THIS WEEK’S DRINK

  • Orange Bourbon Press


    From reader Jon comes a great way to dress up your bourbon. Perfect for spring!

    Ingredients

    2 oz bourbon
    ½ oz Grand Marnier
    Soda water
    Ginger ale
    An orange slice

    Instructions

    In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the orange slice (remove the rind and set it aside to be used as the garnish) and a splash of soda water. Add bourbon and Grand Marnier. Stir. Add ice and top with equal parts soda water and ginger … Read more

  • Leap Year Cocktail

    Don’t wait another 4 years to try this combo of gin, sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier and fresh lime juice! It is a great way to enjoy this extra day.

    Ingredients

    2 oz gin
    ½ oz sweet vermouth
    ½ oz Grand Marnier
    1/4 teaspoon lime juice

    Instructions

    Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass.… Read more

  • Trojan Horse

    Robert from gigfy.com, which stands for “Guinness is Good for You,” sends us the Trojan Horse. A simple mixed drink of Guinness Stout and cola, this a popular summertime drink in the UK and Northern Ireland and is a great way to add some “refreshment” to your Guinness.

    Ingredients

    ½ pint Guinness Stout
    ½ pint cola (Pepsi or Coke)

    Instructions

    Pour the Guinness into a pint glass or beer mug. Top with the cola.… Read more

  • Pornstar

    Mehgan sends us this electric mix of cherry vodka, blue curaçao, grenadine and Sprite. This is one cocktail that doesn’t fake it!

    Thanks, Mehgan!

    Ingredients

    1 oz cherry vodka
    1 oz blue curaçao
    2-3 dashes grenadine
    Sprite or 7 up

    Instructions

    Combine in a shaker with ice, stir gently, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Drink should be a purple-blueish color. You can change the sweetness of drink by the amount of grenadine put … Read more

  • Great White

    This week we feature a new rum drink sent in by Jennifer. The mix of spiced rum, vanilla, coconut milk and nutmeg makes me think back to warm Caribbean afternoons siting on the beach and drinking one of these.

    Ingredients
      1 ½ oz spiced rum ¾ oz vanilla syrup (like the kind used in coffee drinks) 3 oz coconut milk Dash of nutmeg (garnish)
    Instructions

    Combine the rum, vanilla syrup, and coconut milk in a … Read more

  • Spanish Coffee

    DOTW reader Gini was wondering what the right ingredients were for a Spanish Coffee. We did a bit of
    digging and found that Gini was on the right track with the recipe she sent us:


    Ingredients

    1 oz cognac or brandy
    1 oz Kahlúa
    Fill with strong coffee
    Whipped cream on top (optional)

    Instructions

    Serve in a large espresso glass or footed mug.

    We also found several variations on the theme including one that replaces … Read more

  • Del Posto’s Blood Orange Bellini

    New York City’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Del Posto (owned by Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich and Lidia Bastianich), has put a new twist on an old favorite this holiday season with Del Posto’s Blood Orange Bellini. In keeping with its use of seasonal ingredients, Del Posto’s Blood Orange Bellini incorporates the sweet and tangy crimson fruit which originated in the southwest region of Italy.

    Spruce up a traditional glass of champagne this New Year’s or enjoy with … Read more

  • Mexican Hot Chocolate – This Week’s Drink Recipe

    OK, I took a bit of a break, but I’ve been traveling. Got that old day job to take care of, ya know. While I was back in New York City, I needed this week’s drink to combat the chill and quench my thirst for tequila.

    Ingredients
      Tequila (this recipe uses Hornitos Plata) 2 cups milk 1 disk of Mexican chocolate Whipped cream
    Instructions

    Warm the milk and chocolate in a saucepan. Stir with a … Read more

  • Widow’s Kiss – This Week’s Drink Recipe

    This spooky Halloween treat takes advantage of the ever popular monk-made French liqueur chartreuse. This herbal treat has been made for centuries in one particular monestary, making it perfect for a Halloween potion.

    Ingredients

    1 oz apple brandy
    ½ oz Benedictine
    ½ oz yellow chartreuse
    Dash angostura bitters

    Instructions

    Combine everything in a shaker with ice. Mix well and stain in to a chilled cocktail glass.… Read more