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When its apple cider season this apple cider margarita is a must. Crisp, tart and the cinnamon sugar rim adds the finishing touch. Looking for a twist to the standard margarita give this a try. The lemon juice balances out the sweet apple. Who doesn’t …
The cranberry bourbon smash tastes like fall in a cocktail glass. Adding the cinnamon simple syrup gives a sweetness and spice that makes this drink memorable. Learn the history of what a smash is. Basically, a smash is a type of julep. When I think …
If you are a lover of mangos, you will love this mango martini. So fresh you will think you are in the islands. If you have extra mango puree, try this recipe https://vikalinka.com/mango-mojito/
Looking for a cocktail that has a little sweet, and a little heat….. this jalapeno lemon drop is just what the doctor ordered. Here is the link for my simple syrup recipe Simple Syrup – Meats-Beets-Bubbles (meatsbeetsandbubbles.com)
Most of us are familiar with a Tom Collins, Juan Collins is Tom’s cousin from South America. This Juan Collins tequila cocktail has a perfect balance of flavors. The lemon is present but not overpowering. As always tequila and agave are a perfect match. Sit …
I always saw the simple syrup in the liquor aisle at the store. I always assumed that is something you just bought. I quickly realized when I started my cocktail journey that making simple syrup is one of the easiest things to do. I assumed …
Cherry juice is something new for me to drink. So, when I had some left after using what I needed for a recipe, I decided to try my hand at cherry cocktails. This cherry tequila limeade cocktail is fruity and bold! This cherry tequila limeade …
This Grapefruit Cosmopolitan Cocktail is sweet, light, tart and refreshing. It’s the perfect before dinner cocktail. I made this Cosmo in June and used bottled grapefruit juice since it’s not citrus season. I’m excited to make this again in the winter when it’s citrus season. …
This vodka cherry sour cocktail is super easy to make. It is a tart and sweet cocktail that’s perfect for your next brunch. I have fallen in love with the Deep Eddy vodka brand! So, using the Deep Eddy Lemon is a no-brainer. It has …
Cherry Amaretto Limeade cocktail has a nice balance that is tart, sweet and nutty. Just 3 ingredients to make a fantastic end to a BBQ meal. I always make sure to keep a refreshing pitcher of homemade limeade ready in my freezer at all times. …