Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

Looking to impress your friends with your bartending skills? This copycat Applebee's Bahama Mama is an easy yet impressive concoction that blends sweetness and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Try your hand at home brewing with this rich, dark, double stout beer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

This copycat recipe for Chili's Calypso Cooler is the perfect way to enjoy the cocktail at home. The spiced rum, peach schnapps, and orange juice create the...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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A cheer to the new year! This cocktail starts the year off right with the combination of Champagne and orange juice. For a festive touch, garnish the rims of the flutes with...


Time:   under 30 minutes

The screwdriver is all grown up. A float of Italian Galliano liqueur turns vodka and OJ into an herby, sophisticated cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Peach bellinis are the next step up from mimosas. Peach nectar with a touch of grenadine turns chilled champagne into a fruity and attractive summer drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

A fruity cousin to the black and white Russian cocktails. Made with the typical vodka and cream but adds strawberry liqueur for flavor and color.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A stiffer, sterner cousin of the screwdriver. Made with white rum, vodka and OJ, the brass monkey manages to stay refreshing while packing a pretty serious punch.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

While we don't want to call this cocktail a health drink, it sure is packed with good stuff! Blueberries are considered antioxidants and have lots of other nutritional value.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Just because someone doesn't drink booze doesn't mean they should miss out on a celebratory clink of champagne. This clever mix of ginger ale and apple juice even looks like the real...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


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The combination of butterscotch and Irish cream makes a shot so delicious you may forget it has alcohol.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Plenty of cocktails have whipped cream on top, but what makes this one so lovable is the fact that it's blended right into the strawberry vanilla elixir.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Cheers! Vodka, frangelico, and creme de cacao make up this decadent but not overly sweet chocolate martini.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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...


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The Manhattan is a cocktail almost as well known as its namesake city, but how to make one properly is less common knowledge. Add it to your drink arsenal, it's bound to impress.


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Banana liqueur and peach schnapps make up a drink that goes down super smooth and tastes just like fruity bubblegum.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

A great warm weather cocktail. Fresh pineapple is best in this but canned will work just fine too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Vodka with peach schnapps, cranberry, and OJ makes a sweet and tangy cocktail that's best served on the beach but enjoyed just about anywhere.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The limoncello martini is a refreshing and zesty twist on the classic martini. Made with limoncello, vodka, and simple syrup, this cocktail is perfect for sipping on a warm summer...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Margaritas are the perfect drink for poolside parties and summer get togethers. Keeping this make-ahead frozen mix on hand makes serving them a cinch.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

The crock pot works great to keep this spicy drink warm for your guests.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Shake up your evening with our cosmopolitan martini recipe. Vodka meets cranberry and lime for a sip that's equal parts tart and tantalizing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The lesser known, stiffer cousin to the White Russian. No cream in this cocktail, just coffee liqueur and vodka on the rocks. If you've always thought White Russians were a bit...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This chocolatey drink is made with tequila, chocolate liqueur, cream, chocolate syrup, and orange juice. Tastes like grown-up chocolate milk!


Time:   under 30 minutes

A fizzy and fruity drink that's perfect for a spring party, bridal shower, or girl's night.


Time:   1-2 hours

Top shelf tequila deserves a place to shine. This margarita recipe simply adds fresh lime juice and agave syrup for sweetness. Your new favorite margarita is served.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Tantalizingly tart lemon drops make for a great summer cocktail. You can stir together a big batch of this recipe before the party even kicks off.


Time:   over 5 hours

A vodka twist on the classic martini. This is a "wet" martini with instructions on how to make it dry as well. Don't forget the olive garnish!


Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a serious party punch made with three kinds of rum, gin AND vodka. Oh, and a couple of fruit juices thrown in for good measure.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon, Drambuie, iced tea, ice


Time:   under 30 minutes