EDIBLE COCKTAILS - Jello Shots for Grown Ups

 MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY & MIXOLOGY MEETS GELATIN DESSERTS
These are not the jello shots of frat party fame where cheap booze and gelatin grope each other in a dark Dixie cup, these are sophisticated, adult, Edible Cocktails where designer liquor power dates intense flavor. It's what happens when booze grows up and gets married to haute cuisine.

EDIBLE COCKTAILS
 BERRY SANGRIA BERRY SHORTCAKE
BLOODY MARY TAPAS
BOOZE INFUSED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
CARAMEL CUSTARD
CHAMPAGNE WISHES & CAVIAR DREAMS
CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR
GUMMY WORMS IN PRIMORDIAL BOOZE
MOCHA ESPRESSO
PINA COLADAS ON THE BEACH
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY
SPOONFUL OF COSMO
WHITE RUSSIAN TRUFFLE CUPS (WITH ESPRESSO CAVIAR

Updated 10-2026 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

HONEY COCKTAILS

 
Honey is one of my favorite sweeteners. If it's possible to replace simple syrup, sugar or any other sweetener with honey in a cocktail I will do it. It's all natural and it keeps literally forever. As a healthy cocktail sweetener it's second to none for adding that essential balance for any spicy, sour, and bitter elements. If you can get lovely flavored honeys like those I've been kindly gifted from Honey Ridge Farms, it adds additional flavor as well. You can even buy honey wine, called Mead, very popular back in the good old Medieval days and making a huge comeback in today's craft cocktail scene.
I always keep a jar of local honey for allergy season but I end up using it more for cocktails then for sneezing. Because honey is so healthy I have created so many cocktails using it that I'll probably miss some on this list, so feel free to use my search option to find them all and don't be afraid to replace other sweeteners with honey in your favorite cocktails. By thinning it with warm water you can create a very healthy alternative to most simple syrups, just remember that any honey brings it's own distinctive flavor to the cocktail profile.
COCKTAILS WITH HONEY AGAVECILLIN BEE'S KNEES
BLACK EYED SUSAN
BLACKBERRY JAM BOURBON SOUR
BLACKBERRY MOJITO
BLUEBERRY JULEP & BLUEBERRY MINT BOURBON BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER & ELDERFLOWER GIN & TONIC
BLUSHING ROSE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL BUNNY TRAP COCKTAIL
CARROT CAKE COCKTAIL CANTALOUPE MARTINI
CASABRANCA COCKTAIL
CHEAP THRILLS COCKTAIL
CITRUS SPICED HOT TODDY CLOCKWORK ORANGE CRUSTA
(The) COCKTAIL PURPLE
CUCUMBER PEA SHOOT MOJITO
DRUNK BUNNY CARROT COCKTAIL DRUNK SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET
DRUNKEN ASTRONAUT ELDER FASHIONED COCKTAIL ELDERFLOWER SALTY DOG 
ENCHANTED FAERIE
GRILLED PEACH RUM MIMOSAS
HONEY FITZ SPRITZ HONEY OLD FASHIONED
HONEYDEW MELON MARTINI HOT, SPICED, SPIKED CRANBERRY ORANGE TEA PUNCH
HUMBLEBERRY PIE COCKTAIL KOSHER CALVADOS COCKTAIL LUCKY CHARM COCKTAIL MELON CUCUMBER MARTINI  MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT COCKTAIL  MIND YOUR Ps & Qs CUCUMBER PEA SHOOT MOJITO MINT GREEN TEA GIN & TONIC PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR MARTINI RAINS OF CASTAMERE - RED WEDDING SOUR SPARKLING SKELETON SANGRIA SPICED BANANA DAIQUIRI STORMBORN COCKTAIL VEGAN NEW YORK SOUR WATERMELON ROSEMARY GIN SOUR WHISKEY BERRY SMASH WILD BERRY POP TART MARTINI     I have also used honey as a sweetener in my homemade ROASTED HATCH CHILE CILANTRO TEQUILA LIQUEUR    National Honey Bee Day is August 20th, National I Love Honey Day is December 18th and National Honey Month is September.

Updated 11-2019 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
 

PINEAPPLE COCKTAILS

Pineapple is a predominant flavor in the cocktail world. Falling behind only orange and lemon, pineapple is one of the necessary juices to keep on hand for making cocktails. It's such a popular flavor that there are now several branded pineapple vodkas and pineapple rums on the market. There's even pineapple whiskey and tequila out there.

Pineapple is a main flavor in most Tiki drinks and it's an absolute necessity for Pina Coladas, but Pina Coladas are not the only way to enjoy pineapple in a cocktail. Rum is, of course, the first thing most people think of when mixing up pineapple cocktails, but it also stands up to beautiful whiskies and aged tequilas, not to mention how nicely it plays with vodka and gin.

If you're looking to finally branch out from that o.j. drenched drink, here's a great list of pineapple cocktails to help lead you astray.

PINEAPPLE COCKTAILS

ALIEN INVASION COCKTAIL
BEACH BUM BERRY PINA COLADA
BLACK EYED SUSAN COBBLER COCKTAIL
BLUE HAWAII MARTINI
BLUE MOON MARTINI
CANDY CORN MOONSHINE COCKTAIL
CASABRANCA COCKTAIL
CERSEI'S REVENGE
DRUNKEN BABY DOLE PINEAPPLE WHIPS
FLIRTINI

FRENCH MARTINI
GRILLED PINEAPPLE MEZCAL SLUSHY MARGARITA
GRILLED PINEAPPLE MOJITO
GUMMY RUMMY HALLOWEEN SHOOTER
GUMMY WORM EDIBLE COCKTAILS
GRINNING SKULL
HIBISCUS COLADA FRAPPÉ
JIMMY BUFFET MARTINI
JUNGLE JUICE
KINGSLAYER TIKI COCKTAIL
LICUADOS DE MAYO COCKTAIL
LOST MAI TAI TIKI COCKTAIL
MANGO PINEAPPLE RUBBER DUCKY SLUSHY
MERINGUE ISLAND PUNCH
PIÑA COLADA
PINA COLADA MARTINI
PINA COLADAS ON THE BEACH (Edible Cocktail Gels)
PINEAPPLE MINT JULEP
PINEAPPLE ORANGE COLADA
PINEAPPLE PISCO SOUR
PINEAPPLE DRUNK SIDE DOWN SMASH
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE MARTINI
RASPBERRY PINA COLADA
SIMPSONS DUH-OH MARTINI
SNEAKY TIKI COCKTAIL
STRAWBERRY COLADA MARTINI
STRAWBERRY PINA COLADAS
TIPSY MISS COCKTAIL
TRIPLE RUM PUNCH
TROPICAL BREEZE RUM SMOOTHIE
ZOMBIE JUICE

ABOUT THE PINEAPPLE
The word "pineapple" derives from the Spanish word "piña", originally applied to pine cones, it was later adapted to the pineapple fruit when it was introduced to Europe. Discovered on the Caribbean island of Guadalupe in 1493, the Portuguese and Spanish introduced pineapples to Asia, Africa and the South Pacific. Pineapples were first cultivated in Hawaii in the 18th century and Hawaii remains the only U.S. state to still commercially grow pineapples.

The Pineapple is a member of the bromiliad family, one of the few bromiliads that produces an edible fruit. The fruit is composed of berries in the form of scales. Pineapple contains high amounts of vitamin C, thiamin, manganese and anti-oxidants as well as bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme that breaks down protein (one of the compounds that can tenderize meat) which aid in digestion. Pineapple can reduce the risks of sinus inflammation, blood clots, macular degeneration, heart disease, osteoporosis and may also be helpful in reducing the risk of osteoarthritis and tumor growth.

Like anything else, too much of a good thing can be dangerous and pineapples are no exception. The bromelain can cause a tenderness in the mouth, the high quantity of vitamin C in pineapple could result in diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or heart burn if one consumes too much and, of course, there are pineapple allergies that can cause a rash, hives or breathing difficulties. But if consumed wisely and in moderation, pineapples are a refreshing and healthy taste treat.

 

Updated 6-2019
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GINGERSNAP MARTINI Cocktail Recipe

  This cocktail is my all time favorite cookie, my Mom's Gingersnaps, in a glass - again. I had run out of my homemade gingerbread liqueur but wanted a quick gingersnap fix so for this cocktail I grabbed a bottle of Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur and some molasses for a different approach.  

GINGERSNAP MARTINI   INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 Oz. Vodka 1 Oz. Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur
1 Tsp. Dark Molasses

Garnish:Pinch of CinnamonPinch of GingerPinch of Clove
Gingersnap Cookie   Tools: Cocktail Shaker   Glass: Cocktail or Coupe   DIRECTIONS Chill your glass in the freezer. Fill cocktail shaker with ice, add ingredients, shake until well chilled. Strain into the cocktail glass, dust with spices, add the gingersnap cookie and serve.  VOICEOVER VIDEO WITH INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS

MORE GINGERBREAD COCKTAILS & LIQUEUR     You might also want to try out this cookies:     Updated 7-2022 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY  

GINGERBREAD COCKTAILS

Gingerbread is my favorite holiday flavor. Whether it's a simple gingerbread topped with cream, gingerbread men or houses, gingerbread cream in my coffee or my all time favorite gingersnap cookie, there is always some spicy, ginger flavored treat on hand from the start of fall through the end of the holiday season. And often throughout the rest of the year.
Naturally, this holiday favorite of mine ends up in happy hour.
GINGERBREAD COCKTAILS GINGER BOURBON SNAP GINGERBREAD MARTINI GINGERBREAD MAN MARTINI GINGERBREAD LATTE COCKTAIL GINGERBREAD LIQUEUR GINGERBREAD MOCKTAIL GINGERSNAP MARTINI GINJA NINJA SLUSHY
Then, if course, there's MY MOM'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES:

National Gingerbread Day is November 21st.

Updated 11-2018 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

BANANA COCKTAILS

I always have bananas in the house so, if nothing else, I can make a banana cocktail. And you'll see below that I have done this quite often, not always because it's all I had in the house either. I love bananas, it's one of the reasons I always have them in the house.

Aside from being healthy, they bring their own natural sweetness to a cocktail as well as providing a good amount of body and flavor to a drink. The best thing is that a banana that may be too ripe to eat is sometimes perfect for a cocktail because of the extra sweetness and flavor.

Below is my full collection of Banana Cocktails.I encourage you to go bananas. BANANA COCKTAILS   BANANA BREAD MARTINI BANANA CHEESECAKE PARFAIT (VIRGIN) BANANA CREAM PIE COCKTAIL BANANA CREAM PIE MARTINIBANANA DAIQUIRI BANANAS FOSTER BOOZY SHAKE BANANA SPLIT MARTINIBANANA  SPLIT SHOT CHOCOLATE BANANA MARTINI PARFAIT ELVIS SPECIAL PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA MARTINI FROZEN STRAWBERRY BANANA DAIQUIRIS LICUADOS DE MAYO Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes SLIGHTLY BANANAS, DEFINITELY COCONUTS, CHOCOLATE BOOZY SHAKE SNEAKY TIKI COCKTAIL SPICED BANANA DAIQUIRI
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Banana Berry Coconut Martini Bananas Foster Martini Banana Fudgesicle Martini Chocolate Banana Martini Chocolate Covered Banana Martini Great Gorilla Coconut Banana Martini
Banana Day is April 20th, National Banana Lovers Day is August 27, National Banana Split Day is August 25.



Updated 8-2025 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

COCKTAILS GO TO THE DOGS

  I made myself an Elderflower riff on a Salty Dog and it got me wondering if there were any other dog inspired cocktails. Believe it or not, there are quite a few drinks inspired by man's best friend. I love canines of all kind so today we're going to the dogs for happy hour.

GREYHOUND 1 Part Gin or Vodka 4 Parts Fresh Grapefruit Juice Shake with ice and strain into a chilled highball or Collins glass.
SALTY DOG Exactly the same as a Greyhound but with a salted rim.
ITALIAN GREYHOUND A Greyhound where the gin/vodka is replaced with Punt E Mes.

SALTY CHIHUAHUA Just replace the Greyhound's gin/vodka with tequila.
BLOODHOUND 1-1/2 Oz. Gin 1/2 Oz. Dry Vermouth 1/2 Oz. Sweet vermouth 1/2 Oz. Strawberry Liqueur Shake with ice, strain into a martini glass, garnish with a fresh strawberry.
GREAT DANE 1 Oz. Aquavit 1/2 Oz. Cherry brandy 1/2 Oz. Cranberry Juice Dash of Orange Bitters Shake with ice, strain into a martini glass, garnish with an orange twist.

PINK POODLE 1 Oz. Vodka 2 Oz. Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice 1/4 Oz. Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Oz. Grenadine Shake with ice, strain into a martini glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
REGAL BEAGLE 1-1/2 Oz. Vodka 5 Oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice 2 Lime Wedges 1 Tsp. Honey Splash of Dry White Wine Muddle the honey and limes in the bottom of a rocks glass. Add ice, pour in grapefruit juice and vodka and the wine, stir. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
ASTA COLLINS 2 Oz. Vodka 1/2 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice 1 Oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice 1/2 Oz. Campari 1/2 Oz. Simple Syrup Club Soda Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass, top off with the soda and garnish with a lime wheel.

BULLDOG SMASH 2 Oz. Bourbon 1/4 Oz. Cointreau 1/2 Oz. Fresh Lemon Juice Half a Fresh Peach, Cubed 1 Tsp. Simple Syrup 6 Mint Leaves Muddle the lemon, peach, mint, and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, pour in the bourbon and Cointreau, shake until chilled then strain into an rocks glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.
POMERANIAN 1-1/2 Oz. Pomegranate Vodka 2 Oz. Grapefruit Juice 1 Tbsp Honey Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a mint sprig.
PIT BULL 1-1/2 Oz. Vodka 1/2 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 Oz. Grapefruit Juice Splash of Lemon-lime Soda Shake with ice, strain into a Collins glass then garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
COLORADO BULLDOG
COLORADO PIT BULL 3 Oz. Spiced Rum 3 Oz. Coffee Liqueur 1/2 Oz. Cream 1/2 Oz. Cola Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass and garnish with toasted filberts.
And we can't leave out the actual dogs, so here's my non-alcoholic Bow Wow Martini

This post is dedicated to Pixel, my cocktail wingman for 17 years.

National Dog Day is August 26th. National Puppy Day is March 23rd. National Mutt Day is July31st.
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