Piña Colada
Happy National Piña Colada Day! Just looking at one of these tropical treats makes me feel happy and relaxed. So get to mixing! Image courtesy of Randy Son of Robert.… Read more
Drink Recipes
Apricot Fizz
If you’re loving the summer farmers market as much as we are, this is a drink for you! Apricots in the store are often hard and sour.
We used the homemade cherry bitters from this recipe. It’s a super-easy recipe, but you can definitely substitute store-bought cherry bitters. If you use commercial cherry bitters or another type of bitters, such as Angostura, be aware that they will be a little stronger and so you will … Read more
Raspberry Sparkler
The 4th of July may be over, but refreshing red cocktails are here to stay! This drink gets its bright red hue from raspberries, Campari and blood orange soda. The combination of bitter and sweet is enhanced with the subdued smoke of tequila reposado.
We used Cabo Wabo tequila and blood orange Italian soda from Whole Foods, but there are a variety of brands that will do the trick. If you can’t find blood orange … Read more
Ginger Bell
It’s time to delve into unusual flavor combinations! This cocktail mixes ginger, citrus, honey and bell pepper for a sweet and spicy summer surprise. The ginger and bell pepper give it some kick, while the honey and orange add soothing sweetness.
Ginger Bell
1 ½ oz ginger vodka
½ oz honey-lemon bell pepper syrup*
1 oz fresh orange juice
Ginger ale to taste
In a cocktail shaker with ice, shake the vodka, syrup and orange … Read more
Purple Hooter
This drink is typically served as a shooter, although it’s also great on the rocks or served up in a cocktail glass. Any way you choose to prepare this drink, your head will spin like an owl’s after few.… Read more
Buon Giorno!
Created by Sierra Zimei of the Seasons Bar and Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, courtesy of Campari.… Read more
Red, White, & Blue Cocktail
Created at Molyvos in NYC, this Independence Day cocktail uses macerated strawberries, vodka, Cointreau and blue curacao. When all put together with a white-sugar rim, you have quite the 4th of July treat. Courtesy of Oval Vodka.… Read more
