Doc’s Dirty Martini
Whether you like your Martini with Gin or Vodka, and dirty or down right filthy, Doc Elliott’s Olive Bitters is the secret to making this Dirty Martini deliciously savory.
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Dad’s Day Cocktails
Looking for a special cocktail for Dad’s special day? How about a Mule? Mules are easy to make and easy to customize. So, read on for a few ideas. The Secret to Great Mules Whether you are making a classic Moscow Mule or some variety, the one thing that will…
Cucumber Jalapeño Mule – 3 Ways (or maybe 6 ways!)
Mules, those descendants of the Moscow Mule in all their forms, are becoming more and more popular. Why? Because they are a) easy to prepare and b) taste great. What better cocktail to serve your guests than this popular libation? Now, you Moscow Mule aficionados out there can rightly complain…
A Tonic Bar for Your Next Party
As busy host/hostess, anytime you can offer a fun, engaging, self-serve cocktail bar, expect your guests to rave about your entertaining prowess! A tonic bar is a simple way to allow your guests open access to create their own drinks while you get to enjoy your party too. Its versatility…
National Create a Vacuum Day!
February 4 is National Create a Vacuum Day. So, in cocktalian fashion, you need to create a vacuum today! Ever wonder why your cocktail shaker is so hard to open after you’ve shaken your drink? As you shake your drink with ice, the liquid and air in the shaker cool…
Ten Four
I offer up this drink in honor of National Vodka Day, which is also National Taco Day, and in 2014, falls on Saturday, October 4. This just happens to coincide with our daughter’s wedding day. Her Groom has suggested the name and I think it covers all of the bases.…
Chocolate Martini
The hardest part about this drink is rimming the glass. Plus you can easily play with this by subbing vanilla or orange vodka, etc. 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. Frangelico 1 oz. Creme de Cacao, preferably white Optional chocolate for rimming glass – see note Chill a martini glass with…
Pomegranate Martini
2 oz. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur 1 oz. vodka ¼ oz. Grand Marnier St Germain Elderflower Foam Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Stir all ingredients, except foam, with ice Add St. Germaine Elderflower Foam to chilled glass Strain drink through foam into glass Repair foam and flame drink with Misto…
Dark Chocolate Martini
This works best if you chill or freeze the vodka. Makes a fun Halloween concoction. Raw sugar Finely chopped dark chocolate 2 oz. chilled vodka 2 oz. chocolate liqueur such as Godiva or Starbucks 1 dash orange juice Chill a martini glass with ice and water Combine sugar and chocolate. Empty…
Cosmopolitan
Made correctly, this is actually a very nice cocktail. Try to use real cranberry juice and not ‘Cranberry Cocktail.’ 1 ½ oz. citrus vodka 1 oz. cranberry juice ½ oz. Cointreau ¼ oz. fresh lime juice Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Add all ingredients to shaker Shake well…