8 Cocktails That Are Good for You (Really!)
Whether she brightens it with fruit or herbs, Cat Cora is taking liquor to the next level.
Recipes created by Cat Cora
Bloody Mary with Basil Vodka
This breakfast favorite gets updated for summer, becoming even more of a pick-me-up than usual thanks to its herb-infused liquor.
Get the recipe: Bloody Mary with Basil Vodka
Pomegranate Margaritas with Habanero Tequila
Ice cold, with a sweet fruity flavor and a zingy, pepper-induced edge, this is the perfect drink for a summer evening in the yard.
Get the recipe: Pomegranate Margaritas with Habanero Tequila
Mojitos with Pineapple Rum
Think of this as the piña colada's more sophisticated cousin—it's lighter and simpler, but it's still got plenty of tropical flavor.
Get the recipe: Mojitos with Pineapple Rum
Raspberry Thyme Spritzer
Fruit-infused syrup with sparkling water creates a grown-up soda that can be far less sweet than store-bought sugar bombs.
Get the recipe: Raspberry Thyme Spritzer
Grapefruit-Ginger Spritzer
A sparkling treat perfect for those who like bubbles but prefer savory to sweet.
Get the recipe: Grapefruit-Ginger Spritzer
Second Shots
Need more ways to use up your infused spirits? Cat recommends tequila melon slushes, basil vodka lemon spritzers or a pineapple-orange rum cocktail.
Get the recipes: Tequila-Melon Slushes,
Basil Vodka Lemon Spritzers and
Pineapple-Orange Rum Cocktails.
More Cocktail Wisdom from Cat Cora
How Cat came up with her drink recipes
The right way to infuse spirits
Published 04/12/2012
