Drinkolic New and Featured Recipes

NEW RECIPE: The Oriental

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:14:38 +0000 The Oriental

What to use: Bourbon whiskey, Cointreau® orange liqueur, Sweet vermouth, Lime juice

How to use: Shake well over ice and serve in chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange and lime slices or wedges.

FEATURED RECIPE: Absinthe Liqueur

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:33:43 +0000 Absinthe Liqueur

What to use: Vodka, Wormwood, Anise, Fennel, Cardamom, Coriander, Angelica root

How to use: Steep wormwood in vodka for 48 hours. Remove, add the rest and steep for one week. Age.

FEATURED RECIPE: Chocolate Cake Shooter

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:20:46 +0000 Chocolate Cake Shooter

What to use: Absolut® Citron vodka, Frangelico® hazelnut liqueur, Lemon

How to use: Mix equal parts Absolut Citron and Frangelico into a shot glass. Drink the shot, and follow it immediately by sucking on a sugar-coated lemon wedge.

FEATURED RECIPE: Fuck You

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:17:03 +0000 Fuck You

What to use: Tequila, Jack Daniel's® Tennessee whiskey, Wild Turkey® bourbon whiskey, Goldschlager® cinnamon schnapps, Rum, Blueberry schnapps

How to use: Mix each ingredient in a glass. Tilt glass 180 degrees and slam it!

FEATURED RECIPE: Three Wise Men #2

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:15:57 +0000 Three Wise Men #2

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

How to use: Add in parts into a shot glass.
Can also be served with ice in the shot glass.

FEATURED RECIPE: Manhattan Cocktail

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:13:40 +0000 Manhattan Cocktail

What to use: Sweet vermouth, Bourbon whiskey, Angostura® bitters, Maraschino cherry, Orange

How to use: Combine the vermouth, bourbon whiskey, and bitters with 2 - 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don't drop it in.
VARIATION: No bitters. Substitute a twist of lime for the cherry and orange. Hold the lime twist in a lighted match over the drink and then drop it in. The heat really zips up the lime flavor.

FEATURED RECIPE: Royal Flush #2

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:11:07 +0000 Royal Flush #2

What to use: Crown Royal® Canadian whisky, DeKuyper® Peachtree schnapps, Cranberry juice, Pineapple juice

How to use: Mix crown and peachtree schnapps together in a shot glass, and add juices. Mix again, and serve.

FEATURED RECIPE: Mexican Coffee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:10:43 +0000 Mexican Coffee

What to use: Kahlua® coffee liqueur, Coffee, Whipped cream, Sugar

How to use: Pour coffee and kahlua into an irish coffee cup, and sweeten to taste. Gently float the cream on top, and sprinkle with grated chocolate.

FEATURED RECIPE: Bacardi Gold & Cola

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:09:57 +0000 Bacardi Gold & Cola

What to use: Bacardi® gold rum, Coca-Cola®, Lemon

How to use: Fill a tall glass completely with ice cubes. Mix the ingredients into the glass and serve with a slice of lemon put on the glass. It is a very simple drink, but never the less it is very delicious - especially in the summertime.

FEATURED RECIPE: Sex on the Beach #11

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:02:02 +0000 Sex on the Beach #11

What to use: Vodka, Peach schnapps, Orange juice, Cranberry juice

How to use: Pour into a glass, and serve unstirred.

FEATURED RECIPE: Liquid Cocaine #2

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:50:16 +0000 Liquid Cocaine #2

What to use: Grand Marnier® orange liqueur, Southern Comfort® peach liqueur, Absolut® vodka, Amaretto almond liqueur, Pineapple juice

How to use: Combine 4 alcohols and pineapple juice into a cocktail mixer with ice. Shake well. Strain into a shot glass and serve.

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.