Cocktailia

Yes, you read that right. A Cosmo.

Cosmopolitan

• 1 1/2 ounce citrus vodka
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Splash of cranberry juice
• Orange zest for garnish

Combine liquid ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker…

Mojito

• 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 ounces light rum
• Club soda
• Mint sprig for garnish

Lightly muddle mint leaves with syrup, lime…

I first posted the Tomato Kiss early last year but am reposting it now because I recently made them again with a couple special touches.

First, here’s the recipe:

Tomato Kiss

• 3 to 4 “Sweet 100″ tomatoes,

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Margarita

• 1 1/2 ounce tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Coarse kosher salt
• Lime slice for garnish

Shake liquid ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and strain over ice into salt-rimmed rocks glasses. Garnish…

Sensation

• 6 to 8 mint leaves
• 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 2/3 ounce fresh lime juice

In a mixing glass, muddle the mint with a few ice cubes and the maraschino liqueur until the…

Oriental Cocktail

• 1 1/2 ounces straight rye whiskey
• 3/4 ounce triple sec
• 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

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

This cocktail is an adaptation of the Gin-Gin Mule served at Pegu Club in New York, which itself is an adaptation of the Moscow Mule, using gin in place of vodka and adding mint. Great idea, I say. The…

Elderflower Margarita

• 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
• 1 ounce St. Germain
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Coarse sea salt

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

French Gimlet

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 1/2 ounce St-Germain
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. Cat…

Mai Tai

• 2 ounces Jamaican rum
• 1/2 ounce orange curacao
• 3/4 ounce orgeat syrup
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• Mint sprig for garnish

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