The classics appear in the cocktail bibles that sit on the back shelf of bars all over the world.  Included in those books are recipes for the Old Fashioned, Martinis, Manhattans, Tom Collins, and the list goes on. And now you can add another libation to that list–a contemporary classic called The Penicillin. Created by...

When I think of tequila and limes, I think of warmer climates and relaxing vacations.  I think of margaritas and salt-rimmed glasses.  I do not think of using tequila and lime as a marinade for steak!  But that’s exactly what I did here.  And I have to say, the results were surprising. This recipe for...

March is a time of renewal. Winter is inching to an end, and the sun is beginning to shine. And even with the crazy weather patterns over the last six months, a break from the cold should be near. This time of year becomes a time of yearning for an old college spring break–the days...

The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy this killer Spiced Manhattan recipe from Sommer and her husband, Lieutenant Dan, over at A Spicy Perspective. Check out the recipe here: http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/11/manhattan-cocktail-recipe.html What’s your favorite twist on the Manhattan? Tell us in the comments!...

Scheda articolo italiano Orange bitters have been used in cocktails long before the days of Prohibition. The books on pre-Prohibition cocktails mention the use of orange bitters in about a quarter of all of the recipes made during that time. In addition, bartenders often used a large variety of other bitters to offer different tastes. Orange...

It all started back in December; the bartender handed me a pretty, light pink drink that all the ladies were having that night.  I asked him what it was, and he firmly insisted I try it before he would tell me.  I cautiously took a sip, afraid of the mysterious concoction I had just been...

While many of our readers are looking forward to spring, here in Australia, we are wrapping up summer. My favourite cocktail in the summer months is definitely a Gin and Tonic. Piled with ice and garnished with a slice of lime, this quintessential British cocktail manages to tick all the right boxes. It’s cool, refreshing...

Nothing screams Valentine’s Day like a soufflé. This is a decadent, light and airy dessert that is made even better with the addition of copious amounts of chocolate. And because it’s for Valentine’s Day, we’re not settling for just any ol’ chocolate dessert. No, we’re taking it a step further with dark chocolate and Grand...

As much as we try to be classy here at The Boys Club, sometimes we just want to have a little bit of fun.  And with Mardi Gras coming up, we see this as a perfect opportunity to whip up the “Fat Tuesday” staple: The Hurricane. What the heck is a Hurricane? The Hurricane is...

We’ve all been there–young, bursting with enthusiasm and unfashionably single on Valentine’s Day.  Anywhere you go in the city, the holiday mocks you–gaudy red paper hearts in stores, pyramids of first class and dreadful chocolates and sentimental greeting cards ready to express the sweetest words to your beloved. Ah, what a few years can bring....