Ghetto Monkeywrench
Great summertime cool-off drink, they ain't too sweet at all, and I make mine strong.
The Shandy
Recipe by:
crjsls
Beer and lemonade, it’s ridiculously refreshing on a hot day.
Caipirinha Cocktail
The classic from Brazil. Cachaca is a Brazilian booze made from sugarcane. Rum works in a pinch, in which case you have the original daiquiri.
The Original Daiquiri
Before the daiquiri became a fruity blender drink, it was a simple cocktail served on rocks.
Dark and Stormy Cocktail
This is the official drink of Bermuda. Or maybe it’s not. The Rum Swizzle is. But maybe they should share the honor.
Negroni Cocktail
Bar none my favorite Italian cocktail. I love it before dinner; the bitter herbal quality of the Campari seems to stimulate the appetite.
Campari and Soda Cocktail
This cocktail comes as advertised: some Campari, some soda. Oh, and a twist of orange peel. Beautiful on a hot day.
Americano Cocktail
Not the coffee drink. This Americano's actually a less alcoholic take on the Negroni cocktail. It removes the gin and adds club soda. It’s nice for a nightcap or other times when you don’t want the extra alcohol.
Highball Cocktail
It’s liquor (whatever you like) and club soda in a tall glass with ice. It’s not rocket science, it’s a highball.
Pina Colada Cocktail
It is the lady you’ve looked for. Just try not to hear the lyrics to that song as you whip up a Pina Colada. And good luck.
Presidente Vincent Cocktail
Supposedly named after the Haitian president who was running Haiti in the 1930s. The cocktail is more or less the original daquiri, with the addition of dry vermouth.
Whiskey Ginger Cocktail
Rye whiskey and ginger ale. So simple, and yet the spice of the rye together with the ginger ale tastes complex.
Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
In the glass, it reminds me of the kind of sunrise that Cormac McCarthy describes in “Dead Meridian.” A martini glass works well here if you take it without ice.