Get into the holiday spirit by fixing yourself a hot alcoholic drink. What better way to warm your body and spirit for the cold winter season? Thankfully, you do not need to be a bartender to get into the holiday cheer with these mixed alcoholic drinks. If you want your coffe ...more
Veteran bartender Paul Murphy shows Bill Daley how to prepare top shelf, specialty alcoholic drinks for holiday guests. Learn how to mix a Jack Frost, a delicious chocolate mint martini with white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, and peppermint schnapps, an Ebenezer's Egg Nog ...more
Having a cocktail party and not quite sure what alcoholic beverages to serve up? Then watch this how to video to learn how to mix up a Melon Ball. For this drink you will need vodka, melon liqueur, and orange juice.
Remember to use fresh ingredients when making speciality alcoholic drinks. When you make the bay syrup, don't add too much sugar as the bay already has a sweet flavor. You could also try muddling a few bay leaves with the ginger if you don't want to make the syrup. The peachti ...more
This video alcoholic drink-mixing tutorial shows how to make four different specialty cocktail recipes. For a chocolate mint quake, you will need chocolate syrup and Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps. For an espresso-tini espresso martini, you will need vanilla vodka, Godiva es ...more
Having a cocktail party and not quite sure what alcoholic beverages to serve up? Then watch this how to video to learn how to mix up a Tom Collins. For the Tom Collins you will need the following ingredients: gin, bar mix, sugar, and soda.
Having a cocktail party and not quite sure what alcoholic beverages to serve up? Then watch this how to video to learn how to mix up a Kamikazee. For this you will need triple sec, bar mix, sugar, and of course vodka.
Adam Nieman shows you how to make over fifty mixed drinks, frozen drinks, and shots. You will learn to make a Mai Tai, Irish Coffee, Liquid Coca, Red Eye, Frozen Margarita, Urinal Cake, Heavenly Sex, G String, and many more. Adam also shares recipes for shots: Granny Panties, ...more
Having a cocktail party and not quite sure what alcoholic drinks to mix? Then watch this how to video and learn how simple it is to mix up everyones favorite vermouth and whiskey drink, a Manhattan.
Dirty Jersey has a house full of guests & they demand good alcoholic drinks! In this video beverage-making tutorial, learn how to mix up a pineapple daiquiri cocktail for the ladies in the house. All it takes is rum, sweet and sour mix, and pineapple.
Having a cocktail party and not quite sure what alcoholic drinks to mix? Then watch this how to video and learn how simple it is to mix up a B52 shot. You will need some Grand Marnier liqueur and a little Kahlua. Enjoy!
Nothing warms a winter chill like a good alcoholic beverage. The Hot Toddy, complete with Brandy, Agave Nectar and a slice of lemon. This is a great fireside beverage. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how t ...more
Maybe you've had a long day... or maybe you just want to treat yo' self. So you head to your local watering hole for some tasty, tasty liquor. Your current fave on the cocktail list is a drink of something strong with bitters; you don't know what bitters are, but damn if that ...more
Fight me all you want, but it ain't a party without alcohol—whether it's a Halloween party, Christmas party, dinner party, or even a damn wedding. (If you think that people will stick around after dinner for a dry wedding, then you're sorely mistaken.) And while we'd all love ...more
Victoria Moore, drink writer for the Guardian in the UK, shows us how to make a Campari, blood orange and Cava cocktail. She explains that Campari has a love-hate relationship with the public - some people adoring it, others being repelled by its taste. However, Campari mixed ...more
You have an abundance (or scarcity) of alcohol, liqueurs, and chasers, but don't know how to combine or mix them together to produce some kind of enjoyable concoction for friends. What do you do? Mix things you think will taste good together? They probably won't. There's rules ...more
Since leftovers are such a coveted thing following a big cooking holiday, I decided to follow up my previous post on reusing Thanksgiving leftovers with 13 more ideas for doing more with your holiday scraps. While making turkey sandwiches with cranberry sauce is an oldie but ...more
It's nice to have a drink on an airplane, whether you're taking a flight somewhere fun or for work. However, what's not so nice is the high prices and relatively bad quality of the liquor that's available. If that's what's holding you back from having a nice tipple, never fea ...more
Most people need their morning pick-me-up to get the day started right. There's a Starbucks on every corner and caffeine "shots" are sold in convenience stores everywhere. Even Mountain Dew is getting in on the action with its new KickStart "breakfast" drink (whatever that mea ...more
How to bartend and make a variety of alcoholic drinks; get expert tips on mixing cocktails in this free bartending video series. Part 1 of 22 - How to Bartend & make cocktails. Bartend & make cocktails - Part 2 of 22. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Bart ...more
Unless you're well off, you've probably experienced the hard liquor purchasing conundrum. You know the one: you want to stock your home bar with more than just one spirit, but you don't want to drop $100 or more just so you can have some variety in your alcohol cabinet. Thank ...more
Stephen Linn of Ultimate Tailgaters shows you three products that will turn your tailgate bar into the talk of the parking lot, with the help of a 2cc gasoline powered blender! Prepare with a wide selection of both alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.
Whether you're training to pursue it as a career or just like to show off your knowledge when you're hosting company, knowing how to pour a well-sized shot is great for tending bar. This method makes it easy for anybody to size a drink. All you have to do it count to 6 and pou ...more
Not many people can drink vodka straight, and that's were fruit infusions come in, and one of the best infusions for vodka is the raspberry. Raspberries create a great-flavored vodka, which can be used for a variety of mixed drinks. This vodka infusion has the fresh juiciness ...more
Forget the Catcher in the Rye, try out this Basil in the Rye, which is a modern take on the classic cocktail Sazarac. If you're willing to try out new mixed drinks, then this is definitely one you need to down. Both delicious and satisfying, with an aromatic feel. And this is ...more
If the ice melts quickly, it will dilute the liquor and flavors in your mixed drink. And some drinks are best poured over ice cubes, while others are ideally served with crushed ice. Here's how to use ice to the best effect, no matter what drink you are making. Correctly use i ...more
Watch this recipe from Common Man Cocktails to make the coolest looking alcoholic drink called a Lava Lamp Cocktail. The ingredients you need for the drinks are spiced rum (they use Captain Morgan's), Malibu Coconut Rum, grenadine, pineapple juice, a shaker and a Collins bever ...more
In this video Myriam from Short and Sweet will show you how to make a delicious pina colada perfect for the summer. The pina colada is a popular cocktail from Puerto Rico which has had changes in its recipe over time, however the modern pina colada is considered to be a mix of ...more
Feeling the holiday blues? Then perk up your day - and prepare for the busy work year ahead of you - by mixing up this little sucker. Check out this specialty drinks video to learn how to shake up a Yah Yah, which is made from rum, 151, amaretto, and orange juice. Maria teac ...more
Always use the freshest ingredients you possibly can when mixing specialty mixed drinks. In this case, the fresh honeydew melon and key lime juice really help to make a very fresh drink. This is a delicious mixed drink, great for summer evenings. Watch this mixology tutorial & ...more
Carbonating fruit is simple and delicious. First, get a soda charger with two chargers ready. Next, put in berries such as blueberries or strawberries and fuse the gas. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Use as a garnish for desserts, salads, mixed drinks, or as a snack.
Make brand-new treats out of your leftover candy canes. You will need: candy canes a baking sheet vanilla vodka peppermint schnapps club soda milk chocolate (semisweet and white) whipped cream or mini marshmallows a lemon wax paper a kitchen mallet or regular hammer With th ...more
China is a hot mess of traffic and is stereotyped for spawning some of the craziest drivers in the world. The traffic jams are known to be so bad, drivers have been gridlocked for 9 straight days. A truck driver washes himself after waiting more than two days in the jam on an ...more
Whether you're embarking on an epic wine tour with friends or simply want to last an entire night of socializing and drinking with important people, there are times when good alcohol tolerance comes in handy. If you're a lightweight who would probably be labeled as a "cheap da ...more
How to Mix a Hurricane 1 oz of dark rum Caption Morgan is the most popular brand of rum to use. But if you like a kick to your drink, use Bacardi 151. Warnings Be concise when using 151. Remember it has a higher alcohol content. Three or four drinks mixed with 151 may cree ...more
Impress your friends and become an expert mixologist with drinks that are "stirred, not shaken." You Will Need * Ice * A stir glass * A serving glass * Alcohol * Mixers * A bar spoon * A strainer * A swizzle stick or parasol * An iced-tea spoon Step 1: Put ice in glass Fill t ...more
This video from Breafastindia demonstrates how to get rid of hangover after partying. Hangovers are simply caused by dehydration. There are ways by which you can prevent hangovers. Firstly do not drink alcoholic drinks; but that is not an option for most of the drinkers. There ...more
Shed extra weight safely and effectively with these tips. You Will Need * Exercise * Water * A high-fiber, low-calorie diet * Smaller portions * Breakfast WARNING: Always consult a physician before attempting to do any exercise or diet plan. Step 1: Reduce calorie intake Re ...more
This "how to" video segment from the style channel shows how to throw the perfect Halloween party and how to make a special holiday cocktail. Halloween is fun for kids, but can be a great party time for grown ups too. It's a great time to serve some fancy drinks, like the blac ...more
A Self-Protection Guide 1) You can help protect yourself from violent crimes. Self-protection involves:Avoiding crime * Without a doubt prevention is your best prevention against crime.Knowing what to do in case of an attack* An attack can happen despite your best efforts to p ...more
This is a straightforward and easy to follow guide on how to create your own home bar for any type of home get-together. It gives simple tips on the best wines to buy for your home bar, what drinks are good to have already mixed up for your guests, exactly how much alcohol you ...more
The Lawn Party cocktail. Doesn't its name say it all? A nice backyard daytime party full of happy guests and delicious summertime drink. How fun! Unless you don't know how to make a Lawn Party cocktail… then you're in trouble. Kai Gagnon of Bergamot restaurant mixes a party-p ...more
Recipe for making "the perfect" Mai Tai. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a Mai Tai. Mixing drinks is easy. By widening your breadth of bartending knowledge, you can throw some great parties or b ...more
The classic Tom Collins drink, we're using G'Vine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and a bit of club soda. We'll garnish it with a cherry and orange and really dress the drink. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to lear ...more
A Pousse-cafe style drink, almost always layered with alcohols, the B-52 consists of Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream and Grand Marnier. Great after-coffee drink. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a B ...more
A tropical drink with complex flavors, hints of coffee with a coconut center. Add a little 151 rum and you've got a dangerous little tasty drink. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a bahama mama. M ...more
This cocktail contains more liquor than you'd expect for its tropical flavors. All flavors work together to bring one solidified taste which will not let you down. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mi ...more
This drink, may first have been introduced in the mid-1900's is a timeless classic. Sloe gin, club soda, simple syrup, some lemon and you'll end up with a berry fruit well balanced cocktail. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink reci ...more
A gin based recipe with a bit of cointreau, pineapple juice and some grenadine. This drink is a bombardment of flavors all exploding in your mouth at the same time. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to m ...more
This weeks is the first in our thanksgiving holiday lineup. This is the Thanksgiving Special, a martini style drink with gin and brandy - perfect for Turkey Day! If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix ...more
Learn how to make the after dinner drink, the Irish Candy. It's a not too sweet, not too fruity after dinner digestive. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix an Irish Candy. Mixing drinks is easy. By ...more
We're looking at readily made Mojito mix recipes for a standard Simple Mojito and the sweeter Mango Mojito using the 10 Cane Mojito Rum Kit and the Roses's Mojito Mix. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how t ...more
We cover two vodka martini's, the Crazy Cow Martini and the Mint Chocolate Chip Martini. If you're into vodka martini's or just don't like gin martinis, this is the one to try. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to le ...more
Jagermeister, malibu coconut rum and pineapple juice will flash you back to the tropics. If you've not been, we urge you to go. But first, try a Surfer on Acid. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a ...more
Some gin, some creme de Menthe, Club Soda and some Lime Juice and you're on your way to the Green Devil. A little sour, a little mint, a little cocktail. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a green ...more
This recipe has Malibu coconut rum, dark rum, orange juice and pineapple juice with a wedge of pineapple to garnish. Yellow and seductive. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a pain killer cocktail. ...more
This little ball of melon is full of flavors that tickle the sweet buds. Midori to flavor, pineapple juice to sweeten and provide structure with a little vodka to kick it into high gear. This shooter is a great way to start a night! If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand ...more
A bit of G'vine gin mixed with fresh lemon juice and Blue Curacao and you've got a Blue Train Cocktail. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a blue train cocktail. Mixing drinks is easy. By widening ...more
Take orange juice, vodka and chocolate liqueur and you've got yourself a tootsie roll. Sure, it's not a candy but it's liquid perfection just the same. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a tootsie ...more
The woo woo, a simple yet delightful little recipe of peach schnapps, vodka and cranberry juice. Yum! If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a woo woo cocktail. Mixing drinks is easy. By widening your ...more