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A cocktail is a style of mixed drink. A cocktail usually contains one or more types of liquor and flavorings, usually one or more of a liqueur, fruit, sauce, honey, milk or cream, spices, etc. The cocktail became popular during Prohibition in the United States primarily to mask the taste of bootlegged alcohol. The bartenders at a speakeasy would mix it with other ingredients, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Until the 1970s, cocktails were made predominantly with gin, whiskey or rum, and less commonly vodka. From the 1970s on, the popularity of vodka increased dramatically. By the 1980s it was the predominant base for mixed drinks. Many cocktails traditionally made with gin, such as the gimlet, or the martini, may now be served by default with vodka.
Non-alcoholic carbonated beverages that are used nearly exclusively in cocktails, or in non-alcoholic soda fountain drinks, such as the egg cream, include soda water, tonic water and seltzer. Liqueurs are also common cocktail ingredients.
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We started a new tradition a few years ago: us adults wait till Xmas night to open our gifts w cocktails in hand & kid-free.
maineroots (Rob Stanhope) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:24:46 -0000
We started a new tradition a few years ago: us adults wait till Xmas night to open our gifts w cocktails in hand & kid-free.
New Blog Post: A Guide to Creative Christmas Cocktails http://bit.ly/8oebCp
imagefirst (Patricia Jones) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:24:23 -0000
New Blog Post: A Guide to Creative Christmas Cocktails http://bit.ly/8oebCp
Time for cocktails, ironing and Modern Family.
sineadskinner (Sinead Skinner) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:23:12 -0000
Time for cocktails, ironing and Modern Family.
Here's hoping your holiday will be full of kickass gifts, perfectly shaken cocktails, minimal family drama & safe travel. Happy Yule to all!
SariAnn (Sarah) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:16:45 -0000
Here's hoping your holiday will be full of kickass gifts, perfectly shaken cocktails, minimal family drama & safe travel. Happy Yule to all!
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RT @MellowMushChs: we are opening today until late this afternoon. Stop by for some pizza or cocktails. http://bit.ly/4sUjLI
we are opening today until late this afternoon. Stop by for some pizza or cocktails. http://bit.ly/4sUjLI
MellowMushChs (Mellow Mushroom Chs) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:16:26 -0000
we are opening today until late this afternoon. Stop by for some pizza or cocktails. http://bit.ly/4sUjLI
Bacardi Mojito - Features single and multiple serving recipes for making a Mojito cocktail. It also includes the history of the Mojito.
Bellinis - Italian drink, made with ripe white peaches, peeled, pitted, and pureed in the blender, to which chilled dry champagne is added.
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Black Russian - Recipe using vodka and coffee flavored brandy.
Bloody Mary - Vodka, tabasco sauce, tomato juice, pepper, juice of one lemon, salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
Caipirinha - Traditional Brazilian drink prepared with cachaça. Vodka or rum can be used instead.
Caipirinha de Tangerina - Traditional Brazilian drink prepared with cachaça and tangerine. Vodka or rum can be substituted.
Citrus Slush - This recipe makes a large quantity of the vodka-based slush, which is served with carbonated water. Keeps for months in the freezer.
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Double K Crush - Made with vodka, kiwi, and kiwano, or horned melon. If kiwano can't be found, ripe strawberries can be substituted. Yields two 12 ounce drinks. From Food Wine Magazine.
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Godfather - Pre-dinner drink or night cap. The almond flavor of Amaretto softens the bite of the scotch.
Meta Description: [ This is a pre-dinner drink is also popular as a night cap. The almond flavor of Amaretto softens the bite of the scotch. A wonderful night summer Australian drink! ]
Hurricanes - Red passion fruit mix, lemon juice, and rum make up this drink.
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In Search of The Perfect Daquiri - Describes the components of a Banana Daquiri, history, and Ernest Hemmingway's version of the drink.
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Kiwifruit Daiquiri - Made in the blender with rum, kiwifruit, sugar, ice and lime juice.
Meta Description: [ Kiwifruit Daiquiri recipe! ]
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Mai Tai - Australian recipe blending light and dark rum with citrus juice. From Drinks from Australia.
Meta Description: [ Blend light(Bacardi) and dark(Bundaberg) rum with a dash of lime, orange and pineapple juice ]
Michelada Cocktail from GourmetSleuth - Made with beer and spicy seasonings including lime, soy, and tabasco sauce.
Meta Description: [ Recipe for a Michaelada cocktail. A drink made with beer and spicy seasonings. ]
Mimosas - The classic breakfast beverage starting the day with orange juice, orange liqueur, and chilled Champagne. Sparkling grape juice can be substituted for the liqueur.
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Mint Julep - Mint and bourbon are the base of this recipe. From Old Mr. Boston Deluxe Bartender's Guide
Origins of the Singapore Sling - A paper exploring the history of the Singapore Sling and the correct recipe for making it. [PDF File, 195KB]
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Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster - Interesting and potent blend of champagne or Perrier, vodka, and Blue Curaçao.
Peach Daiquiri - Using fresh or frozen peaches, lime juice, light rum, peach schnapps, apricot brandy, and a few other flavor enhancers.
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Sex On The Beach - A popular drink recipe made with vodka and peach schnapps mixed with cranberry, orange and pineapple juices.
Meta Description: [ Sex On The Beach mixed drink recipe, containing Peach schnapps, Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice. Includes mixing instructions and ingredients needed for Sex On The Beach. ]
Snickers Cocktail - Vodka, white and dark creme de cacao, peanut butter, chocolate syrup, and crushed ice combined in an old-fashioned glass.
Southern Delight Mint Julep - How to make the perfect Mint Julep.
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Strawberries and Cream - Strawberry schnapps with a hint of sugar, half and half cream, and whole strawberries blended with crushed ice.
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Strawberry-Banana Colada - Blender drink made with mashed banana and strawberries which can be frozen prior to using for a colder colada, cream of coconut, rum, banana liqueur, and crushed ice.
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Strub's Pickled Bloody Mary - Uses pickles as flavor enhancer, and garnish.
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Whiskey Sour - Combines juice of one lemon, whiskey, and powdered sugar.
White Russian - Step by step instructions with pictures on how to make this classic cocktail from vodka, Kahlua and cream.
Meta Description: [ How to Make a White Russian - Step-by-step instructions. ]
Zombie - Step by step instructions on how to make a Zombie cocktail.
Meta Description: [ SoYouWanna make a mixed drink: Zombie? Ingredients: Light RumDark RumPineapple JuiceOrange JuiceLemon JuicePowdered SugarOverproof Rum (151)IcePineapple SliceCherryDirections: 1. S... ]
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