tonic, a classic, tall gin and tonic water drink.
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The Best Cocktail Shakers
A collection of some of the best cocktail shakers available. The list includes some choice traditional and Boston cocktail shakers as well as some retro and fashion designs.
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10 James Bond Cocktails
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Chocolate Martini
Cocktail recipe for a Chocolate Martini, a chocolate indulgence of a drink mad of vodka, creme de cacao and garnished with a Hershey's Kiss.
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Screwdriver
Cocktail recipe for a Screwdriver, a vodka and orange juice drink perfect for brunch.
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Tequila Sunrise
Cocktail recipe for a Tequila Sunrise, a classic tequila drink with orange juice and grenadine that rises from the bottom and simulates a sunrise.
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Tequila Shot (Straight)
How to take a shot of straight tequila with salt and a lemon or lime wedge.
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Blue Hawaiian
Cocktail recipe for a Blue Hawaiian, a blue rum drink with pineapple juice, blue curacao and cream of coconut that can also be blended
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Sazerac
Cocktail recipe for a Sazerac, a neat rye whiskey and bitters drink that orginated in New Orleans in the 1800's.
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Paloma
Cocktail Recipe for a Paloma, a tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and soda highball drink.
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Sea Breeze
Cocktail recipe for a Sea Breeze, a popular vodka drink flavored with cranberry and grapefruit juices.
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Rob Roy
Cocktail recipe for a Rob Roy, a scotch, sweet vermouth and bitters drink.
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Wonderful Wedding Cocktails
Your wedding day is a momentous time of your life and it's only appropriate to celebrate with a few great drinks. Here are a few cocktails you may want to serve at your engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor party or wedding reception .
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"B" Cocktail Recipes
A collection of popular cocktail and mixed drink recipes beginning with the letter "B".
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Zombie
Cocktail recipe for a Zombie, a powerful rum drink of dark, light and high-proof rums, cherry brandy, orange juice, lemon juice and grenadine.
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Bay Breeze
Cocktail recipe for a Bay Breeze (aka Hawaiian Sea Breeze and Downeaster), a vodka highball with cranberry and pineapple juices.
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Bahama Mama
Cocktail recipe for a Bahama Mama, a popular tropical drink of dark and high proof rum with coconut, pineapple and coffee flavors.
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Shirley Temple (non-alcoholic)
Cocktail recipe for a Shirley Temple, a non-alcoholic ginger ale mixed drink named for the biggest child star in history.
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Strawberry Daiquiri
Cocktail recipe for a Strawberry Daiquiri, a popular blended strawberry rum drink.
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All About Bitters
Bitters are a common bar ingredient that was considered a necessity in early bars and are becoming popular again. Where there were once many brands of bitters available, there are now only a few but each have their own properties and uses.
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"M" Cocktail Recipes
A collection of popular cocktail and mixed drink recipes beginning with the letter "M".
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Champagne Punch
Recipe for Champagne Punch, a orange, strawberry, lemon and mixed fruit punch with Champagne and ginger ale for a little bubbly. Perfect for parties.
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Rusty Nail
Cocktail recipe for a Rusty Nail, a popular Scotch whisky martini that is simply Scotch and Drambuie.
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Will Liquor Freeze?
It is one of the most common questions and debates about alcoholic beverages... Does liquor freeze? Yes it does, but the freezing point is far below that of water. Exactly what that freezing point is depends on the proof of the liquor.
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Greyhound
Cocktail recipe for a Greyhound, a grapefruit juice and vodka mixed drink.
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Best Brunch Cocktails
Need a reason to drink before noon? Brunch is a great, sometimes forgotten, meal that is an excellent opportunity to mix up a couple of cocktails.
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Redheaded Slut (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Redheaded Slut, a popular shot drink of Jagermeister, peach schnapps and cranberry juice
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Planter's Punch
Cocktail recipe for Planter's Punch, a classic rum punch drink with fruit juices and grenadine that can be served as a single drink or a party punch.
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Dark & Stormy
Cocktail recipe for a Dark & Stormy, a classic mixed drink of Gosling's Black Seal rum and ginger beer highball drink.
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Vodka Tonic
Coctail recipe for a Vodka Tonic, a light vodka drink with tonic water and a hint of lime.
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Vodka 101
Learn about what distinguishes vodka from other distilled spirits, how it is made, what infused vodka is, and the many different varieties and popular brands of vodka.
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Mudslide
Cocktail recipe for a Mudslide, a creamy drink of vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream liqueur.
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Seven and Seven
Cocktail recipe for a Seven and Seven, a Seagram's 7 whiskey and 7-Up mixed drink.
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Your Guide to Glassware
A Highball Glass is a larger tumbler that holds between 8 and 12 ounces and is typically used for tall drinks.
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Favorite Portable Home Bars
Portable bars are not meant to be permanent fixtures in your home, they are designed to move or hide their contents while retaining most of the function and storage capacity of any installed bar. These portable home bars are great for the occasional entertainer and a great business investment for the private party bartender.
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Orange Juice Cocktails
Orange juice is key to a well-stocked bar, there is no question about that. Without it you cannot have a Screwdriver, a Bronx, a Mimosa or any of a number of other popular drinks.
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Kamikaze
Cocktail recipe for a Kamikaze (aka Bullfrog), a cocktail drink version of the original shooter recipe
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Caipirinha
Cocktail recipe for a Caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail that is made with the cachaca, muddled lime and sugar.
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Woo Woo
Cocktail recipe for a Woo Woo, a peach and cranberry vodka short drink.
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Bloody Caesar
Cocktail recipe for a Bloody Caesar, a variation of a Bloody Mary with vodka, clamato juice, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces.
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Liquor Shelf Life
The shelf life of liquors, liqueurs and mixers is a common question. The good news is that bottles in your liquor cabinet will last a long time, but there are somethings you should know before you drink from that old bottle, whether it is has been opened or not.
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Peach Margarita (frozen)
Cocktail recipe for a Peach Margarita, a frozen Margarita blended with tequila, peach schnapps, triple sec, lime juice and a fresh peach.
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Banana Daiquiri
Cocktail recipe for a Banana Daiquiri, a frozen drink of light rum, triple sec, lime juice, sugar and, most importantly, a banana.
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Cape Codder
Cocktail recipe for a Cape Codder (or Cape Cod), a popular vodka and cranberry juice highball drink.
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Pink Lady
Cocktail recipe for a Pink Lady, a pink gin drink with lemon juice and grenadine and a creamy top.
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Brandy Basics
Characteristics of the varieties of popular brandy and important information for choosing a bottle of brandy.
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Dirty Martini
Cocktail recipe for a Dirty Martini, a classic martini with a dash of olive brine.
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"S" Cocktail Recipes
A collection of popular cocktail and mixed drink recipes beginning with the letter "S".
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5 Tips For Better Cocktails
Do you ever wonder why your cocktails don't taste like the pro's drinks? Sometimes it is the little things that can make the difference between a great cocktail, a mediocre one and one that gets spit into the sink. If you were to follow these five easy steps every time you shake or stir your favorite drinks you will soon find that the quality of your cocktails is improving.
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Highball
Cocktail recipe for a Highball, a classic, tall drink of whiskey and ginger ale.
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Hairy Navel
Cocktail recipe for a Hairy Navel, a popular drink of vodka, peach schnapps and orange juice.
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Lynchburg Lemonade
Cocktail recipe for a Lynchburg Lemonade, a popular tall drink of Jack Daniels whiskey, triple sec, sweet and sour mix and lemon-lime soda.
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Godfather
Cocktail recipe for a Godfather, a Scotch and amaretto drink served on the rocks.
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Orgasm (shooter)
Shooter recipe for an Orgasm, an amaretto, coffee and Irish cream liqueur shaken shot drink.
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Frozen Pina Colada
Cocktail recipe for a Frozen Pina Colada, a blended pineapple drink with rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice.
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Madras
Cocktail recipe for a Madras, a popular highball drink of vodka with cranberry and orange juices.
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Essential Bar Tools
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Liquid Estimates
Quick reference charts for how many shots you can expect to get out of a bottle of liquor, the standard bottle sizes and an average how much fresh juice you can expect to get from a piece of fruit.
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An Introduction to Rum
Characteristics and variations of rum, a sweet molasses based spirit.
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Best Toasts for All-Occasions
Some of the best universal toasts that work for most occasions.
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Mint Julep
Cocktail recipe for a Mint Julep, a minty bourbon drink that is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.
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Gimlet
Cocktail recipe for a Gimlet, a simple gin and lime cordial martini drink.
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Tequila Time
An introduction to the flavor characteristics, production techniques and varieties of Tequila, the ultimate party spirit that adds it's distinct flavor to Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises and Tequila Shots.
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Scotch & Soda
Cocktail recipe for a Scotch and Soda, a mixed drink of Scotch and club soda.
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Guide to Flavored Vodkas
There are many brands of vodka and many of those go beyond the clear, "flavorless" spirit to include flavored vodkas as well. This is a guide to finding a brand which produces a particular fruit, herb and other infused vodka.
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B-52
Shooter recipe for a B-52, a coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and Grand Marnier orange liqueur layered shot drink.
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Rum Runner
Cocktail recipe for a Rum Runner, a popular mixed drink of gold rum, blackberry brandy, creme de banane liqueur and Falernum or grenadine.
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Understanding Sodas
Sodas are important items in a bar and there are a few types of soda waters that are often needed. The difference between each of these essential bar mixers may seem subtle but it is important to understand those differences
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Spirits, Liqueurs and Mixers
A guide to essential distilled spirits, mixers and garnishes that are recommended for a well-stocked home bar.
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Best Gins for \$10
Sometimes you can't afford to buy the best gin for your cocktails but you still want to get the best tasting gin for the price. Here are 5 favorite gins, all for around $10 that can save you some money in your home bar.
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Salty Dog
Cocktail recipe for a Greyhound, a grapefruit and gin mixed drink with a salt-rimmed glass.
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Margarita Madness
The Margarita is one of the cocktails that has a number of variations, in fact there are too many "Margaritas" to keep track of. This is an ongoing collection of Margarita recipes that span the spectrum of flavors.
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"C" Cocktail Recipes
A collection of popular cocktail and mixed drink recipes beginning with the letter "C".
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How to Rim a Glass
Step-by-step photographs that will help you rim a glass with salt, sugar or the dry ingredient of your choice.
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Stolichnaya Vodka
Stolichnaya - or more popularly "Stoli" - is one of the most popular vodka brands on the market today. This is good because the majority of their vodka line up is pretty good and affordable, so when you're in doubt you can almost always rely on a bottle of Stoli being at the liquor store.
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Pineapple Juice Cocktails
Pineapple is an excellent fruit for cocktails and you will find it used often. This collection of drink recipes all include pineapple juice or fresh pineapple.
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Liquid Cocaine (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Liquid Cocaine, a popular shot drink of Jagermeister, Goldschlager and Rumple Minze liqueurs.
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Vesper Martini
Cocktail recipe for a Vesper Martini, a Gordon's gin, Kina Lillet dry vermouth and vodka martini drink. The Vesper is the famous cocktail James Bond orders in Ian Fleming's Casino Royale.
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Frozen Daiquiri
Cocktail recipe for a Frozen Daiquiri, a popular blended rum with fresh lime juice and simple syrup.
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Vodka Collins
Cocktail recipe for a Vodka Collins, a sour vodka drink.
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Singapore Sling
Cocktail recipe for a Singapore Sling, a classic drink of gin, cherry brandy, lemon juice, sugar and club soda.
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Creamsicle
Cocktail recipe for a Creamsicle, a mixed drink of vanilla vodka, triple sec, orange juice and half and half.
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Lemon Drop (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Lemon Drop, a vodka shot with sugar and lemon.
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Gin Rickey
Cocktail recipe for a Gin Rickey, a popular gin and club soda highball drink.
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Cranberry Juice Cocktails
Cranberry is an excellent fruit for cocktails and you will find it used often. This collection of drink recipes all include cranberries or cranberry juice.
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Sidecar
Cocktail recipe for a Sidecar, a classic cognac drink.
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Harvey Wallbanger
Cocktail recipe for a Harvey Wallbanger, a vodka, Galliano and orange juice drink with an interesting origin.
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Three Olives Flavored Vodkas
Three Olives is one of the vodka brands that makes a superior premium clear vodka and backs it up with a standing count of 16 outstanding flavors.
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Vermouth
Vermouth is a fortified wine aromatized with herbs and spices that comes in a few varieties, most commonly dry and sweet. It is a common mixer that is essential for making Manhattans and Martinis.
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Colorado Bulldog
Cocktail recipe for a Colorado Bulldog, a vodka and coffee liqueur lowball drink topped with cream and cola.
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Devil's Punch
Cocktail recipe for Devil's Punch, a tequila, orange liqueur, Limoncello, sour mix and orange juice drink perfect for Halloween.
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Dessert Cocktails
Looking for a great dessert cocktail to serve after a dinner party? Here's a list of drinks that are sweet, delicious and perfect for dessert.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly (shot)
Shooter recipe for a Peanut Butter and Jelly, a popular shot drink of Frangelico and Chambord liqueurs.
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Black and Tan
Beer recipe for a Black and Tan, a layered drink of stout beer, typically Guinness, and pale ale beer.
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Gibson
Cocktail recipe for a Gibson, a classic gin martini that is garnished with a cocktail onion.
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French 75
Cocktail recipe for a French 75 or French 76, a sour Champagne and gin drink.
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TY KU Liqueur
TY KU Liqueur is a sake and Asian vodka based liqueur with over 20 all natural fruits and botanicals, all of which add health benefits to the spirit. This new distilled spirit is one to know and can easily become your favorite new liqueur.
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Negroni
Cocktail recipe for a Negroni, a classic gin, Campari and sweet vermouth before dinner drink.
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Screaming Orgasm (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Screaming Orgasm, a popular party shot made of vodka, amaretto, coffee and Irish cream liqueurs.
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Moscow Mule
Cocktail recipe for a Moscow Mule, a refreshing ginger beer and vodka drink.
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Melon Ball (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Melon Ball, a melon liqueur, pineapple juice and vodka shot drink.
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Stinger
Cocktail recipe for a Stinger, a popular short mixed drink of brandy and creme de menthe.
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Rum & Coke
Cocktail recipe for a Rum and Coke, a mixed drink of rum and cola.
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Cocktail and Bartending Guides
These are some of the best cocktail history and bartending guide books available. They are filled with recipes, photographs and tips to guide everyone along the path to the perfect cocktail and recommended reading for anyone interested in studying mixology, bartending and mixed drinks.
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Slippery Nipple
Shooter recipe for a Slippery Nipple, an Irish cream and Sambuca shot drink.
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Chi-Chi
Cocktail recipe for a Chi-Chi, a frozen tropical drink of vodka, blue curacao, coconut, pineapple and ice cream.
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Grapefruit Juice Cocktails
Grapefruit is an excellent fruit for cocktails and you will find it used often. This collection of drink recipes all include fresh grapefruit.
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Easy Homemade Grenadine
Grenadine, like simple syrup and sour mix, are popular cocktail ingredients that are far better when made from scratch and it's really easy to do.
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Vodka Red Bull
Cocktail recipe for a Vodka Red Bull, a popular mixed drink of vodka and Red Bull energy drink.
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Washington Apple
Cocktail recipe for a Washington Apple, a mixed drink of Crown Royal Whiskey, apple schnapps and cranberry juice that is served neat, on the rocks or in a shot.
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Cinderella (non-alcoholic)
Cocktail recipe for a Cinderella, a fruity non-alcoholic drink made of lemon, orange and pineapple juices with grenadine and ginger ale.
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Buttery Nipple (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Buttery Nipple, a Buttershots and irish cream liqueur shot.
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Americano
Cocktail recipe for an Americano, a classic aperitif cocktail of Campari and dry vermouth, served on the rocks with a splash of soda.
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Hot Buttered Rum
Cocktail recipe for Hot Buttered Rum, a popular, classic, hot drink of rum and caramelized brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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The Gist of Gin
Characteristics gin, the spirit of the martini and many other great cocktails.
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Vanilla Syrup
Recipe for Vanilla Simple (sugar) Syrup, a vanilla-flavored drink sweetener for cocktails, particularly the Woodford Reserve Champagne Cocktail.
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Grasshopper
Cocktail recipe for a Grasshopper, a green, creamy martini of chocolate and mint.
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Hawaiian Margarita (frozen)
Cocktail recipe for a Hawaiian Margarita, a frozen tequila margarita with a mix of strawberry and pineapple flavors.
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Irish Car Bomb (shooter)
Shooter recipe for an Irish Car Bomb, a shooter of Irish cream liqueur and Irish whiskey dropped into a glass of Guinness lager beer.
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Bushmills Irish Whiskey
With over 400 years of distilling tradition behind it, Bushmills Irish Whiskey is one of the best known and oldest names in distilled spirits. The portfolio is comprised of five Irish whiskies with a sixth, special edition released for the 400th anniversary of the distillery's license to distill.
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Flaming Dr. Pepper (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Flaming Dr. Pepper, a popular party shot made by dropping a flaming shot glass of amaretto and overproof rum into a glass of beer.
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Baby Bellini (non-alcoholic)
Cocktail recipe for a Baby Bellini, a non-alcoholic drink of peach nectar and sparkling cider.
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Bacardi Mojito
Bacardi has released a pre-mixed Mojito cocktail. The rum, mint and lime juice are all included in the bottle and all you have to do is pour and drink. It's not a real Mojito, but it's close.
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Cuba Libre
Cocktail recipe for a Cuba Libre, a popular mixed drink from Cuba that combines rum, coke and lime.
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Chocolate Cake (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Chocolate Cake, a shot drink of vodka and hazelnut liqueur served with a sugar coated lemon.
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Between the Sheets
Cocktail recipe for Between the Sheets or Maiden's Prayer, a fruity rum and brandy drink.
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How to Make Cocktails a Punch
Punches are great to serve at parties and you are not limited to those recipes designed specifically for large batches. This quick tutorial will tell you how to make almost any single cocktail into a crowd pleasing party punch.
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Mind Eraser
Cocktail recipe for a Mind Eraser, a vodka, coffee liqueur and soda water drink that is often drunk in one shot through a straw.
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Frog in a Blender
Cocktail recipe for a Frog in a Blender, a frozen vodka and cranberry drink with lime wheels that is only quickly blended.
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Tequila Slammer (shooter)
Shooter recipe for a Tequila Slammer, a tequila and soda shot that is drank while fizzing.
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When to Shake or Stir Cocktail
As you're looking through cocktail recipes you'll see some are shaken, some stirred, but is there a theory behind which method to choose? Yes, there is a general rule.
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Champagne Cocktail
Cocktail recipe for a Champagne Cocktail, a popular alternative to plain Champagne that adds brandy and Angostura bitters.
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Gomme (Gum) Syrup
Gum (or gomme) syrup was used instead of simple syrup in many classic cocktails. While some people refer to simple syrup as gum syrup, but true gum syrup contains an emulsifier known as gum arabic.
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Crantini
Cocktail recipe for a Crantini, also known as a Cranberry Martini. A Cosmopolitan like drink with vodka and cranberry juice garnished with cranberries.
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Roy Rogers (non-alcoholic)
Cocktail recipe for a Roy Rogers, a cola and grenadine mocktail drink named for the singing cowboy.
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Beer Mixed Drink Recipes
A collection of recipes that include beers and near beers.
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Espresso Martini
Cocktail recipe for an Espresso Martini, a vodka martini with Kahlua coffee liqueur, creme de cacao and cold espresso.
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1800 Select Silver Tequila
1800 Tequila released a 100 proof blanco in April of 2008. 1800 Select Silver Tequila has found a nice balance of high alcohol content and smooth, silver tequila that is impressive, mixable and a nice addition to the brand's portfolio.
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Perfect Martini
Cocktail recipe for a Perfect Martini, a variation of the classic Martini that uses equal amounts of dry and sweet vermouth.
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Gin Fizz
Cocktail recipe for a Gin Fizz, a popular drink of gin, lemon juice, egg white, and soda water.
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What is a Cocktail?
The cocktail is a style of mixed drink of liquor, water, sugar and bitters with a colorful, mysterious origin.
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Mimosa
Cocktail recipe for a Mimosa, a simple Champagne cocktail with triple sec and orange juice.
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Cherry Hooker
Cocktail recipe for a Cherry Hooker, a cherry brandy and orange juice highball drink.
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Brandy Alexander
Cocktail recipe for a Brandy Alexander, a creamy chocolate drink of brandy, dark creme de cacao and cream, topped with nutmeg.
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Benedictine
Made of herbs, roots and sugar with a Cognac base. One of the best ways to taste the distinct flavors of Benedictine is in a B&B in which the liqueur is mixed with brandy.
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Hosting a Cocktail Party
Cocktail parties are a classic event that can be as simple or as complex as you desire. Whether you're hosting personal friends in a casual setting or business associates in a more elegant affair, cocktail parties are a fantastic, fun event perfect for showing off you entertaining talents and social mingling.
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"P" Cocktail Recipes
A collection of popular cocktail and mixed drink recipes beginning with the letter "P".
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Haunting Halloween Cocktails
These haunting drinks are great ghastly additions to a Halloween party: some are black as night while others have mysterious creatures hiding in the depths.
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Blue Bayou
Cocktail Recipe for a Blue Bayou, a blended drink of vodka, blue curacao, pineapple and grapefruit.
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