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A lavender twist on the classic bee's knees cocktail, with gin and honey.

Lavender Bee's Knees - A Gin Cocktail

water

lavender and/or flowers

sugar

honey

oz Lavender Honey Simple Syrup

oz lemon juice

oz gin

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The Lavender Bee’s Knees.is a spin off the classic cocktail the Bee's Knees,which uses gin, lemon, lavender simple syrup and honey to make a cocktail so good its the "bee's Knees!"

Lavender Bee’s Knees.

Learn how to make a classic Manhattan cocktail with this simple recipe! Quality ingredients and proper technique are all you need to make the best Manhattan you've ever had. Recipe yields 1 cocktail; multiply the ingredients to make more at once (just use a suitably-sized mixing glass).

Best Manhattan Cocktail

rye or bourbon (I like Bulleit Rye)

sweet vermouth (I like Dolin or Carpano Antica)

Angostura bitters

Luxardo cherry or other cocktail cherry, for garnish

Fill a mixing glass a few inches high with ice. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Stir in a circular motion for about 30 seconds, or until the drink is very cold (if you&#8217;d like a drink with less bite, stir longer).

Strain the liquid into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry. Enjoy.

YES to rye, Carpano Antica &amp; Luxardo cherries, and I'll echo reader's comment about storing those opened only in a cool, dark place not called "the refrigerator!"  Vya makes a grand alternative to the Antica and do try Angostura's orange bitters.  For the rye, I've used Bulleit, but 110-proof Pikesville elevates my Manhattans into the star-spangled ether as does one final touch -- a bar spoon of Luxardo maraschino liqueur slipped down the side of the glass!

Yes and I agree with most everything in the article / recipe.
The earliest US whiskey drinks were made with rye because that was the predominate grain at the time.   Later corn was available read less expensive so that is why for many decades US whiskey  was primarily made with corn.   Oddly enough since the cocktail (I say Crocktail) became fashionable again more and more rye became available.      Actually signed on to suggest an alternative for that ordinary red vermouth, use Dubonnet.    Also use it in your Negroni.    It makes for a very tasty drink....  Thanks, Norris

I love your drink recipes.  Swoon!  Where did you get those amazing coupes and picks?  Love!

LOVE your Manhattan recipe. Manhattans are my favorites, also.
I have Dolin and have used several liquors as the main ingredient.
Recently it has been Makers Mark or Bushmills. I wanted to get the cherries you recommended but decided they were too pricey so I bought Mezzetta instead - also satisfying and lots cheaper!

Excellent and easy! Perfect for a cold winter evening.

The classic old fashioned cocktail made with my favorite, Jameson Irish whiskey.

Jameson Old Fashioned

oz Jameson Irish whiskey

sugar cube

angostura bitters

club soda

orange peel

In a rocks glass, muddle together the sugar...

In a rocks glass, muddle together the sugar cube, angostura bitters and splash of club soda until sugar is dissolved.

Add desired ice (see note) and fill with...

Add desired ice (see note) and fill with whiskey.

Garnish with orange peel.

Smokey Old Fashioned is an earthy twist on a classic whisky cocktail. Easy to make at home without the need for a smoke gun.

Smokey Old Fashioned

tobacco bitters

orange juice ((about 1 tbsp))

large ice cube ((or 2-3 small))

oz whiskey of choice ((65 ml))

Put the sugar, bitters and orange juice in a tumbler / Old Fashioned glass and mix / muddle well

Add the ice cube to the glass and pour in the whisky.&nbsp; Stir a few times and garnish with the orange peel

If you&#039;ve been hanging out around this corner of the internet for a while, you know I love a cocktail with a bit of fizz! This Paloma Spritz is my go-to summer cocktail of choice!

Paloma Spritz

blanco tequila

grapefruit juice (plus wedges for garnish)

sparkling water ((we're topo chico fans))

lime juice

Coarse sea salt (for the rim of the glasses)

Salt the rim of 2 cocktail glasses by rubbing a grapefruit or lime wedge around each edge and dipping them into a small plate of salt. Fill each glass halfway with ice.

In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, grapefruit juice and lime juice with some ice. Shake for 30 seconds and then fill each glasses with equal amounts of the mixture. Top with the sparkling water and garnish with grapefruit wedge.

This Basil Gimlet is a twist on the classic cocktail. Full of flavor with basil simple syrup, this is a great summer sipper!

Basil Gimlet Cocktail Recipe

Basil Simple Syrup

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice....

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake to combine.

Strain into coupe, garnish with basil leaves.

Cheers!

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This Basil Gimlet is full of flavor and so easy to make! Basil simple syrup, gin and lime juice makes for a tasty cocktail any time of year!

Basil Gimlet

With a hit of warm spice this Cinnamon Old Fashioned is a elevated take on the classic cocktail. Discover the best recipe for cinnamon old fashioned cocktails.

Cinnamon Old Fashioned

white sugar

cinnamon

bourbon

cinnamon simple syrup

bitters (orange

bitters

For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Combine water, sugar and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer until sugar is fully dissolved.

Cover and remove from heat, allow to steep for at least 20 minutes.

Transfer into clean glass jars (you can choose to remove the cinnamon sticks now or leave them in the jar for a more pronounced cinnamon flavor). Cool before using in your cocktail.

Combine the cinnamon simple syrup, bourbon, bitters and ice in a glass and stir to combine. Squeeze the orange peel to express the citrus oil and add it to the cocktail.

For the Cinnamon Old Fashioned

Combine the cinnamon simple syrup, bourbon, bitters and ice in a glass and stir to combine. Divide between 8 glasses with ice and garnish with an orange peel.

For a pitcher of Cinnamon Old Fashioned

A traditional English summer time cocktail with Pimm&#039;s No 1, lemon, ginger beer and PLENTY of garnishes!

Pimm’s Cup

lemon, thinly sliced

Persian cucumber, thinly sliced

strawberries,

lemon juice

Pimm’s No. 1

Ginger Beer

mint and thyme

In a tall glass combine the sliced lemons, cucumber and strawberries.

Fill a cocktail shaker with about 1 cup of ice. Add the lemon juice and Pimm's No. 1 over the ice and secure the lid of the shaker. Shake for 20 seconds until chilled.

Add a few fresh ice cubes to the glass and then strain the mixture over the ice. Fill the remaining part of the glass with ginger beer. Garnish with the fresh mint and thyme and serve immediately.

This Amaretto Sour is the classic cocktail that you love!  With only three ingredients, this amaretto sour recipe is so easy to make, it is bound to be your regular go to!

Amaretto Sour

amaretto liqueur

sweet and sour mix

lemon lime soda (like Sprite

In a glass filled with ice, mix together equal parts amaretto liqueur and sweet and sour mix.

Top with sprite and enjoy!

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This is the BEST Amaretto Sour! My homemade Sweet and Sour Mix takes it over the top!

Ingredients
Sweet and Sour Mix:
7 limes
2 lemons
2 cups water
1 cup sugar

1. Juice lemons and limes so that you have 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/2 cup lemon juice.
2. Combine water and sugar over low heat and whisk until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once cooled, add in the lemon and lime juice.
3. Store it in a sealed container for a week or for up to a month in the freezer.

Amaretto Sour:
1 1/2 ounce Amaretto
1 1/2 ounce Sweet and Sour Mix
Lemon Lime Soda

1. Add Amaretto and Sweet and Sour Mix to a glass filled with ice. Stir to combine.
2. Top with Lemon lime soda and enjoy!

This Mojito Recipe is simple, easy to make, and totally delicious. You will find yourself coming back to this recipe over and over again!

Mojito Recipe

mint leaves

simple syrup

white rum

In a high ball glass, add the mint leaves. Pour the simple syrup and lime juice over them and muddle to combine.

Add rum, fill the glass with ice, and stir to combine.

Top with club soda and enjoy!

THIS was SOOOOO GOOD and TASTY!!!! I used Bacardi white rum and purchased simple syrup...and followed recipe.  Came out PERFECT!!!! A keeper!

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