Cocktails

From Colleen Graham, your Guide to Cocktails via email Add a little fun to your weekend with these two cocktails. Also, if you haven't stopped by the website in the last few days, check it out. Just this week we got a whole new look and it's beautiful and much more user friendly. I think you'll like it as much as I do. About.com Cocktails homepage... Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Pinterest.

Talking Monkey The Talking Monkey has a little bit of everything we look for in a great dessert drink. It includes two of Van Gogh's flavored vodkas - Dutch Caramel and Espresso - with banana and coffee liqueurs, and a bit of cream. It's good, it's strong, and it's a lot of fun. Get the recipe... Photo Credit: Daniel Troutman Photography / E+ / Getty Images

El Presidente Chances are that you have everything you need to make this simple rum cocktail. Just four ingredients are required for El Presidente: rum, lime, pineapple, and grenadine, all of which are essentials for a well-stocked bar. The mix is fun, beyond easy, and tastes great. Get the recipe... Photo Credit: Shannon Graham