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 …
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 Royal Haunt Cocktail is a play on the classic Manhattan with a haunted Halloween twist. Cassis liqueur is used to add a bit of royal, or blood, color. A few dashes of walnut bitters round out the flavor profile for a simple and well-balanced cocktail. If you’re looking for more spooky cocktails to shake …
Grilled bok choy is an incredibly healthy and delicious vegetable to accompany any meal. The mild flavor pairs well with a variety of marinades if you get flavor-bored easily. This Asian-inspired marinade infuses the bok choy with an irresistible sweet, savory and spicy flavor combination. Commonly found at most grocery stores, this underutilized veggie is …
Deliciously provocative, the Pornstar Martini cocktail will surprise you with its extraordinarily balanced passion fruit cocktail with aromatics of tropical fruit and vanilla with a hint of lime that is sure to please. But don’t let the name fool you. I guarantee you won’t feel a single ounce of guilt after taking a sip of …
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 Cadillac Margarita Cocktail is an elegant and sophisticated craft version of the classic margarita. Using the finest ingredients, complexity and depth can be appreciated by both the casual margarita drinker and tequila connoisseur alike. Easy to make and versatile, this is a great go-to for anytime you’re craving something like a margarita. Throw out …
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 …
This Orange Creamsicle cocktail is a delicious summer drink, balanced between hints of vanilla-orange with a touch of alcohol. If you want to treat yourself to a delicious dessert without overwhelming sweet notes, this just might become a new favorite of yours. In reviewing other variations around the web, many seemed too sweet or had …
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 …