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A-Z Recipe Index

1800 Margarita
This margarita uses premium Cuervo 1800 tequila.

7 & 7
This classic highball is still a favorite at bars, weddings, and holiday parties.

Alabama Slammer
Southern Comfort and amaretto make this a favorite of folks who like sweet and fruity drinks.

Alexander
This is a traditional recipe for this classic, creamy treat.

Amaretto Sour
This is a favorite in many nightclubs.

Bacardi Cocktail
Grenadine lends a delightful pink hue to this festive rum sour.

Bahama Mama
Tropical fruit flavors make this a tasty and refreshing summer favorite.

Banshee (White Monkey)
Chocolate and banana liqueuers make this a delicious dessert drink.

Bellini
This simple version of this elegant brunch cocktail substitutes peach schapps for the traditional peach nectar.

Black Martini
This delightful version substitutes black current liqueur for the vermouth.

Black Russian
This is an easy and elegant favorite.

Blue Carnation (Blue Tail Fly)
A luscious chocolate-orange flavor waits behind this creamy blue cocktail.

Blue Hawaiian
This fruity blue cocktail is named for the "pineapple state" that inspired the recipe.

Blue Margarita
Blue curacao gives this margarita a festive blue color.

Blue Martini
Blue curacao gives this martini an intriguing blue color and a tasty hint of orange flavoring.

Blue Tail Fly (Blue Carnation)
A luscious chocolate-orange flavor waits behind this creamy blue cocktail.

Brandy Alexander
This is a classic version of an after-dinner favorite.

Cafe Gates
This delectable coffee drink combines the rich tastes of chocolate, orange, and coffee-flavored liqueurs.

California Sour (Stone Sour)
Orange juice gives adds a California touch to this variation of the classic whiskey sour.

Cape Codder
This cranberry lover's favorite is dressed up with a wedge of lime to cut the tartness of the cranberry juice.

Captain & Coke
Spiced rum adds a spicy vanilla dimension to this version of the classic rum & coke.

Champagne Cocktail
This elegant cocktail is too good to save only for special occasions.

Chocolate Martini
This hip and tasty version is a great dessert accompaniment.

Cosmopolitan
This cocktail was made famous by the television show "Sex and the City".

Creamsicle (Dreamsicle)
This creamy orange-flavored cocktail tastes just like the popular frozen treat of the same name.

Cuba Libre
A lime garnish lends a Cuban flair to the classic rum and cola.

Daiquiri
This popular drink is essentially a rum sour without a garnish.

Dirty Martini 1
This olive lover's favorite substitutes olive juice for the traditional vermouth.

Dirty Martini 2
This version of the Dirty Martini adds the "dirty" olive juice, along with the traditional dry vermouth, to the gin or vodka martini.

Dreamsicle (Creamsicle)
This creamy orange-flavored cocktail tastes just like the popular frozen treat of the same name.

Dry Manhattan
This version is made with dry vermouth, rather than the sweet vermouth found in a classic Manhattan

Dry Martini
This is a good classic version for folks who prefer a drier martini.

Dry Rob Roy
This version is for folks who prefer a drier Rob Roy.

Electric Lemonade
Enjoy this refreshing drink any time of year.

Extra Dry Martini
This is a classic version, made very dry with only a drop or two of vermouth.

Frozen Margarita
This is a good frozen version of the standard margarita.

Frozen Pina Colada
This popular summer drink is made easy with packaged pina colada mix.

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Packaged strawberry drink mix makes this as easy as it is tasty.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Skip the salt rim on this fruity favorite. Instead, dress up the glass with a sugar rim or simply garnish with a fresh strawberry.

Fuzzy Navel
This fruity classic is still popular in nightclubs and resorts.

Gibson
This is essentially a martini garnished with cocktail onions instead of olives.

Gimlet
This gin lover's favorite features a splash of sweetened lime juice to mellow the flavor of the gin.

Gin & Tonic
This is a classic summer favorite.

Gin Rickey
The club soda mellows the gin in this refreshing cocktail.

Golden Cadillac
Galliano adds a hint of licorice to this creamy delight.

Golden Margarita
This top-shelf version is sure to be a favorite.

Grand Mimosa
Grand Marnier adds a rich and elegant touch to this brunch classic.

Grasshopper
If you like mint with chocolate, you'll love this luscious treat.

Greyhound
Vodka gives your grapefruit juice a kick.

Hairy Navel
This is a delightful way to get your daily dose of vitamin C.

Harvey Wallbanger
This is vodka and OJ with a special kick.

Highball
This is a classic version of the traditional highball.

Hurricane
Three types of rum combine with fruit juices in this tropical treat.

Irish Coffee
This is a simple version of a classic favorite.

John Collins
This cousin to the more famous Tom Collins cocktail is made with whiskey instead of gin.

Kahlua & Cream (Sombrero)
This is a classic recipe for this popular drink.

Kamikaze
Unlike our shooter version, this Kamikaze is served on the rocks to be sipped and savored.

Kamikaze Shooter
This is a favorite in casual local bars.

Keoke Coffee
With an irresistable blend of flavors, this is sure to be a favorite.

Kir
Rich black current liqueur adds a tasty and elegant dimension.

Kir Royale
Serve this champagne drink at your next brunch party.

Lime Daiquiri
A splash of sweetened lime juice adds a fresh and fruity element to the classic daiquiri.

Long Island Iced Tea
This is a favorite in bars and nightclubs across the U.S.

Lynchburg Lemonade
This refreshing drink is named after the town in Tennessee where Jack Daniel's whiskey is made.

Mai Tai
This tropical refresher is popular in some Asian and American restaurants. Now you can make it at home!

Manhattan
This is a simple recipe for a Manhattan, which is essentially a whiskey martini.

Margarita
This is a classic version of everyone's favorite Mexican cocktail.

Martini
This is a classic version, made with either gin or vodka.

Melon Ball Shooter
The orange and pineapple juices cut the sweetness of the melon liqueur.

Midori Sour
Melon-flavored liqueur gives this sweet & sour cocktail a tropical twist.

Mimosa
This is a classic recipe for this popular brunch cocktail.

Mudslide
This is a classic mudslide recipe, which paved the way for more recent frozen versions.

Negroni
Sweet vermouth and Campari bitters liqueur lend an interesting balance to this martini variation.

New York Martini (Silver Bullet)
A few drops of scotch add a smooth and rich dimension to this martini.

Nuts & Berries
The flavors of hazelnuts and raspberries unite in this exquisite creamy treat.

Nutty Irishman
Frangelico adds a luscious hazelnut flavor to this coffee favorite.

Pearl Harbor Shooter
Melon and pineapple flavors give this shooter an island flair.

Perfect Manhattan
This version of the Manhattan uses both sweet and dry vermouth.

Perfect Rob Roy
A combination of both dry and sweet vermouth add an intriguing dimension to this Scotch lover's favorite.

Pink Squirrel
Chocolate and almond liqueurs pair up in this luscious retro favorite.

Planters Punch
Three kinds of rum give this refreshing drink a special kick.

Presbyterian
Club soda adds a mellow touch to this highball.

Purple Hooter Shooter
This is intended to be gulped down quickly, but you might want a second one to savor the sweet raspberry taste.

Raspberries & Cream
This luscious treat tastes like a decadent raspberry truffle.

Rob Roy
This is a simple recipe for a Rob Roy, which is essentially a martini/manhattan made with scotch.

Rum & Coke
This is a classic recipe for this popular favorite.

Rum Runner
A splash of 151 rum floated on the top gives this fruity concoction an extra kick.

Rum Sour
A rum sour is essentially a daiquiri with a garnish.

Rusty Nail
The Drambuie mellows the Scotch and gives this cocktail a sweet and savory edge.

Scotch & Soda
This is a classic version of this popular drink.

Scotch Stinger
This version of the classic stinger is for folks who prefer scotch to the traditional brandy.

Screwdriver
This classic vodka & orange juice drink is easy to make and even easier to drink.

Sex on the Beach
This was voted the 1999 most popular drink in America.

Sidecar
This tasty cocktail is essentially a "brandy sour".

Silver Bullet (New York Martini)
A few drops of scotch add a smooth and rich dimension to this martini.

Singapore Sling
A dash of cherry brandy floating on top of this tropical favorite provides a tasty kick.

Sloe Gin Fizz
The soda gives this drink its characteristic fizz when stirred.

Snakebite Shooter
The Yukon Jack gives this shooter a subtle hint of orange.

SoCo Manhattan (Southern Comfort Manhattan)
This version appeals to folks who like a sweeter cocktail.

Sombrero (Kahlua & Cream)
This is a classic recipe for this popular drink.

Southern Comfort Manhattan (SoCo Manhattan)
This version appeals to folks who like a sweeter cocktail.

Spritzer
This simple wine cocktail is a classic and refreshing favorite.

Stinger
Brandy gets a minty kick in this delectable cocktail.

Stone Sour (California Sour)
Orange juice gives adds a California touch to this variation of the classic whiskey sour.

Tennessee Tea
This fruity treat is named after the state Jack Daniel's whiskey is made.

Tequila Sunrise
Grenadine, poured slowly around the edge of the glass, gives this drink a sunrise effect.

Toasted Almond
Amaretto adds a sweet and nutty flair to this variation of the popular Kahlua & cream cocktail.

Tom Collins
This classic tall drink is still a refreshing favorite.

Traditional Manhattan
This classic Manhattan recipe is well worth the work it takes to prepare it.

Velvet Hammer
This creamy treat features a sophisticated combination of orange and chocolate liqueurs.

Vodka & Tonic
This is a simple and refreshing drink for all occasions.

Vodka Collins
This drink is a sibling to the popular Tom Collins, but uses vodka instead of gin.

Vodka Gimlet
This version of the classic lime cocktail is for folks who prefer vodka over the traditional gin.

Whiskey & Water
This drink remains a favorite of true whiskey lovers everywhere.

Whiskey Sour
This is a simple recipe for a popular classic.

White Monkey (Banshee)
Chocolate and banana liqueuers make this a delicious dessert drink.

White Russian
This is a sibling to the popular Black Russian, but is mellowed with a splash of cream.

Wine Cooler
This is essentially a spritzer for those who prefer red wine over white.

Woo Woo Shooter
Peach and cranberry flavors pair up in this luscious libation.

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