Recipes for alcoholic cocktails and drinks

To give your beer a pleasant sweet-spicy flavor and aroma, simply add anise and cinnamon sugar syrup. Boil it and keep it in the refrigerator. Just before serving, mix...

Anyone looking for unusual cocktail flavors, as well as fans of the American dessert s'more, will be delighted with this drink. A s'more is a piece of chocolate and a toasted marshmallow (usually over a campfire) between...

Orange and blackcurrant liqueurs give this Italian grappa-based cocktail its crisp, vibrant flavor. An intriguing combination that leaves a pleasant fruity aftertaste. The drink...

A refreshing and pleasant-tasting gin cocktail with cucumber, simple syrup, and lime juice. A truly light and feminine cocktail. And its name is likely inspired by the song of the same name...

The basic ingredients of a Bloody Mary are vodka and tomato juice. But to add interesting flavors, add celery, horseradish, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.

Mulled wine has been considered a traditional winter drink in Europe for centuries, warming with its flavor, spicy aroma, and festive spirit. This low-alcohol drink is excellent...

A tart cocktail based on American whiskey with invigorating notes of grapefruit, it's pleasantly refreshing and leaves a rich aftertaste.

This cocktail made with bourbon, fruit whiskey, and orange juice is delicious, but quite strong. Its tart flavor is so pleasantly balanced by sweet notes that it's easy...

An American cocktail made with gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint. The drink most likely originated in Chicago's Southside and was popular among the gangster Al...

A more aromatic and sweet version of the famous Manhattan cocktail, made with bourbon, vermouth, and bitters. Campari liqueur, orange slices, and a double shot of...

The popular Rob Roy cocktail was invented in 1894 in New York City in a bar near Broadway, where the operetta Rob Roy, about the Scottish national hero, was premiering. This...

A hot toddy is a warming British drink made with whiskey, honey, and lemon. Sometimes flavored with herbs, it's enjoyed before bed or in cold weather as a powerful...

It's no secret that the Cuban Daiquiri cocktail was a favorite drink of writer Ernest Hemingway, who loved to leisurely sip several refreshing glasses to escape the Caribbean heat.

The Little Italy cocktail is a slightly modified take on the famous Manhattan, made with bourbon or rye whiskey and sweet vermouth, but with Aperol instead of bitters. It's named after...

The Ramos Gin Fizz was created in New Orleans in the late 19th century by a bartender named Henry Ramos, after whom it was named. At the time, this cocktail was so popular and...

Mezcal is popular in American bars these days, but Mexicans have been drinking it for centuries. For this cocktail, bartenders use young mezcal, aged no more than two months, and the rims of the glasses are coated with...

Italian ice cream with mascarpone cheese, Limoncello liqueur, and lemon syrup. Although this ice cream bears little resemblance to Sicilian granita—a sweet crushed ice cream—it was named for...

If you're a fan of the Bellini cocktail made with peach puree and white sparkling wine, you'll surely enjoy its pear version. After all, pears, like peaches, have a subtle,...

This fruit salad, with the vibrant flavor and aroma of pears and star anise, is perfect as a light appetizer or elegant dessert. Make a sugar syrup with star anise, color it...

This cocktail perfectly balances the sweetness of pears, the spiciness of Spanish Liqueur 43, the bitterness of bitters, and the fruity tartness of Southern Comfort whiskey liqueur. Every ingredient plays its part...

The cocktail's flavor is moderately sweet and spicy. The heat of the peppers in their own juice, the chipotle in adobo sauce, and subtle notes of smoked jalapeño, cinnamon, and cumin are noticeable. After a shot of this...

The lemon aroma and its tart flavor unexpectedly burst with freshness, reminiscent of sparklers. This cocktail will sparkle at a barbecue party. The sparkling drink's appearance alone...

If you've always enjoyed the Bloody Mary, you'll fall in love with it after trying this version. Of course, you can adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your own taste...

Mash fresh pitted cherries with lime and sugar, then add gin....

Aina's cocktail is a glass of fresh lemonade, but with a little vodka....

Every serving of this lighthearted and delicious cocktail comes with a surprise bite. So, you'll need a bigger glass...

In the summer heat, you crave a refreshing drink. Lemonades, fruit drinks, and compotes are great thirst quenchers, but why not try tea? Yes, yes, a familiar hot drink can be transformed into a wonderful...

Genever, also known as "juniper vodka," is the national spirit of the Netherlands. Its name derives from the Dutch word "jeneverbes," meaning "juniper."

This refreshing, bright red cocktail, served with ice, is perfect for summer. Its salty and tangy flavor pairs perfectly with corn chips or nachos, for example.

This delightful summer cocktail of vodka, fresh blackberries, lemon, and mint will surprise you with an unexpected addition. But don't be prejudiced against black pepper. Try this drink, and you won't...

This banana shake is beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. You can make a non-alcoholic version if you prefer, omitting the rum and liqueur. The result will still be delicious. Top the cocktail with...

Bright red hibiscus tea, brewed from hibiscus flowers, has a delicate floral aroma and a sweet and sour taste. It's a great thirst quencher and, when served cold, tastes more like a fruit drink or juice than...

This refreshing summer cocktail is like a breath of fresh, cool air, it'll invigorate you on a hot day and lift your spirits. Coconut water, mixed with ripe watermelon, adds a...

Pimm's cocktails are a truly English pleasure, accessible to everyone. A very affordable low-alcohol drink, enjoyed by both royalty and ordinary people alike as a refreshing drink on a summer day. Cocktails or...

Punch is the most popular cocktail in the West, prepared in a huge bowl for a large crowd. The traditional rum punch recipe includes rum, lemon, fruit juice, and water. Add...

The Banana Foster cocktail is inspired by the exquisite dessert of the same name. It harmoniously combines banana, caramel, chocolate, and creamy flavors in a single glass, without making the drink...

If asked to name the most summery cocktail, most would probably say the Mojito. Almost every corner of the world makes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions of this refreshing drink...

The simple and elegant Margarita cocktail has remained popular for over seventy years and is considered a "Modern Classic" by the International Bartenders Association (IBA). It's unclear exactly who...

Wine mixed with fruit and water sounds romantic and summery, doesn't it? But the legends about the origin of Sangria's name are befitting its name, which comes from the Spanish "sangre," meaning blood. But let's not...

The martini cocktail has so many variations that often the only thing remaining from the original is the cone-shaped glass. Nevertheless, the martini always evokes associations with...

The main ingredients of the popular Margarita cocktail are tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. But if you don't have a bottle of Cointreau or Triple Sec on hand, this recipe will help you get out of...

The Hurricane cocktail, originally from New Orleans, was named after the type of glass it is traditionally served in, the Hurricane, which is shaped like a kerosene bottle that never goes out during a hurricane.

I love this drink in any form. It's so refreshing. Blackberry and gin is one of my favorite combinations, perhaps even more than gin and cucumber! I mix the ingredients together to create a cubed drink...

There's something special about this Caribbean rum punch. It's not just freshly squeezed lime and orange juice and a side of frozen fruit—it's also made with rum that you flavor yourself...

This is a new take on sangria: a beloved Spanish drink, made cold in a blender with frozen red wine cubes. Daiquiri will have a new rival—this sangria will be your...

A frozen Margarita is another treat you can make in an ice cream maker. To speed up the cocktail, you can make the tequila-lime base and chill it ahead of time.

The traditional Moscow Mule is a mixture of vodka, lime, sugar, and ginger beer (the classic cocktail was invented in the 1940s by a ginger ale maker). This version adds a little extra spice...