A fruity sophisticated cocktail to bring out your inner Samantha! History of the Cosmopolitan Get ready because there is some drama behind this cocktail! To start, several bartenders claim to be the original creators of the Cosmopolitan cocktail. Seriously, there are too many to count. This is probably because the drink is so famous, everyone wants …
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Grand Marnier falls on the sweeter side of the liqueur spectrum. It is a blend of sophisticated cognac and triple sec. The end product is delicate, polished, and a perfect mixing ingredient to elevate the wow factor in your cocktails. Read on to learn which cocktails feature this elite alcohol and get inspired to make …
A Sparkling gin cocktail kissed by citrus. Get ready to meet your new favorite drink! History of the French 75 The French Cocktail 75 was created during World War I. Barman Henry Tépé worked at a bar in Paris, and he invented the original cocktail. He named his recipe after the French 75mm field gun, …
A julep is an elixir that promotes vitality and good health. Add Kentucky Bourbon to that base elixir, and now you’ve got yourself an iconic drink that we all know as the Mint Julep cocktail! History of the Mint Julep The Mint Julep is a bourbon-based cocktail that earned its place in cocktail history in …
If you are craving an instant getaway to a tropical destination, the Bahama Mama Cocktail is your ticket south! It is fruity, juicy, and tastes like a vacation in a glass. History Of the Bahama Mama The Bahama Mama is a fruity cocktail that looks like a tropical sunset in a glass. It is ice …
Craving a citrusy Margarita but without all the added sugar? Let me introduce you to the lower calorie but still delicious, skinny margarita option instead! History Of the Skinny Margarita The classic margarita cocktail has been a staple in the industry for decades. Margarita is a Spanish term for daisy, like the flower. The margarita …
Move over Big Lebowski, the rest of us want to enjoy this creamy coffee flavored cocktail too! History Of the White Russian The White Russian cocktail was created in the 1960s. It is a daughter recipe that was born by a simple modification of the Black Russian (a cocktail made using vodka and coffee liqueur): …
Smooth, sweet, and strong are three ways to describe this delicious coffee-inspired cocktail. History of the Espresso Martini The Espresso Martini was invented by a bartender by the name of Dick Bradsell In 1983. Bradsell worked at Fred’s Club which is a London-based bar. The story goes that a supermodel approached him and wanted a …
If you have ever craved a gin based drink that is both lemony and flowery, look no further. The playful Blue Moon Cocktail is exactly what you are looking for! History of the Blue Moon Cocktail When I see this drink served in a crystal coupe glass and it is prettied up with a lemon …
A refreshing Italian cocktail mixed with only four ingredients. This simple recipe is smooth, refreshing, and eye-catching! History Of the Negroni The unofficial birth of the Negroni cocktail is said to be in Florence, Italy in 1919. It was named after Count Camillo Negroni who visited the United States in the early 1900s. He was …
