My husband made this drink for us back in December while trying out recipes to identify our Christmas cocktail for this year. We really liked it, but it didn't feel Christmas-y enough. Instead, we felt it was a good winter cocktail. The pomegranate feels very seasonal, the color is uplifting, it has just the right... Continue Reading →
Candy Cane (cocktail)
If you are looking for a holiday cocktail, you have come to the right place! This drink is Christmas in a glass. It's sweet and creamy with just enough peppermint to make it clear where it gets its name. The Recipe:1oz Vodka1oz Peppermint Schnapps1oz White Crème de Cacao1oz Half & Half Shake the ingredients together... Continue Reading →
Paloma (cocktail)
I love a good Paloma. It's cool and crisp and perfect for the last warm days of of summer. Paloma 2oz Tequilla3oz Grapefruit Juice1oz Club Soda1/2oz fresh Lime Juice1/4oz Simple Syrup Combine together and serve over ice. If you want to get fancy, you can rim the glass with sugar and garnish with a grapefruit... Continue Reading →
Watermelon-Gin Cooler (cocktail)
Watermelon-Gin Cooler Ingredients: Watermelon JuiceGinMint leavesCucumber Juice fresh watermelon (you need about 1 cup, depending on size of glasses and how strong you want the drink) In a cocktail shaker add ice, 2-3 mint leaves and 2-3 cucumber rounds. Shake to muddle. Add 2 oz of gin and about 8 oz of watermelon juice. Shake... Continue Reading →
Botanical Spritz (cocktail)
Botanical Spritz This is an easy and refreshing summer cocktail. Start with a Kettle One Botanical Vodka - both the Grapefruit Rose and the Peach Orange Blossom are delicious. Add some sprite or club soda, garnish with lime and you have a perfect summer beverage. Mix yourself one, grab a book and find a cool... Continue Reading →
Hot Buttered Rum
With more that 18 inches of snow outside and temps below freezing, the day is just begging for a good book and a warm adult beverage. We turned to the internet for the perfect recipe and Rachel Ray certainly did not disappoint! So yummy! https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/hot-buttered-rum-recipe-1943195.amp If you try it, let me know what you think!
Autumn Leaves (cocktail)
I was looking for the perfect autumn cocktail. I wanted the flavors of apple and spice, but nothing too sweet. I love Warm Apple Cider with Carmel Vodka, but that just wasn't what I was in the mood for. After looking at several recipes that didn't sound quite right, I took matters into my own... Continue Reading →
Bay Breeze (cocktail)
Bay Breeze (cocktail) A delicious summer cocktail from the Ultimate Bar Book by Mittie Hellmich (pg. 253) · 2 oz light rum · 3 oz cranberry juice · 1 oz pineapple juice Pour ingredients into an ice-filled highball glass and stir.
Gin and Tonic (cocktail)
A Good Ole’ Gin and Tonic To me, this is the perfect summer cocktail. It’s refreshing and can be mixed strong or light without much effect on the taste. You can easily make it short or tall without having to do any confusing conversion calculations. Basic Recipe – short 1 oz GinLime WedgeIceTonic Water Fill... Continue Reading →
Flat White Martini (cocktail)
If you are looking for the perfect dessert cocktail for Valentines day or any other day, try this one! It was absolutely delish! Flat White Martini (from http://www.baileys.com)3 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream1.5 oz vodka1.5 oz espressoicecoffee beans for garnishPlace everything but the garnish in a shaker. Shake until cold and frothy. Pour into 2... Continue Reading →
Cocktails In The Library 