Category Archives: Cocktails

Cocktails and drink recipes covering a multitude of spirit categories from contemporary to classic styles.

Russian Fucker

There’s a shot for everything and that includes humoring the funny bone, sugaring the sweet tooth and getting wasted within seconds. This one captures the attention by name (I didn’t name it by the way), messes one up if taken in rapid succession, but makes a terrific sipping drink if allowed to mellow out over time. Please use discretion when choosing your method of consumption.

Russian Fucker ShooterThree Wisemen Shot photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

1/3 measure Vodka

1/3 measure Amaretto

1/3 measure Canadian Whisky

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. Serve and shoot ice cold.

For those of you who prefer sipping over shooting, this makes an excelling drink for relaxing at the end of the day. Serve this on the rocks, neat or shake it up over ice to chill and aerate and serve in rocks glass without ice for smooth sipping.

Level Headed Russian Fucker – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Vodka

1 measure Amaretto

1 measure Canadian Whisky

Orange Peel Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake or stir to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.

Next time you run across a shot or shooter you think sounds like something you might want to actually taste rather than throw back, try it out shaken over ice and strained in a cocktail glass or poured over ice in a rocks glass. You might be surprised that the shot tastes a lot better at a slower pace than you thought. Then again, I’ve seen some of those shots….Some of them are aptly named like Toxic Waste, Nuclear Spill, and even a Dirty Ashtray. No thanks.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Camarena Delight

Camarena Delight tickles the senses as fabulous alternative to after dinner dessert. Great cinnamon aroma from the start with creamy, chocolate nut flavor throughout. Excellent for chocolate and coffee lovers.

Camarena Delight

Camarena Delight - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services1 measure Camarena Reposado Tequila

1/2 measure Dark Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Coffee Liqueur

1/2 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

1-1/2 measure Heavy Cream

Cinnamon Dust Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until frothy. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with dusting of cinnamon powder.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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St. Zipaine

Champagne might be the first bubbly that comes to mind when one thinks of celebration cocktails, but sparkling sake mingles and tingles its way through cocktail culture with a burst of bubbly excitement. Its versatility is apparent as it is excellent sipped straight from the bottle, lovely fluted and incorporates beautifully in mixed cocktails. Zipang Sparking Sake 6 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

St. Zipaine

2 parts Zipang Sparkling Sake

1/2 parts St-Germain

2 parts Club Soda

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place chilled St-Germain in champagne flute. Top with club soda and sparkling sake. Garnish with lemon twist.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Barefoot MargariTOE

Cinco de Mayo lands on a Saturday in 2012 leaving an entire weekend for parties and relaxed merriment. It’s a sure bet blenders will whirl in excited celebration with flavorful margaritas. Barefoot Wine & Bubbly reinvents the traditional fruited margarita with a delicious White Zinfandel twist.Barefoot MargariTOE - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services

Barefoot MargariTOE – created by Cheri Loughlin

3 measures Barefoot White Zinfandel – chilled

2 measures Pineapple Juice – chilled

1-1/2 cup Frozen Strawberries

1 measure Camarena Tequila

Fresh Strawberry Garnish

Place all ingredients except garnish in blender with ice. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into chilled margarita glass or decorative cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh strawberry.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Paloma

There’s a reason the Paloma has been around for ages. It’s easy to build and refreshing to drink. Why make enjoyment difficult?Paloma 028 - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Paloma

2 measures Reposado or Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Lime Juice

4 measures Grapefruit Juice

Splash of Club Soda

Lime Wedge

Coarse Salt

Rim highball or pint glass with lime wedge. Dip into coarse salt. Fill glass with ice. Add tequila, lime juice and grapefruit juice. Stir. Top with club soda to taste. Garnish with lime wedge.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Satin Sheet

Hump Day Happy Hour ~ Slip into something comfortable… What sip will you slip into?Satin Sheet - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Satin Sheet – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Reposado Tequila

1 measure Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 measure Falernum

1/4 measure Simple Syrup

Lime Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend & chill. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with lime slice.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Quintessential Martini

Quintessential Martini

Chilled Martini Glass photo copyright Cheri Loughlin3 ounces Anejo Tequila

1/4 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

Orange Twist Garnish

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Zest fresh orange twist over top of cocktail and drop into drink. Adapted from the Maestro Martini

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Sparkling Mango

Sparkling Mango gives off the Peach Bellini cocktail feel with its champagne flute and fruit flavor. The real appeal lies within its ease of creation. Pop open a bottle of chilled Naked fruit smoothie juice and club soda and this cocktail practically makes itself. Best of all; no guilt in the calories. Naked Mighty Mango comes in at just 37.5 calories per 2 ounce serving. That’s all it takes for this cocktail. Club soda is a calorie freebie. Perfect on flavor. Fabulous for watching the curvy figure. 

Sparkling Mango – created by Cheri LoughlinSparkling Mango 067 - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Naked Mighty Mango – chilled

4 ounces Club Soda – chilled

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place 2 ounces Naked Mighty Mango in a champagne flute. Slowly top off with four ounces of Club soda.  Lemon twist garnish is optional. Total calories for one cocktail: 37.5

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Spanish Fly

Mexican Holiday - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development ServicesSpanish Fly

1 measure Tequila

1 measure Licor 43

Ground Cinnamon

Cinnamon Stick

Place tequila, Licor 34 and cinnamon in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with cinnamon stick. Alternative method: Build in rocks glass over crushed ice. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Stir with cinnamon stick garnish.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Berried Treasure

Delicate tartness balances with fruited sweetness in this deeply lush blackberry and raspberry cocktail. Sipping to the last drop is definitely savoring fresh Berried Treasure.

Berried Treasure – created by Cheri Loughlin

Berried Treasure - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services2 measures Camarena Silver Tequila

8 Fresh Blackberries

1/2 measure Lemon Juice

1/2 measure Raspberry Liqueur

1/4 measure Agave Syrup

Place six blackberries and lemon juice in mixing glass. Muddle. Add remaining liquid ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Double strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with remaining two blackberries.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon – str8upcocktails @ gmail.com – ©2012 Cheri Loughlin-The Intoxicologist, All Rights Reserved. All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin.