how to make a rob roy cocktail…also known as the scotch manhattan

Rob Roy drink with Scotch Whiskey

Rob Roy drink is a cocktail that is very similar to a traditional or classic Manhattan. The Rob Roy is made with Scotch Whisky instead of the Rye Whiskey. For this reason the drink is sometimes also referred to as the Scotch Manhattan. The traditional version of this drink is usually sweet as it is made with the sweet vermouth. A…

how to make a peach cosmopolitan…the cosmopolitan variation.

Prach Cosmopolitan Martini

The Peach Cosmopolitan as the name suggests is a variation of the classic or traditional cosmopolitan. The difference between the two is the much more predominant peach flavor in this cocktail rather than the fruity citrus taste of the cosmopolitan. As the traditional cosmo, the peach cosmopolitan is a fruity cocktail rather than a martini, though it is usually served in a martini glass. However, the…

the cuba libre drink recipe: how to make a rum and coke

Rum and Coke

Cuba Libre is a highball drink made with Light Rum, Coca Cola and Lime. It is also known as Rum and Coke, especially in the English speaking western countries including Unites States, UK and Canada. As with most highballs, it can be made with varying proportions to suit your taste. Cuba Libre, meaning Free Cuba, has a lot of variations that…

how to make a moscow mule cocktail

Moscow Mule Cocktail in a Copper Mug

The Moscow Mule is a highball buck cocktail made with Vodka as the base liquor. As with other buck or mule drinks, it contains ginger beer along with the vodka base. A buck or mule is a class of drink that is made with a base spirit and ginger beer as its ingredients. The name Moscow mule comes from the…

how to make a metropolitan cocktail..a variation of cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan Martini Cocktail

A Metropolitan Cocktail is a variation of the much more popular Cosmopolitan martini cocktail. The major difference between the two drinks is in the flavor of the base spirit that is used. The Cosmopolitan uses the Vodka Citron which is a lemon (or citron) flavored while Metropolitan uses Vodka Kurant. Kurant is a flavored vodka with the flavor of black currant or blackberry…

how to make an apple martini – the appletini recipe

Appletini - Apple Martini

Appletini or the Apple Martini is a refreshing martini cocktail made with Vodka and one or more of the apple flavored juices or liqueurs. There are various different recipes for this that has been developed over the years, but most of it follows the simple rule that it is made with a Vodka or Apple flavored Vodka as the base spirit and…

the recipe for the best french martini..with vodka and chambord

French Martini in a cocktail glass

The French Martini is a very popular classic cocktail that is both juicy and sweet but still comes with a good punch. Arguably, what makes this drink French is the Chambord which originated in France. It is a sweet liqueur made from raspberries, vanilla, honey, citrus, cognac and some herbs. There are conflicting accounts on the origin of French Martini….

how to make a cosmopolitan cocktail

cosmopolitan martini

The Cosmopolitan is a fruity cocktail served up without ice in martini cocktail glass. It is made with vodka, orange liqueur and fruit juices. It is a very popular drink mostly because of its fruity taste, I presume. It does have a freshness to it because of the fresh lime juice. There are several variations of the drink and the…

how to make a brandy cocktail martini

Brandy Bottle and Bitters

A Cocktail in its strictest sense is any drink made with any of Brandy, Gin, Vodka or an other base spirit as its main ingredient and then mixed with sugar, bitters and very little water. Over the years, it has come to be used as a general term which referred to a lot of different alcoholic drinks which were made with…

how to make an affinity cocktail: a martini with scotch whisky

Affinity Cocktail in a chilled martini glass

The Affinity cocktail is a variation of the Perfect Martini. The Perfect Martini uses equals parts of Sweet and Dry Vermouth along with the Gin as the base. The Affinity cocktail uses Scotch Whisky as the base spirit. It is further enhanced with some orange bitters. This cocktail works best as a before (or during) dinner drink. You can view…

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…