Drink Recipes, Information, & Pairing with Food
What is food without drink? The beverage is an important component of any meal and should be considered with as much thought as any thing else. Matching the beverage (whether it be a wine, cocktail, or non-alcoholic drink), however, can be a challenging endeavor. Here you will find information, tips, and recipes related to beverages to make your task easier.
Spiced Caramel Apple Martini
Delicious ginger liqueur and caramel vodka are mixed with apple cider and a squeeze of lemon juice in this wonderful martini. Perfect for the holidays.
Delicious ginger liqueur and caramel vodka are mixed with apple cider and a squeeze of lemon juice in this wonderful martini. Perfect for the holidays.
Wild Berry Lemonade Cocktail
Here's a wonderfully refreshing vodka cocktail with fresh berries, thyme and a little agave nectar for added sweetness.
Here's a wonderfully refreshing vodka cocktail with fresh berries, thyme and a little agave nectar for added sweetness.
Summer Daydream
Here's a refreshing summer cocktail that combines cucumber vodka with fresh watermelon. Delicious!
Here's a refreshing summer cocktail that combines cucumber vodka with fresh watermelon. Delicious!
Breakfast Energy Smoothie
Here's a great way to start your day or just as a healthy snack when you need a boost. Blueberries and nutritional yeast give you a good dose of B12 vitamins, the banana provides potassium, flaxseed for omega-3, soy milk and yogurt for protein, and a touch of honey to balance the sweetness.
Here's a great way to start your day or just as a healthy snack when you need a boost. Blueberries and nutritional yeast give you a good dose of B12 vitamins, the banana provides potassium, flaxseed for omega-3, soy milk and yogurt for protein, and a touch of honey to balance the sweetness.
Cappuccino Smoothie
I admit this smoothie isn't very healthy but it is definitely delicious. Sweet cream, coffee ice cream and a good dose of espresso make for a luscious treat.
I admit this smoothie isn't very healthy but it is definitely delicious. Sweet cream, coffee ice cream and a good dose of espresso make for a luscious treat.
Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Nothing is more refreshing than a smoothie made with tropical fruit: fresh, juicy mango, pineapple, papaya, kiwi. A delicious, healthy treat that is easy to make.
Nothing is more refreshing than a smoothie made with tropical fruit: fresh, juicy mango, pineapple, papaya, kiwi. A delicious, healthy treat that is easy to make.
Peach Smoothie
Sweet, juicy peaches make the perfect smoothie. Cool, delicious and healthy.
Sweet, juicy peaches make the perfect smoothie. Cool, delicious and healthy.
Tuscan Rosemary Lemon Drop
This wonderfully refreshing cocktail comes from Chef Kathy Casey - "I created this cocktail for the wedding reception of my dear friends Michelle and Don, in Tuscany. I can still picture everyone on the villa lawn enjoying their drinks—heels kicked off, ties loosened, and laughter fading into the sunset."
This wonderfully refreshing cocktail comes from Chef Kathy Casey - "I created this cocktail for the wedding reception of my dear friends Michelle and Don, in Tuscany. I can still picture everyone on the villa lawn enjoying their drinks—heels kicked off, ties loosened, and laughter fading into the sunset."
Vodka Espresso
A vodka espresso would be called an espresso martini by many, but the bartender-creator Dick Bradsell wanted to avoid the cliché. This more elaborate version of the original requires two types of coffee liqueur, with the drier Tia Maria acting as a foil for the sweeter, richer Kahlúa.
A vodka espresso would be called an espresso martini by many, but the bartender-creator Dick Bradsell wanted to avoid the cliché. This more elaborate version of the original requires two types of coffee liqueur, with the drier Tia Maria acting as a foil for the sweeter, richer Kahlúa.
It Ain't Easy Being Green - Vodka Cocktail
Here's a very delicious cocktail for St. Patrick's Day. Sweet and creamy, chocolate liqueur combined with vodka and mint makes for a wonderful Irish-themed treat.
Here's a very delicious cocktail for St. Patrick's Day. Sweet and creamy, chocolate liqueur combined with vodka and mint makes for a wonderful Irish-themed treat.
Cranberry Smash
Here's a sweet and colorful cocktail perfect for fall and winter. Surprise your guests with this mixed drink made from fresh cranberries.
Here's a sweet and colorful cocktail perfect for fall and winter. Surprise your guests with this mixed drink made from fresh cranberries.
White Cosmo
Silver tequila is used here instead of the traditional vodka and white cranberry juice. Delicious.
Silver tequila is used here instead of the traditional vodka and white cranberry juice. Delicious.
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.
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.
Chopin 'n Kiwi - Vodka Cocktail
This exotic looking cocktail will turn heads. Simple to make.
This exotic looking cocktail will turn heads. Simple to make.
Heavenly Hibiscus
A bit of hibiscus tea creates a unique and delicious vodka cocktail.
A bit of hibiscus tea creates a unique and delicious vodka cocktail.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This recipe was created by Grey Goose Vodka for the Emmy Awards.
Midnight Mojito
A mojito, Depaz style. Created by Contemporary Cocktails, Inc. ("Bar Chefs" Willy Shine, Aisha Sharpe, and Kristopher Carr.)
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.)
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.
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).
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).
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).
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!
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!
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!
Blue Violet Martini
Definitely an uncommon cocktail. Hpnotiq, Chambord, and Absolut Raspberri combined for a delicious cocktail that will wow your guests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.