This fortified wine cocktail with deep caramel flavors is a twist on the Adonis cocktail, which usually uses fino sherry and sweet vermouth. Here, we stir together rich cream sherry, both dry and sweet vermouths, and some orange bitters, then garnish with…
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The Summer Sage
You got the kids back to school. You survived the 105 degree late-August heat. And now — it’s time for a drink. This cocktail, with red plums, sage, and rye whiskey, is like a grown-up whiskey sour. Rye whiskey, a…
The Varnish’s Milk Punch
This historic clarified milk punch recipe originates from a 1711 British recipe, but The Varnish’s Max Seaman made some modifications for the modern day drinker. It’s a rich, citrusy drink that will easily be the star of your holiday party.…
Breakfast martini
Ingredientes: 1 1/2 oz gin (use a softer gin, like Tanqueray Malacca, Hendrick’s, or Bombay Sapphire) 3/4 oz triple sec 3/4 oz lemon juice I tsp
Portland Potato Vodka
Many folks assume that potatoes are the most common base for making vodka, but it’s actually grains like wheat or corn that are most often used. Potato vodkas like Karlsson’s (an advertiser at Simple Cocktails) are considered more “boutique” than your…
SKINNY MARGARITAS
I’m a tequila girl, I always have been and there really is nothing better that a margarita but they can be ridiculously bad in the calorie department. There are some lighter options, like the “Skinnygirl Margarita” cocktails but let’s be…
Grapefruit Margarita
The drink is a nice bridge between a tart and strong traditional Margarita and the sweet and fruity Margarita variations, like a Strawberry Margarita. It’s lightly sweet with just the right amount of citrus kapow. Be sure to use silver…
GRAPEFRUIT MOJITOS
I have always been hesitant to try cocktails that include a simple syrup, honestly just because it seemed like more work than it was worth… even with the name SIMPLE syrup. I’m ashamed to say my laziness kept me from…
MOJITOS
This is one of the most deliciously fresh and bright cocktails you can make, which is perfect in the summertime. We experimented the other night (well I did, my husband wasn’t interested in being adventurous lol) with different flavors and…
Bennett
Bennett 1 1/2 oz gin 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters shake with ice an strain into chilled cocktail glass garnish with a lime wheel It’s only fair to share…Bennett2014-01-20cook