The French 75 cocktail recipe is a classic champagne with gin. This light and bubbly drink is so flavorful and tasty! Like many classic cocktails, the French 75’s origin has some mystery. According to drink historian David Wondrich, the recipe first appeared in 1927 in a book called “Here’s How” published by a New …
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This Cognac Old Fashioned is a great twist on the classic cocktail. Discover the complexity that cognac gives, plus lovely warmth. We decided to incorporate cognac, a high quality brandy produced from distilled white wine into this twist on the classic Old Fashioned (which is usually made with whiskey). This post contains sponsored content …
Make this Adonis cocktail recipe for a great sipper with just three ingredients. A classic for a reason! The Adonis is made with equal parts sherry and vermouth. This cocktail can pair well with tapas or savory bites. Great low alcohol sipper. This post contains affiliate links for products that we think you as …
Definitely not a sweet cocktail, this Old Pal Cocktail Recipe is a good choice! Trading sweet vermouth for dry, this is a tart and dry drink that is like a Boulevardier (which has sweet vermouth)! The Old Pal cocktail recipe is a slight change up of both the Boulevardier and the Negroni. This post …
A chocolate version of a classic Manhattan recipe with our brandied cherries. We always are fans of the classic cocktails, and the classic Manhattan was invented in the 1870s at the Manhattan Club in New York. This chocolate Manhattan is typical of the cocktails from this period that were plenty boozy and not overly …
This Bridgerton cocktail is the perfect way to honor the Netflix show, Bridgerton! London Dry Gin and a rosé champagne combine with some other tasty flavors for this classy gin and champagne cocktail perfect for sipping in Regency period ballrooms. So, we think this is a drink that Penelope Featherington would find most appropriate …
This Golden Doublet cocktail, a classic made in 1973 by Joe Gilmore at London’s American Bar at the Savoy Hotel. Could easily be made ahead of time and champagne added when ready to serve! Great in a chilled glass! The Golden Doublet is a cocktail made with orange juice, lime juice, and Grand Marnier. …
These warming beverages are the best hot cocktails for cold winter nights! Cold days call for hot drinks and nothing will warm you up faster than a spiked cup of coffee, cocoa, or toddy, right?! From mulled wine to hot toddies to a fresh spin on a White Russian, there is sure to be …
This delicious cranberry wine is a slow cooker mulled wine. It’s an easy and quick cocktail for the holidays, or all winter long! If you’ve been following this blog for awhile, you already know that we are huge fans of serving big batch cocktails for holiday gatherings! Mulled wine is another great choice as …
This Feuerzangenbowle recipe is a great Christmas drink from Germany. A long standing tradition during the holidays, it combines mulled wine, fire and a rum soaked sugar cone. Add in some spices, and you have everything you need for a memorable holiday party! Plus, nothing quite says “happy holidays” like mulled wine and a flaming, …