Aniseed-flavored pastis, such as Pernod, are firm favorites in today’s cocktail bars and often form the basis of almost lethally strong drinks.
Orange Sparkler
Serve this exotic version as a classic champagne cocktail for any occasion or simple celebration.
Princess
No particular princess is specified, although a number of other cocktails are named after queens and princes, as well as princesses. Perhaps drinking this makes everyone feel like royalty.
Japanese Jewel
Sugared fruits always look spectacular as a finishing touch. Prepared them in advance if you are making several drinks.
Candy Floss
Banana freezes well, so it is great to use as a stirrer or finish to banana cocktails. Cut the fruit into a long thin strips or diagonal slices and freeze briefly.
The Chocolate Diva
Chocoholics will not be able to resist this wicked alcohol and chocolate combination, but it really needs to be very cold.
Coconut Breeze
This cocktail uses clear or white coconut liqueur, but if you can’t find it, a creamy coconut liqueur will make a good replacement.
Stars and Swirls
You will need a steady hand for this one-preferably two pairs of steady hands.
Angel’s Delight
This is a modern version of classic pousse-café, in that the ingredients form separate layers in the glass- providing you have steady hand- to create a rainbow effect. You can drink it as a slammer or sip it in a more genteel manner.
Banshee
A surprising number of cocktails are named after ghouls, ghosts and things that go bump in the night. It seems unlikely that this one will get you wailing (except with delight), but it might make your hair stand on end.