tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132251142009-02-21T10:14:03.078-05:00One can drink too much, but one never drinks enough. A website dedicated to helping you create & enjoy all types of mixed drinks.J.R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04905683086763015173noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13225114.post-1148681804916016862006-05-26T16:51:00.003-05:002006-05-27T20:13:27.336-05:00

Cinco de Mayo is long gone but who says you have to wait another year before enjoying some of the celebratory cocktails. Don't forget to use silver tequila, it has a vivacious flavor, which is perfect for this cocktail.1 oz. 100% Agave Silver Tequila½ oz. Coconut Rum2 oz. Coconut Puree or Coco Lopez1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice, SweetenedIn a metal cocktail shaker, add all ingredients plus a few

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You know how sometimes you suddenly get the urge for a drink but can't decide on what to make? Next time that happens, make this drink. It's refreshing, delicious and simple, only three ingredients, cranberry juice, lemon juice and sloe gin which is a red sweet liqueur flavored with blackthorn plums.2 oz Sloe Gin4 oz Cranberry Juice1 oz Fresh Lemon JuiceBuild over ice in a tall glass. Garnish

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A close relative to the Bloody Mary. It was created by bartender Walter Chell in 1969. Using Italian cuisine for inspiration, he came up with a mixture of hand-mashed clams, tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; then garnished it with a celery stick and named it for the Roman Emperor - a 'Bloody Caesar'. Later, with assistance from Chell, the Mott Company went on to develop

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What could be better on a cold winter day than a nice toddy to warm you right up. This is the perfect drink to have after playing outside in the snow or while relaxing in front of the fireplace.1 oz. Apple Brandy1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice½ oz. Honey¼ cup Boiling Hot WaterCinnamon SticksIn a small sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the honey until dissolved. Stir in

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A cross between a Mojito & a Tom Collins, the Major Bailey uses gin instead of rum and adds plenty of mint leaves. When it comes to mint leaves in drinks, some people are thoroughly opposed to bruising or crushing the mint. Others insist that this is the only way to do it.2 oz. Dry Gin¼ oz. Lemon Juice¼ oz. Lime Juice¼ oz. Simple SyrupMint LeavesPlace 10 to 12 mint leaves in the bottom of a

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The Black Russian, a cocktail created in the 1950's and a favorite of many. A little updating adds a whole new dimension to this classic cocktail. Subsitute either vanilla or raspberry vodka for regular vodka and you have a wonderful new cocktail. Float a ½ oz. of cream on top to make a Nouveau White Russian.1½ oz. Vanilla or Raspberry Vodka1 oz. Kahlua Coffee LiqueurBuild over ice in an

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The Liberdade is a combination of both sweet and sour, and without a doubt one of the most enjoyable cocktails you'll ever have. The sweetness of guava mixed with the tartness of lime, prepare your palate for a lively and crisp sensation.2 oz. Guava Juice1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice2 oz. Absolut Citron Vodka1 oz. Triple-SecCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well,strain into a cocktail

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Mixing a martini used to be as simple as vodka or gin. Nowadays, martini's come in all forms, with a myriad of ingredients. One of my favorites is the smoky martini. Simply, a smoky martini is a gin martini with scotch instead of vermouth. You can substitute the gin for vodka if you prefer.2½ oz. GinSplash of Blended ScotchLemon TwistStir both ingredients with ice to chill and garnish with the

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Just when you thought your relationship with chocolate couldn't get more thrilling and exhilarating, the white chocolate martini comes along. White chocolate with just a hint of banana. The moment this alluring gem glides down your throat you'll know your in for a truly special treat.Maraschino Cherry JuiceBittersweet Cocoa Powder1 Strawberry1 oz. Vodka¾ oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur½ oz.

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Christmas is my favorite time of the year. It's a time when nostalgic feelings and memories come alive. Memories of childhood days, having family close and just being there for each other. It's also a time to enjoy those simple pleasures that come around only at this time of the year. One of those pleasures is drinking egg nog. Drinking egg nog is a tradition that forms a basic part of the

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I was thumbing thru the pages of New Classic Cocktails and came across this gem of a recipe. I know it's the holiday season, and it's cold outside, and a warm inviting drink would be better suited, but this drink is just too good to wait for the warm weather to get here.1 oz. Vodka¾ oz. Midori Melon Liqueur¼ oz. Creme de Banana¼ oz. Malibu Coconut Rum½ oz. Half & HalfFill a shaker half full of

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You might as well give in now. This cocktail is simply irresistible. Two different Godiva liqueurs infused with vanilla vodka create a chocoholic's fantasy come true.1 oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur2 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur1 oz. Vanilla VodkaPlace ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the liqueurs and vodka. Shake vigorously until well blended. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with

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The tiramisu is a rich, tantalizing, and oh so luscious drink. Several liquers combine effortlessly with vanilla ice cream to form a positively distinguished libation. I came upon this recipe through a good friend who tends bar at a local restaurant, she was kind enough to pass it along, and now I'm passing it along to you. Enjoy!1 oz. Amaretto Liquer1 oz. Kahlua Liquer1 oz. Godiva White

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This is another Cuban classic named after the town of the same name. The recipe was created by a Cuban engineer named Pagliuchi and an American engineer named Jennings Cox in the late nineteenth century. The story goes that in Cox's storeroom there were only rum, limes and sugar. They mixed these elements in a shaker with ice and thus a classic was born....1½ oz. Light Rum1 oz. Simple Syrup¾ oz.

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Ok...sorry for the long delay :) Here is a nice little drink to get us back on a roll..It's sort of like a cross between a Tequila Sunrise & a Fuzzy Navel.... It's got a nice taste to it and I'm sure you like it. You can vary the amount of orange juice to suit your taste.2 oz. Peach Flavored Vodka½ oz. Peach Schnapps4 oz. Orange Juice1 oz. GrenadineAdd grenadine to an empty collins glass and

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Since we just got hit by a hurricane down here in Florida, I thought this would be the ideal drink this week. This drink was made famous by Pat O'Briens in New Orleans way back in the 1940's. Today, if you go to Pat O'Briens, I think they make this drink from a powder or a bottled mix which is artificially flavored. The recipe below, uses all natural juices and you will definitely notice the

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This is a simple, easy to make drink that I'm sure you will enjoy.1 oz. Vodka½ oz. Blue Curacao1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice1 oz. Simple SyrupShake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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The sweetness of honey, the tartness of lemon, both of these ingredients combine to make a delightful drink that you've probably never had, but should. Honey is fabulous in drinks, but at full strength it's too thick to use in cocktails. A better way to use honey is to make a honey syrup, take 1 part honey and 1 part warm water, stir until all the honey is dissolved. Then store it in the fridge

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I found this drink sort of by accident, while searching the web for some music related info. Although this drink has nothing to do with Jimi Hendrix, when I hear the name Purple Haze that's what pops into my head. It's got a nice fruity taste to it, I think you'll like it.½ oz. Vodka½ oz. Gin½ oz. Light Rum½ oz. Chambord½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice⅓ oz. Simple SyrupSprite/7-up2 or 3 Rasberries (

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The Flamingo is a drink that was popular in Cuba during prohibition when Americans flocked there for the booze and gambling. This is the perfect drink to serve if you are having a few friends over, it's easy to make and delicious!1½ oz. White Rum1½ oz Pineapple Juice¼ oz. Fresh Lime Juice¼ oz. GrenadineIceCombine all ingredients into a shaker. Shake really well and strain into a chilled cocktail

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The Long Island Iced Tea, look up any recipe for this drink and chances are it's just a bunch of alcohol with a splash of coke, it's just too strong and doesn't taste very good. The secret of this drink is not to drown it in alcohol, try the recipe below and I bet it will be one of the best you'll ever have.½ oz. Spiced Rum½ oz. Vodka½ oz. Triple Sec½ oz. Gin½ oz. Tequila¾ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice½

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It seems every summer it gets hotter and hotter here in south Florida, it's not so much the heat that bothers everyone, it's the humidity, it just wears you down. You need a drink that will refresh you, that will make you forget the sauna like conditions around you. This drink does that, and does it well.2 oz. Dark Rum1 oz. Lime Juice1 oz. Simple Syrup3 oz. Ginger BeerMix all ingredients with ice

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I received an email recently asking if I could post a new drink before the weekend, that way they could kick start the weekend with one of my fine creations. Here is a little something I just made a few minutes ago, and might I say, it is not bad, not bad at all. So lets kick off this weekend with the Vanilia Ruby.1 oz. Absolut Vanilia Vodka½ oz. Cointreau1 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice¼ oz.

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This is a drink I came upon a few weeks ago at a popular restaurant downtown. It will definitely cool you down on a hot summer day. The bartender was kind enough to provide me with all the details to make this one myself, and I have, and now you can too. Here is how you make 1 serving:1¼ oz. Mango Flavored Rum½ oz. Raspberry Liqueur3 oz. Cranberry Juice3 oz. Pineapple JuiceSpritePack a hurricane

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We all have lasting childhood memories of summertime, going to the beach and building sandcastles, a lazy day spent at the lake fishing with your grandpa, or the many backyard picnics with your family. One of my fondest memories was going to a peach orchard and picking the fruit straight off the trees, what a great time! This drink reminds me of those times, and it's a great summertime drink.3/4

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