Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Hordain Prima) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:37:41 GMT

Interesting stuff Vel.

My recent fave: The Godfather
1 oz Scotch Whiskey (if you use a decent single malt you'll spend an eternity in Purgatory - shame!)
1 oz Amaretto
Ice

Smokey, nutty, sweet. Nice way to take the edge off or prepare for a decent Italian meal.

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (velvatine) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:37:03 GMT

I was curious when you asked about something different than Midori..lol...I found this cool website. Nothing better than telling eveyone you made it yourself and cheaper...lol!
http://www.guntheranderson.com/liqueurs/melonliq.htm
The same recipe is given for papaya, mango and melons of all stripes (cantaloupe, honeydew, crenshaw). Many people hope to make Midori using this standard liqueur - I...

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Falkahnhan) — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:39:21 GMT

Pina Colada
2 oz cream of coconut
4 oz pineapple juice
3 oz rum
2 cups ice cubes
3-4 chunks of pineapple (from Dole canned pine apple)

It's a great summer drink for grilling, watching a ball game, or just enjoying a summer afternoon. They're delicious!

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Kendien) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:30:46 GMT

Make a Lemon Drop with limoncello...mmmm. Good stuff!

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Madeson1) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:38:08 GMT

Limoncello with a scoop of orange or lime sorbet is awesome for a sweet cold drink when your in the mood. Sounds kinda gross but a friend of mine puts a grind of fresh blackpepper over that one-and its good!

Love the mimosa's and the bellini's too

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Cisne Thornheart) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:20:58 GMT

Ooh, Larry...you've got me thinking of trying that with lemon or strawberry sorbet!

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Kendien) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:59:31 GMT

Pam, try a prosecco and a small scoop of your favorite gilatto/sherbet in it. Delicious!

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Soygen) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:49:40 GMT

I'm simple. Tanqueray and tonic or Grey Goose and tonic. Or beer.

-Soy

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Iskandar Alazeem) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:25:51 GMT

Loch Lomond

2 oz Scotch whiskey
1/2 oz Drambuie Scotch whiskey
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1 twist lemon peel

fill glass halfway with ice cubes. add whiskey and vermouth. stir well. strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel.

note: this is my favorite "hard" drink. it hits like a train and gets you drunk fast. I make one of these after a really rough day, or when a m8 announces he's gonna be a dad.

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Abbot's Dream

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Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Cisne Thornheart) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:47:09 GMT

Bellinis are my pick for a weekend brunch drink. Champagne/sparkler of your choice and peach juice or nectar. You can toss in a little peach schnapps and/or vodka if you'd like a little more kick to it, and getting them frozen is a real treat, like a Carabellini from Carabba's!

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Feydakin Rainsong) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:50:24 GMT

My dad is a Tanqueray and tonic man, and from the time he let me sneak a drink when I was a wee lad, I've never cared for the stuff. I can't stand a martini made with gin, though I can tolerate a vodka martini.

-Tim

Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion.

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Madeson1) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:33:06 GMT

Gotta be Bombay Sapphire for your Gin, sir

/wave ken hugs

"Poodle...

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Kendien) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 23:35:34 GMT

You need Gin in your bar, sir! I recommend Hendrick's or Tangueray!

Re: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Feydakin Rainsong) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 21:21:50 GMT

I've always just kind of been a wine or beer guy myself. When I make a mixed drink it's either something real simple like whiskey/bourbon and coke or rum and coke, although I am known to make a mean mojito when the mood strikes (and I have all the ingredients handy). I think that's one of the main reasons why I don't make mixed drinks more often - I don't really care to amass the varieties of liquors necessary to be able to make a lot of different drinks.

My "bar" at home...

Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

feeds@yuku.com (Falkahnhan) — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 04:30:09 GMT

I guess cocktails and mixed drinks aren't technically "food" but I figured if we're going to have a wine thread then we ought to have a thread sharing mixed drink recipes.

Most of my recipes come out of a book entitled, "The Bartender's Black Book 7th Edition." My dad has a previous edition and we'll try fixing up different drinks and compare notes on what tastes good and what doesn't. Just as a reference we've been using a 1 - 5 scale, 1 = dump it out, 5 =...