Smoking Loon


April 30, 2011 (Day 33) — Smoking Loon A true man knows how to smoke a tobacco pipe. But smoking is bad for you. So you’re kind of a loon. Here’s a drink for you. Smoking Loon 1 1/2 oz. Bacardi Gold Rum .5 oz. Peach Schnapps 3 oz. Cranberry Juice 1 oz. Orange Juice […]

Satan’s Tail


April 29, 2011 (Day 32) — Satan’s Tail Don’t be afraid of the name. The Satan’s Tail is a delicious summer drink that takes on a nice bright red hue from the grenadine. Satan’s Tail 2 oz Bacardi Gold Rum 1 oz Boru Vodka 1 tablespoon lime juice 1.5 tsp grenadine 1.5 tsp peach schnapps […]

Galliano Daiquiri


April 28, 2011 (Day 31) — Galliano Daiquiri Galliano and gold rum? Galliano Daiquiri 2 oz Bacardi Gold Rum 1.5 oz Galliano 1 oz Rose’s Lime Combine the ingredients in a Boston shaker filled with cracked ice, shake until well chilled, and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Hmmmmmm. I like it. The Galliano […]

Presidente Seco


April 27, 2011 (Day 30) — Presidente Seco It actually managed to warm up a little bit today. That can only mean one thing. That’s right. Al Gore is getting eaten by a polar bear somewhere. Or something. Presidente Seco 2 oz Bacardi Gold Rum 1 oz Dry Vermouth 1 tsp grenadine Combine the ingredients […]

Florida Special


April 26, 2011 (Day 29) — Florida Special Another summery drink, quite a bit heavier than last nights. We’ve had a bit of a strange day with foggy morning, a bright sunshiny afternoon, and then a rainy evening.  It seems like a good time to pretend that I’m on a tropical beach somewhere. 1.5 oz […]

Barbados Planter’s Punch


April 25, 2011 (Day 28) — Barbados Planter’s Punch This week’s featured Best Buy Booze is Bacardi’s Gold Rum. Yes, there are better rums out there. However, we here at Cocktails, 365 have started to believe that Bacardi has started to get a bad rap. Maybe it’s a bit deserved sometimes, with their crappy-ass malt […]

Bloody Harpoon


April 24, 2011 (Day 27) — Bloody Harpoon Happy Easter, everyone! It’s a family tradition that Easter means new books for everyone. My parents were voracious readers, and passed that along to my brothers and I. Now I’ve passed it along to my family. In honor of the day of books, let’s celebrate… oh… let’s […]

Reptile


April 23, 2011 (Day 26) — Reptile Summery drink for your face. Reptile 2 oz Jim Beam bourbon 2 oz Mountain Dew .5 oz orange juice Combine the ingredients in a chilled rocks glass filled with cracked ice. Summery drink for your face. Cheers! — Mark

ORIGINAL — Brown Sugar


April 22, 2011 (Day 25) — Brown Sugar Just case you’re still trying to drive those cobwebs out of your head in time for Easter weekend, and the toddy last night didn’t do the trick, here’s an original hot cocktail that has a heavier, sweeter taste than the traditional toddy.  This actually ends up tasting […]

Whiskey Toddy


April 21, 2011 (Day 24) — Whiskey Toddy There’s a pretty brutal head cold going around our house this week. Naturally, since it’s holy week, we aren’t exactly thrilled about this. Easter tends to be Jenn’s favorite holiday, so we’re spending a good chunk of our time and energy trying to bounce back and feel […]