| | A touch of cinnamon, a dash of punch, and a little bit of chocolate, this week's edition has a little bit of everything. By week's end I will have an announcement on the lemonade contest and I think you will be pleased with all of the finalists. In the meantime, don't forget about this month's contest, the link to submit your apple recipes is below. I can't wait to see what you have! Cheers! Cocktail of the Week: Alchemist Punch The flavor of this punch is amazing because it is filled with a variety of fruits that pair perfectly with Benedictine. The entire concoction is warmed and allowed to rest for four hours to ensure all the flavors are blended perfectly before serving. It's a universal punch that can highlight any party. Get the recipe... | | Using Cinnamon Syrup in Cocktails What is the one specialty ingredient that I cannot live without? Cinnamon syrup. It's true, it is my staple and I use it daily in my coffee and quite often when mixing drinks. It is the perfect sweetener for so many drinks and is incredibly easy to make... Learn how and get cocktail recipes | Multi-Seasonal Punches for One or Many This week is one of those great ones where we get a taste of the upcoming season while getting to hold onto the old one. The transition is fun and I have pulled out a few punch recipes that are perfect for it. Don't let 'punch' scare you away either, many of these are written for a single glass of punch and all can easily be multiplied to serve a party... Explore the punch picks | Chocolate Martini There are many ways to make a chocolate-flavored martini and a handful of flavors you could add to it. This recipe is the most basic version, quite simply vodka and chocolate liqueur. It is fantastic and you can take this base and run with it, choosing a particular liqueur, using a flavored vodka (raspberry is delicious), or maybe even adding some of that cinnamon syrup you learned how to make earlier...Easy chocolate tini | September Cocktail Contest: Apple Cocktails There is a little over a week left in September's apple cocktail contest and now would be a great time to share your recipe... Submit today | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cocktails newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | Bourbon Cocktails | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |