Cleopatra

'cause everybody knows Cleopatra was a booze hound. The Cleopatra is delightful summer cocktail for the Vodka Martini drinker. It is a stiff cocktail, not for the faint at heart. It is flavorful but not too sweet. Ideal for someone that wants to taste more than just booze but also really, really, likes the taste of booze. Pictured here are the Doctor Who (green), the Purple Long Island Iced Tea, the Gummy Bear Martini (red), the White Chocolate Martini, and in center is the little Cleopatra.

in mixing glass muddle four strawberries, add ice, splash of St. Germain (elderflower), Grey Goose vodka, top with a small handful of mint. Shake vigorously. pour over ice in rocks glass. top with mint.

Swedish Fish

Riding on the success of the Gummy Bear cocktail, I devised a drink that really does taste like a Swedish Fish candy. This candy is much sweeter and more tart than a gummy bear and so too is the drink. Can be served on the rocks in a tall glass or as a martini.

in mixing glass, muddle a quarter lemon, some limes, dusting of sugar. add ice, equal parts citron vodka, vodka, raspberry vodka. splash lime juice, splash pineapple juice, blue curacao. shake. pour into chosen glass. add splash of sprite. garnish with fish.

Purple Long Island Iced Tea

Had a customer once ask, "I've had the blue long island, can you make it any other colors?" "I can make it any color you want," I replied. "okay! make me a purple one."

in tall, ice filled glass. Equal parts, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, blue curacao. splash of red grenadine, sour mix. shake. add sprite.

White Chocolate Martini

I've been to a couple of chain restaurants who've attempted this drink, but none of them really taste right. Mine is the best. I think if you are going to name something a lemonade it should taste like lemonade. That's why my gummy bear and swedish fish cocktails taste like the candies they are named for. Same goes for the white chocolate martini. This cocktail is creamy and sweet. And its fans are extremely loyal. I've had customers that only come to drink it. And they were willing to brave some very annoying nights at the Cubbyhole to get it.

Rim martini glass with Kahlua and dip into crumbled oreo cookies (no cream filling). Place glass in cooler. In mixing glass, equal parts citron vodka, Vanilla vodka, WHITE Creame de cocao and frangelico. Add ice. Top with heavy cream. Teaspoon of confectioners sugar. Shake vigorously. Pour into martini glass.

Kurticus (Lemonade)

De Lish US!!! My friend Kurt was the inspiration for this cocktail as he created and brought a very similar recipe to a picnic. I altered it a bit but paying homage to him it is named for him. First and foremost, this is a lemonade; made fresh and delicious. The recipe is in two parts, because this can be made virgin and still end up being delightful. Most bar tenders would simply add vodka to the lemonade to spike it, which is okay, but it isn't a Kurticus. And the Kurticus is MUCH better.

Lemonade: In mixing glass, muddle a half a lemon, a dusting of sugar, and three lime wedges. top with ice. Splash of roses lime juice, splash of pineapple juice. top with water. Shake vigorously. Pour over ice in rocks glass. Add heavy splash of soda water. Kurticus: In mixing glass, muddle a half a lemon, a dusting of sugar, and three lime wedges. top with ice. Splash of roses lime juice, splash of pineapple juice and a splash of water. top with rum and heavy splash of cointreau. Shake vigorously. Pour over ice in rocks glass, rimmed with sugar. Add heavy splash of soda water.

Gummy Bear Martini

The Gummy Bear tastes like a Gummy Bear. I used to just put a gummy bear in all random shots. The squeals of joy from people when they discover something from their childhood hiding in their drinks always make for a fun drinking experience. It was inevitable that I would create a drink around the gummy bear. The gummies also soak up some alcohol and expand, so they are especially tasty at the end of the drink.

In mixing glass, muddle lemons wedges and a dusting of sugar. Add ice. Equal parts lemon vodka and vodka. Splash of triple sec, lime juice and heavy splash of cranberry. Shake. Pour into martini glass. Garnish with three gummy bears.

Sea Mystery

The Sea Mystery is a savory cocktail of complex flavors. It spirit is cognac or brandy. I prefer Corvoisier. This recipe hides cognac's kick and creates a smooth ride. It almost tastes like red sangria, but is not made with wine.

In mixing glass, muddle strawberries and lemon. Splash of sweet vermouth, heavy splash of pomegranite juice, add ice, top with cognac. Shake vigorously. pour into Martini Glass or serve on the rocks. Lemon twist garnish.