While not quite on the Mount Rushmore of cocktails, the versatile French 75 featuring gin and bubbles courtesy of Champagne certainly belongs on a very short list of the all-time great cocktails. With an herbal nose and refreshing nature, the French 75 remains an excellent option for both a...
While most of us think of mulled wine and Christmas in the same thought, this traditional drink, also known as spiced wine, remains popular throughout the winter. Usually made with a variety of mulling spices and red wine, the drink leaves a pleasant scent that evokes memories of holidays...
The most popular variation of the Spritz Veneziano remains the Aperol Spritz. Our Aperol Spritz consists of two parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, and two parts soda water served over ice in a large wine glass. Aperol itself consists of a variety of ingredients, including cinchona, gentian, and rhubarb. Its...
A version of the Spritz, which like all spritzes, varies across Italy's regions, from bartender to bartender, and from father to son. Many also refer to the drink as a spriss, spriz, sprisseto, or alternatively, Veneziano Preparations of the drink contain wine (generally Prosecco), a bitter liqueur including Aperol,...
This adaption, based on the Queen of sour cocktails, the Margarita, provides the perfect refreshment for a spring or summer get together. By replacing the triple sec found in a traditional Margarita recipe with orange bitters, we retain the orange flavor while drying the cocktail a bit. This allows...
To make a White Russian, simply combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream then serve over ice. Keep in mind, many people substitute the cream component for milk or half-and-half due to the original recipe's relatively high-calorie count, however, using milk does result in a thin drink. While early printed...
An International Bartenders Association contemporary classic, the Black Russian combines two parts vodka with one part coffee liqueur. While many recipes specifically call for Kahlúa, other coffee liqueurs make excellent Black Russians. With coffee liqueur's black color and vodka's association with Russia, the name represents a simple reference to...
A take on the classic Arnold Palmer, a non-alcoholic beverage that combines iced tea and lemonade, the John Daly differs with the addition of vodka. Daly, in contrast to the affable Palmer, remains notable for winning two major golf championships but beloved for a non-country club appearance and attitude. ...
The ice pick, a simple mixed drink, consisting of vodka and iced tea provides a quick solution for impromptu gatherings that features readily available ingredients and ease of mixing. These features--cheap, convenient, and easy--make the drink popular among college students. Further, its simple recipe makes it a cinch to...
Dalgona Coffee is rolling the internet, therefore we, the editors of Jiggers n' Drams took action and posted our honest review of this viral drink.
Finding the right recipe was not a difficult task. Achieve a proper ratio of instant coffee, granulated sugar, and hot water, whisk until you pass...
