Hilah from Hilah Cooking mixes up a large gin sidecar, big enough for a thermos. The ingredients include two thirds of a cup of fresh lemon juice, two thirds of a cup of gin, and two thirds of a cup orange flavored liqueur. She squeezes the juice of four whole lemons for two thirds of a cup of juice. Then she pours the ingredients in a shaker that has already been filled with ice, and shakes vigorously to mix and chill the drink. She also pre-chills the thermos with ice. After removing the ice...
If you master only one cocktail, it should be the martini. It's a legend in a glass, and every hostess worthy of her shaker should know how to make a martini.
Here's a great video that will show you how to make one heck of a tasty MIA TIA. We use Captain Morgan, Malibu Rum, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and Grenadine.
February 22, is NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY!! The margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila mixed with triple sec and lime or lemon juice, often served with salt on the glass rim. It is the most common tequila-based cocktail in the United States. The drink is served shaken with ice, on the rocks, blended with ice (frozen margarita) or without ice (straight up)
A twist on the Sealbach cocktail from Kentucky, this is a delicious, sophisticated cocktail. To make it, you will need: 1 ounce of bourbon, 3/4 ounce of Cointreau, 1/2 ounce honey syrup, 1/4 ounce lemon juice, a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters, 1 1/4 ounce of champagne and orange zest to garnish.
With just a touch of alcohol, this a cocktail you can drink all day long! It's very easy to make, all you need is half a glass of dry sherry and half a glass of lemon-lime soda. Mix with ice cubes, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Named after a sweet variety of orange, make this cocktail the next time you're asked for something fruity. The Valencia requires: 2 ounces apricot brandy, 1 ounce fresh orange juice, 3 dashes orange bitters, chilled champagne or sparkling wine, ice cubes and an orange twist to garnish.
A great drink for fall or winter evenings, with a strong apple flavor. To make this cocktail, you will need: 1 1/4 ounce Calvados or another apple brandy, 1 1/4 ounce Pommeau de Normandie, 1/2 ounce Manzanilla dry sherry, ice and a twist of lemon to garnish.
Cachaca is a delicious, sugar-based liquor that makes amazing drinks. This video shows you how to use cachaca, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 shot of passion fruit juice and some ice to make a fruity and icy cold summertime drink. Garnish with a slice of orange.
The blue curacao gives this rum martini it's distinctive hue, and it's light, fruity flavor makes it a great summertime drink. Besides the curacao, you will need: 3/4 ounce rum, 1/2 ounce Midori, 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice, 1/4 ounce simple syrup, ginger beer and ice.
To make this delicious holiday drink, you will need: 2 cups of water, 4-5 whole star anise, 10-12 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 15 ounces cream of coconut, 14.5 ounces coconut milk, 14 ounces of condensed milk and 2 - 2 1/2 cups of white rum, plus raspberries and nutmeg to garnish.
Take the edge off the holidays and feel lit up like a Christmas tree inside and out by swigging one of these bad boys. This sweet and tart pomegranate martini is so very tangy and delicious while giving you that perfect alcoholic kick.
People love to drink during the holidays. Whether it's because you don't feel quite festive without downing a few cranberry martinis or you can't prevent yourself from strangling your visiting relatives without a gin and tonic, cocktails are the bee's knees during this time of year.
There's nothing like a few margaritas to survive the holidays without strangling your relatives and having a complete meltdown mid present wrapping. But don't just take the easy way out by purchasing a maragarita mix and adding some liquor - we all know that never ends up giving you that flavor kick you're craving.
Very often during the holidays we desire a drink that both warms our belly while offering us a nice escape from our perverted uncle Sam who's visiting up til New Year's. While a few Cosmos would work, why not add some holiday cheer to your drinking by mixing up this chocolate hazelnut cocktail?
Hot buttered rum gives your taste buds that perfect jolt of warmth and spiciness that's great for warming up your spirits after a cold trek outdoors. Buttered rum is a great alternative to your usual martinis and cosmos at a cocktail party, and it's super festive, too.
There's more than enough reason for folks to drink during the holidays. Crazy relatives, too much baking and shopping until you literally drop create lots of stress that one glass of martini usually tapers down.
Start with a bottle of your favorite top shelf bourbon (like Maker's Mark) and use it to make a hot buttered cider with apples and cranberries. Top it off with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, and you have the perfect after dinner Thanksgiving drink.
Cocktails and spirits writer Camper English likes playing with ice. His latest experiment is a ticking ice bomb (re: an ice cube filled with food coloring that slowly turns your beverage black as it melts).
If you've never been a big fan of alcohol because it tastes too strong and bitter, then you should definitely give sangria a try. Sangria is a native Spanish drink that includes a mixture of a light wine (usually fruit flavored), chopped fruit, spices for an extra flavor kick, and a sweetener like honey or orange juice.
If you have peppermint schnapps and chocolate syrup, then you've got what it takes to make a great Peppermint Patty cocktail. This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
If you have Jägermeister, peach schnapps & cranberry juice, you've got what it takes to make a Red-Headed Slut cocktail. This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
In this tutorial, we learn how to bottle mead. When you are bottling mead there are a lot of things to take into consideration. You can use different styles of bottles that are clear so you can see what's inside of them. Use the #9 types of corks because they work very well with bottles and create a great seal. If you use a cheap one the cork will break off into the mead. Prepare the corks before mottling by placing them in boiling water and leaving it to steam for a few minutes. Use these tips...
In this video, we learn how to make a raspberry martini. Start off by pouring 1.5 oz raspberry vodka, 3/4 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz lemonade, and 1/2 oz cranberry juice into a shaker along with some ice. Then, put the cap on the shaker and shake it up until the canister becomes ice cold. After this, grab your martini glass and pour the mixture into the glass. Serve this with a lemon wedge or you can garnish it with the skin from the lemon as well. Enjoy drinking this and serve with friends and...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a prickly pear margarita cocktail. Start out by adding some ice cubes to your shaker and then add in 1.5 oz of tequila to the. Next, add in 1/2 oz of Triple-Sec and 2 oz of sweet and sour. Also, add in a splash of prickly pear puree. Then, garnish the glass with lime juice and dip it in some salt. Now shake the shaker until it's freezing cold and everything is combined. Then, pour the drink through the strainer into the glass and garnish with a lime and a...
Don't you ever wish you could just get away? You know, just say sayonara to your marketing meeting and take the next flight to Cabo? Unfortunately for most of us those dreams stay dreams, but that doesn't mean you can't transport your taste buds to the Carribean with a delicious tropical drink.
Make your Halloween party the best ever with this "zombie" drink sure to keep the living dead coming back for more! This zombie-style drink is complete with brains, but more importantly, it packs a wallop with three different kinds of rum (!!!) and apricot brandy. This mixed punch also has orange, pineapple and lime juice. Don't forget to make your citrus ice the night before, either in brain molds or a nice big block. Party on!
In this tutorial, we learn how to make strawberry lemonade Jell-O shots. First, you will need to take a couple cups of boiling hot water, then mix it with a large packet of strawberry lemonade Jell-O. Mix this together until all of the powder is completely dissolved. After this, pour 1.5 c of citrus vodka (cold) into the bowl of Jell-O. Then, take a fresh lemon and squeeze the juice of it into the bowl, making sure to remove any seeds. Mix up the rest of the mixture after this, then pour into...
Infusing liquor with different flavors (seeds, herbs, spiced, fruits, cocoa nibs, etc.) is easier than you may think. All you need is an iSi Cream Whipper (re: nitrous oxide).
It's Mardi Gras time, but you're lacking the Shrove Tuesday spirit. Don't worry, these Mardi Gras cocktails should lighten you up and get you into party mode. Can anybody really make it through a Mardi Gras celebration without a little drunkenness? Maybe, but it's not recommended.
Want to make an Irish Car Bomb like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to make an Adios like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about two minutes' time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Bailey's is such a versatile drink. You can use it for baking, Irish coffee, Irish car bombs, or just over the rocks works too. But, alcohol is expensive, so, in this video, you will learn how to make your own home made Irish cream from scratch with chef Jason Hill. Now go forth and car bomb away! (Save some for the rest of us!)
If you're a fan of Tennessee Williams, you'll be an instant fan of this cocktail. It's called the Serafina Delle Rose, which is the main character from Williams' famous play "The Rose Tattoo". This cocktail is a light, romantic drink with a complex contrast of pomegranate fruit and bitter flavors and garnished with fresh rose petals. The white vermouth is all the alcohol you'll need!
Want to make a Jager Bomb like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to make a Flirtini like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to make a Mad Pirate like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to make a Butter Nutty Squirrel like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to make a Slippery Nipple mixed drink like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to make an Orgasm Shooter like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to make a Butterball like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Jell-o shooters in less than 60 seconds. First, you will boil 1 c of water, then mix it together with your choice of Jell-O. After this, stir for two minutes that add in 1 c of vodka. Next, fill your cups up with the liquid, then add caps and place in the fridge. Wait a few hours for these to set up, then enjoy them! You can use many different types of Jell-O with these, so get creative and make a whole bunch of different colored ones! You can also have a...
Interested in making the perfect Mai Tai? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to know how to mix the perfect Mimosa cocktail? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Interested in mixing the perfect screwdriver cocktail? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Interested in mixing an authentic Adios cocktail? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to mix a Scooby Snack cocktail? This clip will show you how it's done. Interested in trying your hand at bartending? With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Want to mix an Amaretto Sour? This clip will show you how it's done. Interested in trying your hand at bartending? With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
Given that we now have Edward Cullen vampire skin glitter (no joke, check out Hot Topic), felted reconstructions of Bella's womb, and an entire makeup line inspired by the Twilight Saga (it's called Twilight Beauty), it's no surprise that cocktails are the next thing to be taken over by the vampire craze.
Are you hosting a big gettogether for Halloween? Sure, you'll probably deck your house out in spooky, haunted decor that will frighten guests in the most exciting way possible, but what about your food? While it's easy to drive over to Ralph's and pick up a plate of ghost-shaped sugar cookies and a slew of 2 liter sodas, there are much more interesting things you can do with your food to get them Halloween ready.
The Lawn Party cocktail. Doesn't its name say it all? A nice backyard daytime party full of happy guests and delicious summertime drink. How fun! Unless you don't know how to make a Lawn Party cocktail… then you're in trouble.
In this video, we learn how to make the perfect Bacardi cocktail. First, grab a martini glass and a shaker and put ice into the shaker. Next, pour 1 1/2 oz of Bacardi into the shaker along with 1 oz of lime juice and a splash of grenadine. Now, place the shaker glass on top of the shaker and shake the drink until the glass becomes ice cold. Now, place your strainer on the shaker and pour into the martini glass. Garnish the glass with a lime and enjoy! If you want to step this up even further,...
In this clip, Bobby shows you how to make a completely delicious drink for the summer time. Bobby tackles the classic mojito and shows you how to make it like a real Cuban would. So, mix it up and enjoy the summertime with this refreshing cocktail.
What's the best way to celebrate your independence? Alcohol. There's no a soul out there that can't enjoy a few drinks during a nice celebration. So, why not go a step further with some crazy shots? Shots are the quickest and easiest way to get drunk fast. Do it for your country — but don't overdo it. Mix up a batch of patriotic cocktails for your Independence Day party.
