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
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
Moral Suasion
To float the brandy, hold a barspoon bowl-side facing down, with the front edge of the bowl touching the rim of the glass just at the surface of the drink. Slowly and gently pour the Cognac over the back of…
Blackberry apricot sangria
Ingredients 3 apricots, sliced 2 Cups blackberries 3/4 Cup water 1/2 Cup sugar 1 bottle 750 ML Gallo Family Vineyards Pink Moscato (or any sweet