The Emerald cocktail is a great way to escape green beer on St. Patrick’s Day. And we are celebrating all weekend!

Some quick research will show that there are not that many mixed drinks using Irish whiskey. Turns out that (like Scotch) Irish Whiskey just doesn’t go well with many other ingredients. However, this version of The Emerald is quite enjoyable. It’s smooth, mellow, and improves with the quality of the whiskey.

The Emerald
Yields one drink

Ingredients
2 ounces Irish whiskey
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters Read more…

There are lots of recipes out there for adding pickle juice to your Bloody Mary, but this one goes a step further by making your own infused vodka. No Bloody Mary mix here, we are using quality ingredients as a foundation for a delicious and flavor-packed drink.

Infused vodkas are delicious and really easy to make. This one requires that you start about a week in advance, but is so worth it.

Adjust the Tabasco to your liking, and you can get creative with the garnish.

Dill Pickle Bloody Mary
Yields one drink

Ingredients
Ice
4 oz. dill pickle vodka* (recipe below)
6 ounces tomato juice
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dill pickle juice from Rick’s Pick’s Classic Sours
1/8 teaspoon salt
1//4 teaspoon pepper (or more if you prefer)
dill pickles spears (Rick’s Pick’s Classic Sours) and celery stalks for garnish Read more…

This fruity cocktail, The Berry Kiss,  is a raspberry spin on a cosmopolitan. And, it’s perfectly pink! Instructions for making your own Raspberry Simple Syrup are included.

The Berry Kiss

Ingredients
2 ounces Hangar 1 Buddha’s Hand or Mandarine vodka
1/2 ounce Chambord Liqueur
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon Raspberry Simple Syrup (recipe below)
2 tablespoons cranberry juice
Raspberries for garnish Read more…

Looking for a tasty drink that serves a crowd? This Super Bowl Punch takes your party beyond the usual beer—its refreshing lime flavor goes great with game day eats.

We recommend using Hangar 1 Vodka (distilled right in Alameda) and Lagunitas Pils for optimal flavor. And you can dip the rims of the glasses in coarse sugar for a touch of extra sweetness.

Super Bowl Punch
Ingredients
1 750 ml. bottle Hangar 1 Vodka
3  bottles Lagunitas Pils
3 (6-ounce) containers frozen limeade, thawed
3 (1-liter) bottles club soda
3 limes, sliced into wheels
Ice, for serving Read more…