A toast to new beginnings

December 30, 2011

At the first stroke of midnight January 1st many toast the new year with bubbly champagne poured into sparkling crystal flutes. And so begins the new year. In the spirit of beginnings we sampled cocktails in tribute to the start of a new day. Though you are most likely acquainted with the more common Tequila [...]

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Out with the old, in with the new

December 28, 2011

Was 2011 a fabulous year for you? Of course it was. But, it’s time to bring in the new. In that spirit we share with you five extraordinary cocktails to inspire your success in the coming year. We don’t mean to imply that there aren’t any classic mixes, such as our beloved Happy New Year, [...]

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Comfort and joy

December 22, 2011

Winter is a cocktail aficionado’s favorite time of year. The cold of the season causes us to reach for the warmth in each other. And when we gather there is the cocktail. One favorite tradition is the hanging of the mistletoe, providing the opportunity to come closer to the people we love with either a [...]

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Cocktails for a cruise

July 23, 2011

Miss Cocktail is headed out to sea on the Nickelodeon at Sea free-style cruise along the Western Mediterranean with Norwegian Cruise Lines. This is a complete guilty pleasure cruise for me. And I am taking someone special. But I am worried that I’ll get shipwrecked with jetlag or seasickness, yikes! Wouldn’t that completely ruin my [...]

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Tequila! A Celebration

July 5, 2011

At Cocktail.com we’re going to celebrate National Tequila Day, July 24th with our favorite margaritas with a twist. Two reasons for this: 1. We love tequila 2. Fresh fruit Scratching you head? Fresh fruit not only makes for the best flavored margaritas but also cuts the calories and makes the carb counters happy. At this [...]

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Three cheers for Captain America!

May 30, 2011

Are you holding out for a hero? The wait is over! This summer’s Fourth of July favorite is more than just a mindless, explosion frenzied slash fest with muscular hunks wrapped in plastic. It’s a reason to expand your beverage making repertoire and show a little patriotism.

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Port in a Storm

May 30, 2011

Hurricane season is upon us and so is an interesting drink-creating contest. We figure it’s okay to mix the two. First the Sandeman Mix It Up challenge: There are a lot of contests out there, but very few of them have an entry bar as tasty as “make up a cocktail,” or a prize as [...]

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Five for Cinco De Mayo

April 18, 2011

Among our favorite Spring drinking holidays, Cinco de Mayo has the best food! Mexican cuisine is so vibrant and flavorful and so are the companion cocktails. This year we wanted to give a variety of beverages that evoke both the spirit of Cinco de Mayo and a sophisticated charm of cocktail culture and we think [...]

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For The Love Of The Irish

March 7, 2011

St. Patrick’s Day is more than an excuse to drink and cheer the Irish. It’s just that it is so much fun to drink and cheer the Irish! So in an effort not to water down this sacred day we’ve amassed a short list of Patrick pleasers. Cheers! 1941 Paddy Cocktail Irish Angel Irish Depth [...]

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Charles Dickens Chrismas Carol Cocktails

December 13, 2010

In keeping with the season we offer you some warming and celebratory drinks to help you welcome the spirit of the holidays to your home. Speaking of spirits, we unearthed recipes of four ghosts famous for their role in warming the heart of one Ebenezer Scrooge. But in keeping with our traditions at cocktail.com also [...]

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