Gin rickey traces its roots to a bar called the Shoemaker’s in Washington D.C. This bar was frequented by members of the Congress. The drink is named after a famous lobbyist Colonel Joe Rickey. Those who are partial to gin rickey say it is a great alternative to the classic gin and tonic. Ingredients: Two ounces gin Juice of one lime Club soda Lime wedge Ice Instructions: Fill ice in a highball...

The drink called Harvey Wallbanger has a variety of stories behind it, from New York City to California. The most prominent story is that it was named after a Manhattan Beach resident who surfed and was a regular at “Duke’s Bar” on Sunset Boulevard. Here’s the simplest mix of this famous drink. Ingredients: Two ounces vodka ½ ounce Galliano 3½ ounces orange juice Ice Instructions: Pour the...

One of the easiest of all party drinks, fruit spritzer is extremely popular. Your guests will simply love this concoction. Here’s how to prepare this delightful drink. Ingredients: One cup frozen raspberries Two tablespoons powdered sugar Three cups orange juice One cup vodka ½ cup key lime juice One bottle ginger ale, chilled Instructions: Take a blender and put frozen raspberries, powdered sugar,...

If you find the classic martini a tad bitter for your taste, try the French Martini. Chances are that you will be hooked forever. Ingredients: 1½ ounce vodka ¼ ounce raspberry liqueur ¼ ounce pineapple juice One twist lemon peel Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice, and lemon peel in it. Shake the cocktail shaker well. Chill it before serving. When...

You’ll get the best of both coffee and alcohol with this drink. So, go ahead and enjoy one. Ingredients: One ounce cold espresso 1½ ounce vodka 1½ ounce coffee liqueur One ounce white crème de cacao Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Then, place the cold espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and the crème de cacao in it. Shake the cocktail shaker well so that all the ingredients get mixed...

Hurricane is a tropical drink, which makes it just the drink for summer months. It is very easy to make. Check this simple recipe out. Ingredients: Three ounces orange juice ½ ounce amaretto One ounce gin 1½ ounce light rum Three ounces pineapple juice 1½ ounce dark rum Three ounces grapefruit juice Grenadines Maraschino cherries Cracked ice Lime, sliced Instructions: Place the cracked ice in a cocktail...

Key lime martini is a great summer drink. It’s not just cool and refreshing, but it is also sweet enough to be enjoyed as a dessert drink. Ingredients: Lime cocktail candy Vanilla vodka Fresh lime, sliced Lemon juice Heavy cream Gummy lime candy (optional) Ice cubes Instructions: Rub a slice of lime around the rim of the martini glass. Then, dip the rim of the martini glass into the lime cocktail candy. Pack...

Limoncello is an Italian liqueur with a lemon flavor. It is very easy to make and can be prepared at home. Not only as a drink, but Limoncello is also used as an ice cream topping at times. Ingredients: 15 lemons Two bottles of 100 proof vodka Five cups water Four cups white sugar Instructions: Take the lemons and wash them thoroughly in hot water. Allow them to dry. Once they have dried, zest them. Make...

Of all the summer beverages, lime rickey is considered one of the best thirst-quenching drinks available. It is said to be named after an English officer Colonel Rickey, who was stationed in Washington D.C. Ingredients: ½ fresh limes Liquor 1½ ounces gin Club soda Lime peels Ice cubes Instructions: Take a highball glass and place the ice cubes inside it. Squeeze the lime over the ice cubes in the glass. Drop...

Here is a great recipe to make lemon drop martini. Your friends and family will simple love it. Ingredients: One tablespoon lemon juice Two ounces vodka One teaspoon sugar One ounce triple sec Two ounces margarita mix Ice cubes Instructions: Pour the lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and add sugar to it. Shake the cocktail shaker well so that sugar gets completely dissolved in the lemon juice. Add vodka,...