Served straight up or on the rocks, the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails of all time. And for good reason! It will cool you down on a hot day or warm you up on a cool day. Any day is a good...
Author: Allrecipes
This pina colada is like a dream in a glass-it is 25% dessert, 75% tropical vacation, and 100% adult beverage. You can hear the Pacific from Omaha if you have one of these in your hand. Enjoy! You can...
Author: bill r
Our version of the limoncello-lemon-infused Italian liqueur-is bright and refreshing.
Author: Martha Stewart
I made this up as I went along and now it's the most requested martini at the bar I work in.
Author: PunkyBarista5
This tropical cocktail is refreshing like the ocean breeze. The mixture of rum and fruit juices will transport you to an sandy beach.
Author: Allrecipes
I had a pear martini at a restaurant while visiting my brother over Thanksgiving. I've been trying to recreate it ever since I got home! This isn't it but it's my new go-to holiday libation. The ginger...
Author: LivesToEat
Straightforward and timeless, an Old Fashioned cocktail never goes out of style. A simple combination of Maker's Mark® Bourbon, bitters, sugar and a splash of water-just garnish your masterpiece with...
Author: TheCocktailProject.com
A yummy frozen mojito with a slight coconut sweetness. Add more cream of coconut for a sweeter drink. Add more rum for a stronger one! Enjoy!
Author: AngS
Creme de menthe gives this classic after-dinner drink its iconic green color.
Author: Martha Stewart
An oldie but a goody, this is one of the world's first cocktails, invented in New Orleans in the 19th century.
Author: c-biskit
Refreshing alcoholic drink with rum and tropical flavors. Maybe you can't be in the Bahamas, but at least you can pretend with one of these!
Author: Diane Lloyd
Margaritas with a spicy kick! The agave nectar and fresh lime juice make a big difference. Include the jalapeno seeds for an extra kick!
Author: Matt D
I had this drink at a popular chain restaurant and decided to try it at home. I have served it at a couple different gatherings now and it has always been given rave reviews. It's the perfect drink for...
Author: Jolene
The black Russian gets its name from the use of the quintessential Russian spirit, vodka, and the darkness the drink has from the addition of coffee liqueur.
Author: Allrecipes
Variations of the classic Singapore Sling abound, but mix up one of these potent and sweet cocktails with this recipe and you'll be pleased with the results.
Author: Home Happy Hour
This punch is so delicious, I sometimes make a batch without the rum because the kids enjoy it as much as the adults!
Author: NJMOM
California restaurateur Trader Vic is credited with invention of the mai tai. He served the rum and juice cocktail to friends visiting from Tahiti, who exclaimed, 'Maita'i roa ae!' The term translates...
Author: Allrecipes
Raise a glass to sunny days and balmy nights with this refreshing champagne-and-fruit cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
The gimlet is as simple as it is refreshing. Shake up gin with fresh lime juice and simple syrup to make this classic cocktail.
Author: Allrecipes
My wife is a cherry fanatic and loves this martini. It has an excellent cherry flavor and the agave adds a unique sweetness.
Author: klesage
Taking a sip of this refreshing drink feels like a dip in the pool on a steamy day. It's inspired by the fruity Mexican drink agua fresca and is made with chopped watermelon, mint syrup, fresh lime juice,...
Author: Riley Wofford
It doesn't get much simpler--or easier to remember--than the recipe for the kamikaze cocktail. Equal parts lime juice, triple sec, and vodka are shaken over ice and served straight up.
Author: Allrecipes
This great brandy alexander drink recipe is courtesy of Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, and it can be found in their recipe book, "In the Land of Cocktails."
Author: Martha Stewart
This drink is made with bourbon and vermouth, but it's not a Manhattan without the cherry.
Author: Brad
Martini for the Christmas party-animal/enthusiast. Garnish with a candy cane.
Author: Joel Vincent
The real Pina Colada was invented in the Hotel Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico during the decade of the 1950's. The inventor was a bartender who entered a world competition, and won for this drink. He did...
Author: DWGONZALE
A holiday drink everyone seems to enjoy! I always am asked for the recipe!
Author: mpskds
I discovered this gloriously refreshing drink in Berlin on a tour of Eastern European cities. Brings back wonderful memories. Serve in a wine glass. Pretty and tasty!
Author: Helen
Sloe gin--a blackthorn plum-flavored spirit--gets a dose of fizzy club soda, sugar, and lemon juice in this tart and refreshing cocktail.
Author: Allrecipes
It doesn't get simpler or more refreshing than a classic caipirinha, which is the national cocktail of Brazil. The sweet-tart drink calls for just three ingredients: lime, sugar, and cachaça, a sugarcane...
Author: Martha Stewart
Tart yet sweet, lemonade and tea make this drink as tasty as it looks. It's like an Arnold Palmer, the Tito's Handmade Vodka way.
Author: Tito's Handmade Vodka
The addition of Irish whiskey to piping hot coffee makes a winter warmer much different than your morning cup of Joe.
Author: Allrecipes
Audience members ask Martha and Emeril Thanksgiving questions and their favorite holiday drinks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Smoky Scotch gets sweetened up with the addition of Drambuie in the classic drink called the rusty nail.
Author: Allrecipes
This is a fun cocktail that looks like ocean water dotted with blood. Perfect for Shark Week viewing parties!
Author: sonjagroset
This is a great warm weather cocktail with or without the splash of bitters.
Author: c-biskit
This recipe may sound a bit odd, but this is the best beer cocktail I have ever had. Very refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. Bet you can't drink just one. If you have sangrita, use it in place of the...
Author: Allan Tedford
Setting out to duplicate the coconut margaritas we had in Costa Rica, my first attempt was awful! I surfed the internet for a good recipe with little luck. I then took what I'd learned from my first nasty...
Author: Clifford Randall Lyde
There's no sting a cocktail made from crème de menthe and brandy can't heal. Shake up one of these classic cocktails before or after dinner.
Author: Allrecipes
I came up with this mix by accident when my bar tender misinterpreted me asking for a Jack and Pineapple juice by giving me a Jack and apple juice. It has since become a bar room staple.
Author: Firefighter
Legend has it that the cherry bounce, a drink popular in the southern United States, was one of George Washington's favorite tipples. It was originally made with brandy, but you can also use bourbon, vodka,...
Author: Anna Kovel