Holiday Drinks

Halloween Cocktails from Belvedere

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Berry Scary Sour 2 oz Belvedere IX 5 blackberries 4 blueberries ½ oz ginger syrup Dash lemon juice Muddle berries with the ginger syrup and add Belvedere IX.  Shake with cubed ice and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with Aperol foam. Aperol Foam Recipe 500g 100% Pressed Pomegranate juice 230g Aperol [...]

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Halloween Cocktails with Appleton Estate Rum

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Halloween is just around the corner and the number of fun and unique Halloween cocktails to choose from continues to grow. Appleton Estate Rum has concocted a couple of fall inspired cocktails that incorporate flavors like nutmeg, ginger, and pumpkin. These cocktails would be the perfect addition to a Halloween party or girls night in. [...]

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The Nutty Irishman: A Non-Whiskey Based Cocktail To Get Your St. Patrick’s Day Started

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and while most people will cozy up with a Guinness or whiskey drink – perhaps even a green colored cocktail – I’m proposing the Nutty Irishman. Made with equal parts Bailey’s, Frangelico, and Cream, the Nutty Irishman is a creamy cocktail that can be both a shot or a nice sipping [...]

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Valentine’s Day Cocktails: The Roundup

While cocktails of all types can be enjoyed any time of the year, this roundup of cocktails all share something in common: they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day. Some are sweet, some are romantic, some are sexy, and other’s are crazy – you be the judge of which are which. This list is constantly being added [...]

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French Kiss

Spicy, sweet and sexy, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant has found the perfect match for singles, a Valentine’s cocktail sure to rival any box of chocolates. Available through Feb. 14, the French Kiss is a creamy concoction with spiced chocolate and raspberry, served in a chocolate-drizzled martini glass. The ideal ending to dinner, the French Kiss [...]

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Red Velvet Martini

Carefree Station in Carefree, Arizona, has put a twist on the infamous Valentine’s Day dessert with a Red Velvet Martini. Chocolaty, creamy and perfectly sweet, a deep red raspberry liqueur makes this cocktail as pleasing to look at as it is to drink. The Red Velvet Martini will be available at Carefree Station through Valentine’s [...]

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Love Potion Cocktails at Tulio Ristorante

Tulio Ristorante in Seattle, Washington has one of the most exciting cocktail menus I’ve ever seen – food cocktails, dessert cocktails, and these “Love Potion” cocktails that just so happen to be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Tulio features Italian cuisine at their restaurant, but their cocktail menu is out of this world! Keep an eye [...]

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Woodford Reserve’s Liquid Bourbon Ball

I was pleasantly surprised to receive a Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe made with Woodford Reserve, a bourbon whiskey, since bourbon isn’t often written about on this site (not for lack of not liking it – just lack of relevant recipes). With Valentine’s Day being so closely associated with chocolate, the folks at Woodford Reserve came [...]

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Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cocktail Time

Food Network star Sandra Lee recently released her 20th cookbook titled Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cocktail Time. Host of Sandra’s Money Saving Meals and the multi-Emmy nominated Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee, Sandra has shared a few Valentine’s Day related cocktails – which also appear in Sandra Lee Cocktail Time. All images and recipes courtesy of [...]

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Anejo Kiss: Partida Tequila Cocktail

When you think tequila, do you picture shots, margaritas, and crazy nights? You may still get a crazy night, but there are quite a few tequila cocktails that are smooth, delicious, and just a hint of girly. One of those cocktails is the Anejo Kiss, created by Marita Leonard. Using a combination of Partida Anejo [...]

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Cayo al Corazon (Key to the Heart)

Al Nelson, head mixologist at the Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort in Key West, created the Key to the Heart, a cocktail that is meant to bring out the Latin Lover in anyone – perfect for Valentine’s Day! Cayo al Corazon (Key to the Heart) In a pint glass filled with ice, add the [...]

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[yellow tail] wine cocktails

[yellow tail] wines are one of those go-to brands when you’re out and about shopping for wine. The price-point is low – starting at $10.99 for a bottle – which makes it even more irresistable. For Valentine’s Day, why not try out awine based cocktail? [yellow tail] offers two different options for a winetail base: [...]

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