I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet but it feels like the holidays are here. I see Christmas decorations going up all around me and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than to enjoy a delicious gingerbread martini?  This is served in a coupe glass.

1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Kahlua
1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
1.5 oz. Gingerbread Syrup such as Torani
2 oz. Whipping Cream
Gingerbread for garnish if desired

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the vodka, Kahlua, Baileys and gingerbread syrup and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a small coupe glass and garnish with whipped cream and gingerbread.  Cheers!

This is a basic Moscow Mule recipe which is made with vodka, but there are so many variations using different flavors and different alcohols but the ginger beer is the key that makes it a mule.  These are traditionally served in a copper mug since copper elevates this drink and keeps it colder. But, if you are anything like me, it won’t last long so if you don’t have a copper mug, by all means use what you have!

Moscow Mule:

2 oz. Vodka (use good quality)
.5 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
2 Sprigs of Mint
5 oz. Ginger Beer

In a copper mug put 1 mint sprig (the sprig should have at least 5 or more leaves on it) and muddle it in the cup.  Add ice and then add vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Stir and then garnish with the other mint sprig and a lime wheel.  Cheers!

Check out our Blueberry Lemonade Mule recipe here!!  It’s still one of my favorites!

I love going to restaurants and ordering cocktails…I really do!!  Back in the day when TGI Fridays was really popular I remember ordering a Sex on the Beach (and other drinks) cocktail and thinking that it was good, but really sweet.  Well I’ve got you covered here.  This drink is made very well and is not overly sweet since the recipe calls for no sugar added Cranberry juice instead of grenadine.

Here’s the recipe for Sex on the Beach plus 3 simple variations. So with just a few easy modifications you can look brilliant and offer your guests 4 different cocktails!! Sounds like an excuse to have a party to me.  🙂

Sex on the Beach
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
2 oz. Orange Juice (or grenadine)
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
Garnish with umbrella, pretty straw, orange slice and cherry

This is a layered drink so you really have to follow the order. Fill a hurricane glass and cocktail shaker with ice.  Add the cranberry juice to the glass. In the cocktail shaker add the vodka, orange juice and peach schnapps.  Shake well and strain into the glass.  Using a bar spoon slightly blend the red with the orange to create an Ombre effect.  Garnish as desired.  Cheers!

Woo Woo

A Woo Woo is a super simple variation. All we do is leave the orange juice out and adjust the amount of ingredients to make a tall cocktail
2 oz. Vodka
.75 oz. Peach Schnapps
4 oz. Cranberry Juice
Garnish with orange, lemon or lime wheel

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice. Shake well and strain into glass filled with fresh ice.  Garnish as desired.  Cheers!

Sex on Fire

2 oz. Fireball Whiskey
2.5 oz. Orange Juice
2.5 oz. Cranberry Juice (or grenadine)
1 oz. Peach Schnapps

This is a layered drink so you really have to follow the order. Fill a hurricane glass and cocktail shaker with ice.  Add the cranberry juice to the glass. In the cocktail shaker add the Fireball, orange juice and peach schnapps.  Shake well and strain into the glass.  Using a bar spoon slightly blend the red with the orange to create an Ombre effect.  Garnish as desired.   Cheers!

Sex on the Driveway (this is the blue drink)
1 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Blue Curacao
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
4 oz. 7 Up or Sprite

This is a layered drink so you really do have to follow the order. Fill a hurricane glass and cocktail shaker with ice.  Add vodka, curacao and peach schnapps to the cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain into the glass and then add 7 up on top.  Using a bar spoon gently blend the layers. Cheers!

See the video for more details:

https://youtu.be/0rjlkkvUEl8

 

This cocktail is sure to put a smile on your face. This is so much better than eating a piece of pumpkin pie and more fun too!

2 oz. Pumpkin Spice Vodka
1 oz. Dark Rum
2 oz. Pumpkin Puree
1 oz. Maple Syrup + more for rim of glass
.5 oz. 1/2 & 1/2
.25 oz. Vanilla Extract
1 Graham Cracker (crushed)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 TBS Sugar

To Make:
Crush the Graham Cracker and mix with cinnamon and sugar. Dip a chilled martini glass in a plate of maple syrup to wet the rim. Dip rim of glass in crushed graham cracker & Cinnamon Sugar mix.

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the vodka, rum, pumpkin, maple syrup, 1/2 & 1/2 and vanilla.  Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.  Cheers!

 

September 15th is National Crème de Menthe Day so what better way to celebrate than to enjoy a delicious Grasshopper!   It has a nice chocolate mint flavor and will remind you of an Andes Mint.   If you don’t have Crème de Cocoa or some kind of chocolate liqueur, you could swap for  Irish Crème Liqueur  and that would be delicious, but it’s not a grasshopper.

2 oz. Crème de Menthe
2 oz. Crème de Cocoa
2 oz. 1/2 and 1/2
Optional garnish of shaved chocolate

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the crème de menthe,  crème de cocoa and 1/2 and 1/2.   Shake well and strain into a martini glass.  Garnish with shaved chocolate if desired.  Cheers!