tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132251142011-12-14T21:35:29.964-05:00One 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.comBlogger381100tag: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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It's almost Independance Day, and what could be more american than apple pie? I was going to do a red, white, & blue drink, but there aren't any that I like, not that there is a whole lot of em anyway. Instead I made this drink, it's actually quite good, the original recipe calls for regular vodka, but I substituted vanilla vodka, it gives it a whole new taste. Go make one and let me know what

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This was my wife's favorite drink on the cruise, the Goombay Smash, they are very addicting to say the least, you can have 3 or 4 without realizing it. The pineapple and coconut are always a great match and give any drink that tropical feel, this one is no exception. Here is how to make 1 serving ( although I doubt you'll want to make just one):¾ oz. Spiced Rum⅓ oz. Light Rum¼ oz. Dekuyper

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One of the best tasting drinks I had on the cruise was called Far Out. We were sitting at one of the many bars on the ship, when the lady next to my wife ordered this drink, I didn't know what it was or what was in it, but she sure seemed to like it, I asked her about it, she insisted I take a sip (I never refuse free alcohol!) well after tasting hers I ordered one for my wife and myself and many

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We had a great time on our cruise and we enjoyed many drinks, this is one of the first drinks I tried, it was listed on a drink menu in the bar next to the casino. I had never heard of this drink before and the name seemed appealing, so I ordered one. The mixture of banana and orange is great. Try one, you'll like it.1 oz. Light Rum1/2 oz. Creme de Banana (They used Dekuyper)3 oz. Orange

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My wife and I will be going on a short 4 day cruise this afternoon, so I won't be posting any new drinks or answering any email I recieve until Friday when I get back. We will be sampling as many different drinks as is humanly possible, so I'll have a lot of great recipes to share with you when we return. Cheers!

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Every now and then my wife and I like to go to this nice italian restaurant near us. The food is tremendous and the drinks are just as wonderful. Well a few nights ago we went and I ordered a drink called an Apple Bay Breeze, wow! It was great, a perfect balance of alcohol and fruit. Needless to say I had a few more before I left. The recipe below is for 1 serving:1 oz. Pineapple Rum1 oz. Sour

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There are more variations of Sex on the Beach then probably any other drink. With that in mind I give you my personal concoction. This is good for one serving:1 oz. Vodka3/4 oz. Melon Liqueur1 oz. Peach Schnapps1/4 oz. Rasberry Liqueur3 oz Pineapple Juice3 oz. Cranberry JuiceIceCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake and pour into a highball glass. This is a very refreshing drink,

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My wife went to P.F. Chang's last night with a group of her girlfriends, and she said this drink was wonderful. She was able to sweet talk the recipe out of the bartender (don't ask me how!) So this is how you make 1 serving:1 Tblspn Superfine Sugar3 Lime Sections5 Leaves of Mint1 oz. Sour Apple Pucker1.5 oz. Bicardi Limon Rum1 oz. Pineapple JuiceClub SodaIceMuddle (mash) the lime, sugar and mint

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This is a great drink to start off the weekend, a couple of these and your ready to go. Here is how you make one:1/4 oz. Banana Liqueur1/4 oz. Blue Curacao Liqueur1/2 oz. Sour Rasberry Pucker First pour in the banana, then mix the curacao and raspberry together, then slowly pour it on top of the banana. The banana should be visible on the bottom of the glass while the raspberry and curacao turn

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Feeling like having a little drink & dessert after dinner, but don't quite have the room for both? Well, this little shooter will satisfy both of your cravings! Here is how you make 1 serving:1/3 oz Vanilla Vodka1/3 oz Triple Sec1/3 oz Pineapple JuiceCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a shot glass. This is a very flavorful drink that tastes just like the dessert!

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Summer is almost here, and this is the perfect drink to have on a lazy summer day, just sit back and relax by the pool and let this drink cool you off. Here is what you need for 1 serving:1 oz Vodka1 oz Blue Curacao LiqueurLemonade (make your own, it's worth it!)1 CherryPour vodka and curacao over ice in a highball glass. Fill with lemonade, top with the cherry, and serve. In the picture, the

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There are many variations of this, but this one stands out a little more. Here is what you need for 1 serving:Crushed ice⅓ oz. Vodka ⅓ oz. Melon Liqueur ⅓ oz. Sour Apple Pucker Liqueur ⅓ oz. Butterscotch Schnapps 1 CherryIn a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the vodka, melon and sour apple liqueurs and Butterscotch Schnapps. Shake and strain into a frosted martini glass. Drop in the cherry.I

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Welcome to Drink It. Once a week or more often I'll post a different cocktail and instructions on how to make it. I only post cocktails that I like, and that I've tried & made. I'll post a picture when possible and I'll break down what I think of the drink, then you can decide if you want to Drink It.

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