Cocktails by Flavor

Apples have long been a favorite cocktail flavor. Whether it is hot apple cider, chilled apple juice or one of the tasty apple brandies, the flavor of the apple makes a great foundation for many mixed drinks.

Chocolate is a flavor that can be found in almost any food and in many drinks. These chocolate cocktails are treats for your taste buds with some being more chocolaty than others. You will also find a handful of spiked chocolate foods and liquors that are used in the cocktails.

Coffee is a popular flavor for cocktails that can be obtained by using hot coffee, chilled espresso or one of the coffee liqueurs. This list is filled with coffee-flavored martinis, mixed drinks and hot coffee cocktails.

Cranberry is an excellent fruit for cocktails and you will find it used often. This collection of drink recipes all include cranberries or cranberry juice.

Eggs are not the most common of cocktail ingredients, but do make an occasional appearance, particularly in classic cocktails. When drinking raw eggs there are safety concerns because of salmonella and important tips for getting the best out of your eggs while mixing any of these great drinks.

Grapefruit is an excellent fruit for cocktails and you will find it used often. This collection of drink recipes all include fresh grapefruit.

Learn how to make fresh lemonade and find cocktails to mix it into.

Orange juice is key to a well-stocked bar, there is no question about that. Without it you cannot have a Screwdriver, a Bronx, a Mimosa or any of a number of other popular drinks.

Pear is a somewhat obscure flavor in cocktails, but is being used more and more. Whether it be fresh pear, a nectar, juice, or syrup, or a pear-infused vodka, these ingredients contribute to some amazingly flavored cocktails and mixed drinks.

Pineapple is an excellent fruit for cocktails and you will find it used often. This collection of drink recipes all include pineapple juice or fresh pineapple.

Pomegranate has recently become a favored flavor for cocktails and mixed drinks and this collection of cocktails show off the super fruit in all its delicious glory.

Every autumn people seek out pumpkin drinks. From many versions of pumpkin-flavored martinis to mixed drinks that use seasonal pumpkin liqueurs, this list is all about making a drink with one of the favorite fruits of the season.

Spicy cocktails are interesting and can be adjusted for the level of heat the drinker wants. These mixed drinks include habanero, jalapeno, and other peppers, hot sauces, horseradish, and even wasabi. They are perfect for people who like a little spice in their drinks.

Strawberries play an integral role in cocktails and mixed drinks. Often fresh or frozen strawberries are used and occasionally strawberry flavored distilled spirits. These cocktails contain that great strawberry taste.

Tea makes an appearance in a number of cocktails, some warm and some chilled. This directory includes those mixed drinks along with tips for mixing with tea.