• This Week’s Drink – X Rated Summer

    DOTW reader wanted to share a good recipe with all of us. She pretty much found it by just tinkering in her bar for the long Easter weekend. It was freezing, so she thought something citrusy would be good to bring on summer. The X-Rated Summer is the tasty result. Keep ’em coming, Blair!

    Ingredients
      1 part X-Rated Fusion (it’s pink) 1 part Absolut Ruby Red Splash mango nectar
    Instructions

    Combine the ingredients in a … Read more

  • Mother’s Day Cocktails

    Stir up a delicious treat for your Mom this Mother’s Day. Our friends at Pernod Ricard whipped up a few recipes as a fun alternative to stalwart of the Mother’s Day Brunch – the Mimosa, not that I have anything against the classic combination of Champagne & Orange Juice.

    Mama’s Malibu Martini

    1 part Malibu Rum
    1 part Kahlúa
    1 part icy cold milk

    Shake well and serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with … Read more

  • Cocktail Q & A – Tall Drinks

    Dear Barkeep,

    Is it customary to charge extra when someone orders a “tall” cocktail? I always thought that a tall meant more mix, not more alcohol, so what’s with the extra $? Greed?

    Signed,
    Broke Alcoholic

    A: This seems to cause quite a bit of confusion and I cannot find a good definition. I have a feeling this varies from bartender to bartender as to what they think a “tall drink” is. Best to let … Read more

  • Partida Agave Nectar Margarita

    Here’s a special Cinco de Mayo treat for everyone. Of course, we should be drinking Mint Juleps made with Tequila to honor both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby!

    This unique margarita is made with Organic Agave Nectar. This gives the drink an amazing flavor that adds sweetness without adding a whole lot of calories, says Jacques Bezuidenhout, noted San Francisco-based mixologist. Bartenders will love the fact that this cocktail is so delicious and … Read more

  • $1000 Dollar Mint Julep 2007

    Woodford Reserve, the official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, is once again offering the $1000 Mint Julep and donating the proceeds to the Thoroughbred Charities of America.

    This years 132 limited edition Julep Cups are plated with 24kt gold. The drink is made with some of the world’s finest ingredients; lush mint from Ireland, ultra-fine sugar from Australia, glacial ice from the Bavarian Alps and the Master Distiller’s selection of Woodford Reserve bourbon. The 132 … Read more

  • Cuervo Shot Chain

    The Shot Poured ‘Round the World! Cuervo is putting together the worlds longest shot chain to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the opening of what they call “Cuervo Season.”

    Cuervo has put together a nicely done video of people enjoying a shot of Cuervo all over the World. Drinkers are also encouraged to make their own tequila drinking videos and upload them for all to enjoy.

    The tag line for the event is peace, love … Read more

  • Tequila Cocktails Galore

    Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, a slew of drinks from our friends at Tezón!

    Completo

    Tequila Tezón Reposado with sangrita. Served in pair of shot glasses.

    Sangrita

    1 L tomato juice
    ½ L fresh orange juice
    250 ml fresh lemon juice
    30 ml spicy sauce Valentina
    20 ml Worchester sauce
    30 ml grenadine syrup
    20 ml season sauce (Maggi)
    20 ml Tabasco sauce
    1 little tablespoon of salt
    250 ml grapefruit soda

    Jamaica… Read more