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How To: Make a Ginger Cocktail
Making a ginger cocktail is simple and fun. Here's how to do it. First You'll Need:
News: This May Be the Most Meticulous Home-Brewing System Ever Built
You can brew your own beer on the stove, in a keg, or even inside a pumpkin, but those all look boring next to The Wobbly Boot Pico Brewery, the most sophisticated home-brewing system you'll ever see. Built by Ben_B, an engineer at National Instruments, the brewery sits on a steel frame with two incredibly shiny kegs. There's an LCD touch-panel PC, and Ben even made his own app to make it fully automated. The app lets him save recipes and also monitors the temperature of the beer. It keeps tr...
How To: Make a Redneck Bottle Opener Out of a Nail & Scrap Wood
There are many, many ways to open a beer. You can use a piece of paper, a water bottle, or, if you're feeling tough, you can even use your forearm. But why do that when you can make your own bottle opener for nothing?
How To: Home Brew Like the Commander-in-Chief: How to Make President Obama's White House Honey Ale and Porter
There's a lot of firsts that President Barack Obama can claim, like being the first POTUS from Hawaii, the first to publicly support same-sex marriage, and of course, the first African American to hold office. One of his coolest firsts, though, is that he's the first American president to ever brew his own beer in the White House. And thanks to a Redditor who filed a Freedom of Information Act request, two recipes have been released so that home brewers everywhere can give them a try.
How To: Mix a Simple Grasshopper Cocktail
How to Mix a Simple Grasshopper Drink The Grasshopper is the first cocktail I learned. It is very delicious and refreshing, yet easy to make. This cocktail is a must try to the people who hate the taste of pure liqueur like gin, rum etc.
How To: Make a perfect Margarita cocktail with this classic recipe
This is the ultimate recipe for everyone's favorite Tequila drink, the margarita. You'll need 2-5 oz. of Tequila, .75 oz. of Triple Sec or Cointreau, .75 oz. of Royal Montaine or Grand Marnier, 1 oz. of lime juice, and 4 oz. of sweet and sour mix.
How To: Make delicious mango infused Tequila
Take the harshness out of everyone' favorite Cinco de Mayo libation by infusing tequila with the sweet, delicious, flavor of mango. The mango fruit will impart a refreshing drinkability to your tequila, perfect for a party, or any afternoon when need something tasty, and alcoholic, to sip on.
How To: Take a shot of Tequila like a champion
Drinking tequila is not as easy as it looks- there's a method to the madness. Learn how to take tequila shots the right way, by watching this video that explains the salt, shot, lime routine that experienced tequila drinkers swear by.
News: DIY Mojito Alchemy
It's just what the doctor ordered: the perfect hangover cure. A time-proven, age old trick, commonly referred to as the "Hair of the Dog", asserts that downing more alcohol the morning after is scientifically proven to ease a painful hangover—well, for the short term, at least (read more here).
How To: Make a Miami Vice Cocktail
Do you want this refreshing Miami Vice at home? This simple guide can help you make this refreshing summer cocktail with ease. If you like rum, piña colada and the taste of strawberries, you can't not mix this.
How To: Pour the perfect Guinness on tap, complete with shamrock
The perfect glass of Guinness will have a foamy head a few inches thick on top, and will also have a shamrock traced into the foam. Here's how to perfectly pour your Guinness from a tap. You probably want to practice by pouring a couple! Pour the perfect Guinness on tap, complete with shamrock.
How To: Mix up an Italian 75 cocktail with gin
Juice from a blood orange gives this cocktail it's deep hue. To make your own, you will need: 1 1/2 ounces Berkshire Mountain gin, juice of half a blood orange, 3/4 ounce simple syrup, a splash of prosecco, crushed ice and a slice of blood orange to garnish. Mix up an Italian 75 cocktail with gin.
How To: Mix a delicious Venus in Furs cocktail at home
A twist on the Sealbach cocktail from Kentucky, this is a delicious, sophisticated cocktail. To make it, you will need: 1 ounce of bourbon, 3/4 ounce of Cointreau, 1/2 ounce honey syrup, 1/4 ounce lemon juice, a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters, 1 1/4 ounce of champagne and orange zest to garnish. Mix a delicious Venus in Furs cocktail at home.
How To: Make your own fancy citrus twists for garnishes at home
Not only do they look elegant, citrus peel can add to the flavor of a beverage. This tutorial shows you how to make your own fancy twists of citrus peel for using as garnishes for your home bar. You'll be surprised at how easy it is! Make your own fancy citrus twists for garnishes at home.
How To: Make the Full Blonde cocktail for an aperitif
A great starter cocktail! This particular drink calls for: 1 1/2 ounces of gin, 1 1/2 ounces Pineau des Charentes (1 part Cognac to 3 parts fresh grape juice), a few drops of orange flower water, ice and a twist of lemon to garnish. Make the Full Blonde cocktail for an aperitif.
How To: Make a Rebujito spritzer with dry sherry
With just a touch of alcohol, this a cocktail you can drink all day long! It's very easy to make, all you need is half a glass of dry sherry and half a glass of lemon-lime soda. Mix with ice cubes, and garnish with a lemon wedge. Make a Rebujito spritzer with dry sherry.
How To: Make a poblano chili and garlic infused vodka
By steeping poblano chilis, sun dried tomatoes and garlic in some high end vodka, you can get a delicious, peppery liquor that does a fantastic job of spicing up Bloody Marys (as well as a variety of other mildly spicy cocktails). Steep for at least 24 hours. Make a poblano chili and garlic infused vodka.
How To: Make a Pineapple Lemon Fizz vodka cocktail
Serve this at your next BBQ while your guests are waiting for the meat to finish cooking! This drink calls for: 1 egg white, 1 ounce pineapple vodka, 1 ounce Limoncello, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice, soda water and ice cubes. Garnish with a lemon wedge! Make a Pineapple Lemon Fizz vodka cocktail.
How To: Make a delicious and festive Valencia cocktail
Named after a sweet variety of orange, make this cocktail the next time you're asked for something fruity. The Valencia requires: 2 ounces apricot brandy, 1 ounce fresh orange juice, 3 dashes orange bitters, chilled champagne or sparkling wine, ice cubes and an orange twist to garnish. Make a delicious and festive Valencia cocktail.
How To: Mak an espresso infused vodka for coffee based drinks
A French press isn't just for your morning coffee - you can use this tool to make espresso infused vodka. Just replace the water with vodka, and let it steep for about ten minutes. Then press, drain and now you're ready to make your own espresso martinis! Mak an espresso infused vodka for coffee based drinks.
How To: Dress up your garnish limes with beautiful designs in the peel
Part of being a good bartender is creating visual appeal for your drinks. This tutorial shows you how to use a zester to scratch appealing designs into the skin of your lime. Turn it into a pattern, or just be random. Dress up your garnish limes with beautiful designs in the peel.
How To: Correctly use ice in your home mixed cocktails
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 ice in your home mixed cocktails.
How To: Use bitters correctly in your home bartending and cocktails
A splash of bitters can go a long way, and all sorts of bitters are finding their way into restaurants and home bars. This video shows you what bitters are, and how you can use them to completely transform your cocktail recipes. Use bitters correctly in your home bartending and cocktails.
How To: Serve absinthe in the historically accurate way
Few liquors have as romantic a past as the mysterious absinthe. This video shows you the history of this drink (somtimes called the Green Fairy), and then how to prepare (or louche) the drink properly. Remember to use ice cold water, and only set it on fire if you're using laudanum (which you likely aren't, so just don't set your drink on fire at all). Serve absinthe in the historically accurate way.
How To: Make a raspberry champagne cocktail
A twist on the mimosa, this recipe uses muddled raspberries instead of orange juice. In addition to the raspberries and champagne, you will also need some ice and a splash of St. Germain elderflower liquer. Pour into a tulip glass and enjoy! Make a raspberry champagne cocktail.
How To: Make a delicious Raspberry Summer Crush cocktail with vodka
You know what a mojito needs? Raspberries! To make this drink, you will need: 5-6 mint leaves (plus a sprig for garnish), 3/4 ounces grenadine, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 2 ounces raspberry vodka, a bar muddler and a cocktail shaker. Make a delicious Raspberry Summer Crush cocktail with vodka.
How To: Make the One Pommeau Before I Kill apple cocktail
A great drink for fall or winter evenings, with a strong apple flavor. To make this cocktail, you will need: 1 1/4 ounce Calvados or another apple brandy, 1 1/4 ounce Pommeau de Normandie, 1/2 ounce Manzanilla dry sherry, ice and a twist of lemon to garnish. Make the One Pommeau Before I Kill apple cocktail.
How To: Make a tropical passion fruit Caipirinha
Cachaca is a delicious, sugar-based liquor that makes amazing drinks. This video shows you how to use cachaca, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 shot of passion fruit juice and some ice to make a fruity and icy cold summertime drink. Garnish with a slice of orange. Make a tropical passion fruit Caipirinha.
How To: Make cocktails both the old fasioned and modern way
This recipe shows you a basic Old Fashioned cocktail, using 2 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey, one sugar cube and a dash of Angostura bitters. And then you're shown a modern update, calling for: 2 ounces whiskey, one sugar cube, 3 wedges of orange, Angostura bitters and 1/2 ounce maraschino cherry marinade. The marinade itself requires: 8 ounces organic grape juice, 6-10 ounces lemon juice, 3 stalks of bruised lemongrass, 16 ounces raw sugar, 32 ounces water, 1 tablespoon anise seeds, 2 tablesp...
How To: Make the old fashioned Pink Lady cocktail
A stylish and sophisticated cocktail from way back when, you can recreate this classic with: 1 1/2 ounces gin, 1/2 ounce applejack brandy, 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1/2 ouce grenadie and 1 egg white. You will also need a cocktail shaker and strainer. Make the old fashioned Pink Lady cocktail.
How To: Make a smooth Sazerac cocktail with absinthe
Looking for other ways to enjoy absinthe? Try this delicious, smooth cocktail - the Sazerac. You will need: 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 ounce water, 6 dashes absinthe, 2 ounces rye whiskey, 1/4 - 1/2 ounce Herbsaint and a strip of lemon peel for garnish. Make a smooth Sazerac cocktail with absinthe.
How To: Make the perfect Mexican margarita
It's not just in the tequila you choose, it's also in your technique. This video from How2Heroes shows you the proper way to mix the perfect margarita. Rule #1: don't use a mix. Rule #2: Make sure it is well shaken before serving. Make the perfect Mexican margarita.
How To: Make the sour cherry Manhattan cocktail
This is a very easy, delicious cocktail to make; all you need is one part whiskey (Maker's Mark does well in this drink), 1 part sweet vermouth, a dash of bitters and some brandy infused cherries as a garnish. Mix and serve! Make the sour cherry Manhattan cocktail.
How To: Make the Blueberry Thrill cocktail
The gin is subtle and almost undetectable in this delicious cocktail. To make a Blueberry Thrill, you will need: 2 ounces blueberry gin, 1 ounce cardamom syrup and 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice. To make the cardamom syrup, you will need: 8 cups of water, 8 cups of sugar and 3 tablespoons ground cardamom. Make the Blueberry Thrill cocktail.
How To: Make two different variations on the espresso martini
Make a white espresso martini and a black one! This video shows you both. For the black martini, you will need: 1/2 ounce espresso vodka, 2 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka, 1/2 ounce Kahlua, 1/2 ounce Tia Maria, ice and a chocolate stick garnish. For the white martini, you will need: 2 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka, 1/2 ounce espresso vodka, 1/2 ounce white chocolate liquer, 1/4 ounce Kahlua, 1/4 ounce Tia Maria, ice, crushed Oreos and shaved chocolate to garnish. Make two different variations on the esp...
How To: Make a Peppermint Mocha martini
A great holiday cocktail, this recipe calls for: 1 1/2 ounces espresson vodka, 1 ounce vanilla vodka, 1 1/2 ounces chocolate creme liquer, 1 ounce peppermint schnapps (100 proof), chilled chocolate syrup, crushed peppermint candy, ice and a peppermint stick to garnish. Make a Peppermint Mocha martini.
How To: Make the Pink Goose vodka cocktail
A great party cocktail, perfect to serve to vodka lovers. For this drink, you will need: 3 sliced basil leaves, cubed watermelon, ice, 3 ounces vodka, 1/2 ounce port wine, a splash of watermelon mixer, a splash of simple syrup and a cube of watermelon on a skewer for garnish. Make the Pink Goose vodka cocktail.
How To: Make a delicious pomegranate martini
Sweet and tangy, to make this martini you will need: 2 ounces of pomegrante juice, 2 ounces Ciroc vodka, a splash of Rose's lime juice, a lime wedge and orange slice for garnish, and sugar to rim the cocktail glass with. Make a delicious pomegranate martini.
How To: Make a Raspbery Lime Rickey Martini
The perfect way to cool off at the end of a hot day. For this cocktail, you will need: a handful of muddled raspberries, 1 ounce of lime juice, 1 slice of lime for garnish, 1 ounce simple syrup, 2 ounces of gin, ice and a cocktail strainer. Make a Raspbery Lime Rickey Martini.
How To: Make a Strawberry Sapphire cocktail with gin
Make this delicate cocktail easily at home. You will need: wedges from half a lemon, 2 sliced strawberries, 1 whole strawberry (for the garnish), 3 chopped basil leaves, 3 ounces gin (as good as you can get), a splash of fresh lime juice, a splash of simple syrup and ice. Make a Strawberry Sapphire cocktail with gin.