Top Pick Cocktail Videos

Gin cocktail recipes come in so many variations that you may find a new favorite way to drink gin. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy gin cocktail drinks. Cocktails include: Gin & Tonic (text recipe), Smoky Martini (text recipe), Tom Collins (text recipe), Gimlet (text recipe), and Gin Buck (text recipe).

Rum cocktail drinks are so varied that they are sure to please many guests at your next party. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy rum cocktail recipes. Cocktails include: Rum & Coke (text recipe), Bishop Cocktail (text recipe), Cuban Rose (text recipe), Red & Yellow (text recipe), and Dark & Stormy (text recipe).

Tequila cocktail drinks are sure to get any party going. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy tequila cocktail recipes. Cocktails include: Margarita (text recipe), Tequila Sunrise (text recipe), Horny Bull (text recipe), Juan Collins (text recipe), and Old Lay (text recipe).

Vodka cocktails are some of the most basic mixed drinks that can be served. Learn these 5 easy vodka cocktails for your next party. Cocktails included: Vodka Soda, Vodka Seven, Screwdriver (text recipe), Greyhound (text recipe), and Madras (text recipe).

Whiskey mixes great with different drinks and juices. Check out this video with 5 easy whiskey cocktail recipes that are great to serve at your next cocktail party. Learn how to pour, stir, and shake your cocktails like a pro. Cocktails included: Old-Fashioned (text recipe), Manhattan (text recipe), Presbyterian (text recipe), Whiskey Sour (text recipe), and Velvet Devil.

Beer is the go-to happy hour drink, but why try something different with a beer cocktail. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 different beer cocktails. Drinks include: Black & Tan (text recipe), Black & Blue (text recipe), Black & Brown, Evil Corona, Caribbean Boiler Maker.

Coffee cocktails are delicious and add an extra kick on top of the caffeine. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy coffee cocktail recipes. Cocktails include: Irish Coffee (text recipe), Irish Winter (text recipe), Irish Kiss, Jamaican Coffee, Belgian Coffee.

Dessert cocktails are great drinks for anyone whose sweet tooth likes an extra kick. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy dessert cocktail recipes. Cocktails included: Nuts & Berries (text recipe), White Russian (text recipe), Espresso Martini (text recipe), Chocolate Martini (text recipe), Orange Whip Martini.

The variations of martinis are as endless as they are delicious. Learn how to make 5 of the top varieties of the classic martini, including tips for presenting and serving these cocktails to friends. Cocktails included: Cosmopolitan (text recipe), French Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini (text recipe), Chocolate Martini (text recipe), and Martini (text recipe).

Shooter drinks are small drinks with a lot of flavor. Check out this recipe video for the top 5 shooter cocktails. Shooters included: Washington Apple, Prairie Fire (text recipe), Kamikaze (text recipe), Mind Eraser (text recipe), Japanese Sex.

Holiday mocktails are great to serve at holiday parties for all ages. Have a non-alcoholic drink option for guests ready after watching this mocktail recipe video. Drinks included: Baby Bellini (text recipe), Cider Egg Nog (text recipe), Passion Fruit Mocktail, Christmas Punch Mocktail, Passion Fruit Spritzer.

Cosmopolitan cocktails are an elegant drink, but you can easily serve them at your own party. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 variations on the classic cosmopolitan cocktail recipe. Cocktails included: Cosmopolitan (text recipe), French Cosmopolitan, Blue Cosmopolitan, Rum Cosmo, Cosmoquila.

Long Island iced tea is a sweet cocktail drink with a serious kick. But there are many different varieties of the Long Island iced tea recipe. Variations included: Long Island Iced Tea (text recipe), Long Beach Iced Tea (text recipe), Savannah Iced Tea, and Hawaiian Iced Tea (text recipe).

A classic Manhattan cocktail is a staple cocktail in every self-respecting bartender's arsenal. This video shows some creative and appealing ways to put a new spin on this classic drink. Cocktails included: Manhattan (text recipes), Dry Manhattan, Perfect Manhattan, Brandy Manhattan, and Scotch Manhattan (text recipe

Margarita cocktails are essential for any warm weather party. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 variations on the classic margarita cocktail recipe. Cocktails include: Classic Margarita (text recipe), Italian Margarita, Blue Margarita (text recipe), Apple Margarita (text recipe), and Pink Margarita.

Cocktail drinks can be as seasonal as your produce. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy spring cocktail drink recipes, perfect for celebrating the end of winter. Cocktails included: Peach Blossom, Fuzzy Cherry, Spring Fling, Blue Margarita (text recipe), and Melon Ball (text recipe).

Learn how to make 5 summer seasonal cocktails that will leave you feeling refreshed on those hot summer nights. From vodka to tequila to gin, there's a flavor for every taste. All you need now is a bikini, a sunset, and a lounge chair. Cocktails include: Hawaiian Iced Tea (text recipe), Margarita (text recipe), Dark & Stormy (text recipe), Gin & Tonic (text recipe), and Tequila Sunrise (text recipe).

Autumn cocktails are comforting seasonal drinks to serve as the leave begin to turn. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy and delicious autumn cocktails. Cocktails include: Devon Gin Cocktail, Irish Kiss, New Old-fashioned, Caramel Apple Martini, and Hot Toddy (text recipe).

Winter cocktails are perfect for holiday parties and will keep you warm as the winter weather sets in. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy winter cocktail recipes great for your next holiday party. Cocktails included: Iceberg (text recipe), Dandy Shandy, Irish Winter (text recipe), Nuts & Berries (text recipe), and Gibson (text recipe).