Mezcal Margarita

12 Classic Cocktails With A Twist

If you love making classic cocktails this unique collection of recipes is filled with twists that turn a host of favorites on their heads with clever techniques and creative ingredients.

Mezcal Margarita Recipe

Mezcal Margarita

Using a fresh homemade sour mix and a pinch of salt creates a Mezcal Margarita with smooth, deep flavors that will make you feel like youโ€™re lounging on a tropical beach.

Old Fashioned Cuba Libre

Old Fashioned Cuba Libre

The Old Fashioned Cuba Libre is the result of a tawdry little affair between a classic Cuba Libre and a much younger mid-century Old Fashioned. Like all good affairs, this one has some nice muddling, a little rum, and a touch of Mexican Coke thrown in for good times.

Taste Along with Cube Libre and Rum and Coke

Why the Cuba Libre Hates Being Called a Rum and Coke

The Cuba Libre is a bright, delicious island drink with a great origin story that more than likely was completely made up, but still hasnโ€™t been enough to get the Cuba Libre out from under the shadows of its simple-minded cousin the Rum and Coke.

Cuba Libre

Cuba Libre

The Cuba Libre gets its bright tropical flavors from fresh squeezed lime juice that is nicely complimented by the Coca-Cola and some good rum.

Rum & Coke

How to Make a Great Rum and Coke

What makes the rum and coke so popular is how the smooth, slightly sweet flavors come together to create a simple, refreshing cocktail you can drink all night.

Gin Rickey

Gin Rickey

There aren’t many cocktails as easy to make or as refreshing to drink on a hot summer day as a Gin Rickey.

Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Sour

This whiskey sour recipe uses a fresh tasting sour mix and egg whites to produce a frothy, refreshing drink.