The Zombie Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Rum on March 7, 2014
This is one of the most popular cocktails in Tiki culture. However, as is the case with numerous Tiki cocktails, the original recipe is a mystery. It was supposedly invented in the 30s by Donn Beach who was, at the time, owned a bar in Los Angeles. He developed the concoction in order to help Read More »
The Yellow Bird Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Rum on March 7, 2014
It’s summer and you feel like taking a vacation and going on a cruise? Until you might be able to do so, why don’t you get in the spirit of the summer by preparing a Yellow Bird cocktail at home? This is a tropical cocktail which is highly popular in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Read More »
The White Lady Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Gin on March 7, 2014
The White Lady is a cocktail with an elegant and delicate name. However, don’t let yourself fooled by appearance. The cocktail is indeed elegant, but it is also pretty strong. The recipe is actually a variation of the Sidecar, but it uses gin instead of brandy or bourbon. It is also known as Delilah or Read More »
The Vesper Martini Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Gin on March 7, 2014
If you have watched Casino Royale, you definitely know about the Vesper Martini. This is the drink of choice of James Bond and it was actually an invention of Ian Fleming, the author who wrote Casino Royale in 1953. Bond orders this cocktail in a bar without giving a name for it. He just says Read More »
The Vampiro Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Classics, Tequila on March 7, 2014
The name of this cocktail makes us think about the Halloween. In fact, it is a suitable drink for such an occasion because it contains tomato juice and it has a bright red color that resembles blood. This is how it got its name. In fact, the Vampiro is similar to a Bloody Mary, but Read More »
The Tuxedo Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Gin on March 7, 2014
The Tuxedo is a gin based cocktail which is perfect for a black tie event, just like its name suggests. It is very similar to a Martini and it has a unique flavor thanks to ingredients like the anise liqueur, the maraschino liqueur and the dry vermouth. In fact, it is a variation of the Read More »