Liqueurs

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    Cocktails to Toast Mexican Independence Day

    September 16th is the day in 1810 when Mexico declared independence from Spain. It is cause for great celebration in town squares all over Mexico. To help you celebrate at home, Kahlúa created some creative new cocktails. Kahlúa is a Mexican original, having been created in the Yucatan in 1936.

      Delicioso: Kahlúa and Red Bull Mayan Passion: Kahlúa, tequila and passion fruit Juice Yucatan Sling: A twist on the classic

    Tequila is, of course, the … Read more

  • Caravella Venetia

    It’s hot out, so we thought we’d share this refreshing, zesty cocktails from sponsor Caravella Limoncello. This cocktail is light, not heavy on the alcohol and full of lemony flavor.

    Ingredients

    1 ounce Caravella
    ½ ounce vodka
    Tonic water

    Instructions

    Mix Caravella and vodka in a rocks glass over ice. Top with tonic water.

    Courtesy of Caravella Limoncello.… Read more

  • Kahlúa Mocha Liqueur Review

    I just got my hands on a bottle of the newest flavor from Kahlúa, Mocha. How did they not think of this until now?

    What have we been missing? Chocolatey goodness combined with the rich coffee flavor of Kahlúa, that’s what. The chocolate flavor overwhelms the nose (in a good way) when taking in the liqueur with very of the bitterness of the alcohol.

    The chocolate once again comes through strong upon tasting with just … Read more

  • Convention Cocktails: Red or Blue?

    It’s convention season! That special time that occurs every 4 years, where the nation’s political parties get together and confirm their nominees for President.

    To celebrate, the ever-patriotic folks at SKYY Vodka & Cabo Wabo Tequila, created two cocktails for the occasion and rest of the election season. One red and one blue. No mixing!

    Barack’s Rocks Ingredients
      2 oz SKYY Infusions Citrus 1 oz blue curaçao ½ squeezed lime 3 oz Sprite or 7
    … Read more

  • Caravella Cooler

    It’s Labor Day weekend. Wow! This summer flew by. Having spent the better part of August in the hospital may have something to do with it. Luckily, here in San Francisco, summer begins on Labor Day! To help celebrate my getting back on my feet and this hot SF weekend, the folks at Caravella Limoncello—yes, they are a sponsor—have sent us a slew of cool cocktails. I choose this tall, easy party cooler to kick … Read more

  • Sponsor Spotlight – Caravella Limoncello

    Caravella is a premium limoncello, a lemon infused liqueur from Italy. People familiar with limoncello are likely to have first tasted it as a digestivo, served ice-cold, perhaps at an Italian restaurant. Owing to its history as an after-dinner digestivo, limoncello is typically not thought of as an ingredient in cocktails recipes. Caravella aims to change that.

    Limoncello is a very social spirit, with a strong affinity for togetherness and bonding the warm feelings of … Read more

  • Bols Around the World Video Contest

    Bols, the makers of over 30 flavored liqueurs including blueberry, mango and pomegranate, want to send you to the city of your choice to tend bar in the hottest spots. All you need to do is create an original video showing off your bartending skills. Of course, they want you to at least one flavor of Bols Liqueur in your original creation. So get mixing, entries must be in by August 31 2008.

    Bols Around … Read more

  • Scooby Snack

    Reader Xpnsve sent us this tropical treat. What a great reward after those meddling kids foils yet another diabolical plan. It is a good thing that Fred drives the Mystery Machine, leave the snacks to Shaggy and Scooby. Go, Scoob!

    Ingredients

    ¾ oz Malibu rum
    ¾ oz Midori melon liqueur
    1 oz pineapple juice
    ½ oz half-and-half

    Instructions

    Shake ingredients in a mixing cup with ice. Strain into 7-oz rocks glass and serve over ice.… Read more

  • Olympic Cocktails

    Every four years the world gathers for the Olympic Games. In a few short days, the Games begin in Beijing, China. To celebrate the folks at Castle Brands created cocktails made with ingredients from the 4 corners if the world: Italian Limoncello, American Bourbon, Irish Whiskey and Bermudian Rum anchor this international cocktail relay. Have a favorite cocktail with and Olympic twist? We want to hear about it. Add your drink to the competition.

    Bermuda… Read more