Gin and strawberry are a good enough combination, so why don’t we try with fresh strawberries ? Enter the strawberry gin smash, a gin, mint, and fresh strawberry cocktail that will get the summer party going. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Strawberry …
Fruity Mojitos are an absolute blast, so here’s a version you’ll definitely love: a Mojito with raspberries, a bit sweet but definitely refreshing enough to cool off the summer heat. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Raspberry Mojito ? A raspberry Mojito is …
A Mojito is great on its own, but sometimes a little added fruit goes a long way. So how about adding a few blueberries to your Mojito ? This is a great way to get the warm season started, and also a good exercise in making muddled cocktails. This post may contain affiliate links. This …
Gin is one of the oldest spirits you’ll find in cocktails, so it’s difficult to narrow down the 7 best gin cocktails ever. But, I’ve compiled this list to offer something for everyone, something sweeter, something stronger, and something absolutely impressive. Gin is such a versatile spirit you can mix it with almost anything, but …
Summer is the best time for a great cocktail. Making a list of only the ten best summer cocktails is not easy since almost any cocktail can work great as a summer cocktail, but I will do my best. I will give you five classic cocktails that you have most probably heard of since they …
Raspberry lime rickey may not ring a bell, but it’s a gin and club soda highball that used to be very popular a few decades ago. You’ll understand why once you’ve tried it. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Raspberry Lime Rickey? The …
A dash of raspberry syrup in a gin and tonic sounds absolutely delightful, and might be just what you’re missing on a hot summer afternoon. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Raspberry Gin Tonic? Raspberry gin tonic is exactly what it sounds like …
The vodka tonic is simple, refreshing, and definitely something to try if you think gin and tonic has too strong a flavor. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Vodka Tonic? The vodka tonic is as simple and easy as it sounds – a …
The Vodka Collins is simple, but quite refreshing and it works well as a simple summer highball. You can easily dress this up by using flavored vodka, or flavored syrup instead. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Vodka Collins? The Vodka Collins is …
Salty Dog sounds cool but it’s a far simpler cocktail than the name suggests. It follows the same logic as a Screwdriver, except it’s grapefruit and it’s either gin or vodka (your choice). This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Salty Dog? The …
Tom Collins, one of the oldest gin highballs around, and definitely something to sip on year-round. It’s refreshing and requires 4 ingredients you might already have at home. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Tom Collins ? Tom Collins is an old highball …
The Americano cocktail is not a style of coffee, despite the name reminding you of Americano coffee. But it does share some similarity, and we’re here to talk about that. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Americano? The Americano is a surprisingly old …
Gin tonic is a classic cocktail and a pair that never fails. You’ve got the zingy botanicals in gin, the mild bitterness in tonic, and a really nice effervescence that ties everything together. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is a gin tonic ? …
Ranch Water doesn’t have the most enticing name but it does get the point across. It’s hard not to associate the southern heat with a tequila cooler. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Ranch Water ? Ranch Water is the preferred tequila cooler …
The Cape Codder might sound misleading or not immediately obvious, but this vodka-cranberry long drink is actually straightforward and refers to the extensive cranberry farms in Cape Cod, Massachusets. Hence the name Cape Codder. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Cape Codder ? …
Vodka Cola is one of the classic highballs you’ll see on many menus, and it’s perhaps the only one that almost completely hides the alcohol flavor since vodka is so subtle. This also makes it one of the most dangerous (or fun) drinks to enjoy, depending on your style. This post may contain affiliate links. …
Cuba Libre is perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy both Coke and rum, at least it is for me. There’s just something about rum that pairs so beautifully with Cola, perhaps better than other spirits. Here’s how to make one. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of …
Dark & Stormy sounds foreboding, but it’s actually named after the murky color of the drink, similar to storm clouds rolling in. This is easiest to see when you pour the rum and it hasn’t mixed into the ginger beer yet. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal …
Paloma is Mexico’s preferred tequila highball, and you’ll find it on many menus. Whether you’re vacationing, or making one at home, you’re bound to get into a good mood with this. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Paloma ? Paloma is a tequila …
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 …