The michelada doesn’t cost much; pairs well with scrambled egg enchiladas. Photo by Salma Khalil.

When you say you’re drinking “cocktails,” people assume you’re drinking something high class. And it’s true; cocktail ingredients usually do come with a higher price tag, If a recipe calls for three or four types of liquor, you’re looking at an easy $100 or more. I learned this the hard way, spending a sizable portion of the advance for my book, Boozy Brunch on the bottles needed for recipe testing. (Not that I’m complaining; making cocktails isn’t exactly manual labor.)

Yet I also learned that plenty of cocktails and mixed drinks don’t cost as much to make. And there are a few drinks that are just plain cheap. So I’m pleased to present a few drink recipes that will leave you with enough money to buy something to eat as well. Read below to enter to win a copy of the book too! (more…)