BevX Cocktail List

This is a great cocktail for a Halloween or fall theme party. The combination of Calvados with the tasty and unique Amarula Cream Liqueur is an inspired pairing. The bulk of the cocktail is juice so it's a smart party drink as it will not leave your guests hugging the floor. It's fruity with a cr...
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What is autumn without pumpkin? I don't know either but it just wouldn't be right. This simple cocktail is ideal for your Halloween parties and it can also make any Thanksgiving gathering less tedious.

With a name like Zombie, this cocktail creates plenty of mood and mind-altering moments from the name alone. Couple this with the fact that the classic version, first created in the 1930s, is a leg-numbing blend of four rums including a 151 proof version. Perhaps a better moniker would have been...
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This is a sophisticated Gin & Juice or variant of the classic screwdriver. It's appeal is its simplicity and the Gin adds much more to the drink than Vodka and when served on ice it's a drink that you can enjoy for hours at a party.

This great drink shows the versatility of Whiskey in cocktails and the spicy appeal of Rye. The Algonquin is proof positive that you don't have to have a dozen ingredients to have a dozen flavors in a cocktail. It makes a great aperitif. The Algonquin was named for the New York Hotel of the same...
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If the grasshopper where native to the Caribbean I imagine that it would look and taste a lot like this. Imagine sipping this on a private deck overlooking the sea. Whatever you do don't kill the moment with Jimmy Buffett.

The perfect cocktail when you are trying to channel your inner Bond. This simple yet refreshing and tasty cocktail first appeared in Ian Flemming's Casino Royal novel in 1953. To be precise, this is how Bond called for the drink, “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Ki...
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This great cocktail has nearly gone extinct, forgotten by most cocktail drinkers and bartenders alike. It is one of the great classic cocktails that rely on just three ingredients. We love cocktails that celebrate simplicity. This cocktail made more sense to me and offered more hedonistic pleasu...
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When I offer this cocktail to guests the inevitable question is heard, "Is this spicy?" A logical question with a name like El Diablo. However the name is in reference to the bright red color. The devil never seemed so soothing and gentle as the El Diablo cocktail. I typically use Blanco Tequila...
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Regular readers at BevX know that we are subscribers to the theory that less is often more. This cocktail illustrates this point perfectly. Just three ingredients are required while the flavors are certainly more than a sum of its parts. The Whiskey Sour is the ideal aperitif and it is not too sh...
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Playa del Carmen is a great and easy beach destination. The sea air and bright sun conspire to lull you into a mañana state of mind. While at the beach I am always blessed with the duty of bartender. While the margarita is the default cocktail of choice, I use the opportunity to play with new c...
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The wine cooler or spritzer is suffering from a poor reputation. Why would this great summer cocktail be out of fashion for so long? Well apparently there are still shivers caused by the numerous wine cooler brands sold in the 80s and 90s. It's time to put all of those Bartles & Jaymes nightmares...
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The martini, as typically ordered dry, is simply a glass of chilled gin. If someone you know orders their martini “very, very dry,” meaning that they want not a whiff of vermouth, they are simply afraid to order 3 oz. of gin, chilled and served up. In my view, they are missing the beauty of t...
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This long staple of the Italian cafe or Apéritvo bar was born in the Caffe Camporino in Milan circa 1860. It was originally known as the "Milano-Torino" taking the name from the two homes of the primary ingredients. Later, during Prohibition, the drink became commonly known as The Americano due...
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The Sidecar is a great example of a classic cocktail that is built with just three ingredients. Every element serves a purpose and every ingredient has to be good as there is nowhere to hide. We have tweaked this classic, as many bartenders have through the years, to feature the rich and complex...
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