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Exotic drinks of the British Virgin Islands
Exotic drinks of the British Virgin Islands
Exotic Drinks of the British Virgin Islands
Ice Breaker This tropical cocktail called the Ice Breaker was suggested to me while I was traveling in the British Virgin Islands in 2021 during the pandemic. One day I hired a guide to take me to some of the nearby islands because I wanted to learn how to make the best tropical cocktail recipes…
Endless Summer I found this tropical cocktail recipe the Endless Summer while I was traveling in the British Virgin Islands in 2021 during the pandemic. While in the BVIs I hired a guide to take me to some of the nearby islands because I wanted to showcase some of the best tasting drinks in the…
Cranberry Mule Cranberry Mules are made with Vodka, Cranberry Juice and Ginger Beer. Delicious! A couple of weeks ago I was at my neighbor Julie’s house and she let me try a can of cranberry ginger that she bought at Trader Joes. It tasted really great with Vodka! So, I thought to myself, if I…
Vodka Bloody Mary A Vodka Bloody Mary is one of the best pre-dinner drinks around. You can find hundreds of homemade recipes for a Vodka Bloody Mary but when in a hurry with no time to waste just pick up one of the many great Bloody Mary mixes. Two of my favorite mixes are Charleston…
Bourbon Ginger Old Fashion This easy recipe for a Bourbon Old Fashion cocktail has a unique twist and it tastes great! By using spiced orange aromatic bitters, it adds additional flavor to the drink, creating a unique twist to the classic Old Fashion Bourbon cocktail. Just add your Bourbon, ginger ale and bitters, then top…
Almond Latte Disaronno, Baileys and Godiva This Almond Latte made with Godiva Chocolate Liquor, Baileys Irish Cream and Amaretto DiSaronno will take the chill away. When I make this drink I will sometimes use the white chocolate liquor instead of the dark chocolate liquor. It tastes just as good. This drink is so easy you…
French 76 is a Vodka & Champagne Cocktail The French 76 made with Vodka and Champagne is a modern twist on an old favorite, the French 75 made with Gin. The French 75 dates back to World War I and was also called a 75 Cocktail, or in French, Soixante Quinze (Seventy Five). This elegant…
Blackberry Bourbon Mead Cocktail This unique Blackberry Bourbon Mead Cocktail is refreshing and the perfect drink for sipping on your back deck! First make the honey syrup. Add the blackberries, bitters, syrup and orange peel to a glass and muddle. Add ice, the mead, bourbon and water. Now you are ready to enjoy! If you…