drink recipes with simple syrup

Orange Fizz recipe

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

This is a divine recipe for Orange Fizz, with gin, lemon juice, triple sec, simple syrup, orange bitters, orange juice and soda water.

  • 1 1/2 tsp simple syrup
  • 1 splash orange juice
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 2 oz gin
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp triple sec
  • 3 - 5 oz soda water

Add the gin, lemon juice, triple sec, simple syrup and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Shake well, and strain into a sour glass.
Fill with soda, and top with orange juice.
Garnish with a slice of orange, and serve.

Serve in a Whiskey Sour Glass.

Nassau Paul recipe

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Here is a delightful recipe for Nassau Paul, with white rum, Cointreau orange liqueur, lemon juice, egg and simple syrup.

  • 1 oz white rum
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz egg white
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz lemon juice

Combine the white rum, Cointreau, lemon juice, egg white and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Shake well, and strain into a champagne flute.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry, and serve.

Serve in a Champagne Flute.

Magnolia Maiden recipe

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Check out this divine recipe for Magnolia Maiden, with bourbon whiskey, Grand Marnier orange liqueur, simple syrup and club soda.

  • 1 1/4 oz Grand Marnier orange liqueur
  • 1 1/4 oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1 splash club soda
  • 1 splash simple syrup

Shake the bourbon, Grand Marnier and simple syrup together with crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.
Strain into an old-fashioned glass 1/2 filled with ice cubes.
Top with soda, and serve.

Serve in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

London Cocktail recipe

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

A divine recipe for London Cocktail, with gin, orange bitters, simple syrup and maraschino liqueur.

  • 1/2 tsp maraschino liqueur
  • 1/2 tsp simple syrup
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 2 oz gin

Pour the gin, orange bitters, simple syrup and maraschino liqueur into a mixing glass half-filled with cracked ice.
Stir well, and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Daisy Dueller recipe

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

This is a very pleasant recipe for Daisy Dueller, with Tennessee whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, Cointreau orange liqueur and club soda.

  • 1 1/2 oz Tennessee whiskey
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp simple syrup
  • 1 dash Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 3 - 5 oz club soda

Shake the tennessee whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes, and fill to taste with club soda.
Garnish with fruit slices, and serve.

Serve in a Highball Glass.

Caribbean Smuggler recipe

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

This is a tempting recipe for Caribbean Smuggler, with dark rum, triple sec, orange juice, margarita mix, simple syrup and lemon-lime soda.

  • 1 oz margarita mix
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz triple sec
  • 3 oz lemon-lime soda
  • 3/4 oz dark rum

Pour the dark rum, triple sec, orange juice, margarita mix and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Shake well, and strain into a hurricane glass almost filled with ice cubes.
Top with lemon-lime soda, and stir briefly.
Garnish with a lime wheel and an orange flag, and serve.

Serve in a Hurricane Glass.

Sunset Breeze recipe

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Here is a sweet recipe for Sunset Breeze, with Absolut vodka, Absolut Citron vodka, Bacardi Tropico rum, lime juice, cherry heering and simple syrup.

  • 1 1/2 oz Bacardi Tropico rum
  • 1/2 oz Absolut Citron vodka
  • 1/2 oz Absolut vodka
  • 1/2 oz cherry heering
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

South Coast Cocktail recipe

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Check out this distinctive recipe for South Coast Cocktail, with Scotch whisky, Curacao orange liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water.

  • 1 1/4 oz Scotch whisky
  • 1 1/4 oz soda water
  • 1 tsp simple syrup
  • 1/4 oz Curacao orange liqueur
  • 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice

Mix all ingredients together in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir gently and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with flamed orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

South Beach recipe

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

A tasty recipe for South Beach, with Campari bitters, amaretto almond liqueur, orange juice and simple syrup.

  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 oz Campari bitters
  • 3/4 oz amaretto almond liqueur

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with flamed orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Pomegranate Martini recipe

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Check out this enjoyable recipe for Pomegranate Martini, with citrus vodka, lemon juice, pomegranate juice and simple syrup.

  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz fresh pomegranate juice
  • 2 oz citrus vodka

Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Add a dash of rose water if available.
Garnish with flamed orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Mark Twain Cocktail recipe

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Here is a tasteful recipe for Mark Twain Cocktail, with Scotch whisky, lemon juice, simple syrup and Angostura bitters.

  • 1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Honolulu Cocktail recipe

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Check out this divine recipe for Honolulu Cocktail, with gin, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and Angostura bitters.

  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1/2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz gin

Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Golden Girl recipe

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Here is a tempting recipe for Golden Girl, with Bacardi 8 rum, simple syrup, pineapple juice, Offley Rich tawny port and egg.

  • 1 oz Bacardi 8 rum
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 egg
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz Offley Rich tawny port

SHake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with grated orange zest, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Chocolate Punch recipe

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

A delicious recipe for Chocolate Punch, with cognac, ruby port, dark creme de cacao, simple syrup and heavy cream.

  • 1 oz cognac
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • 1/2 oz dark creme de cacao
  • 1/2 oz ruby port
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Dust with grated nutmeg, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Caricature Cocktail recipe

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

A adorable recipe for Caricature Cocktail, with gin, sweet vermouth, Campari bitters, grapefruit juice and simple syrup.

  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz Campari bitters
  • 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 oz gin

Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into a large chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with flamed orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Apricot-Mango Martini recipe

Friday, July 18th, 2008

This is a sweet recipe for Apricot-Mango Martini, with mangos, Tanqueray gin, apricot brandy, simple syrup and lemon juice.

  • 1/2 oz apricot brandy
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 1/2 oz Tanqueray gin
  • 2 pieces fresh mangos

Muddle the fresh mango in the bottom of a mixing glass and add all other ingredients.
Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

MargaFeni recipe

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

A tasty recipe for MargaFeni, with Kazkar Feni cashew apple liqueur, Sauza tequila, triple sec, simple syrup and lime juice.

  • 1 oz Kazkar Feni cashew apple liqueur
  • 1 oz Sauza tequila
  • 1 squeeze lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz triple sec

Combine all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker 1/3 filled with ice cubes.
Shake well, and pour into a salt-rimmed margarita glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge, and serve.

Serve in a Margarita Glass.

Nassau Paul recipe

Friday, December 21st, 2007

This is a scrumptious recipe for Nassau Paul, with white rum, Cointreau orange liqueur, lemon juice, egg and simple syrup.

  • 1 oz white rum
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz egg white
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz lemon juice

Combine the white rum, Cointreau, lemon juice, egg white and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Shake well, and strain into a champagne flute.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry, and serve.

Serve in a Champagne Flute.

Magnolia Maiden recipe

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

This is a appetizing recipe for Magnolia Maiden, with bourbon whiskey, Grand Marnier orange liqueur, simple syrup and club soda.

  • 1 1/4 oz Grand Marnier orange liqueur
  • 1 1/4 oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1 splash club soda
  • 1 splash simple syrup

Shake the bourbon, Grand Marnier and simple syrup together with crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.
Strain into an old-fashioned glass 1/2 filled with ice cubes.
Top with soda, and serve.

Serve in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

Caribbean Smuggler recipe

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Check out this adorable recipe for Caribbean Smuggler, with dark rum, triple sec, orange juice, margarita mix, simple syrup and lemon-lime soda.

  • 1 oz margarita mix
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz triple sec
  • 3 oz lemon-lime soda
  • 3/4 oz dark rum

Pour the dark rum, triple sec, orange juice, margarita mix and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Shake well, and strain into a hurricane glass almost filled with ice cubes.
Top with lemon-lime soda, and stir briefly.
Garnish with a lime wheel and an orange flag, and serve.

Serve in a Hurricane Glass.

Sunset Breeze recipe

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

A delightful recipe for Sunset Breeze, with Absolut vodka, Absolut Citron vodka, Bacardi Tropico rum, lime juice, cherry heering and simple syrup.

  • 1 1/2 oz Bacardi Tropico rum
  • 1/2 oz Absolut Citron vodka
  • 1/2 oz Absolut vodka
  • 1/2 oz cherry heering
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

South Beach recipe

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

This is a appetizing recipe for South Beach, with Campari bitters, amaretto almond liqueur, orange juice and simple syrup.

  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 oz Campari bitters
  • 3/4 oz amaretto almond liqueur

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with flamed orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Pomegranate Martini recipe

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

Check out this divine recipe for Pomegranate Martini, with citrus vodka, lemon juice, pomegranate juice and simple syrup.

  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz fresh pomegranate juice
  • 2 oz citrus vodka

Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Add a dash of rose water if available.
Garnish with flamed orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Mark Twain Cocktail recipe

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

A very pleasant recipe for Mark Twain Cocktail, with Scotch whisky, lemon juice, simple syrup and Angostura bitters.

  • 1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Honolulu Cocktail recipe

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Check out this tasty recipe for Honolulu Cocktail, with gin, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and Angostura bitters.

  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1/2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz gin

Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Golden Girl recipe

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Here is a delightful recipe for Golden Girl, with Bacardi 8 rum, simple syrup, pineapple juice, Offley Rich tawny port and egg.

  • 1 oz Bacardi 8 rum
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 egg
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz Offley Rich tawny port

SHake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with grated orange zest, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Chocolate Punch recipe

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Check out this distinctive recipe for Chocolate Punch, with cognac, ruby port, dark creme de cacao, simple syrup and heavy cream.

  • 1 oz cognac
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • 1/2 oz dark creme de cacao
  • 1/2 oz ruby port
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Dust with grated nutmeg, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Caricature Cocktail recipe

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

This is a nice recipe for Caricature Cocktail, with gin, sweet vermouth, Campari bitters, grapefruit juice and simple syrup.

  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz Campari bitters
  • 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 oz gin

Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into a large chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with flamed orange peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

Apricot-Mango Martini recipe

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Check out this delectable recipe for Apricot-Mango Martini, with mangos, Tanqueray gin, apricot brandy, simple syrup and lemon juice.

  • 1/2 oz apricot brandy
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 1/2 oz Tanqueray gin
  • 2 pieces fresh mangos

Muddle the fresh mango in the bottom of a mixing glass and add all other ingredients.
Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, and serve.

Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

MargaFeni recipe

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

Check out this delicious recipe for MargaFeni, with Kazkar Feni cashew apple liqueur, Sauza tequila, triple sec, simple syrup and lime juice.

  • 1 oz Kazkar Feni cashew apple liqueur
  • 1 oz Sauza tequila
  • 1 squeeze lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz triple sec

Combine all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker 1/3 filled with ice cubes.
Shake well, and pour into a salt-rimmed margarita glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge, and serve.

Serve in a Margarita Glass.