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Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

Cheers! No matter what the festivities, we have a cocktail to fit the bill. Maybe it's lounging by the pool with a margarita or having brunch with a tasty mimosa. We also have traditional and unusual drinks featuring whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, brandy and all the rest.



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recipe for copycat p.f. chang's mandarin martini

Copycat P.F. Chang's Mandarin Martini

This martini is a delicious twist on the classic cocktail. P.F. Chang's combines orange vodka, orange liqueur, orange bitters, and orange juice for a smooth and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jackaroo-tini cocktail

Jackaroo-tini Cocktail

Feeling a little adventurous? This fruity cocktail is refreshing and tastes like the tropics. But watch out, it packs a punch!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frangelico frost cocktail

Frangelico Frost Cocktail

This grown-up milkshake is made with Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur), vanilla ice cream, and garnished with chocolate sprinkles (for the kid in you).


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vegan tom & jerry cocktail

Vegan Tom & Jerry Cocktail

Thanks to some Silk Nog, this creamy holiday treat is going vegan. Splashes of rum and brandy along with cinnamon and nutmeg make this cocktail a splendid choice for those...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for root beer slam cocktail

Root Beer Slam Cocktail

Fool your friends and your palate with this cocktail. There's no root beer to be found in it, but thanks to cola and a splash of herbal Galliano liqueur you'd be hard pressed to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for gingerbread martini cocktail

Gingerbread Martini Cocktail

This festive holiday cocktail is made with vanilla vodka, Frangelico, butterscotch schnapps, ginger beer, and rum (and garnished with gingerbread man cookies).


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frozen mudslide cocktail

Frozen Mudslide Cocktail

This frozen mudslide cocktail has a "rummy" twist to it. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grand marnier milkshakes

Grand Marnier Milkshakes

Think of this cocktail as a grownup creamsicle except with the sophisticated orange flavor of Grand Marnier.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for adult hawaiian punch cocktail

Adult Hawaiian Punch Cocktail

This isn't the boozy Hawaiian punch from your college days. This more sophisticated version contains Amaretto, cranberry, and honeyed Canadian whiskey.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for watermelon coconut margarita

Watermelon Coconut Margarita

You'll think you're drinking somewhere on a tropical beach with this margarita made with fresh watermelon, coconut rum, shredded coconut, and lime juice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kahlua white russian cocktail

Kahlua White Russian Cocktail

The white Russian cocktail gained popularity in the late 1990s from the movie, The Big Lebowski. It's a rich and creamy drink made with Kahlua, vodka, and cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bellomonte cocktail

Bellomonte Cocktail

Made with creme de menthe, Daiquiri, grenadine syrup, creme de cacao, lime, maraschino cherry, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jamaican yellow bird cocktail

Jamaican Yellow Bird Cocktail

What better way to get a taste of Jamaica than with a beachy cocktail? The yellow bird with rum, banana liqueur, and orange juice is a taste of tropical paradise. Garnish...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy margarita

Easy Margarita

Don't make the classic margarita cocktail more complicated than it needs to be. All you need is fresh lime juice, tequila, and triple sec, so skip those frozen mixes.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for margarita punch

Margarita Punch

A great way to serve margaritas to a crowd. The traditional margarita ingredients of tequila, triple sec, and sour mix are combined with ginger ale and lime sherbet to create a creamy...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for freezer lime daiquiris

Freezer Lime Daiquiris

Nothing says summertime like a cold, refreshing lime daiquiri from the freezer. This classic cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and tart and is a great way to beat the...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lychee-mango saketini

Lychee-Mango Saketini

This is a wonderfully refreshing cocktail made with lychee and mango purees, shochu, and sake. If you can't find shochu you can easily substitute vodka in this recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jammin' josmopolitans (josh's famous cosmo cocktails)

Jammin' Josmopolitans (Josh's Famous Cosmo Cocktails)

Josh makes great cocktails. Be like Josh. Use a top shelf vodka and real cranberry juice (not cranberry "drink") for what we're sure will...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blue kamikaze cocktail

Blue Kamikaze Cocktail

Kamikaze shots probably look prettier than the rest of the night will. The mix of vodka and blue curacao definitely earns its name.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry martini

Strawberry Martini

Muddled strawberries with vodka and simple syrup combine for a martini that'll have you going back for seconds. And thirds.


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sanibel sunset cocktail

Sanibel Sunset Cocktail

A refreshing cocktail made with fresh pineapple, simple syrup, rum, orange juice, Prosecco, and grenadine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bog fog cocktail

Bog Fog Cocktail

This refreshing and festive cocktail is made with orange juice, cranberry juice, and vodka. Served over ice (and we garnished it with a few cranberries for a little holiday accent).


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gringo margarita

Gringo Margarita

Not your usual margarita but just as tasty. Made with frozen limeade, beer, and tequila. Can be served on the rocks or blended.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for frozen whiskey sour cocktail

Frozen Whiskey Sour Cocktail

On those hot days and warm nights where you can stay outside long after the sun goes down, a pitcher of frozen whiskey sour slushy cocktails and a group of good friends is...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cafe diablo cocktail

Cafe Diablo Cocktail

When you need more than just an extra pep-in-your-step, create this dark roast delight that's married with brandy and a twist of citrus flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for whiskey sour cocktail

Whiskey Sour Cocktail

The combination of whiskey and the citrus flavors of the sour mix make this a refreshing mixed drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for porter float cocktail

Porter Float Cocktail

Made with vanilla ice cream, porter, raspberries, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red hot mama cocktail

Red Hot Mama Cocktail

Made with black cherry juice, cherry liqueur, white rum, orange simple syrup, orange, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the bishop cocktail

The Bishop Cocktail

This red wine concoction is sweet, tart, and a little reminiscent of sangria. Don't tell, but the Bishop is a great way to turn a not-so-fantastic bottle of red into something...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baileys kiss cocktail

Baileys Kiss Cocktail

A creamy, boozy Bailey's concoction poured over a Hershey's kiss makes a decadent dessert cocktail worth sharing with the one you love. On second thought, it's probably too good...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for russian bloody mary

Russian Bloody Mary

A twist on a traditional bloody mary. This version has a little bit of yogurt in it which makes it a slightly thicker and less acidic cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tennessee mud spiked coffee

Tennessee Mud Spiked Coffee

This boozy coffee will definitely warm you up on a cold day. It's made with coffee, amaretto, and whiskey and topped with some fluffy whipped cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black & blue shark cocktail

Black & Blue Shark Cocktail

This eye-catching shot isn't just pretty, it packs a punch. Don't let the layers of blue curacao, Jack Daniels, tequila, and vodka trick you into think it's Kool-Aid.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for purple mist cocktail

Purple Mist Cocktail

A pretty party cocktail made with vodka, blue curacao, cranberry juice, and a lime twist.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sidecar cocktail

Sidecar Cocktail

The Sidecar is a classic cocktail made with Brandy (or Cognac), Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice. Dress it up by serving with a lemon twist in a sugar-rimmed glass.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for frozen mango daiquiri

Frozen Mango Daiquiri

Looking for a tropical cocktail? Try this fresh-tasting frozen mango daiquiri with a healthy splash of rum.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white russian winter milkshake

White Russian Winter Milkshake

If ever there was a milkshake suited for winter, this would be the one. Kahlua, vodka, and coffee ice cream make a treat that'll have you forgetting about the weather in...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for traditional bloody mary

Traditional Bloody Mary

Forget the bottled Bloody Mary mix and grab the salsa. Seriously, throw in some worcestershire and vodka and you're in business.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bloody shame (virgin mary)

Bloody Shame (Virgin Mary)

You don't need to be after some hair of the dog to enjoy the spicy, savory flavors of a bloody Mary. If it's a brunch occasion, go crazy with the garnishes and make up some...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sara's dirty martini

Sara's Dirty Martini

Vodka, olive juice and vermouth shaken with ice and poured into a chilled glass make a dirty but marvelous martini. Bonus recipe for awesome blue cheese and almond stuffed olives...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for legend's honky tonk lemonade cocktail

Legend's Honky Tonk Lemonade Cocktail

The prettiest lemonade you'll ever see, thanks to the dazzling blend of Blue Curacao and sour mix. The Curacao is joined by vodka and triple sec, so this stunner...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for absolut summertime cocktail

Absolut Summertime Cocktail

This is the ultimate summertime cocktail! It's got a hefty shot of vodka mixed with refreshing citrus flavors. It's a drink best served well chilled. You can make a large...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate mint martini

Chocolate Mint Martini

This minty winter cocktail is made with vodka, creme de cacao, and creme de menthe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skip and go naked cocktail

Skip And Go Naked Cocktail

An easy-to-make cocktail that will cool you off on the hottest days. It's a deliciously cool combination of beer, vodka, and pink lemonade.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for comfort & coffee

Comfort & Coffee

Warm up with coffee, whipped cream, and Southern Comfort


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tangerine bourbon margarita

Tangerine Bourbon Margarita

Dust off your cocktail shaker for this refreshing tangerine bourbon margarita. The mix of tangerine juice and Southern Comfort will make any day special.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate amaretto dream cocktail

Chocolate Amaretto Dream Cocktail

Made with whipped cream, strong brewed espresso, amaretto, heavy cream, chocolate liqueur

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for el toro loco cocktail

El Toro Loco Cocktail

The crazy bull. Basically a margarita with a sweet scoop of sherbet, this refreshing elixir is perfect for summer evenings (or afternoons) with your toes in the pool or the sand.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cosmopolitan with bitters

Cosmopolitan With Bitters

Still cosmopolitan, but a bit more worldly. Orange bitters put a little bit of an edge on the sweet cosmo, but beneath that it's still an easy-sipping citrus drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bay breeze cocktail

Bay Breeze Cocktail

One of the easiest, breeziest cocktails out there. A splash of cranberry juice on top of the vodka-pineapple blend gives this drink some serious tropical sunset vibes.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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