Refreshing Cranberry Mint Mojito

You’ll feel a little less guilty when you’re sipping this cocktail: the cranberries will give you a little boost of vitamin C! Also Read: 4 Reasons Why Cranberries Are Good for You See More of Our Favorite Cocktails SIZE: 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch trimmed fresh mint (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup sugar 1 3/4 cup light rum 1 1/4 […]

Kiwi Fizz Cocktail

A refreshing, fizzy cocktail with mint and kiwi from Grey Goose is not too sweet and perfect for a warm evening. Ingredients 2 parts Grey Goose Le Citron 1 Kiwi 1 Sprig of Mint Piece of a Vanilla Pod 1 part simple syrup Splash of Club Soda Directions In a cocktail shaker, combine quartered kiwi, mint, vanilla pod, […]

Halloween Cocktail: Vampire’s Kiss with Tequila

Here’s a ghoulishly perfect Halloween cocktail. If you can find the black lava salt it completes this ghoulish cocktail even better! Try one of these Halloween Treats & Apps to wash it down with.  SIZE: makes 8 drinks INGREDIENTS:  Kosher salt (or black lava salt… at amazon.com) Lime wedges Ice 1 1/2 cups silver tequila 1 1/2 cups fresh lime […]

Tequila Sunrise

This drink makes us feel like we’re in the Caribbean with its bright striations of color. Serve it unmixed to keep the bright layered color. 1 1⁄2 oz tequila 4 oz orange juice 3/4 oz grenadine cherry for garnish Add the tequila and then the orange juice to a chilled highball glass. Float the grenadine on top and garnish with […]

Sinfully Delicious Irish Coffee

The ultimate in nightcaps.  A dessert for grown-ups only!

A Razzle Dazzle Cocktail

Who doesn’t like a sexy, bubbly cocktail?  A sure fire win with your honey or with your closet gal pals.  Champagne, vodka and raspberries.  Yummy. SIZE: serves 6 INGREDIENTS: 6 tbsp raspberry vodka 1 bottle chilled Brut Champagne or sparkling wine 6 fresh or frozen raspberries DIRECTIONS: Pour 1 tablespoon of vodka into each Champagne flute. […]

A Lemon Cassistini

If you are somewhat of a Cosmo girl, I think you’ll love this twist on a vodka martini. See Our Staff’s 25+ Favorite Festive Cocktails. SIZE: 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup vodka 4 tsps fresh lemon juice 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 1 tbsp creme de cassis Ice cubes Lemon peel twists […]

Spice-Infused Vodka Cocktail

Ever made your own infused vodka?  Here’s a spiced-up version to try from Mixologist, Jason Robey from Tito’s website. Ingredients: 2 oz tomato water ice cube 3 good dashes of celery bitters 2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka, infused 1 bar spoon of pickle brine Directions:  To make your infusion, combine 1 cucumber, coriander, cardamom, white and […]

Fall Cocktails: Making Apple Cider Sangria

Apple picking season is in full swing and you can only make so many apple pies. So here’s a another way to use those apples: Make our delicious Apple Sangria. See more recipes for apples…  

Apple Cider Sangria

See more recipes for apples… SIZE: serves 7 INGREDIENTS:  3 cups apple cider (non alcoholic) 2 tbsp sugar 6 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 4 allspice berries 1 apple (cored and sliced thin) 1 red bartlett pear (cored and sliced thin) 12 ozs seedless grapes (I like using red or purple) 2 1/4 cups shiraz (or […]