Espresso Martini Recipe For National Espresso Martini Day

May 15th is National Espresso Martini Day. Long before the first Espresso Martini, the first known recipe for a Martini, printed in 1888 and called the Martinez, lists its ingredients as gin, sweet vermouth, orange Curaçao, gum, and bitters, garnished with a lemon twist. That sweet profile is closer to what modern bartenders call a…
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Special Edition Baileys Irish Cream For St. Patrick’s Day

It’s only here for the month of March, so gather ye bottles while ye may (photo © Diageo).   Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, there’s a limited edition flavor from Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake Irish Cream Liqueur is Baileys’ first-ever, minty green flavor, an adult (and proudly Irish) twist…
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S’mores Margarita Recipe: A Chocolate Cocktail

  [1] Make this yummy S’mores Margarita (photos #1 and #2 © Eleven20 Tequila). [2] Eleven 20 makes tequila and mezcal. [3] A classic Margarita (photo © Casa Noble Tequila).   There are plenty of chocolate cocktails to enjoy on Valentine’s Day, but here’s a selection of chocolate cocktails, starting with a S’mores Margarita. The…
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Balsamic Bloody Mary & More Bloody Mary Recipes

Counting down to Valentine’s Day, we have a series of red and pink recipes, all of which can be served year-round. We’re starting out the series with a Balsamic Bloody Mary, using Italy’s Italy’s famed “black gold”—and 16+ more Bloody Mary recipes. How about a Bloody Mary party for Valentine’s Day? Check out the articles…
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Irish Coffee Recipes For National Irish Coffee Day

January 25th is National Irish Coffee Day, and the entire week has been designated National Irish Coffee Week. So get the Irish whiskey from the cupboard, brew the coffee, and whip the cream. It’s so easy to make that you can invite the gang over after work today for a mug or two. You can…
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