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Grapefruit Refresher

This would be delicious with brunch! 3 oz. Gin 3 oz. Grapefruit Juice 1 oz. Simple Syrup 2 oz. Club Soda In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the gin, grapefruit juice and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a glass with fresh ice.  Top off with club soda and stir with a […]

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise Have you ever had a really good Tequila Sunrise?  Well this is it! 2 oz. Tequila .5 oz. Grenadine 4 oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the tequila and orange juice.  Shake very well.  In a fresh (tall) glass add the grenadine to the bottom of […]

Classic Mai Tai

This is an amazing cocktail and I can’t wait to make a video to show how easy it is to make.  The Amaretto really puts a nice spin on this drink to add an extra layer of flavor. 2 oz. White Rum 2 oz. Amaretto or Disaronno 1 oz. Cointreau or Triple Sec .75 oz. […]

Gin Rickey

Here’s something super refreshing and easy…..a Classic! 2 oz. Gin .5 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice 6 oz. Club Soda Fill a high ball glass with ice.  Add the gin, lime juice and top off with club soda. Stir with bar spoon.  Cheers!

Irish Mule

Irish Mule If you love Moscow Mules, you’ll love the twist on this Irish Mule!! 2 oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey 10 Mint Leaves (plus more for garnish) 1 oz. Lime Juice 2 oz. Ginger Beer In a copper mule mug place the mint leaves and gently press with a muddler to release the aromatics.  Fill […]

Classic Manhattan

2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth (not dry) 3 dashes Angostura Bitters (or orange bitters) 2-3 cocktail cherries (Luxardo) A few drops of syrup from the cocktail cherries optional Instructions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add whiskey, Vermouth, bitters and cherry syrup (if using). Shake for 90 seconds.  This is necessary to melt […]

Emerald Isle

Are you a gin or vodka drinker?  Gin is made from Juniper Berries so it has a very distinct flavor that you either love or hate.  If you do not care for gin, please feel free to swap it for vodka. 2 oz. Gin .5 oz. Creme de menthe 3 dashes Angostura Bitters In a […]

Fuzzy Leprechaun

Ever had a Fuzzy Navel?  I love those and this will take a lot like that but look green. 2 oz. Peach Schnapps 1 oz. Vodka (Peach Vodka if you have it) 1 oz. Blue Curacao 2 oz. Pineapple Juice 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Put ice in a cocktail shaker and add the […]

Hammered Hulk

1 oz. Coconut Rum 1 oz. Curacao, Blue 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. Lemon Juice .5 oz. Lime Juice 2 oz. Sprite/7UP In a cocktail shaker with ice add the rum, curacao, vodka, lemon and lime juice.  Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.  Add Sprite and stir with bar […]

Emerald Rain

St. Patrick’s Day is very special for me. It’s not only my wedding anniversary, but it’s just a fun holiday for drinking and spending time with friends without a lot of fuss. 3 oz. Hpnotiq 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice .5 oz. Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice Put ice in a cocktail […]