Cocktail Recipes

2 New Spring Syrups and Mad Men Classics Ah, Mad Men... love or hate the show it is almost over and, if nothing else, everyone can appreciate its role in spotlighting some of the best cocktails of all time. Also this week, I've been playing with syrups and perfected the recipes for two syrups that celebrate the best of spring, lilacs and strawberries. Of course, there are drinks to mix them in. Cheers! Follow Me: Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | Instagram Colleen Graham Cocktails Expert

Cocktail of the Week: Smokey Robinson It is not the easiest cocktail recipe you will find, though it is worth every ounce of effort you will put into making it. The Smokey Robinson is a complex mezcal and tequila mix that uses an easy to make (and inspiring) apple shrub. The red wine swirl is simply a bonus. Get the recipe... READ NOW Share

Create Your Own Strawberry Syrup in Just 2 Hours The strawberries still look fabulous and the easiest way to get these springtime goodies into our drinks is by making a simple syrup. The syrup is easy and can be used in a variety of drinks, including this Strawberry Gin & Tonic, which deserves one of the new generation gins. Get the recipe... READ NOW Share

Enjoy Spring with Lilac Simple Syrup The taste of lilacs is as sweet as their fragrance and there is still plenty of time to enjoy them in a cocktail or two. The syrup is as simple as any other and I've created two equally simple drinks to enjoy it in: Lilac Lemon Drop Martini andLilac Shandy. Make your own lilac syrup... READ NOW Share

11 Mad Men Cocktails That Remind Us Why the Classics are So Great Whiskey and vodka cocktails have been favorites for the characters of Mad Menand their taste in drinks is as good as their taste in wardrobe and decor. From Draper's favorite Old-fashioned to the swanky Vodka Martini and even a couple of tiki cocktails that made brief cameos, these are the drinks that Mad Men has helped revive. Explore the full list of classics... READ NOW Share

MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • 26 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Ideas for Your Kids • Cucumber Eggplant Salad • Crispy Spiced Chickpea Snacks • A Super-Simple Ground Beef Fried Rice Recipe • Low Sugar Strawberry Lemonande Slushie • Pudding "Dirt" Dessert Cups Recipe • Zucchini Ribbon "Fettuccine" With Peas and Fresh Herbs • Baked Apple Brie