Chambord-tini

To make a Chambord-tini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Vodka, 3/4 oz Chambord, and 1/2 oz Clear Creme de Cacao. Shake. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Serve.

Toasted Almond Tini

To make a Toasted Almond Tini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Kahlua, 3/4 oz Amaretto, and 1/2 oz Cream. Using a second mixing tin (or a glass), gently roll the drink back and forth between the two mixing tins several times. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Serve.

Kir Royal

To make a Kir Royal:

In a Flute Glass, pour 3 1/2 ounces of Champage and 1/2 oz Chambord. Garnish with a Lemon Twist. Serve.

Candied Apple Cosmo

To make a Candied Apple Cosmo:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your cosmo in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Green Apple Vodka, 1/2 oz Apple Brandy, 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice, and 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Serve.

Candy Cane Martini

To make a Candy Cane Martini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 1/2 oz Vodka and 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Gently drizzle Grenadine along the inside edges of the chilled Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the Martini Glass. Drizzle a little more Grenadine on top of the drink. Serve.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini

To make a Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Cherry Vodka and 3/4 oz Godiva Chocolate liquour. Shake. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Gently float 1/4 oz Grenadine on top. Serve.

Eggnog-tini

To make an Eggnog-tini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Southern Comfort, 1/4 oz Cinnamon Schnapps (or Goldschlager), and 1 oz Eggnog. Gently shake (or roll). Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of Nutmeg.

Sex with an Alligator

To make Sex with an Alligator:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Midori and 1/2 oz Sour mix. Shake. Strain into a Martini Glass. Next, gently float 1/2 oz Grenadine on top of the layer of Midori and Sour Mix. Then, hold a cherry along the inside edge of the Martini Glass and slowly pour 1/2 oz Jagger on top of the layer of Grenadine. Serve.

Irish Blow Job

To make an Irish Blow Job:

In a rocks glass with no ice, pour 1/2 oz Kahlua. On top of the layer of Kahlua, pour 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme. On top of the layer of Bailey's, pour 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey. Top with Whipped Cream. Serve.

Irish Car Bomb Drink

To make an Irish Car Bomb drink:

Fill a pint glass half-way full with Guiness dark beer. In a shot glass, pour 1 oz Bailey's Irish Creme and 1 oz Irish Whiskey. Drop shot glass into pint glass (or pour shot glass into pint glass) and drink.

Mike Collins

To make a Mike Collins:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Irish Whiskey and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into an iced Collins Glass. Top with Soda Water. Garnish with an Orange Wedge and a Cherry. Serve.

Italian Trash Can

To make an Italian Trash Can:

In a collins glass with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Blue Caracua, and 1/2 oz Amaretto. Fill the remainder of the glass with Red Bull. Pour contents of collins glass into mixing tin and gently shake (or roll). Pour contents of mixing tin into collins glass. Serve.

Bartender's Note: Technically, Trash Can style drinks are usually made by pouring the liquor ingredients into a mixing tin with ice, then straining the contents of the mixing tin into a collins glass filled half-way with ice. The can of Red Bull is then gently placed upside down (at a slight angle) inside the glass and served with a straw. However, this method can be a little tricky and may take some practice.

Italian Apple Shooter

To make an Italian Apple Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Crown Royal (bourbon), 1/2 oz Amaretto, 1/2 oz Apple Pucker (apple sour liqeuer), and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice into mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass. Serve.

Amaretto Sour

To make an Amaretto Sour:

In an iced rocks glass, pour 1 1/2 oz Amaretto. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pour contents back into Collins glass. Float a splash of Grenadine and a splash of Triple Sec on the top of the drink. Garnish with an Orange slice and a Cherry. Serve.

Blue Balls Martini

To make a Blue Balls Martini:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1 1/2 oz Blueberry Vodka and 1/2 oz Blue Caracua. Shake well. Fill a Martini Glass with ice. Strain contents of mixing tin into the Martini Glass. Serve.

Life is a Beach Cocktail

To make a Life is a Beach Cocktail:

In a collins glass with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Midori, and 1/2 oz Chambord. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of collins glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin into collins glass. Serve.

Mongolian Mother F**ker

To make a Mongolian Mother F**ker:

Fill a collins glass 2/3 full of ice. Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Blackberry Brandy, 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, and 1/2 oz Amaretto. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, and Sour Mix. Pour contents of collins glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin into collins glass. Garnish with an Orange Wedge. Serve.

Southern Orgasm Shooter

To make a Southern Orgasm Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, 1/2 oz Amaretto, and 1/2 oz Kahlua. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass and serve.

Black Friday Sangria

To make Black Friday Sangria:

Cut into round slices one each of the following: a red apple, a plum, and an orange. Place fruit in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add 16 oz Black Opal Shiraz, 4 oz Blackberry Brandy, and 4 oz Ocean Spray Cran-Apple Juice. Stir contents of pitcher gently, but thoroughly. Pour into iced wine glass. Serve.

Bartender's Note: There are approximately 4-6 servings per pitcher.

Black Friday Cocoa

To make Balck Friday Cocoa:

In a hot cocoa mug, pour 3/4 oz Vodka and 3/4 oz Kahlua. Prepare instant hot cocoa in a pan or in a separate mug in the microwave. Once heated, stir the hot cocoa into the mug. Garnish with a handful of marshmellows. Serve.

Cranberry Smash Cocktail

To make a Cranberry Smash Cocktail:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1 oz Southern Comfort and 1 oz Apple Schnapps. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Serve.

Spiced Cinnamon Apple Cider

To make Spiced Cinnamon Apple Cider:

In a coffee mug, pour 1 oz Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum and 1/2 oz Cinnamon Schnapps. Heat Apple Cider in a pan or in the microwave. Once heated, stir the Apple Cider into the mug. Garnish with a Cinnamon Stick. Serve.

Wild Turkey Toddy

To make a Wild Turkey Toddy:

In a coffee mug, pour 1 oz Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey. Stir hot water into the mug and add 1 tea bag. Allow the tea bag to steep for at least 2-3 minutes. Squeeze one lemon wedge into the mug. Stir well. Serve.

Jamaican Cowboy

To make a Jamaican Cowboy:

In an iced colling glass, pour 3/4 oz Coconut Rum, 3/4 oz Peach Schnapps, 1/4 oz Tequila, and 1/4 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Serve.

Tennessee Tea

To make a Tennessee Tea:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1 1/2 oz Jack Daniels and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix, leaving approximately 1/4 inch space at the top of the glass. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass and top with Coke/Cola. Serve.

Bartender's Note: If this drink sounds familiar, it is because the Tennesse Tea is a variation on the Lynchburg Lemonade (which is made with Jack Daniels, Triple Sec, Sour Mix, and Sprite/7-UP).

Texas Peach

To make a Texas Peach:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1 oz Vodka and 1 oz Peach Schnapps. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Orange Juice and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Serve.

Pink Panther Shooter

To make a Pink Panther Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Lime Juice, 1/2 oz Sour Mix, and 1/2 oz Grenadine. Shake. Strain into a Rocks glass. Serve.

Purple Armadillo Shooter

To make a Purple Armadillo Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Blue Curacau, 1/2 oz Sour Mix, and 1/2 oz Grenadine. Shake. Strain into a Rocks glass. Serve.

Purple Hooter Shooter

To make a Purple Hooter Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Vodka, 3/4 oz Chambord, and 1/2 oz Lime Juice. Shake. Strain into a Rocks glass. Serve.

Purple Rain Cocktail

To make a Purple Rain Cocktail:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, and 1/2 oz Chambord. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix (leaving approximately 1/4 inch of space at the top of the glass). Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Top with Sprite/7-UP. Serve.

Starburst Cocktail

To make a Starburst Cocktail:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1/2 oz Stoli Lemon Vodka, 1/2 oz Stoli Peach Vodka, 1/2 oz Stoli Orange Vodka, 1/2 oz Stoli Rasberry Vodka, and 1/2 oz Stoli Strawberry Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Cranberry Juice and Orange Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Serve.

Headless Horsemen

To make a Headless Horsemen:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Jack Daniels, 1/2 oz Jim Beam, 1/2 oz Johnny Walker Red, 1/2 oz Jose Cuervo, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the collins glass with Sour Mix (leaving approximately 1/4 inch space at the top of the glass). Pour contents of collins glass into mixing tin. Shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Top the drink with a splash of Coke/Cola. Garnish with lemon wedge. Serve.

Red Devil

To make a Red Devil:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps, 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Sloe Gin, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with Orange Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Float 1/2 oz Grenadine on the top of the drink. Serve.

Witch's Brew

To make Witch's Brew:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1 oz Malibu Coconut Rum, 1 oz Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum, and 1/2 oz Chambord. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Pineapple Juice and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Serve.

True Blood Cosmo

To make a True Blood Cosmo:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Chambord, 1 oz Cranberry Juice, and a splash of Lime Juice. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Zombie-tini

To make a Zombie-tini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Zombie-tini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Bacardi Light Rum, 1/2 oz Bacardi Dark Rum, 1/4 oz Bacardi 151, 1/4 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Sour Mix, and 1/2 oz Orange Juice. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Kool Aid Cocktail

To make a Kool Aid Cocktail:

In a Highball glass with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Amaretto, and 1/2 oz Southern Comfort. Fill the remainder of the glass with Cranberry Juice. Pour drink into mixing tin. Shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into the Highball glass. Serve.

Kool Aid Shooter

To make a Kool Aid Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Amaretto, 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice. Shake. Strain into a Rocks glass. Serve.

Nuts and Berries Shooter

To make a Nuts & Berries Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Chambord, and 1/2 oz Frangelico. Shake. Strain into a shot glass. Serve.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cocktail

To make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Cocktail:

In a Highball glass with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Frangelico, and fill the remainder of the glass with Cranberry Juice. Pour drink into mixing tin. Shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into the Highball glass. Serve.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Shooter

To make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Frangelico, and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice. Shake. Strain into a shot glass. Serve.

Black-Cherry Mojito

To make a Black-Cherry Mojito:

In an empty Highball Glass, add 4 fresh Mint Sprigs, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a splash of Soda Water. Squeeze two Lime Wedges into the mixture and drop the lime wedges into the glass. "Muddle" all of the above ingredients (see bartender's note below). Add ice to the glass. Then, pour 2 oz Cruzan Black Cherry Rum (*) into the glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with Soda Water. Using a mixing tin, roll (or gently shake) the drink and pour back into the Highball Glass. Garnish with a Lime Wedge. Serve.

Bartender's note: "Muddling" is basically mashing the ingredients together using a muddle stick. A muddle stick can be purchased separately. However, my preference is to purchase a bar spoon that has a muddle stick on the opposite end.

(*) Registered Tradename of Beam Global Spirits & Wines Inc., a subsidiary of Fortune Brands.

Orange-Mango Mojito

To make an Orange-Mango Mojito:

In an empty Highball Glass, add 3 fresh Mint Sprigs, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a splash of Soda Water. Squeeze one Lime Wedge into the mixture and drop the lime wedge into the glass. "Muddle" all of the above ingredients (see bartender's note below). Add ice to the glass. Then, pour 1 1/2 oz Cruzan Mango Rum (*) and 1/2 oz Triple Sec into the glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with Soda Water. Using a mixing tin, roll (or gently shake) the drink and pour back into the Highball Glass. Garnish with an Orange Wedge. Serve.

Bartender's note: "Muddling" is basically mashing the ingredients together using a muddle stick. A muddle stick can be purchased separately. However, my preference is to purchase a bar spoon that has a muddle stick on the opposite end.

(*) Registered Tradename of Beam Global Spirits & Wines Inc., a subsidiary of Fortune Brands.

Strawberry-Peach Mojito

To make a Strawberry-Peach Mojito:

In an empty Highball Glass, add 3 fresh Mint Sprigs, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a splash of Soda Water. Squeeze one Lime Wedge into the mixture and drop the lime wedge into the glass. "Muddle" all of the above ingredients (see bartender's note below). Add ice to the glass. Then, pour 1 1/2 oz Bacardi Dragon Berry Strawberry Rum (*) and 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps into the glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with Soda Water. Using a mixing tin, roll (or gently shake) the drink and pour back into the Highball Glass. Garnish with a fresh Strawberry. Serve.

Bartender's note: "Muddling" is basically mashing the ingredients together using a muddle stick. A muddle stick can be purchased separately. However, my preference is to purchase a bar spoon that has a muddle stick on the opposite end.

(*) Registered Tradename of Bacardi Limited.

007

How to make a 007:

In a highball glass with ice, pour 1 oz Stoli-Orange Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Orange Juice and Sprite. (Optional: garnish with an orange wedge). Serve.

Green Dinasour

To make a Green Dinasour:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, and 1/2 oz Midori. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and Sprite/7-Up. Roll the drink by pouring the contents of the glass into a mixing tin and then back into the collins glass several times. Serve.

Dirty Bong Water Shooter

To make a Dirty Bong Water Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Midori, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Razzamitaz, 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice, and a splash of Coke/Cola. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass. Serve.

Grateful Dead

To make a Grateful Dead:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and 1/2 oz Razzamitaz. Shake. Strain into an iced collins glass and top with Sprite/7-Up. Garnish with lemon wedge. Serve.

Italian Surfer

To make an Italian Surfer:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Malibu Rum, 1/2 oz Amaretto, 1/2 oz Grenadine, and 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into a Rocks Glass. Serve.

Naked Surfer on Acid

To make a Naked Surfer on Acid:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Malibu Rum, 1/2 oz Jager, and 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice. Shake. Strain into a Rocks Glass. Serve.

Sex with a Bartender

To make Sex with a Bartender:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Malibu Rum, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, 1/2 oz Grenadine, and 1/2 oz Orange Juice. Shake. Strain into a Rocks Glass. Serve.

Brandy Alexander

To make a Brandy Alexander:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Brandy Alexander in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Cream, 3/4 oz Brandy, and 3/4 oz Dark Creme de Cacao. Using a second mixing tin (or a collins glass), roll the contents of the mixing tin gently back and forth between the two tins (or the tin and the glass) several times. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of Nutmeg (or Cinnamon). Serve.

Godfather

To make a Godfather:

In a Rocks Glass with ice, pour 1 oz Scotch and 1/2 oz Amaretto. Serve.

Godmother

To make a Godmother:

In a Rocks Glass with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka and 1/2 oz Amaretto. Serve.

Sicilian Kiss

To make a Sicilian Kiss:

In a Rocks Glass with ice, pour 1 oz Southern Comfort and 1/2 oz Amaretto. Serve.

Stinger

To make a Stinger:

In a Rocks Glass with ice, pour 1 oz Brandy and 1/2 oz Clear Creme de Menthe. Serve.

Black Russian

To make a Black Russian:

In a Rocks Glass with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka and 1/2 oz Kahlua. Serve.

Bloody Mary

To make a Bloody Mary:

In an iced Pint Glass, pour 1 oz Vodka. Next, add a dash each of Salt, Pepper, Celery Salt, Worchester Sauce, and Tabasco Sauce. Fill the remainder of the glass with Tomato Juice. Garnish with a Celery Stick and a Lemon Wedge. Serve.

Sidecar

To make a Sidecar:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Sidecar Martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Brandy, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and 1 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Rub a Lemon Wedge around the rim of the glass. Next, dip the rim of the glass in a plate with sugar on it. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass with sugared rim. Garnish with a Lemon Wedge. Serve.

Sloe Gin Fizz

To make a Sloe Gin Fizz:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Sloe Gin and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into an iced Collins Glass. Top with Soda Water. Garnish with an Orange Wedge and a Cherry. Serve.

Tom Collins

To make a Tom Collins:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Gin and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into an iced Collins Glass. Top with Soda Water. Garnish with an Orange Wedge and a Cherry. Serve.

Daiquiri (on the Rocks)

How to make a Daiquiri (on the Rocks):

Take an empty Collins Glass (Or Specialty/Diaquiri Glass) and rub a Lime around the rim of the glass. Next, dip the rim of the glass in a plate with salt on it (Margarita Salt is recommended). Carefully fill the glass with ice, leaving approximately 1/2 inch empty at the top of the glass.

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Lime Juice, and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into iced Collins (or Daiquiri) glass with salted rim. Garnish with a Lime Wedge. Serve.

Margartia (on the Rocks)

How to make a Margarita (on the Rocks):

Take an empty Collins Glass (Or Specialty/Margarita Glass) and rub a Lime around the rim of the glass. Next, dip the rim of the glass in a plate with salt on it (Margarita Salt is recommended). Carefully fill the glass with ice, leaving approximately 1/2 inch empty at the top of the glass.

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Lime Juice, and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into iced Collins (or Margarita) glass with salted rim. Garnish with a Lime Wedge. Serve.

Fuzzy Navel

To make a Fuzzy Navel:

In an iced Highball Glass, pour 1 oz Peach Schnapps. Fill the remainder of the glass with Orange Juice. Garnish with an Orange Wedge. Serve.

Greyhound

To make a Greyhound:

In an iced Highball Glass, pour 1 oz Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with Grapefruit Juice. Serve.

Sea Breeze

To make a Sea Breeze:

In an iced Highball Glass, pour 1 oz Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Cranberry Juice and Grapefruit Juice. Serve.

Vodka/Gin Gibson (Martini)

To make a Vodka Gibson (Martini):

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Gibson Martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Vodka and 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth. Shake (or Stir with bar spoon). Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a cocktail onion. Serve.

Bartender's Note: To make a Gin Gibson (Martini), substitute 2 oz Gin for 2 oz Vodka. Since Gin tends to bruise if shaken or stirred, it is best to allow the Gin to chill in the mixing tin for a minute or two while gently swirling the mixing tin in your hand. Then strain into chilled Martini Glass, garnish with cocktail onion and serve.

Vodka/Gin Gimlet Up; Vodka/Gin Gimlet on the Rocks

To make a Vodka Gimlet Up:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Gimlet in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 1/2 oz Vodka and 3/4 oz Rose's Lime Juice. Shake (or Stir with bar spoon). Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a Lime. Serve.

To make a Vodka Gimlet on the Rocks:

In a Rocks Glass with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka and 1/2 oz Rose's Lime Juice. Garnish with a Lime. Serve.

Bartender's Note: To make a Gin Gimlet (Up or on the Rocks), substitute Gin for Vodka in each of the above drink recipes. Also, as mentioned in the Bartender's Note for a Gin Gibson, Gin tends to bruise if shaken or stirred. So, it is best to allow the Gin to chill in the mixing tin for a minute or two while gently swirling the mixing tin in your hand rather than shaking or stirring the drink. Then strain into chilled Martini Glass, garnish with a lime and serve.

Harvey Wallbanger

To make a Harvey Wallbanger:

In an iced Collins Glass, pour 1 oz Vodka and 1/2 oz Galliano. Fill the remainder of the glass with Orange Juice. Serve.

Highball

To make a Highball:

Fill a Rocks Glass with ice. Pour 1 oz. Whiskey and fill the remainder of the glass with Ginger Ale. Serve.

Old Fashioned

To make an Old Fashioned:

In an empty Rocks Glass, add an Orange Wedge, a Cherry, a dash of Bitters, a bar spoon of Sugar, and a splash of Soda Water. "Muddle" the above ingredients (see bartender's note below). Add ice. Pour 1 oz of Bourbon. Serve.

Bartender's note: "Muddling" is basically mashing the ingredients together ussing a muddle stick. A muddle stick can be purchased separately. However, my preference is to purchase a bar spoon that has a muddle stick on the opposite end.

Jamaica-tini

To make a Jamaica-tini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Malibu Rum, 3/4 oz Peach Schnapps, 1/2 oz Orange Juice and 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with an Orange Wedge and a Cherry.

Tropicana-rita

To make a Tropicana-rita:

In a collins glass with ice, pour 1 oz Tequila, 1 oz Malibu Pineapple Rum, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Sour Mix. Pour contents of collins glass into mixing tin. Shake well. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Float 1/4 oz Grenadine on top of drink. Garnish with an Orange Wedge and a Cherry.

Tropicana-tini

To make a Tropicana-tini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Citrus Vodka, 3/4 oz Malibu Pineapple Rum, 1/2 oz Orange Juice and 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Float 1/4 oz Grenadine on top of drink. Garnish with an Orange Wedge and a Cherry.

Rob Roy

To make a Rob Roy:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Rob Roy in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Scotch, 1/8 oz Red Vermouth, and a dash of Bitters. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a Cherry. Serve.

Perfect Rob Roy

To make a Perfect Rob Roy:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Perfect Rob Roy in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Scotch, 1/8 oz Red Vermouth, 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth, and a dash of Bitters. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist and a Cherry. Serve.

Dry Rob Roy

To make a Dry Rob Roy:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Dry Rob Roy in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Scotch, 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth, and a dash of Bitters. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist. Serve.

Manhattan

To make a Manhattan:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Manhattan in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Whiskey, 1/8 oz Red Vermouth, and a dash of Bitters. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a Cherry. Serve.

Perfect Manhattan

To make a Perfect Manhattan:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Perfect Manhattan in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Whiskey, 1/8 oz Red Vermouth, 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth, and a dash of Bitters. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist and a Cherry. Serve.

Dry Manhattan

To make a Dry Manhattan:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Dry Manhattan in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Whiskey, 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth, and a dash of Bitters. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist. Serve.

Singapore Sling

To make a Singapore Sling:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Grenadine, and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake and strain into an iced collins glass. Top the drink with Soda Water and then "float" 1/2 oz Cherry Brandy on top of the drink. Garnish with an Orange Slice and a Cherry.

Clusterf*ck

To make a Clusterf*ck:

Fill a collins glass 2/3 full of ice. Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of collins glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin into collins glass and serve.

California Car Bomb

To make a California Car Bomb:

In a highball glass with ice, pour 1 oz Citrus Vodka and fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Red Bull and Cranberry Juice. Serve.

Bartender's Alternate Recipe: Fill a collins glass with ice. Pour 2 oz Citrus Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Red Bull and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and give the drink a few shakes (or rolls). Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass and serve.

Brave Bull

To make a Brave Bull:

In a rocks glass with ice, pour 1 oz Tequila and 1/2 oz Kahlua. Serve.

Brass Monkey Shooter

To make a Brass Monkey Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Bacardi 151, and 1/2 oz Orange Juice. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass (or shot glass). Serve.

Alien Secretion Shooter

To make an Alien Secretion Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, 1/2 oz Midori, 1/2 oz Sprite and 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass. Serve.

Rasberry Sour

To make a Rasberry Sour:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Rasberry Vodka (or Cherry Vodka)and 1/2 oz Chambord (rasberry liqueur). Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pour contents back into Collins glass. Float a splash of Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with an Orange slice and a Cherry. Serve.

Ciroc Sour

To make a Ciroc Sour:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Ciroc Vodka and 1/2 oz Grand Marnier. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pour contents back into Collins glass. Float a splash of Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with an Orange slice and a Cherry. Serve.

Italian Sour

To make an Italian Sour:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Crown Royal, 1/2 oz Apple Pucker, and 1/2 Amaretto. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pour contents back into Collins glass. Float a splash of Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with an Orange slice and a Cherry. Serve.

Seattle Sour

To make a Seattle Sour:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Crown Royal and 1/2 oz Apple Pucker. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pour contents back into Collins glass. Float a splash of Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with an Orange slice and a Cherry. Serve.

SoCo Sour

To make a SoCo Sour:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Southern Comfort and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pour contents back into Collins glass. Float a splash of Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with an Orange slice and a Cherry. Serve.

Southern Apple Shooter; Southern Apple Cocktail

To make a Southern Apple Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Crown Royal, 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Apple Pucker, and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass. Serve.

To make a Southern Apple Cocktail:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Crown Royal, 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, and 1/2 oz Apple Pucker. Fill the remainder of the glass with Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pour contents back into Collins glass. Garnish with Lime Wedge. Serve.

Bartender's Note: This is the Virtual Bartender's southern twist on the "Washington Apple".

SoCo Manhattan

To make a SoCo Manhattan:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your SoCo Manhattan in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/8 oz Red Vermouth, and a dash of Bitters. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with Cherries. Serve.

Scarlet O'Hara

To make a Scarlet O'Hara:

In an iced Highball glass, pour 1 oz Southern Comfort. Fill the remainder of the glass with Cranberry Juice. Garnish with a Lime Wedge. Serve.

Bong Hit Shooter; Bong Hit Cocktail

To make a Bong Hit Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps, 1/2 oz Chambord, 1/2 oz Blue Caracua, and 1/2 Pineapple Juice. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass. Serve.

To make a Bong Hit Cocktail:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps, 1/2 oz Chambord, and 1/2 oz Blue Caracua. Fill the remainder of the glass with Pineapple Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pou back into Collins glass. Serve.

Red Death Shooter; Red Death Cocktail

To make a Red Death Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Sloe Gin, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Amaretto (optional), 1/2 Orange Juice and a splash of Lime Juice. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass. Serve.

To make a Red Death Cocktail:

In an iced Collins glass, pour 1 oz Southern Comfort, 1 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Sloe Gin, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Amaretto (optional), and a splash of Lime Juice. Fill the remainder of the glass with Orange Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin, shake, and pou back into Collins glass. Serve.

Strawberry Shortcake Shooter

To make a Strawberry Shortcake Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Strawberry Vodka, 1/2 oz French Vanilla Liqueur (or Kashmir Vanilla Liquour), 1/2 oz Chambord (rasberry liqueur), and a splash of Grenadine. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass. Serve.

Peppermint Patty Shooter

To make a Peppermint Patty Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps, 1/2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, and 1/2 oz Vanilla Vodka. Shake. Strain into a shot glass. Serve.

Butterfinger Shooter

To make a Butterfinger Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, 1/2 oz Frangelico, 1/2 oz Kalhua French Vanilla Liqueur, and 1/2 oz Vanilla Vodka. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass. Serve.

Snickers Bar Shooter

To make a Snickers Bar Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, 1/2 oz Godiva Caramel Liqueur (or Bailey's Caramel Creme), 1/2 oz Frangelico, and 1/2 oz of either dark rum or whiskey. Shake. Starin into a rocks glass. Serve.

Peanut Butter Cup Shooter

To make a Peanut Butter Cup Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, 1/2 oz Frangelico, and 1/2 oz of either dark rum or whiskey. Shake. Strain into a shot glass. Serve.

Mounds Bar Shooter

To make a Mounds Bar Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Coconut Rum and 3/4 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur. Shake. Strain into a shot glass. Serve.

Almond Joy Shooter

To make an Almond Joy Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Coconut Rum, 1/2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, and 1/2 oz Amaretto. Shake. Strain into a shot glass. Serve.

B-52 Shooter

To make a B-52 Shooter:

In a rocks glass, layer these ingredients in the following order: 1/2 oz Kahlua (bottom layer), 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme (middle layer), and 1/2 oz Grand Marnier (top layer). Serve.

Duck Fart Shooter

To make a Duck Fart Shooter:

In a rocks glass, layer these ingredients in the following order: 1/2 oz Kahlua (bottom layer), 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme (middle layer), and 1/2 oz Whiskey (top layer). Serve.

Mudslide Shooter

To make a Mudslide Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, and 1/2 oz Kahlua. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass (or shot glass) and serve.

Multiple Orgasm Shooter

To make a Multiple Orgasm Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, 1/2 oz Amaretto, and 1/2 oz Kahlua. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass and serve.

Screaming Orgasm Shooter

To make a Screaming Orgasm Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, 1/2 oz Amaretto, and 1/2 oz Kahlua. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass and serve.

Spunky Monkey

To make a Spunky Monkey:

In an iced highball glass, pour 1 oz Kahlua, 1/2 oz Amaretto, and fill the remainder of the glass with Cream. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and gently roll drink. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass and serve.

Chocolate Cake Shooter

To make a Chocolate Cake Shooter:

In a mixing tin with ice, pour 3/4 oz Vanilla Vodka and 3/4 oz Frangelico. Shake well. Strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a sugared lemon wedge.

To make sugared lemon wedge, pour sugar onto a small plate and roll the lemon wedge on the plate until coated. Behind the bar, the easier and faster method is to put lemon wedge in a small cup and pour a packet of sugar in the cup, then shake the cup a few times.

Hawaiin Hooker Shooter

To make a Hawaiin Hooker Shooter Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Amaretto, 1/2 oz Grenadine, and 1/2 Pineapple Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

French Whore Shooter

To make a French Whore Shooter:

Pour 1 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Chambord, and 1/2 Pineapple Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

Legspreader

To make a Legspreader:

Pour 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz Gin, 1 oz Rum, and 1 oz Tequila into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

Dirty Shirley

To make a Dirty Shirley:

In a highball glass with ice, pour 1 1/2 oz Vodka and fill the remainder of the glass with Sprite/7-UP (leaving approximately 1/4 inch space at the top of the glass). Float 1/2 oz of Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with cherries.

Bartender's Tip: To "float" an ingredient on a drink, pour the ingredient very slowly in a circular pattern on the top of the drink.

Sloe Comfortable Screw Against The Wall Doggy Style

To make a Sloe Comfortable Screw Against The Wall Doggy Style:

In an iced highball glass, pour 1 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz Sloe Gin, and 1/2 oz Galliano. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Orange Juice and Grapefruit Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with an orange slice(optional).

Screwdriver

To make a Screwdriver:

In a highball glass with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka and fill the remainder of the glass with Orange Juice. Garnish with an orange slice.

Bartender's note: To add an additional citrus flavor and some extra kick to this drink, use 1 1/2 oz Citrus Vodka instead.

Appletini

To make an Appletini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz Apple Pucker (sour apple liqeuer), and 1/2 oz Sour Mix. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Chocolate Martini

To make a Chocolate Martini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Vanilla Vodka, 1 oz Dark Creme de Cacao, and 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass.

Bartender's Note: If you like chocolate covered cherries, try floating about 1/4 oz of Grenadine on top of the Chocolate Martini.

Cosmopolitan (Martini)

To make a Cosmopolitan:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Citrus Vodka, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1/2 oz Lime Juice (use sweetened lime juice), and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

An alternate recipe that I often use for making Cosmos is 1 oz Vodka (Citrus or regular), 1/2 oz Triple Sec, 1 oz Cranberry Juice, and just a splash of Lime Juice.

Vodka Martini - Dry & A Little Dirty

To make a Vodka Martini (dry and a little dirty):

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Vodka, 1/16 oz Dry Vermouth (i.e., just a few drops), and 1-2 spoonfuls of olive juice (the more olive juice you add, the dirtier the martini will be). Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with 3 olives on a tooth-pick.

Lemon Drop Martini

To make a Lemon Drop Martini:

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 1 oz Citrus Vodka, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and 1 oz Sour Mix. Shake well. Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Pour some sugar on a small plate and then rub the lip of the Martini Glass in the sugar. Strain contents of mixing tin into the sugared rim, chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

California Beach Party

To make a California Beach Party:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Grand Marnier, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and Sprite/7-Up. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and roll. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Float 1/2 oz Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Bartender's Tip: To "float" an ingredient on a drink, pour the ingredient very slowly in a circular pattern on the top of the drink.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

California Iced Tea

To make a California Iced Tea:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and roll. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Electric Lemonade

To make an Electric Lemonade:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, and 1/2 oz Blue Curacao. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and 7 Up/Sprite. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and roll. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Electric Lizard

To make an Electric Lizard:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1 oz Vodka and 1 oz Midori (mellon liqeuer). Fill the remainder of the glass with Sour Mix. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Bartender's Tip: To create as a frozen drink, fill blender one-third full of ice. Add 1 1/2 oz Vodka, 1 1/2 oz Midori, and 3 oz Sour Mix. Blend and serve.

New Orleans Iced Tea

To make a New Orleans Iced Tea:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Orange Juice and Coke/Pepsi. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and roll drink. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Tequila Sunrise

To make a Tequila Sunrise:

In an iced highball glass, pour 1 oz Tequila and fill the remainder of the glass with orange juice. Then float 1/2 oz of Grenadine on the top of the drink. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Bartender's Tip: To "float" an ingredient on a drink, pour the ingredient very slowly in a circular pattern on the top of the drink.

Georgia Peach

To make a Georgia Peach:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry (optional).

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Madras

To make a Madras:

In an iced highball glass, pour 1 oz Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Cranberry Juice and Orange Juice. Garnish with an orange slice (optional) and serve with a straw.

Bartender's Tip: To better mix this drink, build the drink in the glass (as outlined above), then pour contents of glass into mixing tin and roll or shake (see tips on rolling and shaking), then pour back into highball glass, garnish, and serve.

Cape Cod

To make a Cape Cod:

In an iced highball glass, pour 1 oz Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with Cranberry Juice. Garnish with a lime and serve with a straw.

Bartender's Tip: To better mix this drink, build the drink in the glass (as outlined above), then pour contents of glass into mixing tin and roll or shake (see tips on rolling and shaking), then pour back into highball glass, garnish with lime and serve.

Bay Breeze

To make a Bay Breeze:

In an iced highball glass, pour 1 oz Vodka. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Cranberry Juice and Pineapple Juice. Serve with a straw.

Bartender's Tip: To better mix this drink, build the drink in the glass (as outlined above), then pour contents of glass into mixing tin and roll or shake (see tips on rolling and shaking), then pour back into highball glass and serve.

Blue Hawaiin

To make a Blue Hawaiin:

Pour 1 oz Rum, 1/2 Blue Curacao, and 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice in a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into an iced collins glass and top with Sprite/7-UP. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Mai Tai

To make a Mai Tai:

In an iced pint glass (16 oz glass), pour 1 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Triple Sec and 1/2 oz Grenadine. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix, Pineapple Juice and Orange Juice, leaving approximately a 1/2 inch of space at top of the glass. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Float 1/2 oz of Myers' Dark Rum on the top. Garnish with an orange and a cherry.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Hollywood Shooter

To make a Hollywood Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Chambord, 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps, and 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass.

Hairy Navel

To make a Hairy Navel:

Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour 1 oz Vodka and 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps into glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with Orange Juice. Garnish with an orange slice.

Bartending Basics: Buliding and Rolling Techniques

"Building" a drink means the drink is built in the glass (instead of mixing tin) as follows: glass, then ice, then liquor(s), then mix (or mixes), then garnish and a straw or stir stick.

When a drink is built, all of the alcohol will be at the bottom of the glass and will need to be stirred by the drink recipient. While this may be advisable for drinks like a rum and coke (where carbonated soda is involved), my own bartending practice is to shake drinks that have more than one type of alcohol plus juices and/or sour mix in a mixing tin so that my customers are served a well-mixed drink. To do this, I build the drink in the glass first. Then, I pour the entire contents of the glass (including the ice) into my mixing tin, shake, and pour the contents of the mixing tin back into the glass. Then, I garnish the glass/drink.

You can also "roll" the drink instead of shaking it. Rolling simply means pouring the drink from the glass into the mixing tin (or another glass), then from the mixing tin back into the glass, and repeating this several times. I would recommend this method for drinks that contain soda as a mix ingredient.

Orange Crush Cocktail

To make an Orange Crush Cocktail:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1 oz Vodka and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill remainder of glass with equal parts Orange Juice and Sprite/7-UP. Garnish with an ornage slice and a cherry.

Note: Since this drink contains corbonated beverage, I do not advise shaking the drink in a mixing tin prior to serving. If you do want to pre-mix the drink prior to serving, then using a gentle rolling process instead (see previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks).

Bahama Mama

To make a Bahama Mama:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1 oz Light Rum, 1 oz Dark Rum, 1 oz Coconut Rum, and 1/2 oz Grenadine. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Pineapple Juice and Orange Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with orange slice and a cherry.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Baltimore Zoo

To make a Baltimore Zoo:

In an iced pint glass (16 oz glass), pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and Cranberry juice, leaving approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches of space at top of the glass. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into pint glass. Separately, pour a 1 to 1 1/2 oz shot of beer into a shot glass. Garnish the pint glass with an orange and a cherry. Serve pint glass with shot of beer. The customer/recipient will then pour the shot of beer into the pint glass and stir with a straw.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Long Beach Iced Tea

To make a Long Beach Iced Tea:

In an iced collins glass, pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, and 1/2 oz Triple Sec. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Sour Mix and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with lemon wedge.

See previous blog post on tips for building and rolling drinks.

Blue Motorcycle

To make a Blue Motorcycle:

Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Blue Curacau, and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into an iced collins glass and top with splash of Sprite/7-UP. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Long Island Iced Tea

To make a Long Island Iced Tea:

Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Tequila, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix into mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into an iced collins glass and top with splash of Coke/Cola. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Lynchburg Lemonade

To make a Lynchburg Lemonade:

Pour 1 oz Jack Daniels, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix into mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into an iced collins glass and top with Sprite/7-UP. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Raging Bull

To make a Raging Bull:

In a highball glass with ice, pour 1 1/2 oz Vodka and approx. 7 oz Red Bull. Serve.

Jagger Bomb

To make a Jagger Bomb:

Simultaneously pour 2 oz of Jagger and 6-7 oz Red Bull into a highball glass. Serve.

Cherry Bomb

To make a Cherry Bomb:

Simultaneously pour 2 oz Cherry Vodka and 6-7 oz Red Bull into a highball glass. Serve.

Washington Apple Shooter

To make a Washington Apple:

Pour 3/4 oz Crown Royal (bourbon), 3/4 oz Apple Pucker (apple sour liqeuer), and 3/4 oz Cranberry Juice into mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

Tight Snatch Cocktail

To make a Tight Snatch Cocktail:

In an iced colling glass, pour 1 oz Coconut Rum and 1 oz Peach Schnapps. Fill the remainder of the glass with equal parts Pineapple Juice and Cranberry Juice. Pour contents of glass into mixing tin and shake. Pour contents of mixing tin back into collins glass. Garnish with orange slice and a cherry.

See Bartending Basics blog for tips on "building" and "rolling" drinks.

Blonde Slut Shooter

In response to a post on Facebook, below is the recipe to make a Blonde Slut Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Grand Marnier, 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps, & 1/2 Pineapple Juice into mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into a shot glass (or rocks glass).

SoCo & Lime Shooter

To make a SoCo & Lime Shooter:

Pout 3/4 oz Southern Comfort and 3/4 oz Lime Juice into mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into shot glass (or rocks glass).

Royal Flush Shooter

To make a Royal Flush Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Crown Royal, 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps, and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into a shot glass (or rocks glass).

Alabama Slammer Shooter

To make an Alabama Slammer Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Sloe Gin, 1/2 oz Amaretto, 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, and 1/2 oz Orange Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

Alternate recipe:

Pour 3/4 oz sloe Gin, 3/4 oz Southern Comfort, and 1/2 oz Orange Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

Red-Headed Slut Shooter

To make a Red-Headed Slut Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Jagger, 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps, and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into shot glass (or rocks glass).

Sex On The Beach Shooter

To make a Sex On The Beach Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Midori (mellon liqueur), 1/2 oz Chambord (rasberry liqueur), and 1/2 Pineapple Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

Melon Ball Shooter

To make a Mellon Ball Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Midori (melon liqueur), and 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into shot glass (or rocks glass).

Kamikazi Shooter

To make a Kamikazi Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Triple Sec, and 1/2 oz Lime Juice into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into shot glass (or rocks glass).

After Five Shooter

To make an After Five Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz Kahlua, 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, and 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps into a mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into shot glass (or rocks glass).

Absolute Heaven Shooter

To make an Absolute Heaven Shooter:

Pour 1/2 oz of Absolute Vodka, 1/2 oz Chambord, 1/2 oz Sour Mix, and 1/2 oz Sprite/7-UP into mixing tin with ice. Shake. Strain into rocks glass.

Bartending Basics: Specialty Glassware

In addition to basic glassware (i.e., shot glass, rocks glass, highball glass, and collins glass), there are also specialty glasses recommended for certain types of drinks. Some examples of specialty glasses include the martini glass, a margarita glass, and a brandy snifter.

Martini glasses are most often used for martinis served "up" (meaning no ice), cream drinks served up (like a Brandy Alexander or a Grasshopper), gimlets, cosmos, manhattans, rob roys, appletinis, and the like. In the absence of a margarita glass, a martini glass may be used to serve frozen drinks, such as margaritas, pina colada, and diaquiris.

Margarita glasses can be used for serving certain frozen drinks, such as margaritas, pina coladas, and diaquiris. However, neither margarita glasses nor martini glasses should be used for drinks being served "on the rocks" (meaning with ice). For example, a Margarita On The Rocks would be served in a collins glass.

Brandy snifters are generally used for brandies and cognacs. Some people also prefer a brandy snifter for certain cordials and/or liqueurs.

Tips for Chilling or Heating Specialty Glasses:

Martini and Margarita glasses should be chilled before use in most drinks. A quick way to chill your glasses is to fill them with ice and cold water and let sit while you are mixing the drink in your tin or blender. Then, empty the ice-water from the glass and pour in your drink.

Brandies and cognacs are meant to give a sensation of warmth, so I cannot think of a reason in the world to chill a brandy snifter before use. Due to the shape of the brandy snifter and the slow sipping technique usually employed, the brandy or cognac are generally warmed by the palm of the drinker's hand. However, if you prefer to use a pre-warmed snifter, then you can fill it with hot water and let it set for a few minutes. Then, empty the warm water from the glass and pour your drink.

Bartending Basics: Basic Glassware

Different drinks require different glassware.

The four basic types of glassware are:

• Shot Glass (approx. 2 oz.)
• Rocks Glass (approx. 6 oz.)
• Highball Glass (approx. 8-10 oz.)
• Collins Glass (approx. 10-12 oz.)

Often in a bar or restaurant, most shots and shooters are actually served in a rocks glass. When making and serving shooters at home, a shot glass can be used provided that the shot glass will hold at least 2 ounces and that the particular shooter is less than 2 ounces. If a particular shooter recipe calls for a total of 2 ounces or more of liquor and/or mix ingredients, then you will want to serve it in a rocks glass instead. When serving a layered shooter with multiple ingredients, some bartenders will substitute a martini glass for a shot glass or rocks glass.

A rocks glass is generally used for drinks that do not have a mix (such as soda, juice, or sour mix) and often for shooters (as mentioned above). Some of examples of drinks that are served in a rocks glass are a Black Russian, an Old Fashion, and a Kamikaze Cocktail. Rocks glasses are also used for drinks like a whiskey on the rocks.

As a general rule of thumb, a highball glass is used for drinks that have one liquor and one or more mixes. Examples of highball drinks include a Screwdriver, a Cap Code, and a Fuzzy Navel. Highball glasses are also used for drinks like a Rum & Coke or a Gin & Tonic.

Collins glasses are used for drinks that have two or more liquors, plus one or more mixes. Examples of drinks served in a collins glass are a Long Island Iced Tea, a Blue Motorcycle, a Lynchburg Lemonade, a Harvey Navel, and a White Russian.

Bartending Basics: Tools

In order to make many of the drink recipes posted on Virtual Bartender, there are some basic bartending tools you may want to have on hand. If you do not already have the tools listed below, a good place to find them online is http://www.barproducts.com/.

Basic Bartending Tools:

• Large Mixing Tin
• Small Mixing Tin (also handy as an ice scoop)
• Strainer
• Jigger
• Pour Spouts
• Wine Service (a combination cork screw and bottle opener is recommended)
• Bar Towel
• Stir Spoon
• Bar Knife (for cutting items like fruit)