Shaken Cocktails are a great time. You get to measure all your ingredients, put them in a fancy metal thingy and shake the hell out of them. What could be more fun right? I enjoy the whole mad scientist aspect of mixing drinks but shaking a cocktail is probably my favorite … [Read more...] about Mixed Drinks 101: Shaking a Cocktail
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Minty Irish Cream Cocktail
This is the perfect cocktail for midnight smooches under the mistletoe with your special someone. Mistletoe Kisses has a lovely balance of Irish Cream, Green Creme de Menthe and White Creme de Cacao that will leave you wanting more. I really wanted to call this "Meet … [Read more...] about Minty Irish Cream Cocktail
Spicy Matador Cocktail & Jalapeno Infused Tequila
Tequila seems like a natural complement for a spicy jalapeno, after all it's what you find in all those sickly sweet Cinco de Mayo Margaritas when you're binge eating tacos. But it deserves better and today we're making a special Jalapeno infused tequila and then turning … [Read more...] about Spicy Matador Cocktail & Jalapeno Infused Tequila
The Dirty Shirley - a Shirley Temple with a Kick
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
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