Pineapple Ginger Daiquiri
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) over...
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Ginicello
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...
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The Jubilant Cherry
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 e...
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Brandy Alexander
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 curren...
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Rusty Nail
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 p...
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Festive BevX Sangria
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. W...
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Mint Julio
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 upcom...
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Irish Coffee
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 fro...
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Munster Mule
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...
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Continuare
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 d...
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