The Dirty Shirley is the cocktail version of a classic childhood mocktail the Shirley Temple. Like the original it's sweet and colored with grenadine, unlike the original it has a healthy shot of booze in it. Shirley Temples can be made with ginger ale or lemon lime soda with … [Read more...] about The Dirty Shirley - a Shirley Temple with a Kick
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2 Ingredient Homemade Grenadine
Grenadine gets a bad rap these days. The stuff you buy from the store is little more than bright red corn syrup. The little bottle of Rose's Grenadine has a special place in my heart, I remember my mom adding it to orange juice when we were kids to make us feel fancy. But … [Read more...] about 2 Ingredient Homemade Grenadine
Winter Rose - Holiday Jack Rose Variation
If you're looking for a holiday cocktail you're in luck! I'm calling this seasonal twist on the classic Jack Rose the Winter Rose. It's a little sweet, a little tart, not so strong it'll put you on your ass but it will definitely get the party started. All in … [Read more...] about Winter Rose - Holiday Jack Rose Variation
Adult Apple Cider Float
Apple pie and ice cream is a classic and apple cider and ice cream is just as good. Fall is the time for decadence so be sure to take it to the next level by adding brandy and ginger beer to the mix. Apple cider is something I look forward to all year long, it's at its … [Read more...] about Adult Apple Cider Float
The Monster Smash Tropical Halloween Cocktail
The Monster Mash is one of the best Halloween songs ever. It's so good in fact in inspired me to make this Monster Smash. I looked through my impulse buy filled liquor cabinet and grabbed everything that looked vaguely poisonous. The main picks were a bottle of toxic … [Read more...] about The Monster Smash Tropical Halloween Cocktail