Is there anything more tropical than a classic Mai Tai cocktail? It’s one of the original Hawaiian Tiki cocktails that just make you want to be sitting on a beach somewhere. The origin of the Mai Tai goes back to 1944 when it was created by Victor Jules Bergeron at his tiki bar, Trader Vic’s. …
A classic vodka sour cocktail is easy to make and is the perfect mix of sweet and sour. If you love tart drinks, then this sour recipe is for you! At first I was a little bit apprehensive of the vodka sour because of the egg white that gives it the frothy head but this …
This spicy Bloody Mary recipe V8 version is the perfect drink for anytime of day. Although we often think of Blody Marys as a beverage for brunch or early mornings, you will find this spicy alternative is great with all meals. The added touch of the spicy rimmed glass is what really makes this drink …
Nothing beats a good party and what better day to celebrate than with one of these patriotic cocktails on the 4th of July? Independence Day is that one day of the year when you can go crazy with the red, white and blue. I love planning parties with fun appetizers and American themed treats. My …
Recently, I’ve been on a bit of a roll with the “Breeze” drinks. We have the Sea Breeze, the Ocean Breeze, the Bay Breeze and now the Island Breeze Cocktail. If tropical tasting drinks are your thing, you will love this sweet version of a classic vodka cranberry cocktail. This drink is really easy to make …
The Bay Breeze cocktail is one of those amazing summery drinks that you think you have never tried but that tastes weirdly familiar when you finally get to taste it. It’s actually a twist on a vodka cranberry cocktail which is why it is so popular. If you like tropical drinks with hints of pineapple …
This Sea Breeze Cocktail is the perfect summer drink for any time of day. If you love tropical vodka drinks, you will love the Sea Breeze! There are lots of “breeze” cocktails out there including the Ocean Breeze, the Bay Breeze and the Island Breeze but the Sea Breeze is perhaps the most well-known. Be warned, …
I’m always a sucker for tropical looking blue drinks that look like the ocean. The Blue Lagoon cocktail has everything I like. From the tropical name to the colour like the Caribbean sea, this is one summery drink that is quickly becoming a favorite in our house. If you love blue cocktails as much as …
If you love the refreshing taste of watermelon, you will love this watermelon shot recipe with tequila. It’s sometimes known as a watermelon crawl shot, probably because you will be crawling home at the end of the night if you have too many! The watermelon taste really takes over in this shot and you could …
If you are looking for a nice refreshing shot to drink, you can’t go wrong with this green tea shot recipe. The funny thing is, it doesn’t even have green tea in it! This green tea cocktail gets it name from its lovely light green colour and not from any green tea that is in …