Drink Recipes, Information, & Pairing with Food
Mulled Apple Cider with Candied Ginger
A warm glass of hot mulled cider is the perfect winter treat. Add a bit of Calvados or apple brandy and you have a delicious wintery cocktail. I prefer pure apple cider that is cloudy. It has a more complex flavor and is perfect for hot beverages. If you like the clear variety, though, that will work just fine.
Maple Syrup Hot Toddy
This delicious hot cocktail will warm your spirit and fend off the chill of any cold night. Maple syrup, applejack, sweet vermouth, and Averna (an Italian bitter) are magically combined in this tasty elixir.
The Gloria Snapper - Gin Cocktail Recipe
A twist on the bloody mary, this cocktail celebrates Sofia Vergara’s nomination for her role as Gloria on Modern Family with a drink that brings spice and sass like her character.
Liz Lemon-ade - Gin Cocktail Recipe
A nod to Tina Fey’s nomination for her role as Liz Lemon on 30 Rock, this refreshing gin cocktail is made with fresh lemon juice.
The Blackthorne Cocktail - Irish Whisky and Absinthe Recipe
A very classic cocktail of Irish Whisky and Absinthe.
Surgeon's Punch - Gin Cocktail
In honor of Hugh Laurie’s sixth nomination for Dr. House, this gin cocktail is complex and delicious, made with green tea, lime sherbert.
24/75 Gin Cocktail
A gin cocktail fit for a king. The classic French 75 recipe but with an innovation 2011 twist, Beefeater 24 and Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut NV Champagne with sencha tea syrup.
Early Times Whiskey Mint Julep - Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
The Mint Julep which has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. Each year, almost 120,000 Early Times Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
Eva Longoria's Strawberry Daiquiri
Here is a strawberry daiquiri recipe from television actress Eva Longoria for your next party or gathering.
Lavender Margarita
This beautifully colored margarita uses traditional ingredients of tequila, lime and triple sec combined with a little twist - coconut milk, raspberries, blueberries and a little bit of lavender. Gorgeous presentation with a wonderful fruity taste.
Dulce Vida Roasted Jalapeno Sangrita
Here is a very flavorful and complex sangrita made with orange, tomato, grapefruit, and lime juices and homemade grenadine. The spiciness comes from the jalapeno, chili powder, Sriracha sauce, and a pinch of cinnamon.
Sparkling Fresh Berry Champagne
Here's a delightful champagne cocktail that will impress your guests. Wonderfully fruity, use fresh raspberries if they're in season.
Flirtini
Delicious, fruity take on the champagne cosmo. This flirtini recipe has a little twist: apricot liqueur.
Blueberry Sangria
Here's a nice twist on Sangria: blueberries! You can make this either with wine or with juice for a non-alcoholic version. If using wine, be sure to try it with the Grand Marnier. The orange flavored liqueur is a nice complement to blueberries.
Brandy Milk Punch Cocktail
This cocktail recipe comes from Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, cousins and proprietors of Commander's Palace and Cafe Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar in New Orleans.
Whoa, Nellie! Cocktail
This cocktail recipe comes from Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, cousins and proprietors of Commander's Palace and Cafe Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar in New Orleans.
Neutral Ground
This cocktail recipe comes from Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, cousins and proprietors of Commander's Palace and Cafe Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar in New Orleans.
"The Emmy" Cocktail
This recipe was created by Grey Goose Vodka for the Emmy Awards.
Chopin Spanish Nights CEO (Chopin Extra Olives) Martini
Spanish Nights CEO (Chopin Extra Olives) Martini draws from the scents and savories of Spain. Splashed with light Sherry and topped with three Manchego-stuffed olives wrapped in Serrano Ham, the Spanish Nights CEO is a tapas party at play in a martini glass. Serve with extra olives on the side.
Midnight Mojito
A mojito, Depaz style. Created by Contemporary Cocktails, Inc. ("Bar Chefs" Willy Shine, Aisha Sharpe, and Kristopher Carr.)
Summer Sun
Here's a delicious cocktail combining rum, ginger, apple juice, and lemon. Yum! Created by Contemporary Cocktails, Inc. ("Bar Chefs" Willy Shine, Aisha Sharpe, and Kristopher Carr.)
Blue Velvet
Here is a deliciously refreshing rum and lime cocktail. Created by Contemporary Cocktails, Inc. ("Bar Chefs" Willy Shine, Aisha Sharpe, and Kristopher Carr.) Blue Velvet is a signature Depaz Blue Cane Amber Rhum Cocktail.
Fresh Lime and White Grape Iced Green Tea
Reprinted with permission from GREEN TEA: 50 HOT DRINKS, COOL QUENCHERS, AND SWEET AND SAVORY TREATS by Mary Lou Heiss (Harvard Common Press, 2006).
Fresh Lime and White Grape Iced Green Tea
Reprinted with permission from GREEN TEA: 50 HOT DRINKS, COOL QUENCHERS, AND SWEET AND SAVORY TREATS by Mary Lou Heiss (Harvard Common Press, 2006).
Cinnamon-Star Anise Green Tea
Recipe reprinted with permission from GREEN TEA: 50 HOT DRINKS, COOL QUENCHERS, AND SWEET AND SAVORY TREATS by Mary Lou Heiss (Harvard Common Press, 2006).
Watermelon Martini
Cool, refreshing watermelon in a martini. Sweet perfection!
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Watermelon margaritas are a sweet way to keep cool in the summer. Freezing the watermelon beforehand creates a slushy, frozen cocktail without the ice. Delicious!
The Paloma
The Paloma is the drink of choice in Mexico, more popular than margaritas.
Blue Violet Martini
Definitely an uncommon cocktail. Hpnotiq, Chambord, and Absolut Raspberri combined for a delicious cocktail that will wow your guests.
Old House Crown
Crown Royal, orange and lemon juices combine with 7Up for a delicious cocktail. A little bit of pomegranate juice adds an exotic twist.
Mexican Riviera
This cocktail recipe for a Mexican Riviera combines the fruitiness of peaches and champagne with tequila.
Double Ginger Morgan Mojito
Recipe provided by Sommelier Jason Carlen and Chef Dan Zivic, Old House Restaurant in the Eldorado Hotel & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Sidecar Mexicano
Tequila and Orange Liqueur. Recipe provided by Ian Nal, beverage director, Modern Mexican Restaurants, New York City.
Robber Baron
Robber Baron is a Grey Goose Vodka and Midori cocktail recipe created by Hospitality Holdings, Inc. New York City.
Met Mojito
Cruzan Orange Rum Mixed Drink created by Trina Storm, bar manager, City Bar, Boston.
Voila! (Strawberry-based Cocktail)
This delicious strawberry-based cocktail was created by Chef Cedric Tovar of the Peacock Alley Restaurant inside the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Mexican Sangria
Sangria is a traditional Spanish drink that combines wine with fruit and a little sugar. This Mexican version is a similar fruity concotion but has a higher level of alcohol which makes it great for pairing with spicy foods. Always use a decent wine when making sangria, as the wine will be the most prominent flavor.
Raspberry Tequila Sangria
Sangria is a traditional Spanish drink that combines wine and fresh fruit. This Mexican-style sangria has a higher alcohol content than most sangrias (great for pairing with spicy foods) and is as much a margarita as it is a sangria. Always use a tasty wine when making sangria as it will be the most prominent flavor.
Bailey's Peppermint Cream
Irish Cream and hot chocolate are the perfect match in this delicious winter drink that will warm your spirit!
Campari Mojito
A delightful blend of bitter orange and sweet mint, this Campari cocktail is great for the Christmas holiday with its bright red and green color.