Sure, "normal" is cozy and safe, like a glass of warm milk before bed. It gets the job done, but there's no pizzazz, no flair. We wake up, slug back some okay coffee (not good, certainly not great, but just okay), and we're shunted off to a gray cubicle in a gray building. Sure, we can't all be stuntmen and rock stars, but there is a way to inject a little zip into your day.
To make Arabic coffee, first grind Arabic spices with a mortar and a pestle. Next, add the spices and the coffee to a single serving sized can. Pour water into the can and add a bit of granulated sugar. Stir the coffee, the spices, the sugar and the water together. Place the can over a flame and heat the coffee until it almost boils over. Spoon the foamy coffee mixture into a cup. Once the foam is gone from the coffee can, heat the remaining coffee again until it almost boils over. Pour the p...
In this ExtremeBartending video, we learn how to make the perfect Mint Julep cocktail. Start with a Collins glass. Take four sprigs of mint (it's very important that it be four) and place them in the glass. Add a teaspoon of sugar, and about two tablespoons of water (it's a strong drink, so you might want to add more water). With a muddler, mix it up, and this will expand the taste of the mint. Now grab some crushed or shaved ice and put it in the glass. Add an ounce and a half of bourbon, ga...
Dan Vincent, a bartender from Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make "specialty martinis" at home for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This specialty drink recipe is a neon twist on the sweet, citrus martini. To mix the electric lemon drop you will need, vodka, blue curacao, margarita mix, and simple syrup.
Dan Vincent, a bartender in Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make "specialty martinis" at home for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This specialty drink recipe is the martini version of the classic tropical Mai Tai cocktail. To make a Mai Tai martini, you will need orange syrup, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange curacao, and rum.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Jager Bomb mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need Red Bull and Jagermeister. Learn how to mix a Jager Bomb cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Hurricane mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need pineapple juice, vodka, light rum, triple sec, amoretto or almond flavored liqueur, grenadine, and Bacardi 151 rum. Learn how to mix a fruity Hurricane cocktail by watching this video-beverage making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Buttery Nipple mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need Bailey's Irish cream and butterscotch brandy or schnapps. Learn how to mix a buttery nipple cocktail shooter by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a China White mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need Bailey's Irish cream, white creme de cacao, and vodka. Learn how to mix a China White cocktail shooter by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Snake Bite mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need peppermint schnapps and American whiskey. Learn how to mix a snake bite shooter by watching this video cocktail-making tutorial.
Lime, tomato juice, tobasco sauce, salt and pepper, sake and vodka combine to make a classic brunch-time cocktail. Take a tour of the Oyster Bar in Nelson, New Zealand, and pick up a great drink recipe from their resident bartender. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a Bloody Moana, variation of the Bloody Mary cocktail.
Coconut liqueur, simple syrup, lime, and mint make up the coconut mojito martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Rosa as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this tropical specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Cojito martini cocktail.
Sugar, lychee nuts, brandy, sweet and sour mix, lychee liqueur, and triple sec make up the Montesierpe Pisco lychee martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Alyssa as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Montesierpe Pisco Lyceetini cocktail.
Orange vodka, tangerine mix, peach puree, and champagne make up the sweet martini Bellini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Raffaele as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet and fruity specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Bellini martini cocktail.
Vodka, Frangelico, Cacao, Kahlua, Bailey's, chocolate liqueur, and a chocolate bar make up the sweet chocolate Godiva's Kiss martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Ulises as he gives step by step directions (that are far less dull and long-winded as the eponymic James Joyce novel) for how to mix up this drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the chocolate Godiva's Kiss martini cocktail.
Rum, vodka, gin, amaretto, triple sec, pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine make up this sweet and fruity Miami hit cocktail. Follow along with bartender JP as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this potently alcholic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Miami hit cocktail.
Here's a brilliant summer drink idea that tastes great virgin--or not so virgin.
Check out this how-to video for making an extra dry gin martini with tips from the American Bartender's School. If you're thirsty and water just isn't going to do it, try an extra dry gin martini! Don't break down the ice too much or the drink will become too watery.
The day before a 5K race can be an exercise in stress as you wonder what to eat and drink and when to do it, as well as about the race the next day. This video should help alleviate the first concern by giving you tips on what to eat and drink in the 24 hours leading up to a 5K to ensure that you are as well-nourished and hydrated as possible for your race.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Whiskey Sour mixed drink cocktail. You will need whiskey and sweet and sour mix. Watch this specialty drink-mixing tutorial and learn how to make a whiskey sour cocktail.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a God Mother mixed drink cocktail. You will need vodka and amaretto. Watch this video specialty drink-mixing tutorial and learn how to make a Godmother cocktail.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Leg Spreader mixed drink cocktail recipe. This drink can be served in a small rock glass or in a shot glass. You will need spiced rum (like Captain Morgan's), coconut rum, pineapple juice, and peach schnapps. Learn how to mix a leg spreader cocktail or shooter by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
Rob "Riki Tiki" Roy finally brings you a tiki drink for your imbibing pleasure. You will need light rum, dark rum, coconut rum, spiced rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a banana. Learn how to mix up the fruity and tropical Rum Jungle tiki drink by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
Enjoy a drink almost as good as a day in the Mexican sun. Tequila, mango puree, simple syrup, Cointreau, lime juice, pomegranate juice and soda water make up the Mexican Suntan martini cocktail. Follow along with classy tuxedo-sporting bartender Julian as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Mexican Suntan martini cocktail.
This is a tutorial video to show you how easy it is to use Chia seeds - here a refreshing drink made of Chia seeds, filtered water and some lemon. This is a great refreshing sumemr drink.
Learn everything there is to know about Scotch whisky with LX.com's George Oliphant at the Brandy Library in New York City. Older and more expensive doesn't mean better with Scotch whisky, nor does it ruin Scotch to add water. Learn other ways for how to enjoy drinking Scotch whisky by watching this video tutorial.
This video tutorial demonstrates how to use Encapso K silicone rubber to create a realistic "Pink Lady" drink prop. Learn how to mix and color the rubber and mold it into the shape of a girly cocktail with faux fruit and fake ice.
This video will teach you hot to fold a star from a drinking straw. These stars are great as gifts! They can be stored in a glass or see-through jar. Each star represents a little bit of your feelings. Countless stars represent enormous love!
Having a cocktail party and not quite sure what alcoholic beverages to serve up? Then watch this how to video to learn how to mix up a Melon Ball. For this drink you will need vodka, melon liqueur, and orange juice.
Having a cocktail party and not quite sure what drinks to mix? Then watch this how to video and learn how simple it is to mix up everyone's favorite vodka drink, a White Russian.
Andrea Lowell from VH1 Surreal Life, makes a delicious drink, called a pineapple cocktail. A pineapple cocktail is best to drink on a warm summer's day while lying in a hammock.
Watch this how to video to learn how to make a delicious Cazadorez tequila drink called aPaloma.
Save your soda from going flat. The last drink will be as good as the first, even with 2 or 3 liter drinks!
Luci Lock shows you how to make your own raw drink with kefir and fresh strawberries. Not only is it a raw but it is also a probiotic recipe.
American Bartenders School shows you to make the Washington Apple cocktail drink recipe.
American Bartenders School shows you to make the Mai Tai cocktail drink recipe. Perfect if you love strong rum drinks.
American Bartenders School shows you to make the Rum Punch cocktail drink recipe.
Learn how to expertly make this popular drink cocktail recipe the French Martini from American Bartending School. A great cocktail drink for parties and entertaining friends.
A bartender shows how to mix a Brandy Alexander drink!
This is a Rum drink recipe video. It shows the right amount of ounces of Stoli Razz vodka, Puckers sour apple liqueur, Midori (melon liqueur), Razzamatazz raspberry liqueur, & Puckers watermelon liqueur to pour to make a perfect Amnesia drink. Follow along with Socrates the bartender as he shows how to mix up an amnesia cocktail, that unlike him, won't give you herpes. The video beverage making tutorial also shows you exactly what glass should be used to serve it.
