BevX Cocktail List

This drink is based on the classic, old-school, Cherries Jubilee that once graced the dessert menu at every posh American restaurant. This cocktail is rich enough to warm the cool and dark winter days while refreshing enough to be sipped in the summer evenings. A softer and more refreshi...
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At times there is nothing like an "Old School" cocktail made without embellishment. The Brandy Alexander evokes visions and the mood of cocktail parties long disbanded but one I would love to attend from time to time. One of the greatest things about our current cocktail revival is the rediscove...
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With just two ingredients, this cocktail could not be simpler. But don’t be fooled as this cocktail stirs much debate regarding the proper proportion of the two spirits. Some suggest a 50/50 ratio while we find that mix to be too sweet. BevX prefers a two to one ratio, which al...
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Sangria is a festive drink with universal appeal. It's a fantastic choice when entertaining a group as all of the work is done long before your guests arrive. The problem with Sangria is that it is often executed poorly being made with substandard ingredients. Wine is the heart of this cocktail s...
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Sometimes cocktail ideas arrive in the oddest of situations. Years ago I accompanied my friend Jacques Bezuidenhout - Partida Tequila Brand Ambassador - to a local radio appearance. While sipping a few Tequilas in the 'green' room we were talking about the upcoming Kentucky Derby.Of course, the c...
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This week we feature a cocktail that we dare say is one that has been enjoyed by more readers than any other that we have featured. The Irish Coffee can be made with ease at home and the bar. On a cool and damp evening there are few drinks that can warm you from head to toe like a well-made Iris...
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The Moscow Mule has made a momentous comeback in the past five years or so. What's the attraction? Is it the cool copper mugs or is it the refreshing taste of ginger? I vote for the ginger (although the mugs are pretty cool). In my view the vibrant and peppery nature of ginger overwhelms the sp...
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This cocktail is named Continuare (Italian for continue) as it describes the idea of continuing with drinks for the evening at a time when everyone is ordering their caffe. You need not completely give up on the idea of a café - you simply have it in a different form. Rye Whiskey is the b...
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The Old Fashioned is a drink with a serious identity crisis. Classic cocktails have been rediscovered and much effort has been made to banish the influences of the 1970's. The original Old Fashioned — or dare I say the Old Fashioned Old Fashioned is a simple concoction of sugar muddled with bi...
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Perhaps there is no other beverage that says Christmas and New Year's like eggnog. This decadently rich beverage is a hallmark of the holiday season and is a guilty indulgence for so many. It is certainly not for everyday drinking! The recipe we offer for eggnog is true to the classic with just a...
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The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail in every sense. It has a rich history and incredible staying power being perhaps more popular today than ever before. The Old Fashioned is believed to have been invented at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky in the 1880s. The drink is said to have...
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I dreamed up this cocktail while trying to find a counterpoint to all of the incredibly sweet Apple Martinis that are STILL found in bars today. I knew that it had to offer 'real' apple flavors and the best way that I found to do this was by using apple cider. Once I had the cider in place the tw...
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The Michelada is a wildly popular drink in Latin America. If you have ever enjoyed a cool beverage in a local bar in Mexico (A bar filled with tourists sipping frozen cocktails while wearing socks with sandals doesn't count!) you have likely seen this drink up close. It is named for the bartende...
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The Michelada is a wildly popular drink in Latin America. If you have ever enjoyed a cool beverage in a local bar in Mexico (A bar filled with tourists sipping frozen cocktails while wearing socks with sandals doesn't count!) you have likely seen this drink up close. We love the classic version...
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