Just in case you need an excuse to drink Scotch: Today is National Scotch Day. So drink a dram to celebrate! Scotch is a polarizing whisky … most people either love it or hate it. I fall into the “love it” camp.
The strong character of this whisky often makes it a challenge to mix, but when it’s done right, a Scotch cocktail can really blow your mind. Here are a few to try:
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Independence Day is coming up, and what better way to celebrate it than to serve up some red, white and blue cocktails at your barbecue or block party?
Serve these cocktails (at least one from each “color”) and show your patriotic side!
Red
Americano – Refreshing, sparkling cocktail that include Campari and sweet vermouth
Strawberry Ginger Martini – Fruity vodka cocktail with a bit of spice from ginger liqueur
Raspberry Margarita – Fresh raspberries add … Read more
Celebrate Father’s Day by eating and drinking … with Dad, of course!
Here are some recommendations for food and drink to help you say, “Thanks for being my Dad!” After all, he doesn’t need another tie or coffee mug.
Cocktails
Here’s one from the archives.
What to get dear old dad for Father’s Day? Another tie, some after shave, a bottle of scotch? Forget that, we say mix pops up a fancy cocktail. He’ll be impressed with your bar skills as you shake him up this tangy mixture of vodka, Cointreau and Campari.
After two, you’ll certainly have a happy dad!
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Oval Vodka
¾ oz Cointreau
1 oz Campari
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Bourbon is magic, and bless Kentucky for giving it to us!
This Southern treat takes less than 30 minutes to whip up and is perfect for a whole host of occasions — Kentucky Derby, Christmas, Wednesday nights…
The bourbon flavor deepens over time, so leftovers (if there are any!) aren’t a problem. They keep for 12-15 days if stored in an airtight container.
Ingredients1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped pecans
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One way to show your Mom she raised you right is to treat her to a homemade brunch!
Here are some wonderful brunch and champagne cocktail recipes to show your Mom that you love her.
Celebrate your Mom with a champagne toast and tasty meal. Happy Mother’s Day!
Champagne Cocktail Recipes
No Mother’s Day brunch is complete without a champagne cocktail! This blackberry champagne cocktail is beautiful and brightly colored, with fresh blackberries lending a purple hue. No matter what you serve, this refreshing cocktail will look great next to it.
Directions:
Put two blackberries in a champagne flute. Pour in blackberry simple … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t always a day of drinking but has now become one of the top holidays for imbibing. So, what to drink? Cocktails, duh. Green beer is fine, but green cocktails are finer. Enjoy our collection of green and Irish-themed cocktails.
Courtesy of Baileys Irish Cream.… Read more