Have you ever made a cocktail recipe that didn’t turn out quite right? Try using the 15 cocktail tips and tricks below to set yourself up for success. Making a great cocktail doesn’t have to be hard when you follow these guidelines! Your cocktails will taste just like the ones you get from your favorite …
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Looking for a cocktail recipe to make for a weekend brunch or for some hair of the dog after a night out? Try making this spicy Bloody Mary recipe! It’s full of flavor, and has just the right amount of heat. Anyone who likes vodka and can handle some heat will love this drink. Keep reading …
This delicious coffee martini recipe makes a great cocktail that provides a boozy coffee taste with each delightful sip. If you like espresso martinis, this coffee cocktail is for you! This cocktail recipe isn’t for a someone who prefers a sweet and fruity cocktail (though those are tasty too!). This spirit forward, vodka based cocktail …
Halloween is a the best time of year to get creative with both food and drink recipes. Get inspired by 10 Halloween cocktails with vodka that are sure to have your party guests shrieking with delight. Vodka is the perfect spirit to use to conjure up some spooky Halloween drinks. It is versatile and blends …
Say hello to the Frankenstein Martini. This green Halloween cocktail recipe brings together Frankenstein’s two main colors – black and green – in one delightfully ghoulish drink. It’s so fun to use color in Halloween drinks. There is nothing quite as spooky as a Halloween cocktail using a colored liqueur as a base for the …
Looking for a cocktail recipe that is easy to make, and creative enough to be the talk of your Halloween Party? Try making this Witches Brew cocktail. This blue Halloween drink looks like something a witch would brew in her cauldron! It has a black sanding sugar rim which not only looks eerie but also …
These 30+ Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is a blast for kids and gives parents a chance to be kids again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky, and whimsical, and looks great on a party table. Whether you …
The El Diablo cocktail is an easy-to-mix tequila drink with a vibrant and refreshing flavor that is perfect for Halloween. Although not strictly a Halloween cocktail, El Diablo means “the devil” in Spanish, and the reddish hues of the drink make it a popular choice for the holiday. The drink is made with crème de …
This delicious caramel apple martini uses Granny Smith apples, chopped nuts and a delicious blend of alcohol for one amazing cocktail. Caramel apples are a fun thing to do in the fall but you don’t need to wait for the cold weather to enjoy the taste of them. Today we’ll be getting the memory of those …
Homemade popsicles are one of the joys of summer. These amazing pina colada popsicles have a hint of coconut rum and a lot of flavor. They are a delicious cold treat that is creamy, with just a hint of sweetness. They have small bits of pineapple for some extra texture, and are infused with coconut rum …
Looking for a delicious cocktail recipe? This Paloma cocktail recipe combines the refreshing tartness of grapefruit and lime with Patron Tequila for a fantastic, smooth taste. When we think internationally of drinks associated with Mexico, the margarita always comes to mind, but the Paloma might actually be more popular in Mexico! Paloma cocktails get their …
Your guests will be surprised and delighted when you tell them that you are going to make dragon fruit margaritas tonight. Good cocktail recipes can sometimes contain unusual ingredients. Using them turns a normal drink into really special cocktail. Are you a margarita lover? This tangy Mexican drink has dozens of varieties and the flavor …
Frangelico cocktail recipes, like this International Incident Martini with Baileys and amaretto are the perfect drink for St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here and Bailey’s Irish Cream is also a favorite of mine to serve on this fun day. I love to experiment with different cocktail recipes year round, but I …
St. Patrick’s Day is a time for shamrocks, leprechauns, and of course, eating and drinking! Today let’s learn how to make green beer to celebrate the holiday. Making this fun St. Paddy’s Day drink is incredibly easy to do! With just two ingredients and a few simple steps, you can transform your favorite beer into …
Are you looking for drinks to make with Baileys Irish Cream? Well you are not alone! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Baileys drinks are in demand. This deliciously creamy and thick dessert cocktail is the perfect choice for a St. Patricks day cocktail. Since I love sweet cocktails, I have not …
Are you looking for THE ultimate decadent dessert? How about some dark chocolate fudgy brownies baked to perfection and then topped with a rich, boozy ganache? If you said yes, these Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownies (and maybe some green beer) are for you. I’ve been on a brownie-making spree lately. My family loves the taste …
A Michelada recipe is the perfect way to make a bold, refreshing Mexican beer and tomato juice cocktail at home with just a few simple ingredients. The spicy Michelada drink combines cold beer, lime juice, hot sauce, and savory tomato flavor for a zesty cocktail that’s easy to customize to your preferred spice level. This …
Serve these bacon-wrapped chicken appetizers at your next game day party, and watch your platter get cleaned in no time! These spicy chicken appetizers require just 5 ingredients and are ready to serve in about 30 minutes. The appetizers are a scrumptious blend of cream cheese, chicken, bacon, and green hot sauce to add some …
This Southern Comfort cocktail is called a Southern Breeze. It’s tart, sweet, and a great way to relax at the end of the day. Southern Comfort, also known as SoCo, is a whiskey-based liqueur flavored with fruit and spices. It has a sweet finish that pairs well with the pomegranate and lychee juices in this …
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style with a refreshing twist on a classic summer drink recipe! This red, white, and blue white wine spritzer is the ideal companion for summer picnics, barbecues, and outdoor parties. As fireworks light up the night sky and friends gather for the festivities, this easy-to-make cocktail is sure …
This 4th of July Cosmopolitan takes the drink to a patriotic height with the addition of a fun red, white, and blue glass rim. It’s also a great cocktail to serve for Memorial Day. The cosmopolitan is a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. The cosmopolitan cocktail, affectionately referred to as the “cosmo,” gained popularity during …
This Cinderella cocktail is fruity, creamy and a lovely shade of blue that comes from using blue curacao. The cocktail recipe is made from vodka mixed with blue curacao, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice and coconut nectar for a delightful drink that is perfect for summer. Be careful not to drink too many of these glass …
I thought it would be fun to do a chocolate drizzle tutorial for my cocktail tips guide, so that my readers can see how it is done. Many chocolate flavored drinks use this decorative technique for the inside of the glass. Going out to one of my favorite restaurants or cocktail bars gives me a …
Cinnamon has long been touted as having many health benefits. Many reports seem to suggest that adding it to your diet can have an overall good effect on your health. Cinnamon tastes good on desserts. Should we add it liberally to foods? Before you reach for a bottle of cinnamon supplements, remember this: there is …
Nothing quite says happy birthday like Funfetti sprinkles recipes. Funfetti is basically a plain cake mix with sprinkles baked into it. They are colorful and fun and make any dessert look great. I thought it would be fun to put together some tasty cookies, cakes and other sweet treats decorated with funfetti sprinkles for a …