BevX Cocktail List

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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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. Irish Coffee can be made easily at home and in a bar. On a cool and damp evening, there are few drinks that can warm you from head to toe like a well-made Irish Co...
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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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