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How To: Turn cheap vodka into good stuff

You can make inexpensive vodka taste as smooth as a top-shelf brand with a few easy maneuvers. Instead of splurging on pricey Grey Goose or Ketel One, grab a cheap vodka from the liquor store, a water filter pitcher with a charcoal filtration system (like Brita), and a mesh collander. Now you can mix up a deliciously fancy martini for a fraction of the price. Na zdarovye!

How To: Make a caipiroska

Learn how to make a caipiroska. The caipiroska is the Russian cousin of Brazil’s national drink, the caipirinha. In this version, vodka stands in for the traditional cachaca sugarcane liquor.

How To: Make Jello shots to liven up your party

Jello shots are the perfect combination of dessert and alcohol. They're super tasty and usually beloved by everyone, but they're especially great teasers for those who are alcohol virgins and prefer to be ushered in to the world of Jack Daniels slowly. That's because Jell-o shots contain minimal alcohol and maximum flavor.

How To: Mix a Ditka Kick Ass Bloody Mary cocktail

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a Ditka Kick Ass Bloody Mary. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need 100 proof vodka, Ditka's Bloody Mary Kick Ass bloody mary mix, and lemon. Enjoy your fresh bloody mary cocktail.

How To: Mix a pomegranate heaven cocktail

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a pomegranate heaven. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need sour mix, citrus vodka, and pomegranate liqueur. Enjoy your fresh pomegranate heaven cocktail.

How To: Mix a Keylime Pie martini cocktail

What better way to learn how to mix a drink than from a hot girl! This bartending how-to video teaches a cocktail recipe for a Keylime Pie martini. You will need vanilla vodka, lime or citrus mix, and pineapple juice. Follow along with this video mixology lesson and find out how to make a Key Lime Pie martini cocktail. Get your (alcoholic) drink on.

How To: Mix a Don't Get Caught martini cocktail

What better way to learn how to mix a drink than from a hot girl! This bartending how-to video teaches a cocktail recipe for a Don't Get Caught martini. You will need raspberry vodka, red Alize, cranberry juice, and citrus or lime juice. Follow along with this video mixology lesson and find out how to make a Don't Get Caught cocktail martini. Get your (alcoholic) drink on.

How To: Mix a Blue Neptune cocktail

What better way to learn how to mix a drink than from a hot girl! This bartending how-to video teaches a cocktail recipe for a Blue Neptune. You will need citrus vodka, blue caracao, lime juice, and sugar. Follow along with this video mixology lesson and find out how to make a Blue Neptune cocktail. Get your (alcoholic) drink on.

How To: Mix an Absolut Heaven cocktail

What better way to learn how to mix a drink than from a hot girl! This bartending how-to video teaches a cocktail recipe for an Absolut Heaven. You will need mandarin vodka, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. Follow along with this video mixology lesson and find out how to make an Absolut Heaven cocktail. Get your (alcoholic) drink on.

How To: Mix a 57 T-Bird cocktail

What better way to learn how to mix a drink than from a hot girl! This bartending how-to video teaches a cocktail recipe for a 57 T-Bird. You will need vodka, Grand Marnier orange liqueur, Amaretto/Disarono almond liqueur, and pineapple juice. Follow along with this video mixology lesson and find out how to make a 57 T-Bird cocktail. Get your (alcoholic) drink on.

How To: Mix a dark chocolate and mocha vodka martini

Not sure what to serve at your next cocktail party? Why not try a decadent vodka martini drink that doubles as a chocolate and coffee dessert? In this how-to video James prepares a mocha based liquid chocolate martini cocktail. The chocolate martini is a pure caffeine rush.

How To: Mix a mango-tini mango martini cocktail

While this specialty drink is delicious, be careful of the chili in this drink as it can be very hot! Learn how to make a mango-tini mango martini cocktail by watching this video mixology tutorial. You will need vodka, mango nectar, pineapple juice, lime juice, and chili.

How To: Mix a lychee martini cocktail

This is a very fresh Asian inspired cocktail. As with all fresh cocktails, balance is key. If you can't find fresh lychees, you could use canned ones and it would probably work fine. The muddling of the fresh lime is essential to get the fresh lime oils out of the skin. To learn how to make a lychee martini, watch this video mixology tutorial. You will need lychees, lime, vodka, green tea, simple syrup

How To: Mix a green apple martini cocktail

The melding of the classic sour green apple martini and the fresh apple martini give this drink a nice balance. To learn how to make a deliciously fresh green apple martini, watch this video mixology tutorial. You will need green apple, cinnamon, vodka, sour apple mix, and fresh pressed apple juice.

How To: Mix an apricot-tini apricot martini coktail

Another in the line of the Kern's-tini's is very fresh. Using the fresh juices makes all the difference in the final drink. Remember that what you are creating, either in cooking or in cocktails, the final product can only be as good as the ingredients in it. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make an apricotini apricot martini. You will need crystallized ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon, vodka, apricot nectar, and fresh apple juice.

How To: Mix a "Peach-tini" fruit martini mixed drink

Remember to use fresh ingredients when making speciality alcoholic drinks. When you make the bay syrup, don't add too much sugar as the bay already has a sweet flavor. You could also try muddling a few bay leaves with the ginger if you don't want to make the syrup. The peachtini makes a delicious addition to your knowledge of bartending and mixed drink recipes. Enjoy a peachtini at your next cocktail party!

How To: Mix a melon martini like a professional bartender

Always use the freshest ingredients you possibly can when mixing specialty mixed drinks. In this case, the fresh honeydew melon and key lime juice really help to make a very fresh drink. This is a delicious mixed drink, great for summer evenings. Watch this mixology tutorial & broaden your knowledge of the bartending world. Mix a melon martini like a pro bartender for your next cocktail party.

How To: Mix a ginger honey with pear vodka cocktail

Here is a very delicious drink from the Level vodka website. This bartending recipe gives it a bit more complexity with the addition of fresh pear balanced against a botanical backdrop. Next time you are planning a cocktail party, mix together a few ginger honey pear cocktails. It is a delicious addition to your bartending knowledge!

How To: Mix a ginger cosmo cocktail

Ginger adds a nice twist on the somewhat tired Cosmopolitan cocktail. You will need lemon vodka, orange liqueur, ginger, and cranberry juice. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a ginger cosmo martini cocktail.

How To: Mix an electric lemonade cocktail drink

American Bartenders School shows how to make a Electric Lemonade mixed drink cocktail. You will need vodka, blue curacao, sweet and sour mix, and lemon lime soda, like Sprite or 7-Up. Watch this video specialty drink-mixing tutorial and learn how to make an electric lemonade cocktail.

How To: Mix an Arnold Palmer cocktail

American Bartenders School shows how to make a Arnold Palmer mixed drink cocktail. This is the drink of choice with many golfers. You will need vodka, lemonade, and iced tea. Watch this video specialty drink-mixing tutorial and learn how to make an Arnold Palmer cocktail.