Cocktailia

Champs-Elysées

• 1 1/2 ounces Cognac
• 1/2 ounce green Chartreuse
• 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 ounce simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake until cold. Strain into a…

Stinger

• 2 ounces Cognac
• 1 ounce white crème de menthe

Shake ingredients in an ice filled shaker until cold. Strain into an old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.

This drink breaks with the convention that spirits-only…

While planning a holiday cocktail party a couple months back, I was on the lookout for some interesting recipes to try. I didn’t want to spend the evening in the kitchen, so I wanted to have a selection of easy-to-mix…

Peach-Ginger Cocktail

• 3 slices fresh peach
• 2 dashes peach bitters
• 2 ounces brandy
• 1 ounce light rum
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• Splash of ginger syrup

Muddle the peach slices and bitters in a mixing glass until…

Sidecar

• 1 1/2 ounce Cognac
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• Orange peel for garnish

Combine liquid ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake until cold. Strain over ice into an old fashioned glass. Flame…

I mentioned last month that I’ve been waiting for peaches to come into season in order to try this drink. I made an Apricot and Basil version to hold me over, but have now finally made the original.…

Apricot and Herb

• 3 to 4 slices fresh apricot, plus 1 slice for garnish
• 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, plus 1 for garnish
• Splash of simple syrup
• 1 1/2 ounces brandy
• 1/2 ounce Cointreau
• 2 dashes peach

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Hot Toddy

• 4 or 5 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 ounces brandy
• Lemon wedge

Combine the cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise, and honey in a…

Holiday eggnog recipe

• 6 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup cognac
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• Vanilla extract
• Nutmeg

Beat egg yolks with sugar until thick. Slowly add milk, bourbon,…