There comes a time in every Vixen’s life when she must back away from the cranberry and vodka, and enter into the more sophisticated realm of happy hour.
Not everyone is a mixed drink connoisseur, and that’s alright, though you’re missing out on a world of flavor if you stick to the bar basics (gin and tonic, rum and coke, amaretto sours, etc).
Take a look at these simple and easy to remember happy hour cocktails to expand your mixed drink palette.
The Paradise
Light Malibu Rum, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice, grenadine.
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, Orange Juice, and Grenadine
Revolver
Kahlua, Whiskey, and Bitters
Gin Gimlet
Gin, Lime Juice, and Syrup
Sidecar
Brandy, Orange Juice, and Lemon Juice
Mint Julep
Bourbon, Mint, and Sugar
Manhattan
Rye, Sweet Vermouth, and Bitters
Old Fashioned
Sugar, Bourbon, Bitters
Dark & Stormy
Rum and Ginger Beer
Applejack
Whiskey, Apple Schnapps, Sweet & Sour Mix, and Club Soda
Tom Collins
Gin, Simple Syrup, and Soda Water
Boulevardier
Bourbon or Whiskey, Compari, Sweet Vermouth
French 75
Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar, and Champagne
Whiskey Ginger
Whiskey and Ginger Ale
Seven & Seven
Seagrams 7 Whiskey and 7-Up