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Country Thyme

Country Thyme

The beauty of this cocktail, beyond its refreshing flavor, is threefold: it is simple to prepare yet appears very esoteric (it’s a blueberry…

H. Joseph Ehrmann
Aug 2008
Professional
11 votes
12043 views
Painkiller

Painkiller

This is the official drink of the British Virgin Islands. The best Painkiller we had was on Jost Van Dyke - White Bay at the Soggy Dollar bar.

Mark H.
May 2008
Advanced
8 votes
33642 views
Caribbean Crush

Caribbean Crush

John Hogan
Jul 2008
Professional
5 votes
13010 views
Shirazerac - Holiday Cocktail

Shirazerac - Holiday Cocktail

This take on the classic Sazerac cocktail incorporates Shiraz, with its hint of anise, as the sweetening agent in the form of brown sugar syrup.…

H. Joseph Ehrmann
Aug 2008
Professional
3 votes
7979 views
Oprah's Lemon Drop Martini

Oprah's Lemon Drop Martini

Whether you love Oprah or not, you'll love her lemon drop martinis. Give them a try, but be careful because they go down easy but pack a punch!…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2011
Intermediate
3 votes
14902 views
Pomegranate Martini

Pomegranate Martini

This cocktail always goes down more smoothly with fresh ingredients. You can make the simple sugar in bigger batches and have it ready to go for a…

shelley scott
Aug 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
15523 views
Incredible Rum Punch

Incredible Rum Punch

This simple recipe was a HUGE hit at our last pool party. Once the guys got a sip of it, they finished off their beers and started drinking the…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jun 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
6245 views
Pamplemousse Martini

Pamplemousse Martini

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Karen
Aug 2009
Intermediate
3 votes
4188 views
Tequila Driver

Tequila Driver

Tequila and OJ with a splash of lime. I taught a bartender in Germany how to make this drink one night, and everyone was partying, and hammered!!…

Joe Schmelzer
Feb 2008
Intermediate
2 votes
16269 views
The Johnny Swizzle

The Johnny Swizzle

John Hogan
Jul 2008
Professional
2 votes
12741 views
Ruby Chai Appletini

Ruby Chai Appletini

I love chai and Numi’s Ruby Chai blend with Rooibos makes for a delicious infusion agent in cocktails. The warm rich spice blends superbly with the…

H. Joseph Ehrmann
Aug 2008
Professional
2 votes
7878 views
Fall Spiked Cider Float

Fall Spiked Cider Float

In my dreams I would drink one of these while laying in a hammock thinking about the crisp air, pretty leaves, sweaters and boots, football,…

Robyn Savoie
Oct 2013
Advanced
2 votes
4606 views
Peppermelon

Peppermelon

The balance of sweet and hot makes this cocktail refreshing with each sip demanding another.

H. Joseph Ehrmann
Aug 2008
Professional
2 votes
6243 views
Goofy's Banana Milk Shake

Goofy's Banana Milk Shake

Simple and easy :) But my favorite.

Mary Shaldibina
Nov 2009
Intermediate
2 votes
2468 views
Bacon Infused Bourbon

Bacon Infused Bourbon

I love this stuff ! The process is called fat washing, you're using the alcohol in the bourbon to extract the flavors.

Michael Montgomery
Feb 2010
Professional
2 votes
2111 views