Cocktail Recipes

Growing up, my mom didn’t drink alcohol. So her drink of choice, the pina colada. In the summertime, we would go down to waikiki to use one of the hotel pools, and she would splurge and order her and me a icy pina colada, colored toothpick cocktail umbrella included.

A Cadillac margarita is how a margarita should be. Not too sweet, not too strong, with good citrus and a smooth flavor that lets the tequila shine.

If there ever was a Thanksgiving cocktail, this is it. Since the first time we served it in the Fall, its been requested ever year. You might even say it’s not Thanksgiving without it.

If anything, the name of this cocktail is really cool. But even more, it tastes delicious!

What sets a Cuba Libre apart from a traditional Rum & Coke? Lime! Tangy lime adds a new dimension to this classic favorite.  

Don't be dissuaded by the name of this drink. I was for many years. Milk Punch is one of the good things in life. It mixes its top four ingredients, cream (we can call if milk for calories purposes if you like), bourbon, vanilla, and sugar. All in a compact, adult beverage. If you have not yet tried Milk Punch, your time has come.

Does anything say ‘‘Party’’ more than a Mojito? They are simple to make, fun to drink and most certainly a crowd pleaser.

Since his inaugural Brown Derby three years ago, Max has become the official cocktailer of Thanksgiving and also here at MarnaMaria. His expertise involves some working for some of the most well-known bars in Seattle including one of our favorites, the speakeasy Tavern Law!

"French 75 is a cocktail made from gin, Champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. It is also called a 75 Cocktail, or in French simply a Soixante Quinze (Seventy Five).

This 1920's cocktail named after the famed hat-shaped restaurant in L.A., is quick to make and even quicker to drink.

This drink is named for the old quarter in New Orleans. So basically, it's bold and fun in a glass.

One thing that is most certainly lacking from our everyday winter routine is mulled wine. This delicious drink combines red wine and our secret blend of mulling spices. You can even replace the wine for apple juice for a quick cider for everyone!