The Amaretto Toasted Almond – Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer

Amaretto is one of the liqueurs I feel like we have taken for granted. It seems…

The French Kiss – Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer

Did you know July 6th is National Kissing Day? It’s also National Fried Chicken Day but…

Taste the Rainbow – Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer

The first openly gay elected official in San Francisco’s history, City Supervisor, Harvey Milk, requested of…

The Easy Rider – Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer

June is Pride month, and cities across the nation start flying their rainbow-colored flag high. Festivals…

Strawberry Margarita – Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer

Who doesn’t love a chilled Margarita when the weather turns warm? And honestly, around here, the…

Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer – The Best Whiskey Sour

The possibilities of what you can do with a quality whiskey are truly boundless. But most…

Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer – Georgia Peach 

Here’s a stunning summery cocktail you won’t be able to get enough of. The sweet but light…

Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer – Pineapple Mojito

With Memorial Day coming up I wanted to give you guys a recipe for something patriotic.…

Behind The Bar With The Twisted Mixer – Malibu Bay Breeze

The featured drink for my most recent wedding was the bride’s favorite, Malibu and pineapple. Some…

The Twisted Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary recipes are probably the most varying of all the cocktail recipes. For years I…

The Brambler

I have so many childhood memories of ruining my clothes from picking wild blackberries. Nowadays I…

The Hibiscus Colada

Famed for its brilliantly colored petals, the hibiscus fruit is a wonderful ingredient to use in…

Citrus Breeze

Is there anything better than fresh citrus? I grew up a Farrell child of the 80’s…

Spring Fling

Today was one of those days! Oh, who am I kidding, it’s been one of thoseyears…

The Blue Angel Cocktail

Lakeland is such a great place for aviation enthusiasts. We have the Florida Air Museum, Fantasy…

Orange Crush Cocktail

I, for one, have never met a tequila sunrise or mimosa bar I didn’t like. But…

The Irish Mimosa

According to irishcentral.com. there are 7 times more people of Irish ancestry in America than in…

Strawberry Rum Smash

If you’ve been anywhere near I4 recently then you know the undeniable truth…. It’s Strawberry Festival…

Moscow Mule

When I first started my event bartending business I had a bride choose a Moscow Mule…

Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer: Paloma

Guests often ask for something “not too sweet” which can be a challenge in the cocktail…

The Classic Hot Toddy

When I was young I remember my grandfather telling me that his mom gave him warm…

Espresso Martini

As a kid, I was super hyper. Like, climbing the walls hyper. Now let’s add to…

Lady in Blue

Gin is the starting point for many great drinks, from well-known classics to modern inventions. Its…

Sparkling Margarita

 If you are anything like me, you are unsure if Florida is going to participate in…

Last Word

The Last Word was first served at the Detroit Athletic Club, circa 1915. Created just before…

Ashley’s Famous Sangria

Hello everyone! Ashley here AKA The Twisted Mixer, an event bartending service. I wanted to start…

Bourbon Old Fashioned

When you get right down to it, the Bourbon Old Fashioned is little more than a…

Manhattan

Ingredients Steps

Ho Ho Holiday Mule

Refreshing Sprite muddles with mint and peppermint sticks. Finished with iced Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7,…

Kiss under the Mistletoe

Enjoy this Christmas-inspired cocktail combining classic Coca-Cola®, fresh orange, grenadine, and warming notes of Bacardi® Spiced…

Milk for Santa

(Serves 4-6) Ingredients14 oz Santa Teresa 17961 Can evaporated1 Can condensed milk1 Can Coco LopezCinnamon, Star anis,…

Bourbon Apple

Ingredients2 oz bourbon1 oz ginger syrup*1 oz unfiltered apple juice1 oz lemon juiceA few cracks of black…

Icelandic Hot Chocolate

Ingredients1.5 parts Reyka Vodka6 parts hot chocolate.75 part Ancho Reyes1 dash of Angostura bitters InstructionsCombine ingredients in a hot…

Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer

Who’s ready to get tipsy with Rudolph this season?! It’s time to get ready for Santa…

Fireside

Ingredients4 oz Grey Goose vodka1 oz organic maple syrup1 sprig rosemary5 oz pink grapefruit juice1 pinch of…

Winter Wonderland

Ingredients1.5 oz vodka.75 oz peppermint schnapps.75 oz white chocolate liqueurCandy caneRed sugar InstructionsMix and chill ingredients.…

The Holiday Cocktail

Ingredients1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose Vodka.5 oz Aperol.75 oz simple syrup.5 oz fresh lemon…

Homemade Eggnog

Homemade eggnog is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season. This eggnog recipe is…