I love alcoholic drinks; I love to smell and taste it, I however cannot hold it, I cannot hold my liquor at all!:)… but not being able to tolerate high levels of alcohol has not prevented me from loving it… Alcohol can boost your mood, improve your libido, lower your risk of Cardiovascular Disease, lengthen your life and lower the chance of diabetes etc. Alcohol however, must be consumed in moderation. I’m for drinking alcoholic beverages, but one MUST know their limit, one must know how much one can and cannot hold.

Going to a bar to get the best, latest cocktails can be fun, but very expensive. To get the exceptional taste, and save a few bucks, you can make your favorite drink in the comfort of your home. You have free rein to act silly and consume as much alcohol as you want! 🙂

There are a lot of cocktails that I would love to try, like the Cosmopolitan (made famous by Carrie Bradshaw), chocolate martini and so many others… below, you will find a list of and recipes for my favorite cocktails, Happy drinking! 🙂

 

The Cosmopolitan

I’m an avid Sex and the City watcher (I’ve watched all six seasons, repeatedly!). From watching the show, there is one drink that always pops up. It’s like another character, it is the Cosmopolitan… from watching it being consumed, I cannot help but want to try it, it looks so delicious! If you share my enthusiasm, try the recipe below:

Recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces (1 cup) vodka
2 ounces (1/4 cup) triple sec
3 ounces (1/3 cup) cranberry juice
1 to 2 ounces (2 tablespoons to 4 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
4 2-inch orange peels/twists

Method

Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and the lime juice to a pitcher then stir. Refrigerate. Then, once ready to serve, pour into four martini glasses and garnish with orange peel/twist. For an extra burst of flavor, peel the orange twist over the filled cocktail glass. This way, the orange oils spray into the glass. [Servings: 4]

 

The Piña Colada

The Piña Colada is a fruity drink with a little tang. It is smooth on the palette. The typical Piña Colada doesn’t have a lot of alcohol In it, but you can add as much you want, not too much though, as the flavor may be ruined. I love Piña Colada. If you haven’t yet tried it, or want to relive the taste, here is the recipe:

Recipe

Ingredients

6 oz light rum
8 oz Coco Lopez cream of coconut
8 oz pineapple juice
4 cup crushed ice

Method

Pour rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice into a blender with one cup of crushed ice. Blend until smooth, and pour into a Hurricane glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry, and serve. [Servings: 4]

 Jamaican Rum Punch

 

This is one of my favorite cocktails. It is easy to make and packs a heavy punch (pun intended :)). The Rum Punch is a Jamaican classic. No party or gathering of any sort is complete without it. Whether you are a Jamaica, you can still enjoy this delicious drink. It can be had anytime, anywhere. To enjoy a piece of Jamaica, try the recipe below:

Recipe

Ingredients

4 cup Bacardi 151 rum
2 cup Myer’s dark rum
1 cup Malibu coconut rum
10 cups pineapple juice
10 cups orange juice
1 cup lime juice
12 tbsp grenadine syrup
ice cubes,

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a blender or punch bowl. Pour over ice cubes in any type of glass.

[Servings: 4]

Chocolate Martini – ‘Chocolatini’

I love chocolate drinks, the smooth creamy texture is to die for. My favorite chocolate milk drink is Appleton Rum Cream. If it was possible and healthy, I would have it every day… it is that good! :)… It is not possible to buy Appleton Rum Cream all the time, so I make a drink that is just as good as Appleton’s, its Hershey Highway. It is chocolate goodness. If you love chocolate and enjoy alcohol, this is the perfect drink for you:

Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur

1 oz Vodka

1/4 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

Chocolate shavings for garnish

Method

Pour the vodka and liqueurs into the cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings. [Servings: 1]

The Mojito

The Mojito is one of those classic cocktails that all alcohol lovers would have had. The Mojito was originated in Cuba and was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway (that means it is a real classic). I have never had the Mojito before, but it’s at the top of my must have list. If you want to see what Hemingway was raving about, try the recipe below:

Recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp sugar
6-8 mint leaves
Club soda
1 lime, halved
2 oz light rum
mint sprig for garnish

Method

Place the sugar, the mint leaves, and a little club soda into a highball glass. Muddle well to dissolve the sugar and to release the mint flavor. Squeeze the juice from both halves of the lime into the glass. Drop one half of the lime into the glass. Add the rum and Stir well. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Add the rest of the club soda. Garnish with the mint sprig. [Servings: 1]

Hope you enjoyed! 🙂

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http://www.inspiredtaste.net/19420/perfect-cosmopolitan-cocktail-recipe/,

http://www.drinksmixer.com/recipes/8557/, http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink4511.html