January 10, 2011 (Day 287) — Frozen Turkey You’re tired of us harping on shots. However, we do like to occasionally throw a bone to our shot-imbibing readers every once in a while. Frozen Turkey 1 oz Wild Turkey 81 1 oz Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps Combine both liquors in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well […]
Raspberry Cordial
December 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December 25, 2011 (Day 271) — Raspberry Cordial Merry Christmas! Get off the internet and spend some time with some loved ones. If you don’t have loved ones, get yourself a cat or a dog. They’re pretty great about that. At any rate, Merry Christmas from everyone here at Cocktails, 365. Enjoy this cordial-inspired cocktail. […]
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December 24, 2011 (Day 270) — Christmas Eve Both of my brothers will be here tonight from the east coast. All of Jenn’s family is here. Say what you will about the modern state of Christmas, I’m still thankful that it brings together those I love and (unfortunately) don’t get to see that often anymore. […]
Gold Digger
December 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December 23, 2011 (Day 269) — Gold Digger Rhyme this sentence — I ain’t sayin’ she’s a gold digga, but she ain’t messing with no broke… Is this a Christmas carol? Not really, but it is a very Christmassy flavored drink. Gold Digger 2 oz Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps 2 oz bourbon whiskey Combine ingredients in […]
ORIGINAL — Myrrh
December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December 22, 2011 (Day 268) — Myrrh So, what exactly IS myrrh? From Wikipedia: Myrrh (pronounced /ˈmɜr/) is the aromatic oleoresin of a number of small, thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora, which grow in dry, stony soil. An oleoresin is a natural blend of an essential oil and a resin. Myrrh resin is a natural gum. When a tree wound penetrates through the bark and […]
Christmas in the Isles
December 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December 21, 2011 (Day 267) — Christmas in the Isles So, it looks like we may actually be having a white Christmas for the first time in several years. This is pretty awesome, as it’s sometimes hard to get into the Christmas spirit when it’s 60 degrees out and sunny. But, the winds ands snow […]
Yukon Cornelius
December 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December 20, 2011 (Day 266) — Yukon Cornelius Everyone knows Yukon Cornelius. He’s the insane prospector from the classic Rankin-Bass Rudolph special. Total. Insanity. The man had an obsession with silver and gold. We can at least help out with part of that tonight. Yukon Cornelius 2 oz Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps 2 oz Canadian whisky […]
Sheer Cherry
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December 19, 2011 (Day 265) — Sheer Cherry It’s Christmas week! For all of our non-religious or differently religious followers, we do hope you’ll stick around. Even if you don’t celebrate this (or any) holidays, these are still some great cocktails for you to enjoy in the cold, snowy weather. All are welcome here. Considering […]
FEATURED BEST BUY BOOZE: Goldschläger
December 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
December 19, 2011 — Goldschläger Novelty booze has its place in every bar. They can create a sense of fun that standard liquors can’t. For perspective, I think of the boozy whipped cream that saw a boost in popularity this past summer. They were all awkward sexual encounters just waiting to happen. One I’ve always […]
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