Vodka Lemon Sorbet
Vodka lemon sorbet cocktail recipe – refreshing and light. Easy to make with homemade lemon sorbet and quality vodka. Perfect for summer entertaining.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Shot of Jamo
There is nothing more fitting on this Holiday of Holiday’s than a shot of Jameson. So lets have a little history lesson. St. Patrick is commonly known as the patron saint of Ireland. Starting out as a Christian holiday this day of feast has become a more secular holiday celebrating Ireland as a whole. Shamrocks…
Irish Car Bomb
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching. I used to work in an Irish Pub in Milwaukee and at about this time every year, we started to sell thousands of Irish Car Bombs. It is a mixture of Irish Stout beer, Irish whiskey and Irish cream. Together it makes a great creamy drop shot. Yep, this…
Blood Orange Martini
The other day I went to the greatest grocery store around, Wegmans. They opened one about 20 miles south of me in Woodbridge, VA. If you have never been to one you have to go. This is the only grocery store that I have ever been to that stocks black truffles. Don’t believe me,…
The Rumster
Leftover rum from Mardi Gras plus orange juice, cranberry juice and triple sec. The Rumster. Simple, easy and really good. Serve it straight up or on the rocks.
The Hurricane
The Hurricane cocktail recipe from New Orleans. A classic Mardi Gras drink with rum, passion fruit, and grenadine. Fruity, tropical, and smooth.
Snowmagedden Hot Chocolate Care Package
It has been non-stop snowing here in the DC metro area for almost a week now. The federal government is closed, the state of Virginia has spent almost 2 million on snow cleanup and my car is once again buried. The last part doesn’t really matter as I have a sedan and the roads won’t…
Lime Pie – The Drink
I was searching through this months Food and Wine and discovered a little drink that looked amazing. The drink was originally called Ramoncita Lopez Special, the name was too long. As a bartender, anything with more than two words in the name is overkill. Further, the drink tastes like a key lime pie. No shit,…
Vodka Limonata
Vodka Limonata cocktail made with San Pellegrino sparkling lemon mixer. Light, refreshing summer drink perfect for grilling season.
The Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule cocktail recipe with vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice. Simple refreshing drink with a spicy kick.
The Alibi
Unlike most people, I love Wednesdays. Not because the week is halfway over, but because I get to drink. Then I get to write a post about it. The posts on Wednesday’s can be funny and even a bit racy. Today I hope not to disappoint. Today’s cocktail is the Alibi. What is the Alibi,…
Champagne Taste Test
UPDATE: We Did It Again! This is our original 2009 Champagne Taste Test — and it’s still one of our most popular posts ever! But in 2015 we rounded up a brand new lineup of budget bottles to see if anything had changed. Spoiler: Andre is STILL the king. Check out our most recent Champagne…
Homemade Egg Nog
Homemade eggnog with bourbon beats store-bought every time. This creamy, rich cocktail is easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Irish Coffee
It is getting cold here in DC and there is only one drink that can make Swedish/Polish/Irish lad feel good. Irish coffee. This term is used many ways and the drink is never made the same. I have been testing a few recipes and I think I have found the perfect one. BTW if there…
Dirty Martini
I love dirty martinis. Learn how to make the perfect dirty martini with vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine. Balance is key—get it right with this simple recipe.
Red Eye Monster
Back in College I was a bartender and drop shots were big. We would sell 200+ yager bombs in a night. We would always be looking for the next big drop shot. The other weekend I was reminiscing about all of the crazy drop shots that we created. So I decided to make my own. …
Vodka Cranberry Spritzer
When I was a bartender I made T-shirts that said “Vodka Cranberry not Cranberry Vodka”. Everyone always ordered a Cranberry Vodka and then they gave me blank stares when I asked if they wanted a shot or what they wanted the cranberry vodka mixed with. Yep, they make cranberry vodka. We stocked two kinds of…
The True Sour
The True Sour cocktail recipe with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Works with any spirit—vodka, whiskey, gin, rum, or tequila. Better than sour mix.
Root Bourbon Float
Happy Veterans Day!!! Federal Holiday and nobody seems to be working here in DC. So it is a good thing that it happened to fall on a Wednesday. Yep, Cocktail Wednesday. The other day I went to the store and they had real Root Beer on sale. Not that caramel colored stuff that we know…
Spiked Up Spiced Cider
Last week I missed the drink of the week as I was suffering from the Swine Flu. But, I am back. I also brought with me some cider. I picked up some cider last week to help me get over my flu. Like orange juice, apple cider has over 100% vitamin C per serving. So…
