We used Roland brand lemon-and lime-flavored cocktail cherries in this St. Patrick's Day party-ready Irish Whiskey Sour. They're available in most grocery stores and online.
Author: Martha Stewart
Say hello to summer's new go-to drink. Instead of the traditional lime juice used in a margarita, we went with lemon juice to soften the smokiness of the mezcal. It's light and refreshing enough for a...
Author: Riley Wofford
A cult-ish favorite among the most serious cocktail aficionados, this pre-prohibition era gin drink is making a comeback. Serve 'up' and garnish with a cherry.
Author: Allrecipes
Picked up a bottle of lychee liqueur over the weekend and put together this easy drink recipe. It's so yummy, even my beer drinking husband had a couple of these! Try other cranberry juice combinations...
Author: SIERRAMUM
A family favorite served on holidays taken a step further to become my favorite after-dinner drink. This recipe requires a sieve. Trust me, if you don't have one, then go out and get one because you'll...
Author: caustichild
Mix up a pitcher of this make-ahead margarita for a cookout. Mezcal, tequila's smoky cousin, gives the drink it's signature flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try serving an aperitif-style cocktail when guests arrive for a holiday feast. Meant to stimulate the appetite, they're perfect right before a big meal. This sparkling drink (pictured right) is like a...
Author: Greg Lofts
A fun, trendy cocktail great for parties. Innovative twist on a classic martini, enjoy!
Author: KLEINLA
These refreshing cocktails are made with gin and either yellow or red plums.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a slight twist on the traditional mojito but it makes an incredible summertime cocktail so much better! You can use sparkling wine in place of champagne, if desired. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Author: Seann
Store-bought passion fruit juice is brightened with fresh lime juice and teamed with the sugar-cane spirit cachaca, Brazil's answer to rum.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
We serve these when friends come over and they are always sure to liven up a party!
Author: JTWTECH
A fantastic margarita without a mix. The better the alcohol, the smoother the taste (that goes without saying), but these are pretty fabulous with even fairly cheap tequila and triple sec! Serve over ice...
Author: faircook03
For those who like a little candy in their drinks - creme de cacao and chocolate syrup are shaken with vodka and ice.
Author: sal
Close your eyes and imagine being in sunny California with this great drink. Perfect for chilling down with on a hot summer day. Surf's up!
Author: Kevin
A classic martini gets a festive makeover when garnished with oil-cured olives on a skewer of fragrant Olive-Rosemary Martini.
Author: Martha Stewart
Forget what James Bond said, a martini should always be stirred, never shaken. Traditionally made with gin and a full ounce of dry vermouth, this classic cocktail is a must-try.
Author: Allrecipes
I combined some of my favorite flavors from my homeland into this "all things Canadian" cocktail, which might just leave you singing "O Canada"! Garnish with additional frozen berries, if desired.
Author: France C
Tequila infused at home with jalapenos and lime takes an otherwise classic margarita to the next level.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing welcomes guests for an outdoor party like a spritzer. Made with or without wine, they make refreshing, elegant coolers-especially this rosy one.
Author: Martha Stewart
This lovely Lemonade Caipirinhas summer cocktail recipe was adapted from Good Things for Entertaining, 2005.
Author: Martha Stewart
My brother taught me this when he came home from college. I LOVED it and have been telling the world since!
Author: Gabrielle MacMillen
This is the all-time best vodka drink. It was invented by myself and my girlfriend at the time. It was such a hit, the bartender made us name it and immediately added it to the special board that evening....
Author: KENINNY
This cold lemonade Caipirinha is a sweet blend of citrus juice and cachaca, Brazil's infamously potent sugarcane spirit.
Author: Martha Stewart
Invented in New Orleans in 1888, this concoction needs vigorous shaking to produce its distinctive frothy cap.
Author: Martha Stewart
An earthy, sweet pear-cider cocktail is tinged with whiskey -- a perfect drink for a cold day.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bursting with sweet syrup, sour cherries impart a vivid fruit flavor to this retro-style cocktail. Curls of lemon zest add a bit of zing to the whiskey's hints of rich oak.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe uses ingredients found most well-stocked bars, which I put together after many requests for a Key lime pie martini from customers at a restaurant I bartended for. To make it extra special,...
Author: Melissa Cheng
Give the classic holiday drink an extra kick by making your own cocktail syrup with cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and cayenne.
Author: Martha Stewart
I like my drinks sour. Not like sour mix sour, actually sour. Nice and tart. And this really fits the bill. And, while it looks complicated (juice all those lime?! Really?), the results are worth it.
Author: DJSayaka
Sure to be the most popular cocktail at your next party, these mojitos are updated with the addition of honey-sweet honeydew melon.
Author: Martha Stewart
A real treat for the holidays. My family enjoys these on Christmas morning.
Author: SILVREZS
A vodka martini with a bit of a twist and kick. Ideally, you should have chilled martini glasses ahead of time, as this removes the need to chill the glasses when you prepare. Store the vodka in the freezer...
Author: Will
Author: Martha Stewart
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for reflection and looking forward -- and for sharing a meal with family and friends. It is often celebrated with foods rich in symbolism: Apples are dipped...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
These chocolate martinis are served in martini glasses coated with chocolate syrup and garnished with maraschino cherries. Use the cherries to slowly stir the chocolate syrup into the drink. It is delicious!...
Author: HisAnomaly
Fresh blackberries, spiced rum, sweet and sour mix, and a splash of ginger beer make up the refreshing Black Ginger Cocktail. It's the signature cocktail at the Escondite in Los Angeles.
Author: Allrecipes
Most mixed drink recipes are for individual drinks but this recipe is great for a small group. When I need to mix the recipe in advance, I mix everything but the sparkling water, which can be added right...
Author: julimcintosh
For this drink, we like to use Laird's Applejack, an American apple brandy.
Author: Martha Stewart
A wonderful martini. Tastes just like a strawberry cheesecake in a glass, trust me...
Author: KNIGHTSOFNEECH
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with this easy, refreshing cocktail, which is made with two ingredients traditionally served for the Jewish New Year. It has a healthy dose of pomegranate juice -- which comes from...
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious brandy milk punch recipe can be found in "In the Land of Cocktails" by Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan.
Author: Martha Stewart