Cocktails

Cocktails

  1. What is the Cocktail Hour?

    What is the Cocktail Hour?

    What is so different about the Cocktail Hour that it should not be confused with the more modern Happy Hour? They are two completely different concepts, although the Happy Hour was modeled after the Cocktail Hour. Read more...
  2. Making and Presenting the Perfect Martini

    Making and Presenting the Perfect Martini

    With Martinis the proof is in the mixing. You can never have the same Martini twice, no matter how carefully you mix, but you can have a superb Martini every time if you take care in your mixing. Read more...
  3. How to Make Martinis

    How to Make Martinis

    The Martini seems a simple concoction, traditionally being two to four ounces of gin or vodka, vermouth, with some olives thrown in, but there is a skill and science to the perfect Martini. Read more...
  4. The Best Flavored Vodkas

    The Best Flavored Vodkas

    There's nothing like a chilled and refreshing, flavored vodka - and these days you have more to choose from than any of us ever thought possible! So, how do you make up your mind? We try to help. Read more...
  5. The Mint Julep

    The Mint Julep

    No cocktail is more often associated with the southern states than the Mint Julep. The qualities of the Mint Julep are legendary. Find out about the history of the cocktail and the recipe for a Mint Julep in this article. Read more...
  6. Martinis and Manhattans Are Back in Style

    Martinis and Manhattans Are Back in Style

    Call it nostalgia or call it a yearning for a time when possibilities were limitless, in bar rooms and living rooms across the country, Americans are enjoying the classic cocktail, most notably the Martini and the Manhattan. Read more...
  7. The Cosmopolitan Cocktail

    The Cosmopolitan Cocktail

    The Cosmopolitan is a drink that has gained in popularity over the past few years mostly because of it's smooth, tart, yet sweet taste. In this article we're going to learn a little about the cocktail. Read more...