Party Alcohol Recipes

Have some cherry preserve handy, here is a delicious cherry cabernet sauce you can whip up in no time. Sounds like a very simple wine sauce that can go beautifully with all roasted birds or game. So here is a new addition to your holiday preparations. - 146.574

Want to make a quick and effortless quiche? Here is an wonderful video that would make your dish really marvelous. This recipe is an awesome treat for any occasion and it is incredibly easy to make. The chef here has wonderfully flavored the rich quinche and... - 142.154

Barrel aging a cocktail like this JBT Blue Barrel Cocktail is a fun and simple way to add mellow and nuanced spice to a cocktail. This video shows you, how to age your cocktails in a barrel. You will love this new twist to your cocktails. - 140.819

If you are aware of Blue Blazer style drinks. Here is a new twist that is perfect for the cold weather, the Green Blazer Cocktail. Watch this video to learn this jazzy drink that will keep you warm this winter and turn some eyes too. Watch out for the fire! - 140.64

Full of cranberry, orange and zesty ginger, the Ginger Rouge Cocktail could be the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail! In this video you will learn how to prepare a magical syrup for your cocktails as well as a spiced cocktail. Happy Holidays! - 140.157

This Strega Sour Cocktail is from Junior, Portland, OR. He found the Strega Sour in the Playboy Host and Bar Book and traded it up using Martin Miller's Gin and the addition of egg white and house-made honey and earl grey syrup. It turned out to be a winner.... - 135.203

Mezcal is an often misunderstood spirit. Although similar to Tequila, it is worlds apart in many ways. In this video Tim Master shares the story of this special spirit. Tim also shares his recipe for a wonderful winter cocktail, the Maguey Harvest Cocktail.... - 135.095

While visiting the Zig Zag Café, Robert and owner Ben Dougherty came upon the Cloister Cocktail in an obscure book neither of them had ever seen before. This video shows you how to make this unique cocktail. It's worth a try for every cocktail lover! - 134.042

The Chas Cocktail was created by Murray Stenson at Zig Zag Café in Seattle, named after Chuck Talbot, a regular at the bar with a love for Bourbon. Check out this video clip and try it out, if you like bourbon, you will love it. - 133.756

This Lemon Drop Cocktail with Citron Vodka recipe gives this all time favorite drink a new dimension. Take a look at this video to see how three layers of lemon flavor is added to this cocktail. It is simply beautiful. - 132.882

The colors of your palette are only limited by your imagination. For this frozen potion I used raspberry liqueur, blue curacao, apricot liqueur and creme de cassis but mix it up any way you like. The idea originated when talking to my friend and artist, Beth... - 132.761

There are ingredients sitting in your back bar that you just don't like. Maybe it is just because you haven't taken the time to get to know them. The WTF Cocktail is a cocktail made with some of those ingredients Jamie took the time to experiment with. Take a... - 132.435

Hakam Cocktail is similar to the Martinez. Many Martinez recipes specifically call for Old Tom gin, and/or the use of Maraschino liqueur. It's hard to say about the origins of this drink. Hakam means "A Wise Man" in Hebrew. So watch this video and try it out,... - 132.301

Chartreuse is featured in a number of wonderful classic cocktails, like the "Last Word". The Champs Elysees Cocktail seems poised to become a must serve at craft cocktail bars around the country. Take a look at this video to know more about this age old... - 131.875

The Cubed Old Fashioned could just take you to the fourth dimension! There are quite a few ingredients in there that come together to create this perfect cocktail. Watch this video for details. - 131.55

Created by famed bartender, Harry Craddock, the Young Man Cocktail is essentially a Manhattan made with Cognac. The addition of orange curaçao offers a subtle citrus note and a touch of sweetness. View this video to make this simple drink. - 131.162

The Delmonico Cocktail is named after what is considered to be the first restaurant opened in the United States. This eponymous cocktail is just as strong and long lived as the restaurant. Take a look for this video for the recipe. - 130.975

Ford Cocktail is similar to Caprice Cocktail, but ratios make a difference. Often, two cocktails have the same exact ingredients. The difference in taste and aroma comes from the ratios. Watch this video to learn this classic cocktail. - 130.887

In this free mixology tutorial Clint will teach you how to make an original authentic Pineapple Smash. - 130.363

Of the "new" style of cocktails created during the late 1800's, the Washington Cocktail is typical of that era. It contains vermouth like the Manhattan and the martini but uses cognac as its spirit. Watch this video for the detailed recipe and enjoy this... - 129.845

If you want the history of Gin, then this is your drink. By the time you finish making this drink, you'll know what gin used to be...the Holland Gin (with Bols Genever). Cheers! - 128.825

This Chrysanthemum Cocktail is from the Savoy Cocktail Book that was written in 1930s. This unique cocktail does not contain a base spirit as most cocktails typically do. Rather it utilizes only absinthe, Benedictine, and dry vermouth. Take a look at this... - 128.748

Brandy Alexander is a classic cocktail that is sure to please, simple to make and much more interesting. A perfect alternate for a chocolate martini. So watch this video for the details and enjoy this original classic chocolate cocktail. Cheers! - 128.024

Flavor sensations of creme de banane, apple schnapps, light rum, vodka and a good amount of orange juice gloriously come together here. What a treat to the palate. - 126.666

Every great dinner party starts with cocktails. You don't need to be a professional bartender to make great drinks at home. Get your next party started with the 3 M's - Dry Martini, Top Shelf Margarita, and the Classic Manhattan! - 126.127

This cocktail brings amaretto and vodka together with orange juice and Cranberry juice. The Classic Flying Pud Rubber Cocktail also goes by several other interesting names but let's stick to this. Besides, this cocktail by any other name would still taste the... - 125.511

The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, a cocktail that doesn't exist from a fantasy world built around the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. We created it based on the common recipe description using fantasy names and realized with actual spirits. This drink will... - 125.457

The best of cocktail recipes continues with a reflection back on the whiskey sour and Doug desiring to try the Dr. Jack cocktail because he loves Dr. Pepper. Don confesses his undying love for the whiskey sour recipe and things get crazy when we see some... - 124.955

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. Great after dinner drinks or serving at a party. Give them a try! - 124.604

This is a sensational cocktail recipe. It is a glorious mix of Bison Grass vodka (aka Zubrowka) together with Apple Juice and some Dry Vermouth. It also has a slight apple-pie like taste, but fantastic nevertheless. - 123.664

A few people make a few things and they become legends. Like this KC Cocktail. The KC Tea was made famous by Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne. KC stands for Kansas City and the drink is made by mixing the Hennessy, Sprite and lemon concoction. - 123.628

In this video, Doug drums up this classic cocktail. He is making us look bad covering all the classics we have forgotten. But not anymore, here it is! Watch and learn how to make the Manhattan Cocktail from this video. Cheers! - 123.24

The Avocado Sour Cocktail Recipe, the second in our avocado cocktail challenge. The concept behind this seems valid, the pre-mix is a bit scary looking but when you shake it up you get some great rich flavors in a creamy texture! Tasting note: creamy texture... - 123.176

Another really great St Patrick Day signature cocktail that is made with really great ingredients. Derrick seems to really like Cool Swan Irish cream and he has a huge repertoire of drinks based on it. We do suggest you take a look at this great version. - 123.023

The Sazerac is a great way to combine classic flavors and tastes. Derrick shows viewers how to combine these flavors to create a completely new drink. Try the Sazerac after a hard day's work and sit back and relax. - 122.961

Don, Doug and myself reflect upon three selected cocktails that Don believes are the best of the best. A reflection back to 2009 and 2011 with the Tiki Punch, Captain Hook and Magnificent Bastard cocktails. - 122.961

Another really great St Patrick Day signature cocktail that is made with really great ingredients. Derrick seems to really like Cool Swan Irish cream and he has a huge repertoire of drinks based on it. We do suggest you take a look at this great version. - 122.889

Genever is the grand-daddy of a London Gin and it's from Holland!Voila... Here is Bols Genever together with Lucid absinthe as the Holland Gin. - 122.855

This really good drink is a wonderful collection of zinging lime textures and tastes. Derrick really swears by the drink as a pick me up on a hot summer evening. Try these simple mixtures and combinations to make a really great drink for a barbeque or as an... - 122.789

Easter is something special and Derrick has created a signature drink that will be adored by everyone. Gin and grenadine combine together to create this really great tasting drink. We would suggest serving it with a good meat based dish. - 122.065

The catdaddy float, using Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine. A vanilla and nutmeg style spirit with lots of flavor. Tasting notes: mildy sweet and consistency creamy root beer flavors with hints of vanilla and seasoned nutmeg. This cocktail is both sexy, flavorful... - 121.673

The voodoo juice cocktail, a flavorful juicy cocktail that will no doubt leave you a bit dizzy. You may get caught searching out many of the rum flavors at the store to build this cocktail. But, it's a worthy effort! - 121.625

Time for some mores! Utilizing a typical vodka married with some honey whiskey and such, Derrick tries to re-invent the product of the same name. Would he succeed? Watch to find out! - 121.248

Today we wanted to recognize those bartenders that have been making Long Island Ice Tea without tequila and with a bit more grace and flavor than the complete original. Yes, we know this is not exactly the original "classic" long island but we're hoping it... - 121.14

As part of the Philadelphia Magazine Guide to Holiday Entertaining, Stefanie Marco of Belvedere Vodka shows us how to make holiday drinks. This is part of a series of episodes recorded on location at the Miele showroom in Princeton, New Jersey. - 120.987

Inspired by …….Christmas Cake! Sweet and rich cherries, raisins, spices, almonds and, of course a generous dash of cognac. You’ll need to make your own allspice simple syrup (add the allspice to equal amounts of sugar and water and simmer on low for... - 120.591

Easter is coming round soon. Derrick has set his mind to create several fun but interesting dishes just for this festive occasion. Try his really good Pama Truffle that is unique but delicious. For chocolate fans, this is a real treat. - 120.55

If this is how they do it in Texas, then it's a potent place. Texas tea has a huge list of alcohols and very little of anything else! - 120.484

For this St Patrick's Day, Derrick has several new combinations up his sleeve. This new cocktail creates a signature mix of alcohol but with a kick from lemon juice. We particularly liked the color and taste but do take a look to learn more about the drink.... - 120.161

A Pisco Sour (Peesko!), a classic cocktail utilizing Pisco and some sour. But, don't forget the Egg White for the beautiful head. - 119.975

With St Patrick's Day being so popular with everyone, its only traditional that Derrick prepare one or two wonderful new cocktails for us to try out. In this video, he debuts a wonderful twist on the classic cocktail by turning it green. Take a look at the... - 119.917

It is time to get classy with the Gibson, it is like the gin martini with onions. But, do you eat the onions or leave 'em there? Well, that's up to you. Cheers! - 119.67

Go straight to Hell is something we would wish on our enemy, right? But we would love to have this passport to hell for ourselves. The bourbon and brandy combination is great to taste but it has a real kick too. - 119.462

The old fashioned cocktail, a classic that dates before even your parents were alive (1806). A classic recipe with a classy appeal and one of the very first cocktails born. - 119.185

For Easter, the Gummy Drop may sound wonderful but this colorful version is likely to put you off your feet. Chocolate vodka and grenadine are the main ingredients making this cocktail something to remember forever. - 119.005

The Kalashnikov Cocktail Shooter, the how-to will style and inability to understand how to use a match to light stuff on fire. This cocktail is fire free, not by choice, but it is a pretty intricate little cocktail shooter. Tasting notes: fiery burn with a... - 118.811

MAKING 1. In a shaker, add ice, absinthe, fireball whiskey, blanco tequila, gin, vodka, scotch, bacardi 151, spiced rum, amaretto and jack daniels and shake. 2. Top a glass with ice, strain the mix into the glass. 3. Top with monster every drink. SERVING 4.... - 118.484

While running low on grenadine we busted out the Nordic Death anyway, could have used a bit more blood. - 118.307

The fruit bowl bonanza cocktail exercises the use of a puree, which we made ahead of time. The purpose is to show you the stages to prepare for a party. You can make your base product whenever you want--even freeze it for later. Than, before the party begins,... - 118.104

Okay first, our blooper intro is the intro and the real one is at the end... so that was weird but I don't want to take the time to re-do the video and take longer to release. So, we'll deal with it. This is our first guest show for the week, pretty good. - 117.981

We love blood orange mixes just because it sounds so different. They taste completely unique too and this version is made with a special blood orange liqueur and rum. Derrick create a very rare drink and it is really easy to make too. - 117.837

The Blue Bugs Bunny cocktail, exploits the flavor of grapefruit juice and gives us a weird color result. Tasting notes: citrus and subtle grapefruit that gets a bit less subtle as you sip, a good blue curacao will come through and give you a little bite as... - 117.579

A play on the typical white russian for those with a mildy more sweet tooth--something that's not just basic vodka flavor, we're bringing marshmallow to the taste! - 117.513

Okay, so it's kinda green, but it has some blue streaks running through it once you top it with blue curacao. So that's like blue, right? - 117.429

A cocktail with insane amount of berry flavor, if you can close your eyes and imagine a port wine sangria you're on the right track. - 117.339

The Atomic Bomb will blow you out of this world and the Atomic Toast will do the same. This drink might have simple ingredients but it has a real sting in the tail. Lovely tasting and a wonderful buttery aroma making is great for women too. - 117.338

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini is a Let's Tiki original cocktail. You have to try it. It tastes just like pineapple upside down cake. - 117.325

Here is an excellent video for a most heavenly Italian dessert, Tiramisu. In this video, the chef makes the dessert in a bowl instead of the usual cake. Try out this impressive video to make this delicious dessert and surprise your guests! - 117.317

Yep, we've got to consider some folks like to celebrate some of our most popular holidays in the same feeling as we do in December. The problem, it's not December but it's still snowing in some areas of the world. - 117.054

Easter eggs are mandatory at Easter, right. But those are the tame versions for children. This zinging adult version is a must taste. Its really low on alcohol too with texture and flavor in buckets. - 117.045

By far one of the most beautiful cocktails we've ever made and it shows. This is a cocktail to blow the minds of your friends and it's pretty damn easy to layer. Yes, LAYER! - 116.567

Our purple boy turned out green, maybe he was sick. The cocktail retains much of its very neat flavors so don't hesitate to create this one tonight. You like a blueberry flavored creamsicle? - 116.567

This video shows two bourbon based cocktails- Champagne Julep and Colonel Joe Ricky. Both the drinks are native American cocktails and use Maker's Mark whiskey as the base. Try these out, you will be pleased with its flavors. - 116.422

A collaboration of intelligent cocktail drinkers went into the creation of the Stormfront cocktail designed specifically around Malibu Red. This cocktail brings everything to the table from sexy look to flavorful taste. - 116.279

Raspberry is a great taste and in a cocktail, it could just taste better. This Raspberry Twizzler by Derrick is slightly different in taste but it is a must-have if you like berries. - 116.068

The Tokyo Sour is a cocktail using Perfect Puree, Beverage Artistry's crazy Yuzu Luxe Sour puree. This stuff brings a completely unique sour experience to that of a bourbon. Our bourbon of choice? We went with Devils Cut, to bring out some of the oak in the... - 115.962

Banana Boomer is a shooter for our Sunday Night Shooter shot? Woah, anyway. Very flavorful banana consistency with a bite in the finish. Sour mix brings some live citrus attack in the finish but this overall tastes like those Dole mixed juices that have... - 115.958

Mixing cream based liqueurs is not easy. Some mixes can go horribly wrong resulting in disgustingly curdled appearance but the Cassis Yoghurt is completely tasty and strong too. Derrick uses only compatible mixtures and creates a great milky tasting drink... - 115.939

Let's take a classic and change it up in a not-so-perfect fashion. We've still got the martini glass and bourbon, but we're utilizing some sweet and dry vermouth. - 115.939

Derrick and his friends are busting through the cinnamon roll shooter, which they find can also become be a nice sipping cocktail. The is a blend of Cinnamon Schnapps, Whip cream Vodka, and Simple Syrup. Cheers! - 115.889

Mixing cream based liqueurs is not easy. Some mixes can go horribly wrong resulting in disgustingly curdled appearance but the Cassis Yoghurt is completely tasty and strong too. Derrick uses only compatible mixtures and creates a great milky tasting drink... - 115.82

The Batman Cocktail is as the name suggest quite dark, handsome and delicious. Simple ingredients rum and coffee liqueur are combined with vanilla vodka to create a wonderfully fragrant and delicious drink. Watch the video to learn a few zinging tips as... - 115.698

A sexy carbonated cocktail creation to start the week. This recipe uses the sodastream for our citrus soda and did it live on the set. - 115.644

What make's it old school? All spirit components are older than you are (most likely) and thus it's the "old" school drink. - 115.618

Shots are popular with people out for a good time. But imagine combining chocolate syrup with butterscotch schnapps and Irish crème. Derrick debuts this unusual combination on this video and it’s a sure fire hit. This soft taste of chocolate combines well... - 115.467

MAKING 1. In a shaker, add ice cubes, southern comfort, peach schnapps, peached ice tea and shake. 2. Add lime juice and shake once more. 3. Run the lime wedge around the rim of the martini glass. 4. Strain the drink into the martini glass. SERVING 5.... - 115.44

Watch this video to learn two great cocktails- Shea's Rebellion and Derby Cocktail No. 2. Both these cocktails use Maker's Mark Bourbon whiskey and these are great guest pleasers when you have special guests. - 115.409

A classy classic cocktail with creative yellow and green colors. Really easy to make, garnish is exceptionally tasty. - 115.391

The "alabama slamma" is quite easy to build and highlights the three flavors quite well. While some recipes, including the slammer we created a few years ago, include Orange Juice, this is the other recipe which does not. - 115.376

MAKING 1. In a shaker, add ice cubes, irish cream, drambuie, vodka, creme de cacao, creme de banana and cranberry juice and shake. 2. Add ice to a glass. 3. Strain the mix into the glass. SERVING 4. Serve as a cocktail. - 115.291

Brining midori and malibu red together with passion! No, really...passion fruit in syrup form. Oh, did we mention lemonade? - 115.189

MAKING 1. In a shaker, add ice cubes, tequila, blueberry dchnapps, blueberry vodka and blue curacao and shake. 2. In a highball glass, add ice. 3. Strain the drink into the glass. 4. Top with Sprite. SERVING 5. Garnish with cherry and serve. - 115.174

This recipe brings a bit of a hot cocktail to the summer time. Why would we drink hot chocolate for the summer? The obvious answer being some folks live in Australia and places where the seasons work backwards. - 115.163

MAKING 1. In a glass, add ice cubes, vodka, tequila, jagermeister, triple sec, light rum, lemon juice and stir. 2. Strain into a glass topped with ice. 3. Add soda and stir again. SERVING 4. Serve cold. - 115.071

Holiday season means a lot of holiday parties. If you are hosting a holiday party and want to guests to be really impressed. Watch this video that shares a recipe that would really inspire you to make this bubbly refreshing drink for a great holiday spirit.... - 115.01

Looks close to that of an Alabama slammer but a bit more polynesian-like which is a good time for us! Lots of ingredients and even a bit of 151. - 114.831

Everybody loves chocolate. And chocolate with whipped cream is going to a winner, no matter what. Derrick creates the Tote Tatin that combines dark rum with hot chocolate. It’s a great drink for a cold winter day. He then tops the drink with whipped cream... - 114.8

It's like a dark 'n stormy because it uses Ginger Beer...but that's about it! - 114.725

Everybody loves chocolate. This simple drink combines chocolate and cocoa with Patron. The high end tequila provides a kick to the simple drink that is hard to beat. Derrick tops the glass with more chocolate syrup and serves it chilled to provide that... - 114.35

Raspberry is a great taste and in a cocktail, it could just taste better. This Raspberry Twizzler by Derrick is slightly different in taste but it is a must-have if you like berries. - 114.339