An interesting cocktail with a cool name, Leap Year is far older than it may sound. It dates back to 1928, and it’s actually one of the drinks that has a backstory that checks out. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Leap …
The Bee’s Knees sounds just as fun as it actually tastes. The name is an old expression meaning great or excellent, in the same vein as ‘cat’s pajamas’ meant someone who is admirable and great at what they’re doing. So let’s take a look at the old style Bee’s Knees and see if it really …
The Screwdriver is an absolute classic, and you might know it as vodka-orange. It’s got a different feel to it than cranberry-vodka, starting with the fact that fresh orange juice is going to work better than fresh cranberry juice. It’s also got a funny story for why it’s named this way. This post may contain …
The Margarita is a bar staple, especially in the warm season, and it’s a very flexible drink. You can turn it into anything you like by switching the syrup, but today I’m showing you the basic recipe for the classic version. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal …
The Cosmopolitan Cocktail, made extra-famous by HBO’s Sex and the City, has been ordered at least once by anyone who’s ever wanted to appear hip, modern, and classy (myself included). And most of us were surprised by what it actually tasted like. Well, it turns out the famed Cosmopolitan is not as easy to drink …
You’ve met the classic Martini, now meet its cousin, the Dirty Martini. Like the classic Martini, this is not for the faint of heart, but for an entirely different reason. Most people order this without knowing what to expect, and they get overwhelmed. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those …
One of the oldest cocktails, meant to celebrate the many nuances in gin’s flavor. A simple yet refined drink that stood the test of time, and is a bar staple even now. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is a Martini ? Martini is …
Archangel is a refreshing sipper, something that will definitely surprise you. You need a very good gin for this one since it will shine very brightly in this cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Archangel ? Archangel is a gin-based cocktail …
Mainbrace is a refreshing sipper using a mix of grapefruit, gin, and orange liqueur, all in a dainty little coupe. The mix isn’t surprising but it’s a very well thought-out ingredient list. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Mainbrace ? The origin …
Caribeno sounds tropical, tastes tropical, and it banks on its coconut-and-rum appeal. It’s like a light version of a tiki drink, but in all the right ways. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Caribeno? The Caribeno is, in essence, a long Daiquiri, and …
What does a bay’s breeze taste like ? Someone took the time to figure out the answer, and it’s pineapple, rum, and cranberry juice. You’re welcome. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Bay Breeze? The Bay breeze is quite similar to the vodka …
A simple but beautiful cocktail that’s easy to make, easy to scale, and definitely something to enjoy in the summer. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Belladonna? This drink is a rum-based fruit punch, and it’s extremely easy to remember how to make: …
A very cool looking rum-based cocktail that might remind you of a certain famous rum and pineapple drink, but with a twist ! This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Painkiller? The Painkiller does not help with relieving any pain, despite the name. …
Whether you’ve come looking for Pina Colada because you love the way it sounds, or because you’ve got the song stuck in your head, it will still taste absolutely amazing. It can instantly turn your day into something fun, beachy, and might make you plan your next vacation ASAP. This post may contain affiliate links. …
The Jungle Bird is a rum-and-pineapple based drink that encompasses the best of a tiki cocktail and adds a beautiful bittersweet note. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Jungle Bird ? The Jungle Bird is a blend of tiki and classic cocktail, …
Ah, cocktails named after things no one likes are a great way to poke fun…but there are two things you can never escape: death, and taxes. Maybe this drink will make it hurt less, and maybe you’ll find a new favorite. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal …
Today’s drink is a tweak on the original El Presidente cocktail, which relies on white rum and vermouth blanc. I’ve added my own twist to it, but you can follow the recipe for the original as well (I’ve included the steps). This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal …
A rich, strong cocktail that you’ll love to sip on. It’s also a bit of a power move, since not everyone can handle the richness and bitterness in a Negroni, but those who can have reason to call themselves connoisseurs. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking …
The holidays are right around the corner and you need a simple, elegant, easy to make drink that’s going to fit the theme and also taste great. This is where the Poinsettia comes in, and it won’t disappoint. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What …
A riff on the classic Mojito, the Old Cuban offers a surprising blend of aged rum and prosecco ! It’s fairly easy to make, and doesn’t require you to take too many steps, despite the slightly longer ingredient list. What is Old Cuban ? Not only does the Old Cuban look great, it tastes surprisingly …