To make watermelon puree, put seedless chunks of watermelon in a blender and pulse, then push the puree through a mesh sieve to make it smoother. (Cutting a whole watermelon might make your kitchen look...
This will make about 6 cups and can be given as gifts in as little as 1 week. The taste is heavenly. This is be far the easiest homemade liqueur recipe going. Can use any type of raspberry or even blueberries...
Did you know the most requested cocktail throughout the state of Texas is the margarita? Did you also know that Texans prefer their margaritas with a touch of citrusy orange, and they call it a Texas Margarita....
There's a song called Yellow Bird that I remember from long ago. I found the music in a kid's Island Songbook. I found the recipe on a Bahamian website!
This simple recipe takes the 3-2-1 spritz formula to heart, relying on just three quality ingredients. Amari styles vary wildly in viscosity and flavor, from intensely bitter to lightly sweet and floral,...
This is much easier to prepare than similar cocktails of the same name that require boiling cranberries, oranges and sugar for 20 minutes, and then waiting for the syrup to cool. Instead, this version...
The Tuxedo is a simple affair, made of gin, sherry and orange bitters, that will give any traditional martini a run for its money in dryness. One of the most prominent old cocktail books to feature this...
One of the most exquisite exploitations of the blackberry is accomplished by teaming it with a little booze and presenting it in a sugar-rimmed martini glass, making what might be called a blacktini. The...
This refreshing margarita recipe truly lives up to its name. Premium liquor really makes a difference in this case. It's sweet with just the right amount of tartness mixed in. They taste very smooth. So...
While a classic gin fizz uses lemon juice, the sweet acidity of lime in this variation skews it toward a (very) frothy gimlet. To ensure plenty of that froth, use a double shake to make the cocktail: first...
The old-fashioned is infinitely forgiving. Originally named "whiskey cocktail," it's a stirred, spirit-forward drink classically based on bourbon or rye. But out of want or necessity, you can venture outside...
This is the Australian version of the classic Mai Tai cocktail. It differs from the original recipe in that it uses fresh mint leaves and spiced rum (instead of dark rum), and it's garnished with a delicious...
The Hugo Spritzer is a variation of the famous Austrain Kaiserspritzer, this lovely drink is not as sweet. A light and refreshing drink that is perfect in the summer heat made with fresh mint, sparkling...
This bloody mary has a lot of ingredients but, trust us, it's worth it. Perfect for a dinner party garnished with an olive, or just as a treat at the weekend
Think of this drink as the darker, richer cousin to the classic hot toddy. Choose an amaro with citrus notes that is medium in body and bitterness, and use a six-ounce serving vessel. (The smaller size...
From a mixologist who said his favorite dessert, the grapefruit granita, was the inspiration for creating a grapefruit version of the classic Cuban cocktail Mojito. He first prepares a grapefruit granita...
This mojito will be fantastic at any summer party. It's slightly sweet, tangy and very refreshing thanks to the fresh mint. You taste the rum in this adult beverage, but it's not overpowering. A great...
The Grasshopper served at Dante, a New York City cocktail bar, is a fairly straightforward affair, calling on the crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream demanded by the drink's classic formula. To...
And just what is in a michelada? In Mexico City, it consists of fresh lime juice, a trinity of Tabasco, Worcestershire and soy sauces, a pinch of black pepper and maybe (or maybe not) a dash of Maggi,...
Merry Christmas! Be merry any other time of the year with your very own mocha cream liqueur that tastes like Bailey's Irish Cream! This creamy concoction is great added to hot cocoa or just sipped as is....
With its understated, background fruit notes, Plantation Pineapple Rum Stiggins' Fancy can easily be used in a wide variety of classic cocktail recipes without upsetting the drink's balance. It makes a...
Bright, bubbly and refreshing to drink, the El Diablo combines tequila with rich, sweetly acidic crème de cassis, fresh lime juice and sharply spiced ginger beer. To ensure a balanced cocktail, use a...
I mixed bourbon, ginger liqueur and sherry with a little fresh orange juice. And in a moment of inspiration, I gussied up the orange garnish by caramelizing the slices before placing them afloat in the...
Here is a punch to mix with the more flavorful American gins, from a recipe provided to The Times by the drinks historian David Wondrich. His cocktails are light and summery, and a refreshing change from...
According to his great-grandson, Cedric, Charles Dickens ''loved the ritual of mixing the evening glass of Gin Punch, which he performed with all the energy and discrimination of Mr. Micawber.'' You may...
This is a favorite of one of my friends. She keeps a pitcher in the refrigerator for drop-in company. It's a pretty bright blue - just like windex. We usually just add a smidge of lime juice, otherwise...
The Caiprinhia was designated the National Cocktail of Brazil, and has simple ingredients of limes, Cachaca liquor, superfine sugar and crushed ice. For flavor variations, you can add other fruits like...
This frozen Blue Whale recipe is the perfect summer drink! Cool, refreshing and oh-so-delicious, enjoy responsibly because these tasty drinks can sneak up on you. Whether you're sipping by the pool, lake,...