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How to Make Pink Cocktails at Home
Why does everyone remember James Bond ordering a Martini, not his other preferred cocktail? Unbeknownst to most, he was also fond of a “pink gin with Beefeater and plenty of bitters.” Pink cocktails were just as cool as the sleek martini then and now! Pink…
How to Make the Black Cow Vodka Dirty Martini
Created by Mark Hix, this is the ultimate dirty martini; strong, salty and sweet. Beautifully presented in a mini martini glass, pour your own from a little jug that nestles in a glass of ice.
How to Make a Bloody Mary
All that the Bloody Mary really contains is tomato juice and vodka, the rest is just taste. I love loads of Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, tabasco and celery salt, but the person next to me might hate all that and want something else. Some love the…
How to Make a White Russian
Born in Belgium, The White Russian takes its name from its dominant spirit – vodka. Invented in 1949 at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels, this simple recipe for the decadent combination of Kahlùa, Vodka and Cream is one of the first cocktails I ever had…
How to Make the Moscow Mule
No matter whether the Moscow Mule was invented to convince Americans to drink ginger beer or vodka, it tastes amazing. Surprisingly, it is the most searched of all cocktails on the internet. Maybe it’s the Moscow Mule mug that makes it look so refreshing. Whatever…