Cocktail Recipes
Discover the art of crafting fine cocktails from the comfort of your home with recipes, notes, tips, and advice to elevate your cocktail game.
This includes cocktails served in the late 1800s all the way through the 930s. Many of these cocktails have stood the test of time and are just as popular today. By the way, prohibition officially lasted from 1920 until 1933.
These cocktails were created as early as the 1940s, all the way up to today. There was a dark period for a few decades, but starting in the late 90s, bartenders (mixologists) returned to the fine art of crafting cocktails.
These cocktails include plenty of fresh fruit and ice! Tiki style drinks are often made with rum and are usually colorful, fruity, and lavishly garnished. But do not be fooled, they can also be very complex, spicy, and strong!
Prohibition Era Cocktails
Modern Era Cocktails
Tropical & Tiki Cocktails
The Hot Toddy is considered the original nightcap. Other nightcaps include brandy or bourbon. And by combining milk or cream with liqueurs such as Grand Marnier or Amaretto, you can make delicious adult desserts!
This includes crazy, fun, layered shooters like the famous B-52; some even lit on fire! But this category of drinks also includes holiday and party-themed cocktails, including the classy French 75 champagne cocktail.
To date, I have created over 15 original cocktails, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella! And be sure to try my Black Cat in a Top Hat, a creamy dark and delicious after-dinner cocktail.
Nightcaps & Sweet Treats
Party Pleasers & Shooters
My Original Recipes
If you try any of my cocktails, please click the link, share your thoughts, and let me know if you would do anything differently.
Remember, there is no single right way to make a cocktail. Feel free to experiment and adjust my recipes to your own taste and liking. The key is to have fun while doing it. Cheers!
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Hi, I'm Scott Gardner, your mindful mixologist. While I am not a professional bartender, I have made well over two hundred different and unique cocktails, and invented over fifteen original drinks, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella, all of which can be found in my book, Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!
Besides shaking, stirring, and sipping, I also enjoy golfing, reading, and writing. My wife and I both love animals and we have recently gotten into birding, which is a fun and rewarding hobby. And our favorite birds... The Philadelphia Eagles, of course! Go Birds!
