Learn how to make incredible cocktails. From the classics to modern inventions, these cocktail recipes will elevate your bar.
The Hugo Cocktail is one of my go-to spritzer cocktails for warm weather days. The champagne balanced out a slight hint of citrus with the sweetness of the elderflower liqueur. Champagne, sparkling wine, and prosecco are all appropriate ingredients to make the Hugo Cocktail shine. If you let the lime rest in the drink, the …
The Massey Cocktail is a spectacular homage to the traditions of Irish Whiskey while incorporating modern craft cocktail techniques. Sophisticated and layered for the connoisseur of fine drinks, you’ll find yourself delighted and amazed after making your first one. Created by Portland bartender Jacob Grier as a tribute to his Irish grandmother, the cocktail brings …
The Rosemary Paloma cocktail brings a savory, earthy twist to the traditional Paloma. Fragrant rosemary alongside the bright citrus flavors of fresh grapefruit juice create a balanced cocktail that is both refreshing and flavorful. The use of Herradura’s reposada tequila keeps this drink tied to its roots and pays homage to the land of agave.
The perfect summer cocktail for any Irish whiskey or Scotch lover, Cameron’s Kick is one of the original cocktails of the roaring twenties. While the origin of Cameron himself is unknown, this cocktail was created by Harry MacElhone and published in his 1922 book, Harry’s ABC of Making Cocktails. Cameron’s Kick Cocktail History A staple …
The passion fruit margarita is a delicious tropical cocktail, perfect for a warm weather staycation by the pool. This fruity drink features some deliciously vibrant ingredients, putting a unique spin on a classic margarita. Bringing passion fruit into a margarita is a tricky business. I ended up making around 6 variations, trying to perfect the …
The Yodel cocktail is perfect for the cocktail imbiber who wants more of an adult mimosa. However, you’re going to already want to be a Fernet-Branca fan before you indulge in one of these. For the uninitiated, Fernet-Branca is a very herbal and bitter tasting amaro liqueur. Made of 27 herbs in a very secret …
The Irish Fizz Cocktail takes on your classic Fizz and brings some Irish ingredients into play. Perfect for those cocktail lovers of lemony acidic flavors. Fizz cocktail variations have been around since 1875. Main types are either made with carbonated water to cause the fizz, or egg white, as this Irish Fizz was made. In …
Tropical, refreshing, and potent, the Singapore Sling Cocktail is a warm weather essential. While the original recipe was concocted in the early 20th century by Ngiam Tong Boon at Long Bar in the Raffles hotel in Singapore, many have adapted and built upon the recipe. After diligently trying several variations, I settled on one version by John …
The Self-Starter Cocktail is tiny in proportions, as it doesn’t need much to give you the push for an excellent drink. Full of French influence, from the Lillet Blanc to Abinsinthe, Apricot Brandy, and a bit of British gin to round it out. A light spring or summertime cocktail, refreshing and easy to sip as …
This Irish Whiskey based cocktail is going to be the easiest cocktail you’ve ever made to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. With a mere touch of Creme de Menthe to turn your golden colored whiskey green without overpowering the flavor, you can festively enjoy fine whiskey. Any Irish Whiskey you choose will be more than suitable …