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Raspberry Cordial Vodka Martini. This post may contain affiliate links.

Raspberry Cordial Vodka Martini

See my privacy policy for details. Last week I showed everyone How to Make Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial, a summer must-make in my books from now on. During the process of trying to shoot the photos for the recipe I ended up taking this picture below: You can certainly see where my mind went from here, can’t you? Straight to alcohol. Not that my mind usually goes straight to alcohol, unless of course, it’s a school day…or the weekend. I put this in a shot glass for the photo shoot and immediately started wondering what I could make with this ruby red beauty. Raspberry and vodka go together like Sonny and Cher and just like that famous duo, it’s crystal clear who the real star is. You ain’t gonna find this Sonny and Cher in your neighborhood pub, unless they are hipsters who are making their own cordial.

The secret to this drink is that you already made a stunning base. Mike thinks it’s too sweet. I, uh…. Yah, I got nothing. Love, How To Make Homemade Hot Cocoa / Hot Chocolate Mix. This post may contain affiliate links.

How To Make Homemade Hot Cocoa / Hot Chocolate Mix

See my privacy policy for details. Have you ever had a recipe that you are kicking yourself for not making all these past years? Well, this Homemade Hot Cocoa / Hot Chocolate Mix is exactly that recipe for me. I’ve had all the ingredients in my pantry. I drink hot chocolate every morning instead of coffee. At this point after rattling off all those reasons why I am dumb, I feel like I should be handing in my Food Blogger Membership Card, I really do. Peppermint Eggnog Martini. This post may contain affiliate links.

Peppermint Eggnog Martini

See my privacy policy for details. You know what I like? Alcoholic drinks that are composed of things that you already have in your cupboard or liquor cabinet like my Chunky Monkey cocktail. Let’s face it, keeping a huge stash of liquor is expensive and takes dedication to make lists of everything you need for fancy drinks. Homemade Skor (Toffee Bits) Hot Chocolate. This post may contain affiliate links.

Homemade Skor (Toffee Bits) Hot Chocolate

See my privacy policy for details. I’m on a real homemade hot chocolate mix kick this winter, if you already couldn’t tell. It’s honestly like this whole new world has been opened up to me. I don’t drink coffee in the mornings and tea only very occasionally, so this new concept of making your own hot chocolate mix is just about the most exciting thing ever. You’d swear I never left the house. Sparkling Citrus Bourbon Lemonade. This post may contain affiliate links.

Sparkling Citrus Bourbon Lemonade

See my privacy policy for details. I love bourbon. Oh yes, I love rum and vodka and everything else, but I LOVE BOURBON. Give me an Old Fashioned over almost any other drink when I’m looking for something to sip. How To Make a Gin Basil Smash. This post may contain affiliate links.

How To Make a Gin Basil Smash

See my privacy policy for details. This has got to be one of my favorite cocktails and it’s all thanks to Jörg Meyer who owns Le Lion in Hamburg. Jörg created this masterpiece back in 2008 after being inspired by the Whisky Smash (also a great cocktail by a guy called Dale DeGroff!). The Gin Basil Smash is basically an alternative take on the gin mojito that swaps the mint for muddled basil, but it’s definitely in a league of its own. The Boating Punch Cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links.

The Boating Punch Cocktail

See my privacy policy for details. This particular cocktail is another one of those excellent strong ones from, I believe, around 1917 when it appeared in the book, The Ideal Bartender. This cocktail is potent, so be prepared.. but it is also a great sipping cocktail. I’ve always been a fan of vintage cocktails. I guess it’s because I feel like a lot of cocktails nowadays are comprised of too much juice, sugar or other ingredients which end up just making me feel full or nauseous from the sugar.

Singapore Sling. This post may contain affiliate links.

Singapore Sling

See my privacy policy for details. The Singapore Sling is a cocktail I can remember my mother ordering when we went out for dinner. It’s a great, easy drinking cocktail that combines some very good flavors like pineapple and cherry. 6 Excellent Vodka Cocktails You Need To Try. This post may contain affiliate links.

6 Excellent Vodka Cocktails You Need To Try

See my privacy policy for details. Here are 6 Excellent Vodka Cocktails You Need To Try – trust me! When it comes to Vodka cocktails, there are tons of options out there but these 6 Vodka cocktails are definitely ones you need to put on your “Vodka cocktails to try” list. Vodka is one of the easiest spirits to work with mainly due to the fact that you can mix it with pretty much everything and it’s doesn’t have a flavor that will overpower the drink. Here are ten easy to make Vodka cocktails that are sure to please. Swedish Polar Bear <img class="aligncenter wp-image-43987 size-medium" src=" alt="A Glass of Swedish Polar Bear Vodka Cocktail Garnish with Snowflakes " width="700" height="479" srcset=" 700w, 500w, 750w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /> The Swedish Polar Bear is an excellent cocktail and perfectly suited for winter.

There you have it. Pineapple Peat - A Peated Scotch Cocktail featuring Laphroaig. This post may contain affiliate links.

Pineapple Peat - A Peated Scotch Cocktail featuring Laphroaig

See my privacy policy for details. Who’s up for trying a peated scotch cocktail? I wanted to try my hand at making a peated scotch cocktail that was unique. With the help of my cocktail tasting wife, Karlynn, I’ve managed to do so and let me tell you, this cocktail is damn good if I say so myself. I call it the Pineapple Peat and I think you are going to love it too. Here’s the skinny. I’ve loved peated scotch whiskies since I first tried Laphroaig at the recommendation of a store employee when I was first getting into cocktails. There are, of course, a large range of peated scotch whiskies out there and sadly, I haven’t had a chance to try them all yet. Smoky Whisky Sour. This post may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy for details. How to Make a Smoky Whisky Sour cocktail As any long time reader of The Kitchen Magpie knows, I love a good cocktail.

One of my very favourites is a Smoky Whisky Sour and I’ve had many versions of it from here to kingdom come. If you find me at an establishment that has a Smoky Whisky Sour, you can bet your bourbon bottles that I will try it. Here’s the thing: Smoky Whisky Sours sound fancy but are incredibly easy to make. The Bronx Cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy for details. The Bronx Cocktail is essentially a martini with orange juice. It is one of five cocktails that were named for areas of New York, along with other drinks such as the Manhattan Cocktail. History of the Bronx Cocktail The Bronx Cocktail is an excellent drink that, back in the 30’s, was ranked one of the top 3 most famous cocktails in the world after the martini and the Manhattan.

Today, it’s not as popular given all the “new-fangled” cocktail creations out there but it’s still a great go to classic. I’ve always loved classic cocktails, for two reasons: 1) They don’t skimp on the quantities of spirits and 2) They are simple but delicious. They also photograph themselves. Valentine's Day Cocktail Recipe - The Scarlet Kiss. This post may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy for details. This particular Valentine’s day cocktail is called the Scarlet Kiss and consists of Raspberry Vodka, Strawberry Vodka, Chambord and lemon lime soda and is a great cocktail for a Valentine’s day celebration with your loved one.

An Easy and Delicious Valentine’s Day Cocktail With Valentine’s day quickly approaching, I thought I’d enlist the help of my sister, Angela, who was a bartender for several years, to come up with some delicious Valentine’s day cocktail ideas. As you can see, she didn’t disappoint! Karlynn and I normally skip out on Valentine’s day ourselves because the anniversary of when we had our first date is February 11th.

If you really want to get fancy, you can go as far as dipping the rim, which Angela did in this case, in a red sugar which can be purchased from most bakery aisles of the grocery store. Combine all ingredients except for the soda into a Boston shaker with ice. . Valentine's Day Cocktail - Cupid's Arrow. This post may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy for details. To go along with the deliciousness that is the Scarlet Kiss, I’ve got another Valentine’s day cocktail recipe for you. This one, I think, should qualify as a dessert it looks so good!

It’s called Cupid’s Arrow and is filled with berries and topped with chocolate shavings. In my opinion, it’s the perfect cocktail to drink if you need to get more fruit into your diet. Cherry Gin Rickey Cocktail. Sex on the Beach Cocktail. Maple Whiskey Mojito (The Sortilege Mojito) This post may contain affiliate links. Bijou Cocktail Recipe. Tangerine & Gin. Tequila Sunrise Recipe. This post may contain affiliate links.

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