Get your spook on with this spiced pumpkin cider martini! This chilled drink came to life in Arizona, where it is still warm outside during Halloween. It's an easy-to-make, cool, and refreshing drink with...
The foundation of this orange-flavored cocktail is San Pellegrino's sparkling beverage Aranciata. Aromatic bitters and a little rum complete this fruity drink.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen,"...
This mojito kicks the traditional lime to the curb and replaces it with dragon fruit. To get a unique 'serving container' save the fruit outer peel and once the flesh is removed, use the empty halves as...
The Moscow mule just got a yummy upgrade for fall! This is a fun new way to enjoy one of our favorite drinks. Warm, subtle spice from apple cider is brightened up by fresh lime juice and a little "bite"...
Crisp, clean gin martini cocktail. One is not enough! Chill the gin in the freezer overnight before preparing the drink. This prevents the ice from melting and diluting the drink. Do not allow plastic...
A cult-ish favorite among the most serious cocktail aficionados, this pre-prohibition era gin drink is making a comeback. Serve 'up' and garnish with a cherry.
Try making this easy version of an Aperol Spritz for Halloween. The secret ingredient is Aperol, a bittersweet orange Italian liqueur with a bright orange hue, mixed with sparkling wine.
With the popularity of pomegranate juice being used in cocktails, I came up with a variation of a pomegranate martini using some limoncello we got from Sorrento, Italy. It's a tasty drink!
A sweet Italian liqueur, limoncello consists of lemon peels steeped in vodka, along with sugar and water, for anywhere from two days to up to a week. This Limoncello cocktail is simply refreshing.
Say hello to summer's new go-to drink. Instead of the traditional lime juice used in a margarita, we went with lemon juice to soften the smokiness of the mezcal. It's light and refreshing enough for a...
Very yummy adult summer treat. Subtle peach flavors. I don't generally measure the ingredients when I make my margaritas because I've done it so many times. You can tweak the amounts to your own liking,...
Inspired by the movie "Christmas with the Kranks", where empty nesters decide to spend their holiday money on a Caribbean cruise, this cocktail is mixed with cranberry syrup for a refreshing break from...
This beer cocktail is just the thing for a Golden Globes viewing party. The cranberry syrup can be made up to three days ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
Ginger beer is the traditional choice for this cocktail, but ginger ale, particularly a spicy one, also works nicely with dark rum -- the "dark" in this two-tone Bermudan drink.
These cocktails pair perfectly with Cheese Fondue, which also has the same flavorings of kirsch and white wine. Garnish these fizzy drinks with dried cherries.
This drink is a real treat on hot days! Its blend of fresh bananas, pineapple juice, coconut and rum is fantastic! The bananas in this recipe need to be frozen before use. You may want to vary the amount...
This is a no-frills, bare-bones recipe created during hurricane season one year when we didn't have all of the traditional ingredients, such as the celery stalk or olives. We all loved it, and it's been...
Before the Thanksgiving feast, welcome guests and whet appetites with a couple of classic gin cocktails (this Gibson and Negroni) and a tasty relish tray -- including Smoky Almonds, Garden Veggie Dip,...