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 ? …
The gin fizz is almost as old as the Gin Sour, and it’s a nice improvement on the original. If you found gin sour too much, then perhaps gin fizz is more up your alley. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is gin fizz? …
Gin sour is an old cocktail, and it comes with a surprise ingredient that sounds like it doesn’t belong but changes the drink entirely. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Gin Sour? Gin Sour is a gin-based cocktail that’s meant to add extra …
Tequila Sunrise is one of the classic cocktails, and it’s both beautiful and extremely simple to make. Here’s how to make your own Tequila Sunrise. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Tequila Sunrise? Tequila Sunrise is a tequila-based drink made long with orange …
Honeysuckle sounds like a delicious cocktail and indeed it is, as it incorporates actual honey into a Daiquiri and this gives it a much more nuanced flavor than simple syrup. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Honeysuckle? Honeysuckle is a cross between a …
The Daiquiri is a drink far older than its tropical name would suggest. It’s the base for rum sours, and it’s probably something you’ve had already. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is a Daiquiri? A Daiquiri (dah-kee-ree) is a rum sour, in fact …
The Cable Car may sound confusing at first, until you consider its roots. It’s named after San Francisco’s cable cars and yes, it does have to do with another car-related cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Cable Car ? Cable Car …
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 …
Lucien Gaudin is a small cocktail but it packs a serious punch, and you can’t figure out much by just the name itself. A very elegant cocktail from a time when gin was king. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Lucien Gaudin? …
Despite the long name, the Long Island Iced Tea is neither a long drink nor a simple drink. It’s perhaps one of the most complex and strong drinks you’ll ever find on a menu, and it hits you hard. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …