The Madras cocktail is a vodka and cranberry juice drink, similar to the Cape Codder (cranberry juice and vodka) and a Sea Breeze (cranberry juice, vodka and grapefruit juice). It’s sometimes called a “mattress drink”, which is a mispronunciation of “Madras”. It’s easy to make and to drink because of its rich texture and the … Read more
If you’ve never heard of a Paradise cocktail, you’re not alone, but you are missing out. It’s a classic cocktail, made from gin, apricot brandy and orange juice. Recently there has been a bit of a cocktail renaissance, dusting off old recipes and re-imagining them, and the Paradise cocktail is one that deserves its own … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated by the Irish people as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. It’s actually celebrated on the anniversary of the patron Saint of Ireland’s death in 461. St. Patrick’s Day is the one day during Lent that the prohibitions on meat are waived and a feast festival is held, … Read more
New Year’s Eve is one of the best times to serve up cocktails. But when you think New Year’s Eve, you usually think Champagne toasts at midnight. And that’s all well and good, but everyone will be serving Champagne, and it gets boring. But, luckily for you, we’ve scoured the internet and found a ton … Read more
All diehard alcohol and liquor connoisseurs will surely be able to tell a Scotch from Bourbon, both being two distinct varieties of whiskey. The distinction between the two is not only regarding provenance but also in their composition-Scotch is brewed from malted barley and originates from Scotland while bourbon is of American origin and fermented … Read more
The Zombie is made with various fruit juices, liqueurs and rums. It first appeared around 1934 , invented by Donn Beach of the Don the Beachcomber’s restaurant in Hollywood. It didn’t become popular until 1939 during the New York World’s Fair, however. Now it’s a popular tiki cocktail because of the rum and fruit juices … Read more
Fans of James Bond probably already have some idea where the Vesper comes from. It was first ordered by the International Man of Mystery in Ian Flemming’s 1953 book, Casino Royale. The drink was created by Fleming in what was his first James Bond book. It was entirely fictional, but is now somewhat famous, due … Read more
An American Classic If you are not familiar with Jerry Thomas, know that he is considered the “father of American mixology” and created many of our favorite American cocktail recipes. The Tom Collins is perhaps one of his most cherished creations and is a remake of the once-popular Jim Collins cocktail. The Tom Collins cocktail … Read more
Top 10 Thai Beers The hot and sultry weather prevailing in Thailand for most of the year will titillate you to guzzle endless cans of beer. The Thais do not gravitate beyond Chang, Leo, and Singha-the top three beers of Thailand that come cheap. Even the expatriates and travelers seem to have developed a penchant … Read more
The List Of Top 10 Mexican Beers The Beer shares its due of a long history with Mexico. It was long known to the Mesoamerican people as fermented alcoholic beverages like the corn beer and cocoa beans long before the Spanish invasion. It was Hernan Cortes who introduced the European beer brewed with barley in … Read more
Best Manhattan Cocktail Recipes The Manhattan is a cocktail of only three ingredients: rye or bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The combination of flavors is so complex, that it lends to endless variations, taking advantage of the spice of the rye or bourbon whiskey to bring out bold flavors in the bitters, and contrasting … Read more
Last Word cocktails are insanely popular with the people who love gin. This gin cocktail does not sound like the most versatile drink because of its ingredients but bartenders still love to play around with it. You can have it flat or choose to have it with bubbles. A cult classic, the last Word cocktail … Read more