BevX Cocktail List

This classic cocktail has the dubious reputation of being among the most potent cocktails ever created. The crisp and refreshing combination of Gin, sparkling wine, and lemon passes the lips with ease but can certainly leave your head in the clouds. The unique name is said to be homage to the Fre...
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Nothing says summer like the margarita. Remember that no great Margarita can be made with inferior Tequila. Some may argue that the best in any category of Spirits should be relegated to a solo performer but in the case of Tequila, and the Margarita, this is simply not true. Don't skimp on your m...
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If you're looking to spark a bit of romance or just trying to get out of the doghouse this simple yet exotic cocktail is just what the doctor ordered. There are countless variations on the Champagne Cocktail but I'm a big fan of this one as it captures the sweet and bitter elements of the classi...
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Some study the universe in hopes of finding the meaning of life. Some dive the ocean's depths seeking treasure. I spend my days seeking to perfect the Piña Colada - until now. After years of trying and coming close but never finding the elusive balance of flavors I have finally cracked the code...
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The Manhattan is a classic American cocktail. Like many classics, it has inspired many inventive variations. The Manhattan is believed to have been conceived in Manhattan, of all places, in the late 19th century. It is widely accepted that the first Manhattan was made with Rye Whiskey. In the ug...
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As is the case with so many classic cocktails, no one knows for sure when and where it was invented. We can be pretty comfortable in saying that it was first created at the end of WWI. However, the city of origin is hotly disputed while some historians insist that London was the Sidecar's city of...
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This beautiful and tasty classic cocktail has been an unfortunate platform to "create" a slew of flavor variations that have haunted the bartenders of years past (and still do in suburban strip malls). The Daiquiri was born organically if ever a cocktail was. By organic we mean of the climate an...
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There is perhaps no other beverage that is so associated with a sporting and cultural event as is the pairing of the Mint Julep and The Kentucky Derby. Since 1938 Churchill Downs and The Derby have promoted the Mint Julep as the official drink. It is estimated that in the two days of the Kentucky...
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I simply love the combination of coconut water (available in any supermarket these days) and aged Rum. It's really one of the all-time great pairings. Add in limejuice and the unique flavor of tamarind and you have a drink that will instantly take you to the Caribbean.

I've said it a thousand times and I'll say it again, just because it's warm outside you don't have to abandon Whiskey cocktails. All that is needed is a little ingenuity creating drinks with fresh and refreshing flavors that are in favor in the spring and summer months. The small addition of fres...
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On dedicated party days, you need a drink that you can sip rather than gulp. Getting through the day with pleasure and great flavors is paramount but keeping your wits is a good idea as well. This cocktail offers plenty of fresh, fruity, and semi-tart flavors. It's a great party cocktail and can...
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There's always room for one more tasty Gin cocktail so here it is. I call it The Confessional to give a nod to the integral splash of Benedictine included but also for the truth serum like qualities of this elixir. The botanicals in the Gin marry perfectly with the herbal qualities of Benedicti...
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This complex yet refreshing cocktail utilizes the deep and mellow flavors of blended Irish Whiskey in an unexpected way by marrying it with flavors from south of the border. I absolutely love the flavor of tamarind and the sodas made with this unique fruit. (Tamarind soda can be found in most eve...
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The Daiquiri is anything but passé when you use quality Rum, fresh ingredients, and a little care. Pineapple is a flavor that just screams summer (or a hopeful spring). The problem with pineapple is that it is most often (in drinks, desserts, and candies) overly sweetened, which is ridiculous a...
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This cocktail was invented on a steamy summer's night where after a few cocktails I was torn between a Margarita or a cool Gin & Tonic. To further complicate matters neither one was winning my mental tug-of-war so I took a good look at the liquor cabinet and the combination of Gin and Limoncello....
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