Dating back to the year 1888 when martini got recognized as a drink it was known as Vodka. This was made from a certain grain with an unknown history. The ascent of martini took place after the release of James Bond’s movie Dr. No where he ordered a martini at the bar. But the fact is that the mystery of the origin of ‘Dirty Martini’ in the American bars is totally unknown and mysterious.

Basically a martini is considered to be a pre-dinner drink of alcohol served in a long stemmed cocktail glass with a triangular top. This is the most sought after alcohol at parties and festive gatherings. However, a trendier version of this popular martini is the ‘dirty martini’ which has also been accepted by many these days.

The drink dirty martini has a cloudy appearance because of a mixture of brine or sometimes olive juice to the regular martini drink. This preparation requires ingredients of the highest quality and the best attention of the bartender. The Bartender mixes gin, olives, dry vermouth and a bit of brine or olive juice together.

A cocktail glass with a single cube of ice and a small quantity of water is placed in a freezer for about three minutes so it will get chilled to the right temperature. Meanwhile the ingredients are placed into a shaker including the olives as well, the combination of olives with gin and vermouth give the most sought after taste of the drink. These are tossed vigorously to and fro three to four times so the ingredients get mixed thoroughly. Then the water and the ice cube are removed from the frozen glass and the strained contents from the shaker are poured into the glass.

A single olive is dropped into the cocktail glass and served as dirty martini. Those who dine at famous and high rated restaurants consider this the most elite drink for an elite class. They not only enjoy the drink’s flavor that is unique, it appearance too makes them feel elated wherever they are seen drinking it. Definitely its price would match the budget of its elite group.

This exclusive drink is that which any lady or gent could keep sipping on throughout the evening prior to a sumptuous dinner served with style and elegance. The appearance of the cocktail glass adds grandeur to the table and surely the couple, romantic or business, would feel that extreme satisfaction from the taste of the drink and also the effect it has on them.

Dirty Martini has a special position among the family of cocktails. To know more about Martini recipes you can visit martinirecipe.net

There are many different types of drinks that you can make at home or order from bars and restaurants. Some of these drinks are the current favorites with very exotic sounding names. Other alcoholic drinks are old time favorites that people have been drinking for many years now. One such drink is that of Bloody Mary. This classic drink is not that difficult for you to make. The primary thing that you will need is a Bloody Mary recipe.

Now you can get the Bloody Mary recipe from one of the many books that list the various alcoholic drinks and gives their recipes. Since this is a classic you will be able to find not just the normal recipe but the many variations that are there. For all of these Bloody Mary recipes you will need to select the best ingredients that you can. By choosing inferior ingredients your Bloody Mary recipe will turn out really bad.

So what are the many things that you will need for a Bloody Mary recipe? Well you will need Vodka and tomato juice. These are the main items that are needed for the drink to get their real great taste. Next you will need Worcestershire sauce and fresh lemon juice. These two items are there to give some spice and sour taste to the Bloody Mary.

Now the next items that you will need are Tabasco sauce and the garnishes. Now when you have chosen the various items that will give you a great Bloody Mary recipe you should begin to follow the recipe out so that your Bloody Mary will turn out tasting fantastic. You will have to measure the right amount of all of the ingredients so that you end up with a Bloody Mary or you may end up with another type of drink altogether.

Now what are the amount of ingredients that you will need to add to get this great drink? Well you will 1 ½ ounces of good quality Vodka, ½ cup of great tasting tomato juice, from the fresh lemons you need to get 2 teaspoons, the two types of sauces – Tabasco and Worcestershire are to added according to your taste buds. The garnishes that you will use are a fresh, good celery stick and a wedge of lemon.

Now to get the Bloody Mary recipe right you will need to combine the Vodka, tomato juice, the two sauces and the fresh lemon juice together. You should also have salt and pepper to taste and 1 cup of crisp ice cubes to make the mixture all chilled.

Once all of these items are combined together you will need to shake them thoroughly and then strain this mix into a tall glass that is filled with lots of ice cubes. The final items that you should take from your Bloody Mary recipe to garnish this classic drink are the celery stick and the lemon wedge.

Ahhh….. Social events are never complete without your favorite alcoholic beverages. As a matter of fact drinking has been a part of our culture and tradition for hundreds of years. For people to totally enjoy this “feast” or today the “cocktail party” better, alcoholic drink recipes have evolved in terms of preparation, variety, and increased in number of selections over time.

A good cocktail party can be a lot of fun. Typically, the guests are bursting with energy, buzzing with conversation and slowly (hopefully) sipping their drinks. The scene is all so familiar. The night is young, the appetizers are delicious and so is the taste of the alcohol. Everyone is either laughing or deep in conversation, while the host or bartender is preparing another drink. The party crowd is bursting with laughter from some old joke. These are good times that will create fond memories. Whether it be a drinking card game between family and friends, the more common cocktail party for business or corporate gatherings or for just plain fun….. It matters little what it is called as long as fun is had by all.

Once you have the desired ingredients or ready-made appetizers to go along with the wine, champagne, booze and/or beer you might want to get the living room ready for some heavy foot traffic. If not the living room, then maybe the kitchen, deck or the pool house would be ideal. Wherever you choose be sure you are able to provide ample seating for all the guests, along with glassware. Since you will be serving a large amount of drinks you may want to hire a bartender for the evening. It isn’t a good idea at a cocktail party to have everyone pour their own drinks. Especially since you would rather spend the night laughing and giggling or mingling and bouncing from one conversation to the next. You could easily find someone to work behind the bar for a fair amount or you may get lucky and have one of your friends opt-in for the job. Although this would be my preference it is not to say you would not enjoy serving drinks. The bartender is surely very popular at all occasions and gets plenty of attention.

As Ted Lange from Love Boat says…. mixing drinks and coming up with new drink ideas can be an enjoyable hobby. Having a good bartender guide like Drink Recipes Alcoholic.com will help give you new ideas for mixed drink recipes and can be a very useful tool. Drink recipe website guides are indespensible when it comes to numerous how-to guides and a variety of drink recipes that you can try and perfect at your leisure. Your bartender can be the life of your next house party when they mix up cocktails for your guests and show off their bartending talents.

Some drink recipe websites may have drinks that you would have never thought of and others may contain variations on old favorites. The joy is in trying and learning new things and possibly experimenting on your own cocktails. This can give you endless possibilities and allow for you to show off your bartending skills to your friends and family.

For those who like to dabble in bartending as a hobby, after adding a few more recipes to their drink list, they just might decide that this could be a new career in the making. If so, then you can take your skills to a whole new level and it might just be the beginning of a whole new future.

And don’t forget to support your local bartender. Even ugly people need to get laid!!!

Do you want to enjoy the great martini mixes and vodka as everyone really should? We would love you to experience the mixing of your own mixed drink and help you enjoy the benefits it brings, because we believe that you deserve the best. Try these simple, yet delicious and popular cocktail recipes you and your friends can enjoy during summer nights on the beach or at home.

Save yourself from those expensive drinks at beach bars, because now, you can have them in the comforts of your own home. Not only that, with these recipes, you will have a chance to discover new flavors that you can share to the world.

There are many available recipes over the web, but you should know that the best cocktail recipe tells you of the right ingredients and the right amount to use. Many people fail in mixing the perfect cocktail because they are not aware of the exact proportion of the ingredients, and this is one thing you should avoid. Therefore, always follow what the instructions say on the recipe. Do not attempt to add or lessen one part.

Screwdriver, Bloody Mary, Rye Manhattan, Gin Tonic, Martini, Old Fashion, Margarita, Daiquiri, and Mojito are only some of the popular cocktail recipes that you can often taste on the beach of the Caribbean. Another instant hit among beach bums is the vodka cocktail, and this is one of the recipes we will teach you right now.

Vodka cocktail recipes are easy to follow. First you need to the best vodka there is, and make sure that it is of good quality. Then you need dry vermouth to give you some flavor twist. As what have stated earlier, you need the right amount, so you only get 1 ½ ounce of vodka and mix it with ¾ ounce of vermouth. Shake them together before adding the ice cubes. Allow it to cool for about three minutes before pouring it in the wine glass. To add some color and taste, place one fresh olive. Presto! You can now enjoy this great beverage.

You can also try other vodka mixes in your cocktail recipes. For instance, you can make Vodka Gimlet with lime juice and caster sugar, Vodka Collins by mixing lime and sofa water to vodka, and Screaming Orgasm by using Bailey’s Irish cream and Kahlua. All of these will definitely give you a lot of pleasures on the beach.

OK ladies; let’s get down to drinking business! Nights at bars and nighclubs always tend to have something to do with beautiful cocktails. Those colourful, sweet, fruity and often creamy beverages that we sip on for hours really do make a great night out. We sip and sip and it isn’t until we stand to head to the dance floor that we realize just how much alcohol was in our glasses.

Cocktails have certainly developed over time. Traditionally, these nice blends were a real treat to cover up the bad tastes of badly made beverages throughout the bars and clubs of the 1920′s. The period of prohibition saw the banning of cocktails because they were seen as drinks with intoxicating liquors. However, comercialisation of the popular mixers started in the 1960′s when books and films made specific references to martinis. Since then, cocktails have taken on a life of their own with all kinds of explicit names, and interesting combinations of fruit, vegetables, alcohol and spices.

I’m the first to the bar when cocktails are on offer. I love tasting all kinds of new and strange blends, but there are a few which are truly amazing. Here are my top five favorites.

Five: Manhattan

In the 1870′s, Iain Marshall mixed a drink at the Manhattan Club in New York City for a dinner hosted by Winston Churchill’s mother. The success of the dinner gave the drink a place in the hearts of New Yorkers where people would go to bars and nightclubs asking staff to make the Manhattan Club drink. Many authors have written about the cocktail including William Schmidt in his 2007, The Flowing Bowl. Unlike other famous cocktails, the original recipe has remained untouched and is still made from Rye, Vermouth and Angostura Bitters with a garnish of Maraschino cherry.

Four: Pina Colada

The life of the Pina Colada is confusing. The origin and who actually created this baby has been argued for years. Consistent tails say that the Pina Colada [Spanish for strained pineapple], was discovered by Roberto Cofresi. This Puerto Rican pirate used the cocktail to boost morale among his sailers in the 1800′s. The drink was originally made with coconut, pineapple and White Rum however, as South America’s culinary skills developed; coconut cream was used adding a smooth, milky texture to this bar and nightclub favourite.

Three: Singapore Sling

While working at the Raffle Hotel in Singapore, Ngiam Tong Boon created a masterpiece. He poured Gin, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Brandy, Cointrueau, Dom Benedictine and Grenadine and the Singapore Sling was born. Throughout history, bars and nightclubs everywhere have sold the famous drink and the hotel where the drink started its life has become somewhat of an icon. The original recipe can still be found in the hotel bar. Bar staff still serve Singapore Slings in the same way [tall], but it’s not mixed in the traditional method. Today they are premixed and dispensed using an automatic dispenser to combine the alcohol and the pineapple together more evenly and faster.

Two: The Bellini

This gem was created by a Venetian named Giuseppe Cipriani between the years of 1934 and 1948. Cipriani was the founder of a popular bar in Venice and developed the drink made from Sparkling Wine [usually Prosecco], and Peach Juice to be sold in his venue. He dubbed the now famous cocktail the Bellini because of its pink colour – a prominent shade found in a painting by artist, Giovanni Bellini.

One: Cosmopolitan

The eternal girly cocktail made famous through Sex and the City, the Cosmopolitan was born in 1985. Bartender, Cheryl Cook created the cocktail because she found it strange that people in bars and nightclubs would order martinis just to be seen holding the stylish glasses. She wanted to create a drink which was visually appealing, simple to drink and served martini style. Historic recipes by Cook read that the drink needed Absolut Vodka, Citron, Triple Sec and Cranberry Juice. However, in 1987, the drink got a facelift by New York bartender, Toby Cecchini who introduced Cointreau and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Start sipping!

By Nastasia Campanella

Cocktails are forever in fashion, although recipe trends may vary. The fun part is, anyone can make a good cocktail as long as they follow a great cocktail recipe and know a few simple techniques.

To begin, equip your home bar with good, basic equipment. Each of these is vital to making a decent cocktail: a jigger to measure out the ingredients (even pros have a hard time eye-balling measurements for a cocktail), a bar spoon, a hawthorn strainer (for shaken drinks), a julep strainer (for stirred drinks), and a good quality shaker. Cobbler shakers are good for beginners, while Boston shakers are usually preferred among pros.

Next, think about ingredients. Buy at least medium-grade alcohol. This will improve your cocktails immensely. When using fruit juice, use the freshest you can find. Especially when using lime or lemon juice, squeeze it yourself. Bottled lemon and lime juice taste nothing like fresh-squeezed.

You might think ice is ice, but the wrong ice can ruin a drink. Only use ice that’s truly cold. The ice should not be melting and it shouldn’t have been in the freezer for more than a few weeks. It’s best not to store the ice next to foods, since it will absorb their flavor. Never reuse ice; toss it out after using it once.

To make your own sugar syrup, mix equal parts of sugar and water. Heat the mixture in a saucepan until the sugar is entirely dissolved. Allow it to cool before using. For sweeter drinks, you can double the amount of sugar.

Generally speaking, most cocktail ingredients should be used in this order: sugar, ice, liquor, mix, and carbonated soda.

Cocktails with difficult to blend ingredients should be shaken. When shaking a cocktail, use no fewer than three and no more than six medium-sized ice cubes. Don’t use crushed ice, because it will over-dilute the drink. Place the ice in the shaker and add other ingredients in the order of alcohol content (with the highest alcohol content going in first). Hold the cocktail shaker in both hands, in between your shoulders, and shake hard and horizontally for between 10 and 20 seconds, unless the recipe specifies otherwise.

Cocktails made only from liquids should be stirred. When stirring, use a glass or metal mixing rod (or “swizzle stick”). Use a mixing glass, then strain the cocktail into a serving glass. As with stirring, don’t use crushed ice. When you see water condensation on the outside of the glass, the cocktail is properly stirred.

Most cocktails should be served in chilled glasses because icy coldness helps the drink taste less alcoholic and – at least to most people – more palatable. In fact, be sure you don’t use such large glasses that by the time the drinker is finishing his or her drink, the cocktail is warm. Smaller glasses are best.

And if you’re tempted to think any glass will work, think again. The right glass enhances the cocktail’s flavor. Mixed drinks such as Long Island and gin and tonic should be served in tall, straight-sided glasses called “highballs.” Cocktails with juice generally should be served in tall, skinny Collins glasses that keep the cocktails colder longer. Coupette glasses, with a broad rim, are best for daiquiris and margaritas. Anything “on the rocks” goes in an “old-fashioned” or “rocks glass.” Martini glasses are suitable for any shaken and strained cocktail; their unique shape helps prevent the ingredients from separating.

Enjoy!

“You know, you can add a touch of tequila to this and…   Mmmmmmmm.” says Roxanne Garcia of our Pomegranate Mojito green tea.  Roxanne, who has been with Maya Tea for over five years, has recently added six signature tea blends to her repertoire, including the Pomegranate Mojito.  A tea featuring the zesty flavors of mint, lime and pomegranate, it closely resembles the flavor profile of the traditional Cuban cocktail with one exclusion – alcohol.  Yet this can be remedied from the comfort of home, Roxanne advises eager customers.

A new trend has been seeping into fancy food establishments and deluxe tea bars across the nation.  Menus have been adorned with cocktail items like “Silk Road” and “Darjeeling Kiss”, cocktails featuring the delicate flavors of, you guessed it, tea.  And why not?

We have all heard of the famed Long Island Iced Tea, which sits in the top five percent of popular cocktails.  Those of us with experience on either side of the bar can tell you its bizarre secret – there is no tea involved.  Its base, aside from the many assorted liquors, is a mixture of sweet & sour and just a splash of coca cola, resulting in a flavor remarkably similar to iced black tea.  Though the flavor has been mimicked with scores of success, it has been only in recent years that people have considered including tea in cocktails, and we’re not looking back.

At Maya Tea, we are promoters of “tea time” and also deeply value the “cocktail hour”, and we couldn’t be more pleased to merge the two.  Several years ago we created our own tea-tail, the Chaitini.  It is a creamy and decadent martini featuring our richly spiced Chai Concentrate.  Here’s the recipe:

2 oz Chai Concentrate.  (You may also use loose chai, just brew at triple strength and use 2 oz of tea) 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream 1/2 oz Kahlua 1/2 oz Vanilla Vodka 1/2 oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liquor 1 oz Half & Half or Heavy Whipping Cream

Shake ingredients with ice to chill, strain and serve with a garnish of cinnamon.

Chai tea serves remarkably well in cocktails with its robust spice profile, but you don’t need dramatic flavors to enhance a beverage.  Even delicate white teas can add complexity and interest to a drink.  Take, for example, the “Kumquat Tea Mojito”, which combines equal parts white tea, rum, and simple syrup with kumquat halves, mint leaves, lime juice and club soda.  Or the “African Sunset”, which mixes subtle steeped rooibos herbal tea with vodka, amaretto, lemon, lime and sugar.  Then, there’s the more traditional iced tea flavor that has made the Long Island such a winner.  Strong black tea can be infused into vodka by simply stirring dry tea leaves into a few ounces of liquor and letting it sit at room temperature for 2-5 minutes.  The flavor of the tea is absorbed into vodka just as it would be with boiled water, and the strength of the flavors will amaze you.  Simply add juice of lemon, ice and your choice of tonic, club soda, lemonade or water and voila, your spiked iced tea is complete.

Tea liqueurs have also been a recent introduction to the market, and serve as an easy alternative for infusing your own spirits.  Firefly Vodka offers a unique line of tea-based vodkas, distilled four times and infused with fresh tea leaves from the America’s own Charleston Tea Plantation.  Their line includes a Sweet Tea Vodka, Raspberry Tea Vodka, Mint, Lemon and Peach Tea Vodkas.  As a Christmas gift last year I enjoyed a bottle of their traditional blend, the Sweet Tea Vodka, and was pleasantly surprised by its resemblance to my grandmother’s sweet tea that I enjoyed as a child.  All that was required was a cup of ice and a squeeze of lemon, and I was hooked.  Other companies have formulated green tea liquors, such as Zen Green Tea Liquor and Charbay Green Tea Vodka, which can be shaken with juice, tonic, lime, or any other mixer for a new twist on any traditional cocktail.

It is important to remember that there are no boundaries to which we must abide when drinking tea.  Historically it has carried ceremonial implications, and most of us imagine drinking tea in a quiet, meditative state.  In Japan, tea is sipped in peaceful gardens as a means to reflect upon the beauty and serenity in life.  In England, tea was taken in the afternoons as a cultural staple and a depiction of class.  In America however, tea has carried quite different values.  It has been the cause of riots and strikes, and tea parlors served as “singles bars” during the era of the flappers and the time of prohibition.  In fact, it was during prohibition that whiskey first was introduced to the teacup.  Let us not forget that tea, while delicate and serene, has a wild side, particularly in our own history.  With that in mind, take a step outside of the box and, well, get a buzz!

Cheers!

Cocktail parties are the most stylish and elegant where you can get to meet people and have all kinds of social networks work for you. The main feature are the chilled drinks which provide loads of fun to the party. You therefore want everything to go perfectly and the only way you can do this is to plan and to employ great cocktail party ideas. The first aspect you consider when you are having a cocktail party is the invitation. Colorful illustrations characterize cocktail invitations and some of the illustrations that you will find are cocktail glasses, champagne bottles, martinis, olives and the list goes on. The invitation should inform the attendants the following things. First, it should show clearly whether the party is a formal occasion or not. Secondly, it indicates the venue of the party and give contact details for further inquiries.

Another vital thing to mention on an invitation is the date and time of the venue. Mention the particular theme that you are going with to give your guests an idea of what the dress code might be. Many cocktail parties carry a dress and color code. Send invitations 2 to 3 weeks before the party to give your guest enough time to work out their schedule. Next, you need cocktail party ideas for decorations. You need to ensure top notch sophistication and if the party is at your house, keep it light with a floral centerpiece. Arrange the sits in a comfy way and make sure all is warm with some soft music playing in the background. A lava lamp is ideal to give that dim lighting, if you do not have it, try using attractive candles throughout the room.

Cocktail party ideas for drinks are paramount and you need at least 4 different types of drinks to make it a complete cocktail event. Have wine, hard liquor, soda and juices giving a variety of wines to add that extra spice. The best foods for your party are finger foods. A great idea is to hire a bartender if you feel that the drink might overwhelm you and this will enable you participate in the party fully. Cocktail party ideas for dressing are also vital and ladies will have to look nothing but glamorous at the same time keeping it light and less formal. You can do a fancy top and a skirt or dress that is knee sized. Men need to wear a good pair of trouser and a smart shirt or evening jacket.

Cocktail party ideas for favors are vital so that your guests can have treasured keepsakes which will remind them of the great cocktail experience in your home. You need to go for favors like personalized or customized gin bottles, elegant key chains, wine glass charms, cocktail stir sticks, martini glasses, cocktail shakers and the list goes on. Finally, you can have a game to encourage people to mingle more as the mild music in the background captivates guests. Your guests will be entertained and they will look forward to a similar experience.

 Las Vegas Most Outrageous Cocktails

Whether you’re celebrating your big wins at the Craps table, or drowning in your sorrows after losing your house on Blackjack, Las Vegas has a drink that’s perfect for you. Make sure to bring your American Express though, some of the world’s most expensive cocktails can be found on the Las Vegas strip. From whimsical to decadent, here’s a top 10 list of Las Vegas’ Most extravagant and expensive Cocktails…

10.) Warp Core Breach – $29.50

Star Trek fans will this themed drink made to resemble something that might be ordered on Deep Space 9. Made at Quark’s Bar in the Las Vegas Hilton this $29.50 drink has enough punch to make a Klingon dizzy. Made with 10 ounces of liquor from five different-flavored rums, Razzmatazz and fruit juices this drink is big enough to share. The drink comes in a Star Trek-like glass and a little dry ice ads to the ambiance by making this concoction bubble over and smoke.

9.) Goddess Elixir Margarita – $99

From a place a little more down to earth but just across the border comes the next most extravagant cocktail, the Goddess Elixir available at Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Treasure Island. This drink which is assembled table-side by your very own Tequila Goddess, is big enough to share with 3 of your closest friends. The Goddess Elixir comes with big chunks of pineapple and citrus buoyed by Herradura Selección Suprema, 100-year old Grand Marnier Centenaire, Cointreau and fresh citrus syrup.

8.) Liquid Gold – $175

Fleur de Lys in Mandalay Bay offers Liquid Gold by the ounce for $175. Made with Grand Marnier Centenaire, Louis XIII Cognac, Krug Grand Cru Champagne, Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters and raw sugar garnished with 23-karat gold leafing and a burnt orange twist.

7.) Seablue Martini – $275

What’s Las Vegas without martinis? The Seablue Restaurant at the MGM Grand has one of the best martinis in Vegas. Made with super-premium vodka and Beluga caviar this drink carries a price tag of $275.

6.) Gotham Martini & High Roller Martini – $1,000

In order to order this drink, you really have to be doing well at the progressive slots. The Capital Grille at the Fashion Show Mall serves drinks made just for High Rollers. Each of these $1000 martinis come paired with a piece of Lagos jewelry. The Gotham Martini comes with a strand of pearls. The High Roller, named for the Vegas Strip, includes a diamond pave ring. For each cocktail sold, about $500 goes to Share our Strength, a charity that battles hunger around the globe. No word on what sorts of liquor are used to make these drinks, but it seems the value is really in the jewelry and the feeling of giving to a good cause.

5.) King Richard’s Pride – $1,000

In Vegas why not be treated like royalty? King Richard’s Pride is a $1,000 a drink consisting of Hennessy Richard, Dom Perignon Rosé 1996 and Chambord Liqueur Royale de France, splashes of lime and cranberry juices and one orange slice, all served in a keepsake Baccarat cocktail glass. BOA is located at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

4.) The Presidential – $1,000

The Body English Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino features a $1,000 martini called The Presidential. This drink includes Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac and Dom Perignon champagne.

3.) Duvet Passion – $1,500

The Seablue Restaurant at the MGM Grand also has the 4th most expensive cocktail. The Duvet Passion featuring a mix of rare aged cognacs and a mix of rare vintage champagnes garnished with a vanilla orchid petal can be purchased for a mere $1500. This passionate drink which was introduced on Valentine’s Day in 2005, is sure to get you some love.

2.) High Limit Kir Royale – $2,200

Also at the MGM Grand, you can double down on the High Limit Kir Royale. This $2200 libation is only available at The Teatro Euro Bar. Louis Roederer Cristal Rose champagne, Hardy Perfection cognac, Grand Marnier Cent Cinquantenaire and fresh muddled raspberries go into making this extravagant cocktail.

1.) Ménage a Trois – $3,000

If you’re feeling a little frisky why not order a Ménage a Trois at Tryst at the 5 Diamond Award-winning Wynn Hotel. This sexy cocktail is made with Cristal Rosé, Hennessy Ellipse and Grand Marnier Cent-cinquantenaire. 23-karat gold flakes and liquid gold syrup decorate this decadent cocktail. For $3,000 you can sip this drink through a golden straw studded with a 9-point diamond — yours to keep of course.

Wondering what was the most expensive drink ever sold in Vegas? The most expensive Vegas Cocktail was served by Master Mixologist Francesco Lafranconi at Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio on May 7th, 2003 . This drink which was sold at live auction for $8,000 to benefit Alzheimer’s Research during “One Cool Night”, was served in a Christofle Limited Edition Cocktail Glass by Adam D. Tihany. This outrageous cocktail was made up of a delicious blend of Hennessy Timeless harmoniously combined with Grand Marnier 150th Anniversary liqueur, topped with Dom Perignon Oenotheque 1973 vintage, garnished with 22-karat gold leaves, and stirred with a diamond swizzle. Unfortunately, this drink was a one-time deal, although if you’re looking to spend $8,000 for a drink be sure to ask your Maitre`di. In Las Vegas I’m sure they will be able to accommodate you.

Jamaica has a unique island cuisine made colorful by the many tropical fruits that thrive here. Visitors to Jamaica will find the simple country cooking of the island to be delicious, hearty and satisfying.  It’s food has a reputation for satisfying the soul, whilst their drinks are no disappointment! These drinks found anywhere in Jamaica and are a cooling treat to complement any meal and the island’s year round summer temperatures.

Appleton Bird Cocktail: This creamy recipe comes from the Appleton Estate:-

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. Appleton Special Jamaica Rum
1/4 oz. Tia Maria
1/2 oz. creme de banana
4 oz. orange juice

Directions:

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake well.
Pour into a tall glass over ice.
Garnish with a cherry or orange wedge.

An island adage, “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak!”

Traditional Recipe for Rum Punch

Ingredients:

4 Cups water
1 Cup lime or lemon juice
3 cups strawberry-flavored syrup
2 cups Jamaican white rum

Directions:

Stir all ingredients together in a punch bowl.
Add slices of lemon or lime.
Serve with ice cubes.

For a traditional Jamaican dessert, try this recipe for Papaya Cream

Papayas are fragrant and add vitamins to this creamy and delicious dessert that is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients:

2 fresh Papayas (papaws)
Rum raisin ice cream
warm caramel
3 tbsp. grated nutmeg

Directions:

Peel papayas and blend with ice cream and nutmeg.
Pour into dessert dishes and top with warm caramel.

Enjoy this tasty dessert and these traditional Jamaican drinks whilst relaxing and enjoying time with friends.

For further ideas for Jamaican cooking and Christmas Recipes , visit Worldwide Recipes.