The Cocktail Vibe at Mr. Booze

Also read about this first in the Imbibe Nov. ‘08 issue. I love this drink ‘cause it appeals to the pallet in that flavorful way lost in so many of our modern cocktails. Strong, spicy, herbal flavors served ice cold yet seasonally appropriate nonetheless. This is a great drink to mix at the bar when [...]

Here’s an oldie but a goodie that will turn any semi-formal, candlelit holiday party into a Christmas-carol-belting lampshade-on-the-head-wearing bash by midnight. You’ll need a punchbowl, ladle, punch cups and a whole lot of aspirin for the next morning. Seriously, this is a delicious traditional Christmas punch perfect for the top of the bar or a [...]

No real recipe with this one, just a word of caution; “be careful with Boilermakers”. They’re really nothing more than a means for the drinker to forget about a bad break-up, a bad day at the office, or anything else you wish to put behind you for the night. Have no more than three, and [...]

Here’s another pirate themed drink that I have absolutely no idea how old it is. Like The Buccaneer, the Jolly Roger leans toward the sweet side, making it a perfect libation for the ladies or friends that prefer that “yummy” factor in their cocktails. This is an easy drink to make with a slight tropical [...]

You always need a drink or two in your arsenal that you can pull out for folks who just don’t like the strong taste and flavor of booze. The same friends who drink cosmos, screwdrivers, and white wine will love the Trolley. It’s about as threatening, flavor wise, as a warm breeze yet, the bourbon [...]

Wow! A bartender chum was over recently and pointed out, as I was making Gimlets, that you can layer juice over the drink for a little flavor blast. We made a few and I pulled a bar bible and discovered that indeed, this drink existed, calling for pineapple as the juice. You want to take [...]

Since I use “why not?” as my standard answer when offered almost any libation, I knew I had to try this one when I came across it in an old recipe book. I’m an apricot Brandy fan and am starting to figure out that this spirit is ripe for a comeback, seeing how popular and [...]

I’m getting quite used to combining apricot brandy with bourbon, cointreau, Applejack and other brown liquors, so when I see a drink calling for it with a gin or vodka, I get interested. I really believe it’s the small addition of bitters that pulls this one all together. I use Orange bitters in this one [...]

Delicious drink here. This one’s strong but the slight addition of pineapple juice bonds the belt in a mellow sweetness. This is a pretty cocktail that glows in Autumn colors, making it a sure fire pick for next year’s Halloween Drinks List. I would also recommend this one for anytime in the fall. It’s a [...]

Not sure about this drink’s history nor the name, but I can testify to her drinkability. I’m uncovering and enjoying more and more older drinks calling for the herbal liqueur, Benedictine and I’m started to understand why; the spicy flavor shines through whatever’s poured around it and it’s complexity is sweet and special. You can [...]

Our first ‘X’ cocktail, let’s see how long she stands alone on our recipe page. Be forewarned, this is a strong tasting drink that, out of the few I poured for, only two asked for another. That being said, I really liked this drink and did happen to have a bottle of the fairly expensive [...]