Carnival Caipirinha

Carnival is the party that runs up to lent. One of the biggest celebrations takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. to celebrate the season the makers of Leblon Cachaca sent us some Caipirinha cocktails. The traditional Caipirinha is Brazil national drink and for Carnival they add blackberries for color. For some added color checkout this years body painted Carnival Queen (NSFW). Courtesy of Leblon Cachaca.

The Traditional Caipirinha

Ingredients:
2 oz Leblon Cachaca
½ … Read more

Campari Sparkling Passion

Created by owner Giovanni DeNigris at Trattoria Trullo in Chicago, this Valentine’s Day cocktail owes itself to one man’s undying love and passion for a beautiful woman (or at least the Campari).

As the story goes, Davide Campari, the youngest son of Campari’s creator, fell madly in love with one of Italy’s most popular opera singers, Lina Cavalieri, in the early 1900s. Davide met Lina after she had modeled for one of Campari’s groundbreaking advertisements. … Read more

Godiva Royale

This sinful creation from Godvia Liqueur is the perfect accompaniment to our Chocolate covered Strawberries. You’ll make great marks by turning a simple glass of Champagne into a decadent cocktail of rick chocolaty goodness. Courtesy of Godiva Liqueur.… Read more

XOXO

Hugs & Kisses for your Valentine from X-Rated Fusion Liqueur.… Read more

Cherry Sling Margarita

For the first Mixology Monday of 2009, we were challenged to use an ingredient that was new. At least new to us. Wondering what that could be I landed on a bottle of Agavero Licor De Tequila. A-64 proof tequila liqueur made from a blend of añejo and repasado tequilas, mellowed with essence of damiana flower.

I combined my Agavero with a Cherry Blossom Sling Margarita mix I picked up at Williams-Sonoma. I topped it … Read more

Inaguration Cocktails

With the Presidential Inauguration right around the corner, what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion with some original American Cocktails. The folks at San Francisco’s own Skyy Vodka wanted to share this collection of infused vodka cocktails. They also remind us that Skyy is an All-American Spirit, it is crafted from the finest American grain, distilled and bottled in the USA.

As the United States welcomes their 44th President, toast your country and embrace … Read more

Peppermint Froth

Here’s a tasty winter cocktail that you can use to get rid of all the leftover candy canes still hanging around the house from the holidays. Courtesy of Grey Goose Vodka.… Read more

New Year’s Swanky Toast

Toast the New Year with this swanky cocktail from Sobieski. Cheers!… Read more

p.i.n.k. peppermint martini

What to do with all those left over candy canes? Our friends at p.i.n.k. vodka have the answer!… Read more

Zen Latte

This week’s drink is a refreshing, caffeine-free, alternative to your tired old Venti Latte. The Zen Latte will warm you up with the sweet taste of green tea and steamed milk. Courtesy of Zen Green Tea Liqueur.… Read more