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Cocktails for Father's Day

Father's Day Cocktails
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Want to show Dad some extra appreciation this Father's Day? Play bartender this Sunday and make him a cocktail to go with that dinner you're planning. Whether he's partial to whiskey, gin or tequila, here are five cocktails that your dad is sure to love.

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Cocktails for Father's Day
Red Pepper Daisy(01 of05)
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Red Pepper DaisyThis delicious variation on a classic Daisy is a brightly balanced mix of tequila, lime juice and bell pepper.Click here for the recipe.Photo by Stuart Mullenberg.
Morning Glory(02 of05)
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Morning GloryIs your dad a fan of rye whiskey? Then this pre-Prohibition cocktail combining the spicy spirit with Cognac, curaçao, absinthe and bitters is sure to please. Click here for the recipe.
The Boulevardier(03 of05)
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The BoulevardierA bourbon-based Negroni, this cocktail combines Kentucky's classic spirit with sweet vermouth and Campari for a richly complex cocktail. Click here for the recipe.
The Smoking Gun(04 of05)
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The Smoking GunTwo notoriously assertive ingredients--scotch and Fernet Branca--balance each other out beautifully in this flavor-packed sipper. Click here for the recipe.Photo by Stuart Mullenberg.
Turf Cocktail(05 of05)
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Turf CocktailFor gin-drinking dads, this classic cocktail ramps up the herbal elegance of a dry Martini with touches of maraschino liqueur and absinthe. Click here for the recipe.Photo by Stuart Mullenberg.

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