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Dec. 23, 2025

The Only Two Christmas Cocktails You Need

Two simple Christmas cocktails that look fancy, taste incredible, and don’t require a bar full of ingredients. The Elk’s Own and a ruby port Clover Club are two easy wins for the holidays. Get recipes and more on our newslett...

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Dec. 16, 2025

This Victorian Punch Shouldn’t Work… But It Does

I didn't really think this would turn out as good as it did. I can also say that by the end of the party I took this to the bowl was completely empty, success! Make sure to get on the email list at https://thecocktaildad.com ...

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Dec. 11, 2025

The Best Party Starter in One Bottle!

There's nothing like a quick shot of an espresso martini to get the party going! This is especially true if you've already put the kids to bed and have hours to go still. This is a drink I made for a recent friendsgiving part...

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Dec. 9, 2025

Bougie Redbull Vodka 2 Ways (feat. Cocktail Mom!)

There's nothing to get the party started like a good espresso martini, or as I call it, the bougie redbull vodka. Let's be real about what it is folks! Now in this video I make the classic recipe that my wife loves, and one I...

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Dec. 3, 2025

A Manhattan Riff Better Than the Original

I was honestly blown away by how good this cocktail was. I recall having something like this back when I was working in Silicon Valley in the 2010 time frame but it didn't make an impression on me. Now, this might be my new f...

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Nov. 27, 2025

2 Old Fashioned Riffs You Need to Try

Sometimes you want that direct, old fashioned style but are short on whiskey or just want to spice it up. That's what today's video is all about. I show you two ways to make a rum-based old fashioned that might be your new fa...

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Nov. 19, 2025

Dad's Secret Mojito Recipe Revealed!

You're friends, and spouse, will definitely be impressed when you come out of the kitchen holding one of these. Honestly there are few drinks more refreshing than this, and it's only 3 ingredients! Also, if anyone you know is...

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Nov. 12, 2025

No One Can Resist This Margarita Recipe!

This is the drink that inspired me to make this channel. After thousands of iterations I feel I finally perfected the margarita and was able to keep it super simple to make. Of course, this is just the start and there are inf...

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Nov. 5, 2025

The KING of Rum Cocktails! (Easy Method)

Okay, I have drank way more than my share of this drink when I first learned of it. And since then I've made it for friends 100 ways with no more than 3 ingredients. It's truly the king of Caribbean Rum cocktails and if you'v...

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Oct. 29, 2025

My Favorite Fall Cocktail! (Clover Club)

When it comes to fall and winter cocktails you are usually talking something direct and spirit forward. For today's cocktail, one of my favorites, you follow a more citrus and refreshing cocktail recipe with one twist that tu...

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Oct. 24, 2025

My Wife's Favorite Drink (Bramble)

This is easily my wife's favorite cocktail and in this video I show you 3 different ways I like to make it. It's refreshing, delicious, and easy to make. Enjoy! // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad...

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Oct. 14, 2025

The Only Good Campari Cocktail

When it comes to classic cocktails it doesn't get better than this in my book. This cocktail plays towards anyone with Italian roots like myself or anyone that likes Itallian food, so basically everyone. Fun fact, if you're a...

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Oct. 14, 2025

Impress Your Wife with This Whiskey Cocktail!

When it comes to sophisticated whiskey cocktails, I love this one. It's really simple and easy to make but packs a bit more of a bite than your typical Old Fashioned or Manhattan. This, is the Boulevardier. Like this cocktail...

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Oct. 14, 2025

Better Than an Old Fashioned!

This is the cocktail that I make at home more often than an Old Fashioned. It requires no custom syrups and no refrigeration (except the ice and glass of course). Enjoy this drink but be careful because it will change what yo...

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Oct. 14, 2025

The Greatest Whiskey Cocktail Ever!

This is the cocktail that kicked off my whole journey into the wonder world of mixology almost 20 years ago. If you're new to the world of craft cocktails this is absolutely the first drink you should learn to make, and the b...

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