Drink of the Week

Red Headed Slut - RIP

the Barkeep — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:04:27 +0000

Born in Key West, although some say it was Los Angeles, she was both great as a shot and on the rocks. She had a great run, delighting sorority girls and frat boys on spring break for decades. However, her time has come and the Red Headed Slut has passed on. She was given a proper New Orleans burial least Saturday night, complete with a preacher and marching band. The funeral procession began at Harrah’s directly after the Spirit Awards at Tales of the Cocktail, with a full police escort we paraded up Canal Street and into the French Quarter ending up at Latrobe’s on Royal. Drink were served, of course, a nice Cucumber Cooler courtesy of Plymouth Gin, which were perfect in the New Orleans heat.

So we here at Drink of the Week, raise glass to an old friend.

Red Headed Slut

1 oz. Jaegermeister
1 oz. Peach Shnapps
2 oz. Cranberry Juice

Poor the Jaegar in a highball glass filled with ice, follow with Cranberry Juice. Top with Peach Schnapps and garnish with a cherry. Or split between 2 shot glasses.

Here’s a little video of the parade.

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Beefeater 24 gin

marcia — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:39:54 +0000

Beefeater 24 is the London gin company’s fresh take on premium gin — and I like it.

It’s a smooth gin that is slightly sweeter and richer than its dry gin counterpart.

Beefeater 24 gets its name from the 24 hours it steeps in botanicals including Spanish grapefruit and Seville orange peel, bitter almond, orris root, green tea and Japanese Sencha tea.

The tea and citrus influence is very subtle but pleasing.

It’s not a flavored gin, but rather a nuanced take on classic gin with tea and citrus treated as part of the botanical mix.

I plan to play with it a little and see if I can come up with my own way to use this fun and fancy gin in a cocktail.

But Beefeater commissioned mixologists to come up with recipes. So in the meantime, here’s one of theirs I recommend that plays with the citrus notes.

Shifting Sands

1.5 parts Beefeater 24
1.5 parts fresh grapefruit juice
.25 part fresh lemon juice
2 bar spoons of Maraschino liqueur
club soda

Build ingredients into a high-ball filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a twist.

Beefeater 24 (Limited release, so check when it is coming available in your town)

Edible Shot Glasses

marcia — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:21:34 +0000

OK, so technically these aren’t “glasses.” But these chocolate-lined, shot cups are an alcohol-conveyance method that you can eat!

They look like tiny ice cream cones. So perhaps you could make your own? Coat the tiniest ice cream cones you can find in chocolate and then add booze? Sounds like a tasty experiment to me.

Here are some shots that might go well with these choco shooter cups:

White Elephant
B52
Oatmeal Cookie
Toasted Almond
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Chocolate-lined wafer shot cups (via Liquor Snob)

The Jeweler

the Barkeep — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:10:58 +0000

Reader DJ High Def sends us “The Jeweler”. This combo of Silver & Gold Tequilas is quite a gem.

The Jeweler

1 oz. Patron Silver Tequila
1 oz. Patron Gold Tequila

In a shot glass, first pour the Silver Tequila. Next gently (over a spoon is ideal) add the Gold Tequila.

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Football Drinks & Cocktails

the Barkeep — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:10:13 +0000

The NFL and College Football are back in full swing. Here’s a few cocktails to celebrate.

Got a cocktails honoring your favorite team? We want to hear about it!

2 Point Play
All American
Badgertini
Black & Silver
Bloody Halfback
The Crimson Tide
Gatorade
Kentucky Draw
Napoleon Sneak
Orange Crush
Orange Turf
Patriot Tea
Quick Kick
Red Zone
Super Bowl Buster
Whiskey Blitz

Three Wise Men

the Barkeep — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:57:05 +0000

Reader B.C. sent us this smart shot. Tennessee Whiskey, Bourbon & Scotch all blended together in perfect harmony.

Three Wise Men

1/2 oz. of the following:

Jack Daniels
Jim Beam
Johnny Walker

Mix gently over ice in a mixing glass. Strain and serve straight up in a shot glass or on the rocks in a highball glass

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A Memorial Day Toast

the Barkeep — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:35:14 +0000

Today we pause to remember those who have fought and fallen to protect our country. We must also tip our hat to those currently serving in Iraq & Afghanistan.

Hoorah!

Military Drinks

Admiral
Artillery
Aviation
B-52
Black Hawk
Navy Seal
Orange Bomber

Origins of Hoorah
10 Things to Know About Memorial Day

Apple Pie Shot

the Barkeep — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:13:24 +0000

Elizabeth sent us this “build in the mouth” shot. Yes, you mix it right into the drinkers mouth. Of course, shaken over ice and served in a shot glass works too.

Apple Pie Shot

1/2 oz. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
1/2 oz. Apple Juice
Whipped Cream
Cinnamon

Pour apple juice into mouth, followed by the captain morgan, top it off with some whipped cream and cinnamon. Close mouth and swish and swallow.
*Sounds disgusting…tastes amazing!

Thanks Elizabeth!
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Funky Monkey

the Barkeep — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:02:58 +0000

Tammy thought we needed to post more shot drink recipes, so she sent us the Funky Monkey. This shot is an even mix of Banana Liqueur, Coconut Rum and Bailey’s. Yummm.

Thanks Tammy!

Funky Monkey

1/2 oz. Coconut Rum
1/2 oz. Banana Liquer
1/2 oz. Baileys irish cream

Mix with ice and strain into shot glass

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Super Bowl XLII Drinking Game

the Barkeep — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:38:48 +0000

I was already to sit down and write my own drinking game for the Super Bowl, but I ran across this on le basketbawl an NBA blog of all things, but this guy nailed it. So why recreate the wheel? I got drinking to do!

Here ’s my favorites.
Chug your beer ( or take a shot ) every time:

- You see Peyton Manning in a commercial. Good Luck!
- The camera finds its way onto the Manning Family. I doubt you’ll make it through the first half with this one!
- An announcer makes reference to Gisele Bundchen!
- Randy Moss is noted as now being a hard worker or mature.
- Bill Parcells is brought up.
- You hear a player is giving it “110%”!
- You hear the word “Dynasty.”
- The Miami Dolphins or Don Shula or champagne are mentioned.
- “American Idol” is mentioned.
- Vince Lombardi’s name is brought up.

and one of my own:
Joe Buck forgets that Eli Manning isn’t Payton and calls him Payton.

read the whole list:
This Year’s Super Bowl XLII Drinking Games

Super Bowl Drinks and Eats