Amaretto is one of the liqueurs I feel like we have taken for granted. It seems…
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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 – Georgia Peach
Here’s a stunning summery cocktail you won’t be able to get enough of. The sweet but light…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…