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POMtini and more entertaining ideas for holidays, special occasions, parties, and every day
POMtini This recipe for a tasty cocktail is courtesy of POM Wonderful. Makes 1 cocktail. 1 ounce freshly squeezed pomegranate juice 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup Ice cubes Orange peel, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Twist orange peel over cocktail and add to
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The Crash
The Crash Serves 1. 3 orange wedges, unpeeled and cut in small pieces 1/2 ounces Simple Syrup for Crash Cocktail 1 1/2 ounces Belvedere Pomarancza (orange-flavored vodka) Juice of 1/2 lime 1 ounce pomegranate juice 1/4 ounce Cruzan mango-flavored rum 1 sprig fresh mint, for garnish In a large glass, combine the orange wedges, without straining, and simple syrup. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, press to break down the orange pieces. Add the lime and pomegranate juices and the vodka. Fill shaker with ice,
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Strawberry-Ginger Caipirosca
Strawberry-Ginger Caipirosca Serves 2. 10 fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered 30 fresh mint leaves 1/4 lime, cut into 4 pieces 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups cracked ice 1/2 cup vodka Place berries, mint, lime, and ginger in a cocktail shaker. Sprinkle sugar over top; muddle mixture with a long spoon until almost pureed. Add ice and vodka; shake well. Divide between two glasses; serve.
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101 Margaritas
The Margarita. It s the drink that puts the "happy" in happy hour. A beguiling elixir of tequila, citrus, and sweetness that s guaranteed to go down easy and put a smile on your face. The Classic Margarita perhaps named after Margarita Sames, or maybe Margarete, a descendent of Ponce de Leon, but do we really care? is a delectable blend of tequila, simple syrup, Cointreau, and lime and lemon juices. But as cocktail designer extraordinaire Kim Haasarud proves in this fantastic little guide, the Classic is
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Manhattan
Manhattan In the landscape of drink, the Manhattan stands out like the Empire State Building against the New York skyline. A perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and aromatic, it's a timeless classic, and one of the earliest cocktails to use vermouth. The recipe first appeared in an 1880s bar book, and the cocktail -- at its best when made with rye whiskey rather than bourbon -- quickly became an emblem of its namesake city. Like the martini, it's a byword for urban sophistication. 2 ounces (1/4 cup) rye
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The Capote Martini
The Capote Martini Serves 1. 1/2 ounce Harvey Bristol Cream Sherry 2 1/2 ounces Level vodka Ice cubes 1 green olive, stuffed with a pimento 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles, plus 1 sprig Combine the sherry, vodka, and rosemary needles in a shaker filled with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Thread olives onto rosemary sprig. Add to glass for garnish; serve immediately.
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L'Amande Pastis
L'Amande Pastis This is the house cocktail-based on a traditional French aperitif-at New York City's Pastis bistro. It comes to us courtesy of the restaurant's co-chefs, Lee Hanson and Ryad Nasr. Serves 1. Ice cubes 3/4 to 1 part almond syrup 1 part Ricard pastis Soda Fill a highball glass with ice. Add almond syrup, pastis, and soda. Transfer to a shaker glass. Pour back into glass. Serve immediately.
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Raspberry Chocolate Kiss Cocktail
Raspberry Chocolate Kiss Cocktail This raspberry chocolate kiss cocktail, from chef Michael Schulson, is the perfect addition to your Valentine's Day celebration. Serves 1. 1/4 cup Mint-Infused Simple Syrup , plus more for rim 3 chocolate cookies, finely crushed, such as Nabisco Famous Wafers 10 raspberries 1/4 cup vodka 2 tablespoons cranberry juice Ice cubes Fill a shallow dish with enough simple syrup to just cover the bottom. Place crushed cookies into another shallow dish. Invert a martini glass into
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Sinister Cider Cocktail
Sinister Cider Cocktail Liven up your Halloween party with this sweet, simple-to-make martini. Makes 1 cocktail. Fine black sanding sugar 1 lady apple, chopped 1/2 lime, cut into wedges 1 ounce maple syrup 1 ounce apple cider 2 ounces vodka Ice Club soda 1 thin crosswise slice lady apple, for garnish Moisten the rim of a martini glass with water. Place sanding sugar in a saucer and dip rim of glass in sanding sugar to coat; set aside. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together apple cubes and lime wedges. Add
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Bloody Tooth Cocktail
Bloody Tooth Cocktail Make this simple recipe for a spooky drink to serve on Halloween. Also try: Makes 1 cocktail. 1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey 1 1/2 ounces pomegranate juice 1 ounce Simple Syrup 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice Ice cubes Pomegranate seeds, for garnish Lemon twist, for garnish Place whiskey, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and lemon twist. First published
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Lillet-Basil Cocktail
Lillet-Basil Cocktail For an interesting twist, use sweet, fragrant cinnamon basil in this drink. Makes 1 . 1 cup ice, plus more for serving 1/2 cup Lillet Blanc 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gin 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish Splash of tonic water 1 cucumber spear, for garnish 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish Put ice, Lillet, gin, orange juice, and basil in a cocktail shaker; shake well. Fill a glass with ice; strain mixture into glass. Add tonic
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Orange Daiquiri
Orange Daiquiri Looking for a drink to add to your summer repertoire? Allen Katz, a mixologist on "The Cocktail Hour" on Martha Stewart Living Radio, suggests aged rum as a lively, affordable starting point. It picks up caramel hues as well as vanilla and stone-fruit notes while aging in oak barrels. Try it in this cocktail when friends drop by and the sun drops low. The classic daiquiri -- made with white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup -- gets an update with aged rum and oranges. Makes 2. 4 ounces aged
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The Brokeback Mountain
The Brokeback Mountain Serves 1. 3 sprigs fresh mint 2 ounces fresh sweet 'n' sour or fresh lemonade 1 1/2 ounces Bulleit Bourbon 3/4 ounces Disaronno Amaretto liqueur 2 tablespoons sliced canned peaches Place the mint in a highball glass and muddle it for few seconds. In a shaker, combine lemonade, peaches, bourbon, and amaretto. Fill with ice, and shake vigorously for few seconds. Transfer to a highball glass (do not strain).
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Sidecar
Sidecar This great sidecar cocktail recipe was adapted from Jamie Oliver's cookbook "Happy Days with the Naked Chef." Serves 2. 6 tablespoons sugar, plus more for glasses Juice of 4 limes, plus 2 wedges for glasses and twists for garnish 6 tablespoons boiling water 1/2 cup brandy 3 tablespoons Cointreau Ice cubes Place sugar in a saucer. Moisten the rim of a martini glass using a lime wedge. Dip rim in sugar; repeat with second glass. Set aside. In a cocktail shaker, stir together sugar and water until
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101 Margaritas
101 Margaritas 0764599860 Customer Rating: Description The Margarita. It’s the drink that puts the "happy" in happy hour. A beguiling elixir of tequila, citrus, and sweetness that’s guaranteed to go down easy—and put a smile on your face. The Classic Margarita—perhaps named after Margarita Sames, or maybe Margarete, a descendent of Ponce de Leon, but do we really care?—is a delectable blend of tequila, simple syrup, Cointreau, and lime and lemon juices. But as cocktail designer extraordinaire Kim Haasarud
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Sunset Ember
Sunset Ember Egg whites add a light, frothy texture. (Raw eggs should not be consumed by anyone whose health is compromised.) Makes 2. 4 ounces aged rum, such as Cruzan Single Barrel Estate 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/2 ounce Shaken Simple Syrup 1/4 ounce Grenadine 2 egg whites Maraschino cherries, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and egg whites; shake well. Strain into 2 chilled cocktail glasses. Garnish each with a cherry.
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Mint, Cucumber, and Vodka Cocktails
Mint, Cucumber, and Vodka Cocktails 2 English cucumbers Small ice cubes 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) 4 ounces (1/2 cup) vodka 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Cointreau Cut 4 thin spears from 1 cucumber, and reserve for garnish. Peel remaining cucumbers, and quarter them lengthwise. Scrape out seeds with a spoon, and discard. Coarsely chop cucumbers, then puree in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve,
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Litchi Martini
Litchi Martini Serves 2. 2 cups ice cubes 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Russian vodka 4 ounces (1/2 cup) dry sake 2 tablespoons litchi syrup, (from can) 4 to 6 canned litchis Place 2 to 3 litchis in each of two chilled 10-ounce martini glasses. Fill a 20-ounce cocktail shaker with 2 cups of ice. Add vodka, sake, and litchi syrup. Shake well, and divide between martini glasses. Serve immediately.
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Blood Orange Martini
Blood Orange Martini This refreshing blood orange martini cocktail recipe is a great way to relax during summer happy hour. Makes 2. 1/2 cup citrus-flavored vodka 1/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 1 orange) 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup Dried blood orange segments, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, juice, and simple syrup with ice; shake well. Strain into 2 martini glasses, and garnish with orange segments. First published February 2006
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Spooky Halloween Spirits
Spooky Halloween Spirits Just for grown-up goblins: Serve up a little black magic -- in the form of cocktails made with vodka that's as dark as night. Ghost in the Graveyard Serves 1 2 ounces black vodka 2 ounces creme de cacao or coffee-flavored liqueur 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Pinch of finely grated nutmeg, for garnish In a glass, combine vodka and creme de cacao, and set aside. Place a scoop of ice cream in a highball glass, and slowly pour vodka mixture over ice cream. Garnish with nutmeg; serve
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