Drinkolic New and Featured Recipes

FEATURED RECIPE: Screaming White Orgasm

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:14:35 +0000 Screaming White Orgasm

What to use: Bailey's® Irish cream, Coffee liqueur, White rum, Cointreau® orange liqueur, Milk, Ice

How to use: Fill up the shaker with ice and put the ingredients in it.
Shake it until it gets frosty on the outside. Before you start shaking, place ice cubes in the glass and fill it up with water so the glass is cold when you have shaken the drink. Take the ice cubes and water out of the glass, and fill the glass again with ice cubes and pour the drink in the glass.

FEATURED RECIPE: Thanksgiving Special

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:55:55 +0000 Thanksgiving Special

What to use: Apricot brandy, Dry vermouth, Gin, Lemon juice, Cherry

How to use: Shake all ingredients (except cherry) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with the cherry and serve.

FEATURED RECIPE: Chocolate Martini #5

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:51:10 +0000 Chocolate Martini #5

What to use: Stoli® Vanil vodka, White creme de cacao, Praline New Orleans-style pecan liqueur, Chocolate sauce, Caramel sauce, Cocoa powder, Powdered sugar

How to use: Mix cocoa and powdered sugar to taste. Dip rim of a large martini glass in caramel sauce, then in cocoa/sugar mixture. Put a drop of chocolate in bottom of glass. Shake Stoli, creme de cacao and praline liqueur in a shaker to chill. Fill glass almost full with crushed or shaved ice. Strain drink into glass. Garnish with shaved chocolate, and serve.

FEATURED RECIPE: Mandarin Mojito

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:42:09 +0000 Mandarin Mojito

What to use: Absolut® Mandrin vodka, Sweet and sour mix, Sprite® soda, Lime, Mint

How to use: Add mint and lime wedge into Collins glass, then muddle. Fill glass with ice. Add half Sprite (or 7-up) and the other half with sweet and sour mix. Shake in mixing tin and pour.

FEATURED RECIPE: Ball and Chain

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:27:05 +0000 Ball and Chain

What to use: Rumple Minze® peppermint liqueur, Goldschlager® cinnamon schnapps, Jagermeister® herbal liqueur

How to use: In shot glass, mix 1 part Gold with 1 part Rump, add a splash of Jager over the top. Manly shot with a tasty surprise.

FEATURED RECIPE: Cherry Long Island

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:09:53 +0000 Cherry Long Island

What to use: Bacardi® white rum, Beefeater® gin, Three Olives® cherry vodka, Triple sec, Cherry juice, Sweet and sour mix, Sprite® soda

How to use: Shake all ingredients except Sprite in a pint glass with ice, then top with Sprite. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a cherry.

FEATURED RECIPE: Flaming Dr.

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:06:23 +0000 Flaming Dr.

What to use: Firewater® cinnamon schnapps, Dr. Pepper® soda

How to use: Pour both into a pint glass, mix and drink.

FEATURED RECIPE: Christmas Tree Water

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:00:21 +0000 Christmas Tree Water

What to use: Dry gin, Sprite® soda

How to use: Place one part dry gin into a cocktail glass. Do not bruise the gin! Carefully add two parts sprite. Do not bruise the sprite. Optionally, add a dash of cayan pepper for added flavor. Add 3 tablespoons of dry ice for that mystical, yet strangely, psycho effect.

FEATURED RECIPE: Lemon Drop #4

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:56:05 +0000 Lemon Drop #4

What to use: Captain Morgan® Original spiced rum, Sugar, Lemon

How to use: Fill a shot glass with rum. Dip lemon wedge in sugar, bite and hold the juice in your mouth. Shoot the rum and lick your lips.

FEATURED RECIPE: Waldorf-Astoria Eggnog

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:54:05 +0000 Waldorf-Astoria Eggnog

What to use: Egg, Cream, Sugar syrup, Nutmeg, Tawny port, Bourbon whiskey, Milk

How to use: Shake well over ice cubes in a shaker and strain into a large highball glass over ice cubes. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

NEW RECIPE: double trouble

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:52:25 +0000 double trouble

What to use: Smirnoff® Vanilla Twist vodka, Espresso

How to use: Pour 2 0z Baileys, 1oz Smirnoff Vanilla vodka and 8 oz Espresso in a glass over ice. Serve!

NEW RECIPE: The Best Cocoa

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:01:49 +0000 The Best Cocoa

Marshmallows and the cinnamon are optional but they are a very nice garnishes.

What to use: Sugar, Cocoa, Water, Milk, Marshmallow, Cinnamon

How to use: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cocoa. Stir in the water. Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Stir in the milk. Increase the heat to moderate; cook until heated through. Do not boil. Pour into a cup. Top with several marshmallows and add the cinnamon stick as a stirrer if you like.

NEW RECIPE: Soco Holiday Punch

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:07:25 +0000 Soco Holiday Punch

What to use: Southern Comfort® peach liqueur, Lemon juice, Lemonade mix, Orange mix, Lemon-lime soda, Food coloring, Orange, Lemon

How to use: In a large punch bowl, combine Southern Comfort, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate and orange juice concentrate. Stir in lemon-lime soda, and add a few drops red food coloring. Float orange and lemon slices for garnish.

NEW RECIPE: Brown Sugar Caramel Latte

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:38:51 +0000 Brown Sugar Caramel Latte

What to use: Brown sugar, Half-and-half, Caramel ice cream topping, Coffee

How to use: Stir brown sugar into half-and-half until dissolved. Whip with a milk frothier or small whisk. Pour coffee into a mug, and stir in caramel sauce until dissolved. Pour frothed half-and-half into coffee, and serve.

NEW RECIPE: White Chocolate Latte

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:52:48 +0000 White Chocolate Latte

For latte fanatics who also likes white chocolate.

What to use: Milk, Heavy cream, Vanilla extract, Granulated sugar, Espresso, Chocolate

How to use: Combine the milk and cream in a saucepan, and whisk over high heat until hot and frothy. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and sugar. Whisk together hot espresso and white chocolate chips in a mug until smooth. If you are making two, pour half into another mug. Top with the frothy hot milk and stir to blend in the flavoring.

NEW RECIPE: Eggnog Latte

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:34:52 +0000 Eggnog Latte

What to use: Milk, Eggnog, Espresso, Nutmeg

How to use: Pour milk and eggnog into a steaming pitcher and heat to between 145 degrees F to 165 degrees F (65 to 70 degrees C) using the steaming wand. Brew the shot of espresso, then add to mug. Pour the steamed milk and eggnog into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Spoon foam over the top. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of the foam.

NEW RECIPE: Warm Hazelnut Toddy

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:29:09 +0000 Warm Hazelnut Toddy

Curl up by the fire with this simple beverage takes less than a minute to make.

What to use: Frangelico® hazelnut liqueur, Water, Whipped cream

How to use: In a mug, stir together the Frangelico and water. Spoon the whipped cream over the top before serving.

NEW RECIPE: Holidays Citrus Cooler

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:21:11 +0000 Holidays Citrus Cooler

What to use: Orange juice, Pineapple juice, Lemon juice, Vanilla extract, Coconut extract, Water

How to use: Combine juices and extracts until cold. Stir in sparkling water, serve over ice. Garnish with some fruits if you like.

NEW RECIPE: Smash Pumpkin Martini

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:05:08 +0000 Smash Pumpkin Martini

Look how make pumpkin infused vodka on second photo

What to use: Cinnamon vodka, Russian vodka, Amaretto almond liqueur

How to use: Shake with ice, strain into a cocktail glass. (could be served over ice, as well).

NEW RECIPE: Cranberry Mist

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:18:41 +0000 Cranberry Mist

What to use: Cranberry vodka, Cranberry juice, Sweet and sour mix, Sprite® soda

How to use: Fill glass with ice. Mix all ingredients in glass except sprite. Shake and after fill with Sprite.

NEW RECIPE: Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:50:46 +0000 Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

To make simple Apple Cider Sipper use everything besides apricot nectar. The recipe is for about 20 cups.

What to use: Apple cider, Apricot nectar, Sugar, Orange juice, Lemon juice, Cinnamon, Allspice, Clove, Nutmeg

How to use: Bring all ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Serve hot.

NEW RECIPE: Thanksgiving Star Cider

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:43:04 +0000 Thanksgiving Star Cider

Great Thanksgiving recipe for 8 people.

What to use: Water, Hibiscus blossoms, Pear nectar, Red wine, Lemon juice, Anise, Honey

How to use: Pour 2 cups boiling water over dried hibiscus blossoms (jamaica) and let steep 5 minutes. Meanwhile, warm pear nectar, red wine, lemon juice, and anise stars over low heat. Strain hibiscus infusion into a large pitcher, add pear nectar mixture, and stir in honey. Serve warm in mugs. Garnish each serving with a whole star anise and fresh pear wedges if you like.

NEW RECIPE: Sparkling Cranberry Blush

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:14:56 +0000 Sparkling Cranberry Blush

Nice change from standard mimosa for a New Year Eve party.

What to use: Water, Cranberry juice, Lemonade mix, Champagne

How to use: Combine the first 3 ingredients in a punch bowl, and stir well. Add chilled champagne, and stir gently. Serve immediately.

NEW RECIPE: Strawberry Bellini

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:50:25 +0000 Strawberry Bellini

Strawberries take the place of peaches in this version of the classic Italian drink. Greet your guests on a New Year Eve with a tray of refreshing bellinis.

What to use: Sugar, Water, Strawberry, Lemon juice, Sparkling white wine

How to use: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Place sugar mixture, strawberries, and lemon juice in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed strawberry mixture through a sieve over a medium bowl, reserving liquid. Discard solids. Place 3 tablespoons strawberry mixture into each of 8 Champagne flutes. Pour 1/3 cup wine into each flute.

NEW RECIPE: Spiced Pomegranate Sipper

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:36:12 +0000 Spiced Pomegranate Sipper

VARIATIONS: Tipsy Hot Spiced Pomegranate Sipper: Prepare recipe as directed. Stir in 1 1/4 cups almond liqueur just before serving. Makes 9 1/4 cups. Cold Spiced Pomegranate Sipper: Prepare recipe as directed. Let stand 30 minutes. Cover and chill 2 hours. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Stir and serve over ice. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 25 min., Stand: 30 min., Chill: 2 hr. Fizzy Spiced Pomegranate Sipper: Prepare Cold Spiced Pomegranate Sipper as directed. Stir in 1 (33.8-oz.) bottle ginger ale just before serving. Makes 16 cups.

What to use: Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Pomegranate juice, Grape juice, Pineapple juice, Pineapple, Orange

How to use: Cook cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until cinnamon is fragrant. Gradually stir in juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a heat-proof pitcher; discard solids. Serve warm. Garnish, if desired.