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 …
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 …
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 …
Belladonna is 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 …
The Painkiller is 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Negroni is 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …