Learn how to make incredible cocktails. From the classics to modern inventions, these cocktail recipes will elevate your bar.
Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed this Dubonnet and gin cocktail daily before lunch, for many years of her life. While the cocktail has many minor variations and names depending on who you ask, this version is called The Queen’s Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail. The Story of the Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail Queen Elizabeth II’s Favorite Aperitif …
Made with apple brandy, the Bobbing for Apples Cocktail is a fun way to celebrate the fall leaves turning color and apple season getting into full swing. This cocktail is packed with fall flavors, including rye whiskey, demerara syrup, angostura bitters, and orange bitters. It is garnished with a dehydrated apple slice and a cinnamon …
The Fright Night in the Grove cocktail is so good it’s scary. Freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice lends a pop of bright citrus flavors to a dreadfully-delightful combination of Jägermeister and tequila. But be forewarned. Too many of these may lead to one terrifying night. Looking for more spooky cocktails to serve this Halloween? Try the delicious …
For those who enjoy a generous splash of bitters to balance out their bourbon, the Skeleton Key cocktail is the key to your heart. Even with the delicious fall flavors of Elderflower liqueur and ginger beer, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for every season. If you’d like more Halloween-themed cocktail ideas, try MK Library’s Fright …
The Blood and Sand cocktail may have an intense name, but it tastes similar to a sophisticated mimosa. Fresh blood orange juice, sweet Vermouth, and Heering cherry liqueur create a balanced and uniquely-refreshing cocktail with hints of cherry and tart citrus. Its blood-red color perfectly lends itself to an adult Halloween get-together. In search of …
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 cocktail is a variation of the original Corpse Reviver, featuring an added dash of absinthe. Some call it an effective hair of the dog or hangover cure, but one thing is for certain; This cocktail certainly will jolt you back to life with its strong astringent flavors. If you’d like …
Absinthe and anise-flavor lovers will kill for the Death in the Afternoon cocktail, a drink with a unique and refreshing licorice flavor profile. If you cringe at the thought of anise or licorice flavors, you may want to steer clear of this cocktail. This simple yet enticing cocktail is a wonderful palette cleanser after a …
The Reanimated Pirate is a rich and well-balanced cocktail that is a delightful after-dinner pallet cleanser. With coffee-infused rum and a hint of vanilla, this cocktail reminds one of an elevated RumChata, balanced out by the acidity of the coffee. Just a few sips are guaranteed to wake you from your food coma and have …
The Hocus Pocus Cocktail is a light and fragrant drink to sip on while enjoying a spooky Halloween night with friends! Adapted from the Hanky Panky, a sweet 50/50 martini created by Ada Coleman, head bartender at the Savoy Hotel in London. The Hocus Pocus balances out sweet vermouth and orange Curaçao liqueur with a …
The Fallen Diablo cocktail is a great addition to your upcoming adult Halloween soirée. Based on Trader Vic’s El Diablo cocktail, this devilish drink is easy to sip on and will balance out all the sweets you are sure to encounter on Halloween night. Looking for more festive cocktails to serve this spooky season? Try …