How To: Make a Mai Tai with almond liqueur
Get ready to learn how to make this classic beachside rum beverage, the Mai Tai. The key to this big liquor, big flavor drink? You need to use almond liqueur.
Get ready to learn how to make this classic beachside rum beverage, the Mai Tai. The key to this big liquor, big flavor drink? You need to use almond liqueur.
Creamer, milk (whole or skim), sugar, or even butter—you've probably added at least one of these to your coffee to improve its taste at some point. If you're looking for something different, though, try a new twist with a dash of cinnamon. This sweet, sharp spice can do so much more than improve coffee's taste, and I've got 10 examples for you to consider.
Most primary cocktail ingredients just sound delicious. Lime and tonic water? Yes, please. Bitters and simple syrup? Sign me up. Egg whites and... wait... egg whites? In a cocktail?
I have a confession: I hoard glass jars. I buy mason jars whenever I get the chance. When I finish a jar of pickles or mayonnaise, there's no way that glass jar is going in the recycling (thankfully, they're easy to de-stink). And when my sister gives me a basket of her homemade jams, she can forget about ever seeing those jars again.
Happy hour is a great way to wind down after a long day at work or school, to relax with friends and enjoy a well-deserved drink. While the experience of this on-the-cheap imbibing promotion is great, the hours usually aren't.
The holiday season is almost over, bringing the year to an end, and what better way to end it than with some tonsil hockey from the dime across the room on New Year's Eve?
Tea has been around for thousands of years, and as a result, tons of customs and ceremonies have sprung up around its consumption. Some cultures take their tea plain, while others put things in it. Sometimes there are special tea-holding vessels, other times not. Maybe there will even be special foods meant to be eaten with tea. However, in America, our appreciation of tea has waned. For many, iced tea is their biggest source of tea consumption, and it's imbibed with no ceremony whatsoever in...
If you're too old to trick-or-treat (are you ever really?), throwing a Halloween party is the next best thing. You could always just serve beer and jungle juice like most other people will be doing, which will certainly get the job done, but where's the fun in that? Instead, impress (or gross out) your guests with one of these gruesome drinks.
Mike Holton – of Drinks with Mike – demonstrates how to make a dirty martini. Firstly, ice your glassware. This chills it and keeps the flavor nice and cold. Then, fill up your shaker with ice and fill it up with a six count of vodka which means you must count till six while pouring the vodka in the shaker. Add a splash of dry vermouth and a splash of olive juice. Attach the shaker top and shake for ten seconds. Check for the ice buildup on the outside of the shaker. Grab your strainer, dump ...
Ah, springtime. When the flowers bloom, the birds chirp, and a young coed's thoughts turn to steamy hook ups. Watch this video to learn how to hook up on spring break.
Coca Cola is pretty ubiquitous by now, and no matter where you go, from Morocco to the United States, you'll always find someone throwing down a nice cold Coke. Coke is also, unsurprisingly, one of the most recognizable drinks in the world.
Learn how to pull an awesome con in the bar with magician Brian Brushwood. Brian Bushwood is an American magician known for his bizarre magic and bar tricks. Watch this instructional video from Scam School to learn this con/magic trick. This magic trick is a sweet con. All you need is a bartender, a $20 bill, a pint glass, a lighter, a napkin, and a friend. You'll impress your friends with the sheer magic of it, and be $20 ahead.
Master mixolgist Chris McMillian teaches you how to make the Kentucky classic, the Mint Julep. The Juelp originated in ancient Persia but as evolved to become an American classic. It needs to be prepared in the classic metal cup which allows for the drink to get properly cold.
So you want to party with celebrities. Whatever you do, don’t cry. You won’t just look silly—you’ll look unstable. Follow these steps to get you one step closer to hanging with the stars.
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Loose waves are the hair signature/calling card of summertime beauty, so indulge yourself in this sex goddess inspired look by watching this tutorial.
If you have ever played the popular drinking game Thin Ice, then this magic tricks setup should look familiar to you. The magician appears to push a coin positioned on top of a piece of latex through the latex into a glass without puncturing it. This video teaches you how to perform this simple, easy trick with only a few basic materials.
Whether you are venturing on a rugged camping trip, or simply want to brush on your outdoor survival skills, this video will come in handy. Learn how to purify water when out in the wild. Mike uses various methods to purify water and drinks the end result.
If you love coconuts then you should know how to open one. Properly opening a coconut will allow you to drink the delicious and nutritious water and coconut meat. So watch this how-to tutorial to learn how to open any Thai coconut.
American Bartenders School shows how to mix an appletini apple martini cocktail. You will need vodka and apple liqueur or schnapps. Watch this video specialty drink-mixing tutorial and learn how to make an appletini apple martini cocktail.
Dan Vincent, a bartender in Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make specialty martinis for you, your friends and family in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This specialty drink just needs four ingredients, and is great for the summer. To make the pomegranate martini, you will need vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, and pomegranate juice.
Dan Vincent, a bartender in Laguna Beach, Ca. shows you how to make specialty martinis for you, your friends and family in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This specialty drink recipe is easy, fruity, and goes down easy. You will need vodka, sour apple liqueur, sweet and sour mix, and a little Sprite.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Pomegranate Martini mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need vodka and grenadine. Learn how to mix a pomegranate martini by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Kir mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need creme de cassis and white wine. Learn how to mix a kir cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Irish Coffee mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need Irish whiskey and coffee. Learn how to mix an Irish coffee cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a High Ball mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need American whiskey and ginger ale. Learn how to mix a high ball cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Fifty Severn Chevy mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need pineapple juice, vodka, triple sec, and Southern Comfort. Learn how to mix a 57 Chevy cocktail shooter by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Smurf mixed drink cocktail recipe. You will need vodka and grenadine. Learn how to mix the deceptively not blue Smurf cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
Got a hang over? Try the Bloody Mary. This drink can have more kick than the wake-up juice in Back to the Future III. You will need vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a celery stick. Learn how to make this brunchtime classic cocktail, the Bloody Mary, by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.
The drinking continues! Rob "Riki Tiki" Roy gives a little history on Scotch and shows how to make the Rob Roy. You'll need scotch, vermouth, Angostura bitters, and a cherry on top. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to make a Rob Roy cocktail, the Scottish bastard son of the martini.
Here's the master mixer at work again preparing an incredible variation to the classic mojito mix by adding one of his favorite ingredients, lychee fruit. Learn how Manuel makes this beautiful cocktail with tips for this drink to work in a party situation. You will need mint, lime, simple syrup, lychee liqueur, and rum.
Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, amaretto and tequila make up the Italian margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Matt as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this twist on a classic specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Italian margarita cocktail.
Mint, lime, sugar, sweet and sour, soda water, Sprite and tequila make up the el Guapo tequila mojito cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jay as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this refreshing specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the el Guapo cocktail.
Rum, nutmeg, ginger, cane syrup and apple juice make up the Drunken Buddha cocktail. Follow along with bartender Boun as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this spiced specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Drunken Buddha cocktail.
Pineapple, lemon, mint, simple syrup, and Malibu pineapple rum make up the sweet pineapple mojito cocktail. Follow along with bartender Claudia 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 wonderful pineapple mojito cocktail.
This tutorial video will teach you how to burp like a pro. No drinks here, just quality burping. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
Lemon drop martinis don't have to be made with vodka. Mix this drink with fresh lemon, sweet and sour mix, Amaretto, and tequila. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix a Toro tequila lemon drop martini cocktail.
Check out this how-to video for making a jack and coke mixed drink from the American Bartender's School. If you're thirsty and water just isn't going to do it, try a jack and coke!
Champagne bottles, especially cheap champagne, can be complicated to open without making a mess. Learn how to open a bottle of champagne properly and how to mix a tasty cocktail drink with the champagne.