how to make a pomegranate martini….2 different recipes

Pomegranate Martini Cocktail

A Pomegranate Martini is a sweet cocktail which is considered quite close to a Cosmopolitan martini. The comparison comes because of the color, sweetness and the fruitiness of the drink. Though there are quite a few variations of the drink, the general flavor is a combination of orange and pomegranate. The base spirit is often vodka in most variations. The pomegranate flavor…

the vodka and tonic cocktail recipe…a simple highball drink

Vodka Tonic in an old fashioned glass with lemon wedge

Vodka and Tonic, or often called Vodka Tonic is a refreshing highball cocktail made with Vodka, tonic and lime or lemon. As you might already know, this is quite similar to the Gin and Tonic drink which has the same ingredients expect for the base. In the Gin and Tonic…it is the flavor, taste and aroma of Gin that stands out, but Vodka itself…

the recipe for the black russian cocktail: a white russian variation

Black Russian with Vodka and Kahlua

The Black Russian is an iconic and popular cocktail that is also very easy to make. It is probably one of the simplest of all the cocktails to make. It contains just two ingredients: Vodka and a coffee liqueur. This drink can be viewed as a variation of the more popular dessert drink known as the White Russian or the Dirty Black…

the recipe to the vesper martini cocktail – of the james bond fame

The Vesper martini was made famous by the James Bond of 007 fame (Ian Fleming actually) in the book Casino Royale and the movie by the same name. “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?“   – James…

the recipe for an absinthe minded martini

As with most other drinks, there are at least a couple of different variations of the Absinthe Minded Martini. This is the variation that I like the best and I believe is a original recipe. This is a delicious drink which brings out the taste of absinthe even for non-absinthe drinkers. The drink is creamy and slightly on the sweet side, but by…

how to make the fenneltini – the fennel martini

Fenneltini, as I call it is variation of the dirty martini. As far as I know, this is a original recipe of mine which was inspired by the dirty martini. As with the dirty martini, the Fenneltini can made either with Gin or Vodka. The names does not come from the ingredients of the drink, but more from the smell…

how to make a dirty martini..use either vodka or gin

The Dirty Martini is a variation of the classic martini. The extra ingredient which makes it dirty is the Olive Juice (it is actually nothing but brine) that basically adds a little bit of saltiness and a unique olive flavour to the martini. Depending on where and how you get the olive juice, the saltiness of the juice can vary. Taste a…

how to make a white russian cocktail

The White Russian is a very easy drink to make. Made famous by The Dude in The Big Lebowski, it is a sweet cocktail which could be served as a dessert drink. There are numerous recipes and variations of the drink as it is quite possible to vary the proportions of the ingredients to suit the taste. The drink is a…