Flying Dutchman
The FLYING DUTCHMAN is a legendary ghost ship from the 17th century that can never make port and is doomed to sail the oceans forever (see “History” below). Or, it’s a classic gin cocktail. This is a simple yet tasty...
Category: Spirits
Watermelon Margarita
There are a couple of ways to prepare the WATERMELON MARGARITA: a frozen slushy version and a thinner on-the-rocks version. Both versions are probably prepared best with the old trusty blender. If preparing a frozen slushy version, many like to...
Melon Ball Drop
The Japanese melon liqueur, Midori, is the predominant flavor of the MELON BALL DROP. The sweetness of the Midori, and to a lesser extent the elderflower liqueur, is balanced nicely by vodka and fresh lemon juice. It’s a popular choice...
Ocean Breeze
The OCEAN BREEZE is an easy rum punch recipe that gives you a lemony pineapple-&-rum flavor that’s perfect for a relaxing outdoor or indoor summer weekend. The blue curacao color gives it a mellow ocean feel. Enjoy this one with...
Mojito
The MOJITO is an iconic Cuban cocktail that emerged from a Havana bar around 1910. It’s a bartender’s least favorite concoction to make in a bar, not because it requires many types of liquor, but because it’s time-consuming to prepare...
Himalayan Mist
The HIMALAYAN MIST is a blue, peach-flavored vodka cocktail associated largely with restaurants serving Indian food. I re-created this recipe from a local Indian restaurant’s menu by using their same ingredients, but reduced the sweetness. The end result was 100%...
Caipirinha
Cachaca is to Brazil’s CAIPIRINHA, as Tequila is to Mexico’s Margarita; though the Caipirinha is less Americanized as the Margarita. The Caipirinha’s basic recipe is very simple but requires that you muddle sugar onto crushed quarters of lime before adding...
Classic Daiquiri
It’s International Rum Day on Monday, August 16th! For the occasion, extend your weekend with the CLASSIC DAIQUIRI. It’s simple and balanced when high quality ingredients are used, not to be confused with the fruity frozen drink served poolside on...
Cooper
The COOPER is a combo of Irish whiskey, St-Germain elderflower liqueur and a hint of Laphroaig scotch. It’s a “tasty and tough” cocktail pour from the ingenious folks at one of Pittsburgh’s popular Strip District restaurants, Bar Marco. Recipe is...
Japanese Whisky
“It’s less sweet than bourbon but not as powerful and peaty as some Scotches, striking an appealing balance,” say some reviewers of Japanese whiskies. In 2003’s film Lost In Translation, Bill Murray portrayed a middle-aged actor hired to be in...
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