Father's Day Drinks

Father's Day is a special occasion and it is a great excuse to make your father a special drink. This list includes some of the most popular "manly drinks," most of which require one type of whiskey or another but also a few with rum or tequila or a little of everything (see Long Island Iced Tea). The point is that Dad is likely not going to want any of the fruity, creamy or otherwise "girly" cocktails and you won't find any of those here. Pick up your father's favorite spirits and mix him up one of these very masculine drinks.

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Manhattan
The Manhattan is the perfect upscale cocktail for the whiskey-loving Dad. Buy him a great bottle of rye which he may not get all the time, and stir this one up with dinner. If your father is more of a Scotch man, go for it and make a Rob Roy instead, or give him the real treat of a bottle of both whiskies along with a vermouth and let him decide.

Rusty Nail

Ah, the Rusty Nail, the true Scotch lover's cocktail. This is a very nice way to enjoy almost any Scotch whisky and because the Drambuie is Scotch-based, it is a perfectly subtle addition, beating a Scotch on the rocks out of the water (so to speak).

Godfather

The Godfather is simple, sophisticated and another easy way to spice up the average glass of Scotch. A small amount of amaretto contributes just enough mellow almond flavour to define a completely different experience without overpowering the whisky.

Frisco Sour

Try out this Frisco Sour on Dad if you think he would like a little pucker in his whiskey. It is slightly more complex than the classic Whiskey Sour due to the addition of the Cognac-based Benedictine and lime juice (fresh squeezed of course).

Sidecar
If you choose a Sidecar for Father's Day you have a few more choices to make. Cognac and Armagnac are the traditional bases for the cocktail but bourbon is more popular now and makes a very pleasant option. Or if Dad isn't quite a whiskey fan, go with a Boston Sidecar in which brandy and rum make up the base.

Imperial Fizz

Fizz drinks are great and if Father's Day ends up being one of the warmer days of June the Imperial (or Whiskey) Fizz is an excellent cool-me-down option. Essentially you're taking a Whiskey Sour and adding soda to create a nice highball. Another option is to serve both drinks, maybe one before dinner and the other after a round of golf.

Habanero Martini
Here's a hot and spicy tequila Martini begging for the guy who really likes to spice it up. The key is the garnish, without it you would merely have a Tequini, and what's the fun in that?

Lounge Lizard

There had to be a rum drink in this list somewhere. Since the Rum and Coke is one of the most popular among men I thought we'd go with a slightly more interesting variation, considering it is a special occasion and all. It's really nothing more than a little amaretto that distinguishes it apart from the other, but sometimes it's the smallest things that can make all the difference.

Long Island Iced Tea
You will need to raid the entire liquor cabinet to make this one up for Dad. The Long Island Iced Tea is notorious for being a strong drink and rightfully so because it contains five spirits. Men love this done and it makes the perfect afternoon patio companion while steaks are on the grill.

Lynchburg Lemonade

And what would a manly drink list be without one that specifically calls for Jack Daniels? That one brand of Tennessee whiskey is a favorite among many whiskey drinkers and beyond a Jack and Coke, the Lynchburg Lemonade is one of the best ways to enjoy it. You could even buy Dad his own barrel of JD. Now that would be a treat!

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Mother's Day Drinks

Bloody Mary
Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 3 ounces bloody mary mix
• 1 stalk celery
• pinch of pepper
• pinch of salt

Directions
- Fill glass with ice.
- Add Vodka and bloody mary mix.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with salt, pepper, and celery stalk.

Pineapple Cooler
Ingredients
• 1 large fresh pineapple
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 11 sprigs fresh lavender, rosemary, or lemon verbena
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions
• Cut the peel from the pineapple, remove the core, and cut the fruit into 1-inch pieces.
• Place the fruit in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and pulse until the pineapple is crushed but not pureed. Transfer to a large nonreactive pot, add the sugar, 4 cups water, and 3 herb sprigs.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
• Gently press the solids to extract the juice. Cool and stir in the lemon juice. Serve over ice garnished with the remaining herb sprigs.

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Spring Feeling Cocktail
Ingredients:

1 oz Gin
0.5 oz  Green Chartreuse
1 tbsp  Lemon juice

Directions:
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Rabbit Punch
Ingredients:
2 tsp Campari
2 tsp dark Creme de Cacao
1 tbsp Irish Cream
2 tsp coconut Rum

Directions:
Pour in order then layer Irish Cream

Drunken Bunny
Ingredients:
1 oz Blue Curacao
0.5 oz Whipped Cream
1 oz Melon liqueur
1 oz Orange Rum

Directions:
Mix together with crushed ice in a glass and garnish with mint leaves

Easter Egg Drink
Ingredients:
1 oz Blue Curacao
1 fill  half-and-half Cream
1 oz White Creme de Cacao

Directions:
Mix together with crushed ice in a glass and garnish with mint leaves

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St. Patrick's Day Drinks, Vancouver, Surrey, Langley

Emerald Isle
Go green with your martini, just hold the vermouth and replace it with some crème de menthe. You’ll have the Irish spirit in no time. While aromatic bitters are customary, mint bitters are an equally nice compliment.

Ingredients:
1 oz gin
1 tsp green crème de menthe
2 quick dashes of bitters
1 mint leave

Everybody’s Irish
Everybody *is* Irish, at least on St. Patrick’s Day. Pour the irish whiskey, crème de menthe, and Chartreuse with ice cubes and blend to get this very green cocktail. If an olive isn’t your thing, use a fresh sprig of mint instead.

Ingredients:
2 oz Irish whiskey
1 oz green crème de menthe
1 oz green Chartreuse
cocktail olive for garnish

Irish Car Bomb
A true classic, this list is incomplete without the infamous drink. Even though it’s not exactly one of the few cocktails enjoyed back in the homeland. Fill a shot glass with Irish creme and Jameson, drop it into the Guinness, and slam the drink down.

Ingredients:
3/4 pint Guinness Stout
1/2 shot Irish Creme
1/2 shot Jameson Irish whiskey

The Dancing Leprechaun

On St. Patrick’s Day anything Irish goes, especially Irish Whiskey mixtures. To make the leprechaun dance, combine all the listed ingredients in a shaker with ice, then strain into a highball glass with ice cubes. Finally, add garnish with a twist of lemon.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
3/4 oz Drambuie
3/4 oz lemon juice
Ginger Ale
Twist of Lemon peel

The Midori June Bug
This delicious concoction is made by blending all ingredients in a shaker and pouring over ice. It may be a bit girly for some, but at least its green and it’s a bit different than the norm.

Ingredients:
1 oz Midori® melon liqueur
3/4 oz coconut rum
3/4 oz banana liqueur
1 oz sweet and sour mix
1 oz pineapple juice

Dublin Handshake
St. Patrick’s Day is about fun and drunken friendship, so why not give peace a chance? Trade in that Irish Car Bomb for a Dublin Handshake, another Irish favorite. Just combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain in to a rocks glass with ice.

Ingredients:
1/2 oz Baileys Irish cream
1/2 oz Irish whiskey
3/4 oz Sloe gin

Nutty Irishman
While a true Irishman rarely forgoes the comforts of whiskey and beer, an exception can be made for Baileys. In shooter form, mix half shots of Baileys Irish Cream and Frangelico. Or instead mix one ounce of each of the liqueurs and enjoy it on the rocks. Either is perfect for any day of the year. A St. Patrick’s Day variation adds a shot of green Crème de Menthe for green color and a minty taste.

Ingredients:
1/2 shot Baileys Irish Cream
1/2 shot Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

Irish Dream
May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live. Blend all the listed ingredients with ice until smooth, and serve in a frosted pilsner glass. Optional topping of whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

Ingredients:
1/2 oz Irish Cream
1/2 oz Hazelnut Liqueur
3/4 oz Brown Creme de Cacao
1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

Irish Cactus
Love St. Patrick’s Day but still want a touch of tequila? The Irish Cactus brings a taste from south of the border by mixing tequila and Irish cream liqueur. It is simple to make and is served on the rocks.

Ingredients:
2 oz Irish cream liqueur
1 oz tequila

Irish Trash Can
The above drink is not to be confused with this one. Fill a Collins glass full of ice, then add all liquors and stir. Finally, add a full can of Red Bull on top (as pictured to the right). The Red Bull will float at first, then slowly go down. Watch as your drink slowly turns green.

Ingredients:
1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz light rum
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz peach schnapps
1/2 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
1/2 oz triple sec
1 can Red Bull® energy drink

Irish Eyes
If you’ve developed a crème de menthe habit from all the green-tinted pomp of this holiday, just add Irish whiskey, heavy cream, and ice to it for this creamy lowball that is similar to a White Russian. Great for the song “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Ingredients:
1 oz Irish whiskey
1/4 oz green crème de menthe
2 oz cream
maraschino cherry

Irish Flag
Nothing says St. Paddy’s day than actually drinking the Irish Flag. First, pour the crème de menthe into a glass. Next, slowly pour the Bailey’s Irish cream over the back of a spoon so that it floats on top of the Creme de Menthe. Finally, slowly pour the Grand Marnier over the back of the spoon so that it floats on top of the Bailey’s Irish creme and voilà!

Ingredients:
1/3 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream (Bailey’s)
1/3 oz green crème de menthe
1/3 oz Grand Marnier orange liqueur (some use Butterscotch Schnapps)

Irish Coffee
Another traditional sipper, complete with a crown of whipped cream if desired. It is a perfect drink for casual St. Patrick’s Day parties or as an after dinner beverage following Irish Stew or Shepherd’s Pie.

Ingredients:
2 1/2 oz strong, hot coffee
1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
1 tsp brown sugar
1 oz whipping cream (optional)

Irish Martini
If your mama always told you not to drink on Sunday, she probably wasn’t Irish. Uisce beatha, the Gaelic term for whiskey, literally translates to “water of life,” a common euphemism for “holy water.” Take that special ingredient of whiskey and add it to a typical martini, making it an Irish version of an old favorite. You coat the chilled cocktail glass with the Irish whiskey, then add in the typical vodka martini.

Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1/2 oz Irish whiskey
lemon twist for garnish

Shamrock Shaker
Looking for something more? This alcoholic beverage combines Kahlua and Amaretto liqueurs with milk. Shake the mixture vigorously and strain it into a chilled cocktail glass. The green and gold powder is for decoration.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz of Kahlua liqueur
2 1/2 oz of milk
1/2 oz of Amaretto liqueur
edible green and gold powder

Irish Kiss
Of course, it doesn’t have to be all about beer. Korbel California Champagne created its own cocktail, the Irish Kiss. To start, add two drops of green food coloring to 1/2 cup of sugar and mix well. Rub a champagne flute rim with lime and dip it in your green sugar mixture. Fill with champagne and liqueur. You can use the lime for garnish as well.

Ingredients:
4 oz Korbel California Brut Champagne
1 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
Green food coloring
1/2 cup of sugar

Irish Gold
Often when we think of St. Patrick’s Day we want all things to be green, but let’s not forget the importance of gold at the end of the rainbow. Combine the the whiskey, schnapps, and juice in a Collins glass filled with ice and top with ginger ale. Add a lime for garnish.

Ingredients:
2 oz Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
2 oz ginger ale
1 oz peach schnapps
splash of orange juice
lime wheel

Irish Depth Charge
May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you’re dead. For one more killer drink, try the depth charge, Irish style. Pour a double shot of vodka into a shot glass and press firmly to the bottom of a pint glass. Fill the bottom with Bass Ale, and careful fill the top with Guinness, creating a Black and Tan. Remove the double shot glass from the drink and have at it.

Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
6 oz Guinness stout
6 oz Bass pale ale

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