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Summer’s nearly over, we hope it was a hot and sunny one! As the evenings grow shorter and clouds start to linger menacingly on the horizon, like us, you might be scouring your drinks cabinet wondering what liquor is appropriate for a fall season cocktail hour.Well, the choice is simple my friends. Grab a bottle of Bacardi Oakheart or another favorite rum—be it dark, brown or white—and join us in mixing up one of these delicious rum cocktails. Better yet, invite some friends over and make it a p …

Nothing starts a party like delicious and inventive  cocktails - and the easier they are to make, the better. After all, the hosts should enjoy their own party, too. Below are easy-to-make  vodka cocktails that are sure to impress your guests and the best part is that they require few ingredients and no time to create. Scale the recipes to create big batches that guests can tap into all evening. Vodka is a refreshing, crisp spirit choice that is  perfect for summer. …

People don’t spend all spring hurrying to get back in shape only to lose what they’ve worked for on a cocktail. Most fancy cocktails do pack quite a calorie punch due to sugars and juices, but the spirits themselves do not have that many calories. A 20-minute walk is enough to counteract a delicious whiskey on the rocks in the shade. Below is a breakdown of the average calorie dose among vodka, whiskey, rum, and gin and also calorie information of some leading brands. Each measurement is b …

Mother’s Day is around the corner so it’s time to start planning how you are going to help mom kick her heels up and relax. We recommend creating delicious, custom cocktails to fit mom’s taste. Check out these great Mother’s Day cocktails and make a nice, big batch so you can get in on the relaxation action. Bloody Mary Ingredients to serve 6 people: 3.5lb beefsteak tomatoes 0.5 c seafood cocktail sauce 0.25 c Worcestershire sauce 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce …

Baseball season is around the corner and while for many that means ballpark beers, there is still something for cocktail lovers to be excited about. After all, many cocktails are rooted in baseball and carry on the spirit of this American tradition.Cooperstown CocktailShake up this minty, wet gin cocktail in a shaker filled with ice and then strain into a classic cocktail glass. 1.5 oz Tanqueray Gin.75 oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth.75 oz Noilly Prat Original Dry Vermouth2 dashes The Bi …

St. Patrick’s Day is a great reason to throw a party and finally break the celebration lull between the winter holidays and Fourth of July. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, but holiday themed cocktails and drinks will help you get into the spirit. Make sure you stock up on plenty of Irish whiskey, Irish cream, and Irish Mist (and don’t forget the Guinness).The Black NailThe Black Nail is classic Irish drink made with Bushmills Irish whiskey and Irish Mist, which gives …

Want to spice up your life with some bitters but aren’t sure about how to do it?How about the classic Champagne cocktail?All you need is champagne, or other bubbly, a couple dashes of bitters, cognac, and a sugar cube, and you are set.Portions:1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters3 oz Champagne1/3 oz Cognac1 sugar cubeHere’s how the pro’s do it:Pour the bitters on the sugar cube and place the cube in the bottom of a champagne flute. Then slowly pour cognac. Then slowly pour Champagne. Garnis …

Ginger Beer and Rum. With a squeeze of lime. Sounds tropical, no? Why does it taste so good sometimes in the dreary winter months?Well – perhaps because it is tropical in fact. The dark ‘n’ stormy cocktail comes from Bermuda. And if you want to make it right, use liquor from the dark and stormy homeland: Gosling’s Black Seal rum. Gosling’s introduced the drinkNo Black Seal on hand? Any other rum will do, provided that you’re not serving up the drink on the island.Don’t care much for rum …

If you’re buying alcohol online, you’re most likely buying things that will mix well together. Tired of making your guests vodka sodas? We’ve compiled a list of 10 drinks every home bartender should know! 1.NegroniWhen you order a negroni at a bar, you would probably think, “Wow, this bartender is amazing!” But really, the truth is, that anyone can make this delicious drink. With equal parts of each ingredient, it’s really not difficult, but it will definitely impress guests. Try this re …