From reader Jon comes a great way to dress up your Bourbon. Perfect for spring!

Orange Bourbon Press

2 oz. Bourbon
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
Soda water
Ginger ale
An orange slice

In an Old Fashioned glass, muddle the orange slice (remove the rind and set it aside to be used as the garnish) and a splash of soda water. Add bourbon and Grand Marnier. Stir. Add ice and top with equal parts soda water and ginger ale. Stir.

Garnish with an orange twist.

Thanks Jon!
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We met Shaylin in Las Vegas at Pure during the Stella Artois Draught Masters Competition. She wanted share an Irish drink with all of us for the upcoming holiday …and since we met over Stella, it is only appropriate that we use her (careful not to abuse though).

It is a “Dirty Blonde” (and that is a Jameson’s Public House-voted Favorite Irish Pub in Iowa-term). We like to sayo “allow the Irish to be on top”. Guinness Draft and Stella Artois. And end with “she likes to be on the bottom” or “this is one time it’s okay she finishes last”!

Dirty Blonde

Guinness
Stella Artois

Make like a Black & Tan. Take a beer glass at a 45 degree angle. First add the the Stella Artois, then slowly pour in the Guinness (over an inverted spoon is best).

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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and that means green drinks. And not just green beer! To remind us of this, Tequila Herradura sent along this very green tequila & melon cocktail. The shamrock shaped lime wedges are an awesome touch. If you have the skill we highly recommend giving it a try, your guests will love it.

Green Agave by Herradura

1 1/2 oz. Herradura Silver Tequila
3/4 oz. Melon Liqueur
Squeeze of Lime

In a shaker filled with ice add tequila, melon liqueur and lime. Shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a shamrock carved lime (optional)

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Don’t wait another 4 years to try this combo of Gin, sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier and fresh lime juice! It is a great way to enjoy this extra day.

Leap Year Cocktail

2 oz. Gin
1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon Lime Juice

Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass.

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Robert from gigfy.com, which stands for “Guinness is Good for You”, sends us the Trojan Horse. A simple mixed drink of Guinness Stout and cola, this a popular summertime drink in the UK and Northern Ireland and is a great way to add some “refreshment” to your Guinness.

Trojan Horse

1/2 pint Guinness Stout
1/2 pint cola (Pepsi or Coke)

Pour the Guinness into a pint glass or beer mug.
Top with the cola.

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Mehgan sends us this electric mix of Cherry Vodka, Blue Curacao, Grenadine and Sprite. This is one cocktail that doesn’t fake it!

Thanks Mehgan!

Pornstar

1 oz. Cherry Vodka
1 oz. Blue Curacao
2-3 Dashes Grenadine
Sprite or 7-up

Combine in a shaker with ice, stir gently and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Drink should be a purple-blueish color.

You can change the sweetness of drink by the amount of grenadine put in.

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and do we have some great new cocktails for you all. Tequila Herradura has been creating some wonderful seasonal cocktails and the Agave Kiss is no exception. This combination of pure agave tequila, Chambord (a black raspberry flavored liqueur) , chocolaty crème de cacao and cream is truly decadent. Indulge your Valentine and yourself with this tasty treat.

Agave Kiss by Herradura

2 oz. Tequila Herradura Silver
1/2 oz. Chambord
1 oz. white crème de cacao
1 oz. double cream

In a shaker with ice, add Herradura tequila, white crème de cacao, double cream and Chambord. Shake for 15 seconds. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass, rimmed with white chocolate, add a spear of fresh raspberries, and serve.

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