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Cocktails

Any of various short mixed drinks, consisting typically of gin, whiskey, rum, vodka, or brandy, with different admixtures, such as vermouth, fruit juices, sweet flavorings, or even coffee, and usually chilled.

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Dry Martini

Beverages; Cocktails

The Martini is typically the first cocktail many people think of when it comes to "fancy" drinks. While many neat drinks are typically referred to as "martinis" and come in every ...

Manhattan

Beverages; Cocktails

What the Martini is to gin, the Manhattan is to whiskey. Traditionally this cocktail is made with rye whiskey or bourbon, and often Canadian whisky though traditionalists will choose one of the first ...

Martinez

Beverages; Cocktails

It is said that the Martinez was the inspiration for the Martini and that it was created by "Professor" Jerry Thomas, the most famous bartender of all time in the late 1800's. Though it ...

Sazerac

Beverages; Cocktails

The Sazerac may not be for everyone for the simple fact that it does include absinthe (or a substitute) and therefore has an underlying anise flavor, but it is one of those cocktails that I encourage ...

Old-fashioned

Beverages; Cocktails

The Old-fashioned is another cocktail that is very simple, a great way to experience different whiskies, and essential to completing a cocktail repertoire. It will also introduce you to the ...

Brandy Cocktail

Beverages; Cocktails

I include the Brandy Cocktail in this list because it is a good example of the "original" cocktails. When the cocktail was first defined you would order a "cocktail" by spirit ...

Margarita

Beverages; Cocktails

Everyone has heard of the Margarita and like the Martini it now comes in every color and flavor imaginable (see Margarita Madness). The classic recipe is far simpler than many of its modern ...

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