My dad is a grouchy old man, and as much as I shouldn't be encouraging him I would like to make him an old-fashioned cocktail kit for Christmas. Something James Bond or an evil capitalist from 1928 would appreciate. I know I'll put some nice whiskey and some bitters in there- what else? [more inside]
posted by ohio on Nov 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Classic cocktails in Northern Virginia/DC? Tonight? [more inside]
posted by malthas on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a good, downloadable, Bartenders/Mixed Drinks/Cocktail cheat sheet. Preferably free. [more inside]
posted by sexyrobot on Aug 21, 2009 - 9 answers

For my job (and for fun) I often need good places to go out for drinks after work here in New York. Please recommend bars between 14th Street and Midtown that have good, inexpensive (~$10 or below) cocktails and are good for conversations with small groups of people. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Aug 6, 2009 - 8 answers

I need famous drinks from famous books. Kind of like how Holden Caulfield always drank Tom Collinses in Catcher in the Rye. Or how the Famous Five always had Tea with their scones. Thanks!
posted by Sully on Jul 14, 2009 - 46 answers

Give me yer best virgin cocktails—bonus points for ones easily ordered in a bar. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Jul 13, 2009 - 22 answers

Just turned 21 -- seeking advice on cocktails and rounding out my first-ever purchase of liquor. [more inside]
posted by pinsomniac on Jun 13, 2009 - 44 answers

Cocktail ideas! There are some things I have around that I'd like to use. Particularly: lemon simple syrup, Lillet Blanc, and Blueberry vodka. come to think of it, those all sound good together. Oh and Hendricks Gin. Looking for your ideas for each separate ingredient. [more inside]
posted by sarelicar on Jun 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Where can a Manhattan lover find bitters in Daegue, South Korea? [more inside]
posted by smartyboots on May 24, 2009 - 8 answers

LA Gourmet Cocktails? What are the finest, most crafted cocktails you've had in LA? High-end genius drinkology? Even just the best-balanced martini? Is there a molecular gastronomy equivalent here? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on May 1, 2009 - 15 answers

What are good summer drinks that are a) uncomplicated and b) not too high in calories? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Apr 25, 2009 - 74 answers

Cocktail bars in London that are cheap? And serve food (esp. cake)? [more inside]
posted by laumry on Mar 11, 2009 - 6 answers

I need advice on classy Irish drinks, hosting a whisky tasting and the proper way to make a Black & Tan without making a mess. [more inside]
posted by cior on Mar 9, 2009 - 32 answers

Can I substitute kirsch for maraschino liqueur in cocktails? [more inside]
posted by kestrel251 on Mar 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me make my favorite shochu/oolong beverage that I always drink when getting yakitori on St. Marks. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Feb 25, 2009 - 7 answers

I would like to invent and/or discover a cocktail recipe using as the key note chamomile tea or peppermint tea. In the course of discussing this idea I have heard a rumor of something once made somewhere in Boston with Strega and chamomile. Beyond its deliciousness, further details were lost to time. So, beyond that possible dead-end . . . any ideas?
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Feb 19, 2009 - 11 answers

My favorite bars use large blocks of ice in their cocktails - much bigger than what can be obtained with a standard freezer tray. How can I make these myself? Is there such a thing as an extra large ice cube tray? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Oct 27, 2008 - 18 answers

Help me identify a bar in New York from my friend's very vague description of its decor! [more inside]
posted by szechuan on Aug 26, 2008 - 2 answers

I need suggestions for an office party Christmas cocktail. [more inside]
posted by LN on Aug 6, 2008 - 8 answers

There's got to be more than Tequila Sunrise? [more inside]
posted by 100watts on May 5, 2008 - 9 answers

What cocktails to serve with sushi? [more inside]
posted by jmstephan on Apr 25, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm a guy 5-6 years over the legal drinking age, I have been sober all this time. Recently I started been a social drinker. I don't want to get drunk or stoned. Just wanted to socialize with others. Due to the fact that I have been sober for this long I'm clueless on what to order at a bar. My current choices are - Beer (Stuck with Budweiser) - Fish Bowl=vodka+cranberry juice (Introduced by a friend. It's ok but taste is not that great) - Sparkling Wine (I like the taste) Please suggest me some good cocktail - That you like the taste - Will not get me stoned - Not girly (Is martini a girls drink?) - Cost less than $6-$7 per drink (with relative to prices of small college town bars, not in NYC type of bars. I can understand that $5 drink in a college town will be $10 in NYC) p.s.: Open to suggestions of good beers too.
posted by WizKid on Apr 25, 2008 - 113 answers

Help me refine and name a new cocktail. [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Mar 27, 2008 - 37 answers

Where can I find a noirish or sleezeball lounge lizard style piano bar (or some approximation of one of these) in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Mar 2, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a recipe book for cocktails/mixed drinks. A good starter-ish/basic book that contains plenty of recipes, maybe a bit of background. Perhaps a sort of classic, definitive recipe book? Thanks.
posted by jroybal on Jan 11, 2008 - 15 answers

Ever made slushy cocktails? We're renting a slushy machine for a party in a week. We're looking for recipe ideas... [more inside]
posted by sycophant on Nov 17, 2007 - 20 answers

Yet another Halloween question... What are your favorite drink/cocktail recipes with a Halloween "twist"? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan on Oct 23, 2007 - 11 answers

What kind of aperitif did I drink? [more inside]
posted by david1230 on Sep 22, 2007 - 8 answers

Where can I buy orange flower water in New York City?
posted by jeb on May 29, 2007 - 4 answers

It's margarita season and I need help making the perfect one... [more inside]
posted by widdershins on Apr 24, 2007 - 24 answers

I'm having a few people over one evening "for cocktails." In order to provide a decent repertoire of standard cocktails, what should I stock my bar with? [more inside]
posted by jacobm on Dec 11, 2006 - 41 answers

A few months ago I received a metal cocktail shaker as a gift. The first time I used it with ice, the top and bottom became welded together, presumably because the cold caused the metal to expand. Fast forward to the present -- they're still stuck fast, and I'm sick of gin and tonics. How can I get them apart and get back to mixologizing? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit on Dec 2, 2006 - 27 answers

Chicago Filter: Where can I drink excellent, properly made classic cocktails? Save me from the caramel-corn-nipple-tini. [more inside]
posted by zadermatermorts on Sep 22, 2006 - 15 answers

BoozeFilter: The flavor of cola drinks, like Coke, is "a mixture, or fantasia, of vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus flavorings". Knowing this, what three kinds of alcohol would you combine if you wanted to make a mixed drink that tasted as much like cola as possible? [more inside]
posted by moss on Aug 6, 2006 - 16 answers

I just bought my first blender. What can I make? Give me your favourite recipes for smoothies, cocktails, and blended whatnots!
posted by Robot Johnny on Aug 17, 2005 - 25 answers

Got any good cocktail recipes with fresh fruit?
posted by handee on Jul 27, 2005 - 23 answers

Help me find a good glass cocktail shaker... [more inside]
posted by Irontom on Jun 15, 2005 - 11 answers

Cocktailfilter. I like the salty ones, which means either Bloody Mary, preferably substituting the vodka with sherry; or the magnificent Bullshot. What else is there?
posted by magullo on Jan 18, 2005 - 13 answers

Gin and tonic demonic, bodies smell like chronic... so a couple weeks ago I discovered the drink known as gin and tonic. It had a small lime slice, ice and apparently just gin and tonic. I am totally not a cocktail person (wine and beer) and I have no hard liquors currently. How would I go preparing this Sprite-like contraption so it doesn't reek of a Victorian commoner. Details and general cocktail advice appreciated within. [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Jan 1, 2005 - 44 answers

What are some good cocktails and other concoctions for Bailey's Irish Cream?
posted by Steve_at_Linnwood on Dec 22, 2004 - 26 answers

What are some common manly cocktails? [mi] [more inside]
posted by milovoo on Jun 24, 2004 - 70 answers

Who can explain the evolution of the martini and "martini"? [leave your thoughts inside, where you'll find more of mine]. [more inside]
posted by kenko on Jun 16, 2004 - 31 answers

The Global Cocktail Challenge. For absolutely no other reason than the fact that we are able to, my better half & I have decided to try & sample some of the best cocktails in the best bars in the world. The only rule is to have the signature cocktail for the location or bar we are in. So far the Singapore Sling in Raffles was probably one of the worst drinking experiences of my life. [More inside] [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Jan 3, 2004 - 15 answers