Cocktails

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1.

Dirty Blue Martini

For the blue-cheese brine lovers of the world: I personally refer to it as a liquid orgasm in a glass. Martha Stewart has a decent recipe on her website--I also ... Learn more
2.

Mojito

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Light Rum
3 tbsp (fresh) Lime Juice
2 tsp Sugar
3 (Sprig) Mint
Club Soda

In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint ... Learn more

Pros: Instant classic, refreshing. Cons: Very few people can do it properly. Too much or ...
3.

Margarita

The Margarita is the most common tequila-based cocktail, made with tequila mixed with triple sec and lime or lemon juice, often served with salt on the glass rim. Learn more

Pros: A good blend of sweet and sour. Cons: Without salt, can be a little plain. Can be too ...
4.

Mimosa

1 part Champagne
2 oz Orange Juice
Pour orange juice into a collins glass over two ice cubes. Fill with chilled champagne, stir very gently and serve. Learn more

Pros: The perfect breakfast cocktail. You can make a virgin one with 7up or ginger ale. Cons: If you order it anywhere except brunch, you will look ...
5.

Mai Tai

Ingredients:

* 1 oz gold rum
* 1 oz dark rum
* 1 oz triple sec
* 1/2 oz lime juice
* 1/2 oz Orgeat syrup
* Garnish: maraschino cherry, pineapple, mint sprig

Shake ... Learn more
6.

Caipirinha

2 oz Cachaca
2 tsp Sugar
8 (wedge) Lime

Muddle the sugar into the lime wedges in an old-fashioned glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour the cachaca into ... Learn more

Pros: Perfect summer drink.
7.

Sangria

Sangria (Spanish: sangría; meaning "bloodletting") is a wine punch typical of Spain. It normally consists of:

A light, dry, young, acidic, unoaked, fruit forward red wine, usually from the province ... Learn more

Pros: Refreshing especially when you put a good amount of fruit in it! Cons: You can drink too much before you realize you're in ...
8.

Gin and Tonic

2 oz Gin
1 (wedge) Lime
5 oz Tonic Water

Pour the gin and the tonic water into a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Garnish with ... Learn more

Pros: This drink should be all about the gin, so don't skimp on quality. I like Plymouth ... Cons: Commonly ruined by cheap tonic, too much lime or gin.
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Bellini

A Bellini is an internationally well-known long drink cocktail that originated in Italy. It is a mixture of sparkling wine (traditionally Prosecco) and peach purée often served at celebrations. It ... Learn more

Pros: aka peche royale, a great alternative to mimosas and bloody marys for starting your morning.
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Daiquiri

Daiquiri is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum, lime juice, and sugar or other sweetener. There are several versions, but those that gained international fame are the ... Learn more

Pros: The real Daiquiri! Refreshing and sweet. Cons: Sweet, easily confused with the frozen, slushy version.