Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, consumers have an understandable peak of interest in Irish whiskeys, and there are a lot of uniquely Irish whiskey cocktails you can make and enjoy. But good news: You needn’t learn a new recipe (or just as importantly, you needn’t … Continue reading Cocktails of the Week: Five Irish whiskey riffs on cocktails you already love
Grand Marnier
Cocktail of the Week: The Dubliner
Presented by Cooks' World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor We’re less than two weeks away from St. Patrick’s Day, which conveniently falls on a Sunday this year, so the Libation Lounge is happy to help you set up for a weekend of happy home cocktailing with an Irish theme. The Dubliner Today we present a … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Dubliner
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
There are dozens and dozens of holiday-themed and holiday-appropriate cocktails one can make to please and amaze family and friends at this time of year. I’ll begin with my very favorite, which I originally posted on this blog a year ago, and then move on to a few others. And my very favorite holiday cocktail … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
Cranberry Margarita
Moving on with more holiday-themed cocktails… Call this one a Christmas Margarita if you like, but heck, it would work at Thanksgiving or any other time of the year for that matter. Cranberries are good for you, too! This recipe's perfectly balanced and extremely enjoyable. CRANBERRY MARGARITA2 oz Cranberry juice1 oz Fresh lime juice1½ oz … Continue reading Cranberry Margarita
The Grande Champagne Cosmopolitan
This is not your Desperate Housewives Cosmo. It’s a frothy, creamy, elegant, Cognac-based Cosmopolitan that takes its name from the sub-region of Cognac, France, considered to produce the highest quality grapes for the iconic brandy we know as Cognac: Grande Champagne. Of note, this part of the Cognac region has nothing at all to do … Continue reading The Grande Champagne Cosmopolitan
The Brotherhood (Aye, but sisters like it, too.)
On this St. Patrick’s Day Eve, we offer a liquid tribute to the centuries-old bond between the peoples of Ireland and France. There is a history of commerce between the two nations dating back to the 12th century and beyond. Even before 1796, when France sent an expedition to support an Irish rebellion against the … Continue reading The Brotherhood (Aye, but sisters like it, too.)
The Dubliner
As long as you're stocking up on Irish whiskey for St. Patrick's Day, consider this easy-to-make variation on the classic Manhattan. Instead of bourbon or rye, use your favorite Irish whiskey, and instead of a full ounce of sweet vermouth, use half-ounces of Grand Marnier or another curaçao and a hearty sweet vermouth. It's an … Continue reading The Dubliner
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