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 …
The Sea Breeze sounds like something you’d expect to find at a beach bar, but interestingly enough that’s not how the drink got its name. Read on to find out more. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is a Sea Breeze ? Sea Breeze …
Anejo highball is a rum highball using ginger beer. Very pleasant, and the rum shines through and pairs beautifully with the ginger beer. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Anejo Hihgball ? The Anejo Highball is a pleasant rum highball, created by …
The Foghorn is a refreshing mix of gin and ginger beer, and I think it qualifies as a great substitute for gin and tonic if you don’t like the flavor or bitterness in tonic water. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Foghorn? …
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 …
If you liked the original garibaldi you might also like the Garibaldi Spritz. It’s a take on the original but a bit lighter, with sparkling wine added for carbonation and an extra layer of flavor. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Garibaldi …
The Garibaldi cocktail is a simple summer long drink that could easily pass for a non-alcoholic one by the looks of it. Once you have a taste of it, you do notice the orange aperitif, but it’s quite subtle. This one is definitely a poolside drink. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is …
Looking for something light and summery ? The Southside Fizz might just be what you’re looking for, gin-based and definitely pretty to look at. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Southside Fizz ? The Southside Fizz is a take on the classic …
Mojito has become so well known on so many menus around the world, it’s bound to have a staunch fan base. This drink is rum-based, and it’s a long drink (or highball) that goes especially well with summer. Initially it was meant to be made with aguardiente (Spanish for ‘burning water’, is the ancestor of …
Hugo Spritz is a refreshing drink but its use of elderflower syrup makes it much less known outside of Europe. If you can get your hands on elderflower liqueur instead, the recipe is largely the same and I guarantee you’ll enjoy it. Quite easy to make ! This post may contain affiliate links. This post …