Alcoholic Beverages

[ewriggs]

How about some recipes for lovely beverages made with various alcohols?

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[ewriggs]

WHITE SANGRIA

1 bottle dry white wine
1/2 c. Curacao (or other orange liqueur)
1 lemon, very thinly sliced
1 lime, very thinly sliced
1 orange, very thinly sliced
1 (10 oz) bottle club soda

Mix wine and Curacao. Add fruit slices, cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Just before serving, add ice cubes and club soda.

To mix for a crowd, combine 1 3-liter bottle wine, 2 cups Curacao with 1 liter plus 1 10 oz bottle club soda.

Jazz up white Sangria with kiwi fruit, fresh pear slices, seedless green grapes, Cointreau or Calvados.

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[ewriggs]

Break-The-Bank Sangria

1/2 gal white wine
1/2 gal red wine
1 bottle cognac-type brandy
2 qts club soda, Sprite or 7-Up
1 fruited ice ring (see below)depending on how sweet you like it
Sliced and whole fruit, to taste
(I use sliced: oranges, lemons, limes bananas & kiwi fruit;
and whole: seedless grapes, strawberries and maraschino
cherries!)

Chill all ingredients. Put whole fruit, wine and brandy in large, pretty punch bowl. Float fruit-stacks (see below) on surface. Add fruited ice ring. Just before serving, add the carbonated whatever. Serve and accept the compliments!!

Fruited Ice Ring

In a large round jello mold, alternate maraschino cherries and seedless green grapes. Put in just enough water to almost float fruit (about 3/4 of way up fruit). Freeze for about 2 hours. Lay (small diameter) lime cartwheels all the way around. Put water in until lime ALMOST floats. Freeze for about 2 hours. Add a layer of lemon cartwheels (larger than limes) and more water. Freeze for about 2 hours. Add a layer of orange cartwheels and more water. Freeze for about 2 hours. Fill mold rest of way with water. Freeze overnight.

To unmold, dip BRIEFLY in WARM (not hot) water, turn over, slip ring out and put in punch bowl.

Fruit-Stacks

Peel banana and kiwi fruit. Make thin orange, lemon, lime, banana and kiwi cartwheels. Make a stack by size, with kiwi on top. Put Maraschino cherry on top. Stab a toothpick vertically through the stack to hold it together, and break off top so it won't show (OR use the cute, fluffy-topped wooden ****tail picks - use light ones, or the stacks will get too heavy to float).

Carefully float fruit in Sangria. If you slice stuff too thick, it will be too heavy, and you'll have to make shorter stacks. If you slice it too thin, it won't hold up. 1/4" slices are just about right.

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[ewriggs]

I never liked Old Fashioneds (although my grandmother loved them) until my XH's uncle made one for me. Then I was hooked! I tried and tried to make them according to various bar guides, and never had any success. Finally, I gave up and called up the uncle. He kindly shared his recipe - it's wonderful! But potent!

"Good" bourbon (Old Fitzgerald, Very Old Fitzgerald, Maker's Mark, Rebel Yell are all good brands)
Simple syrup
Maraschino cherries
Thin orange slices
Angostura bitters

For each ounce bourbon, use 1 to 1 1/2 tsp simple syrup. Mix in an old-fashioned glass. Add one or 2 (or a few!) maraschino cherries and a thin slice or two of orange. A teaspoon of orange juice or so, and a scant drop or two of Angostura bitters. Stir. Add ice. Serve. Lovely!

Simple Syrup
1 c sugar
1/2 c water
Mix in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring. Allow to boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover. Allow to cool. Store in refrigerator in a screw-top glass jar. If it crystalizes, just pour into a pan and reheat until all crystals go away. Repeat cooling process as above.

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[cat lover]

Those all sound really good, I'll defintely have to try your Old Fashioned!

Here's a punch, that is so smooth you have to remember it has alcohol in it!


1 750 ml. btl. Southern Comfort
6 oz fresh lemon juice
1 6 oz can frozen lemonade
1 6 oz can frozen orange juice
3 liters 7Up OR sprite

Chill ingredients. Mix first 4 ingredients in punch bowl. Add 7Up/ Sprite and add drops of red food color as desired and stir. Float a block of ice and garnish with orange and lemon slices. You can mix the first four ingredients in advance and chill. Then just add the 7Up/ Sprite and ice when ready to serve. Makes 32 4 oz servings

[ewriggs]

Woo Hoo! That punch is definitely a "keeper!"

We find one drink of an evening is very nice. I tend to like variety, but the ol' curmudgeon currently is fixated on Bloody Marys.

Here's the recipe I use for making them:

3/4 c Clamato Juice
1/2 - 1 jigger vodka (we prefer Stolichnaya or Absolut)
double-dash Worcestershire (we prefer Lea and Perrins)
dash or two Tabasco (if desired)
dash or two Lawry's seasoned salt
dash or two Lawry's lemon pepper
1/2 - 1 tsp lemon juice
short stalk celery (I get the water-pak celery at Publix - just the right length for the glasses)

Put some ice in a short glass (old fashioned, 8oz juice glass, etc)
Add vodka, Worcestershire, Tabasco, salt, pepper, lemon juice and Clamato. Stir with celery stalk and leave stalk in glass. Serve.

I've tried making these in "bulk," but they just don't taste the same. <sigh>

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[cat lover]

1 ( 13 oz) can evaporated milk
1 ( 8 1/2 oz) can cream of coconut
1/2 cup bourbon
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs (you can use egg substitutute since this isn't cooked if you prefer)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Maraschino cherries to garnish


Combine all ingredients in a blender and process till smooth. Chill and serve each topped with a cherry


Makes a vry good "tropical" drink:D

[cat lover]

This is a good fancy brunch drink!;)


1 quart chilled orange juice
1 btl. (750 ml) champagne, chilled
Ice cubes

Combine orange juice and champagne in a large pitcher. Add ice cubes and pour into stemmed glasses.:)

[cat lover]

Blue Moon ****tail



1 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup blue curaçao
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored syrup (such as Torani)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur

In a blender, combine all ingredients and whirl until smooth. Pour into four martini glasses (4 oz.) and garnish the rim of each glass with a slice of orange.

Yield: 2 cups (serving size: 4 oz.)

[LifeStar]

I make a Pina Colada variation:

One can Bacardi Frozen Pina Colada Mix
1/4 can-full good vodka
1/4 can full Bacardi gold rum
1/4 can-full Myers dark Jamacian rum

Place in a blender, fill with crushed ice, and blend to a "smoothie" consistancy.

It tastes awesome, and everyone wants to know how I make them :cool:

[cat lover]

Will have to try your version, sounds good!:D

[DeBora4BobbyL]

In the past, I made my pina colada with half pineapple juice and half cream of coconut. Of course, you add rum if you want it alcoholic.

Has anyone ever had an oyser shooter? I am thinking about trying one when I go near the coast in October.

[cat lover]

Has anyone ever had an oyser shooter? I am thinking about trying one when I go near the coast in October.


Haven't heard of that one, what is in it?

[DeBora4BobbyL]

In a shot glass you put an oyster and then any other stuff, including lemon juice and alcohol and then dump it down. You can make any combination that you want.

[cat lover]

I guess if you eat oysters on the half shell this drink wouldn't be all that bad. LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I LOVE oysters on the half shell, but I wouldn't recommend eating them after they've been in NM for awhile. They are better if they are fresh like in states near the coast.

[cat lover]

2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups ginger ale
3/4 cup bourbon
lemon-lime carbonated beverage

Combine juice, ginger-ale and bourbon, stir well and freeze till firm. Break frozen mixture into chunks. Scoop into tall glasses and fill 1/3 to 1/2 full. Add carbonated beverage, stir till slushy. The pineapple mixture may be stored, covered in the freezer for several months.

[cat lover]

Frozen Pink Vodka


1 (6 oz) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, undiluted
1 cup vodka
1 cup fresh whole strawberries
Ice cubes

Combine first three ingredients in a blender container; add cie to make 5 cups.
Process til smooth.

[cat lover]

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Mud

3/4 oz Jack Daniel's
3/4 oz Amaretto
Mug of coffee
whipped cream

Pour Jack Daniel's and Amaretto into coffee and top with whipped cream

[Sharona]

Beer Margaritas

Mix together in a large pitcher
1 undiluted 12oz can of frozen limeade
1 bottle of Corona Beer
12 oz 7-up (Sprite makes it too sweet)
12 oz good tequila

Pour over ice and enjoy!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Sharon, I must say that I have heard mrgaritas made many different ways, but I have never seen them made with beer. I'll have to tell my beer drinking classmates about this.

[cat lover]

Beer Margaritas

Mix together in a large pitcher
1 undiluted 12oz can of frozen limeade
1 bottle of Corona Beer
12 oz 7-up (Sprite makes it too sweet)
12 oz good tequila

Pour over ice and enjoy!

Was wondering.... does it have to be Corona beer or would any regular beer work?

[cat lover]

Southern Long Isalnd Iced Tea

1 cup cola flavored beverage
1/2 cup sweet and sour mix
2 tbsp gin
2 tbsp vodka
2 tbsp light rum
2 tbsp tequilla
2 tbsp triple sec
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp lime juice
3 cups crushed ice

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Serve over additional crushed ice. Makes 2 1/2 cups

[cat lover]

Jack Daniel's Lynchburg Lemonade

1 part Jack daniel's
1 part sweet & sour mix
1 part triple sec
4 parts sprtie

Add ice and stir

[Sharona]

I've made it withCorona, Bud and Sam Adams. I don't think it matters, but the original recipe said Corona. It's an interesting taste, my guys like it as a treat.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Maybe it says Corona because it wanted to keep the Mexican flare.

This is one that I've had for awhile that I saw a long time ago on Emeril.

Watermelon Margaritas
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 lime wedge
1 cup watermelon puree (*see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup premium 100 percent agave tequila
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier or triple sec)
1 cup ice

In a medium saucepan, combine the lime zest, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature and strain out the zest. (Can be made in advance; keep in a covered container in the refrigerator.)
Chill a margarita glass in the freezer for 30 minutes. Place the coarse salt in a shallow dish or saucer. Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the salt, coating the top edge.
In a ****tail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup with the watermelon puree, lime juice, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, and ice. Shake until frothy and well chilled, at least 1 minute. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
*Cook's Note: To make the watermelon puree, remove seeds from fresh watermelon and cut into large chunks. Place in a blender and process until smooth and well pureed.

[cat lover]

Bet that one is gonna taste good on a hot day!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Yes it does!

[Sharona]

I can taste it right now! Yum-o!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I am thinking that I might be able to make this low-carb by substituting the sugar for Stevia! The tequila is either low or no carb. Just the triple sec may have carbs then.

[cat lover]

Homemade Wine Coolers


Sunset Cooler

2 oz lemon juice
3 oz red wine
6 - 10 oz diet lemon lime soda

Citrus Cooler

1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz fresh orange juice
3 oz white wine
4 - 6 oz diet lemon lime soda
2 - 4 oz diet grapefruit soda

Orange Cooler

1 oz fresh lemon juice
3 oz white wine
6 oz diet orange soda


Fill a tall glass with ice cubes; pour ingredients over ice, swirl and drink!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Buttery Nipples

In a shot glass, pour 1/2 ounce of Bailey's Irish Cream. With a spoon turned upside down, slowly pour 1/2 ounce butterscotch Snapps over the Irish Cream. There should be 2 levels. Drink it in one shot.

These taste like Werther's Original with a kick. Also, if you mess up, as I have done and it doesn't make a pretty 2 layer mix, it still tastes the same.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

No tea in these!

Long Island Iced Tea

1 ounce vodka
1 ounce gin
1 ounce light rum
1 ounce tequila
1 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce simple syrup or sweeten to taste
4 ounces cola (I use Diet Coke)

In a shaker half filled with ice cubes, combine the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, lemon juice and syrup. Shake well. Strain into a mixing glass almost filled with ice cubes.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I used to serve these where I work.

Hurricane

1 oz white rum
1 oz Jamaican dark rum
1 oz Bacardi® 151 rum
3 oz orange juice
3 oz unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 oz grenadine syrup
crushed ice

Combine all ingredients, mix well (shake or stir). Pour over crushed ice in hurricane glass. Best enjoyed through a small straw. Garnish with fruit wedge if desired.

I have made these with several types of rum.

[cat lover]

Kentucky Peach Stand

3 1/4 oz peach nectar
2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon
3/4 oz Southern COmfort
1 peach slice
1 maraschino cherry

Mix nectar, bourbon, and Southern Comfort in a ****tail shaker and shake to mix. Pour over crushed ice in a large wine glass. Thread the peach slice and cherry on a skewer and add to the cocoktail. Serves 1

[cat lover]

This is an interesting "party" fix!!! It isn't a "drink" so to say, but classifies as one because of the alcohol; just a fun concoction! LOL

Jello Shots Recipe



1 pkg. any flavor Jello gelatin mix
1 cup of water
1 cup of Vodka or other clear "spirits."

Pour package of Jello mix into bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water. (The alcohol you use will take the place of the cold water.) Stir to dissolve. Stir in 1 cup of vodka. Pour mixture into mold or pan. Freeze till firm. Cut into individual servings. Or use individual disposable shot cups (2 oz. plastic souffle cups) available at party shops and some craft stores. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Tips:

Put the alcohol you plan to use in the freezer to make it cold.
Any clear alcoholic beverage will work if you don't care to use vodka.
Use different colored jello for various occasions or party themes.
Margarita Jell-O Shots: Lime Jello and Tequilla
Screwdriver Jell-O Shots: Orange Jello and Vodka
Daiquiri: Strawberry Jello and Rum
Pina Colada Jell-O Shots: Pineapple Jello and Coconut Rum
Kamikaze Jell-O Shots: Lime Jello, Triple Sec and Vodka

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Bloody Mary
6 ounces tomato juice or tomato and vegetable juice
2 ounces vodka
1 to 2 dashes Louisiana hot sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Creole seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Mix juice and vodka. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Serve over ice. Garnish with a celery stem or carrot stick, if desired.

I also think a large prawn would be good on the glass side as well.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Fuzzy Navel

2 ripe medium peaches, peeled and pitted
6 ounces fresh orange juice
6 ounces vodka
2 ounces peach brandy
8 ice cubes

Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until the mixture is slushy. Pour it into tall glasses. If you want it to look pretty, put a orange slice on the side of the glass.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Grasshopper

2 ounces white crème de cacao
1 ounce green crème de menthe
1 ounce heavy cream
3/4 cup crushed ice or 3 whole ice cubes

Put all ingredients into a blender container. Cover and process on high. Strain into ****tail glasses.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

EggNog


12 eggs
1-1/2 ups granulated sugar
8 half-pint containers of light cream
4 half-pint containers of heavy cream
1 quart of whiskey
1/2-cup rum
1/2 cup brandy

Separate the eggs and beat the whites until stiff. Keep the whites cold.
Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl. Gradually beat in the sugar.
Pour into a large saucepan and heat well, stirring constantly.
(Do not let the eggs cook through.)
Remove from heat and stir in liquor.
Place the mixture in a punch bowl.
Add the light cream slowly and mix well.
Fold in the beaten egg whites.
Beat the heavy cream until stiff and fold it into the mixture.
Sprinkle in nutmeg to taste.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Manhatten

2.5 oz. rye, bourbon or blended Canadian whiskey
1 1/2 Tbs. sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Pour the whiskey, vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass two-thirds full of ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into a chilled ****tail glass. Garnish with the cherry. Serves 1.

[cat lover]

Bloody Mary
6 ounces tomato juice or tomato and vegetable juice
2 ounces vodka
1 to 2 dashes Louisiana hot sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Creole seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Mix juice and vodka. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Serve over ice. Garnish with a celery stem or carrot stick, if desired.

I also think a large prawn would be good on the glass side as well.




I never thought of a prawn for a garnish on a Bloody Mary, but what a good idea!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Use the largest one you can find so it will drape over the edge all purty.

[cat lover]

hee-hee; I won't know which to do first; drink the beverage or eat the prawn! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Eat the prawn, of course!

[cat lover]

Brandy Float

Fill a old fashioned glass almost full of carbonated water. Rest the bowl of a teaspoon on top and slowly pour on 1 oz of brandy letting the brandy over flow the spoon. Carefully slide out the spoon from under the brandy and the liquor will float!

[cat lover]

This is a really good rum drink!

Aunt Agatha

1 jigger white rum (1 1/2 oz)
2 jiggers orange juice ( 3 oz)

Pour these over ice cubes in an Old Fashioned glass and stir.

[ewriggs]

DeBora - Try this! This is my Great-Grandmother's recipe for EggNog

MRS. WHEELER'S EGGNOG SUPREME

This is a recipe from the old days on a Kentucky plantation. I always get raves when I serve this. Over the years I've given this recipe to many people, but they still want me to make it for them. Although it is time-consuming to construct, this is the best eggnog EVER! -- Elizabeth

1 dozen eggs, carefully separated (even a drop of yolk in the whites will keep them from whipping up!)
1 1/2 cup sugar (divided into 3 - 1/2 cup portions)
1 quart heavy whipping cream
1 to 1 2/3 cup good Kentucky straight Bourbon Whiskey (may substitute dark rum if desired) (may use 1/2 Bourbon or rum and 1/2 cognac-type brandy if desired)

All ingredients should be very cold. Whip cold egg yolks until lemon yellow. Slowly add 1/2 c sugar, continuing to whip until sugar is thoroughly mixed in and yolks run off beater sluggishly. More slowly, continue beating and very slowly add the cooled liquor. (Adding it too fast will make the yolks cook and curdle.) Place in refrigerator for about 1 - 2 hours.
With squeaky-clean beaters/whisk in a squeaky-clean bowl, beat cold egg whites until just frothy. Slowly add 1/2 c sugar, continuing to beat until whites are stiff but not dry (soft peak stage).
In a second bowl, whip cold whipping cream until very bubbly. Slowly add 1/2 c sugar, continuing to whip until cream is stiff, but not butter!
Put whipped cream in a large, pretty punch bowl. Carefully fold in egg yolk mixture. When well blended, carefully fold in egg whites. Chill for about 1 hour.
Before serving, gently fold again to take care of any separation.
Garnish with nutmeg and/or mace as desired.
Serve in pretty punch cups with a spoon!! It should be too thick to drink!!

NOTE: As a pattern to increase, use 2-5 eggs, 6 Tbsp sugar, & 1/4-1/3 c. booze for each 1/2 pt. (1 c.) whipping cream. Vary amounts to taste and economic necessity! This can get really expensive to make!!

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Elizabeth, this one is way richer than mine! Sounds very, very good! My kids have always loved eggnog as well as my GKs, without the alcohol of course. They call it Christmas milk. lol

[cat lover]

DeBora - Try this! This is my Great-Grandmother's recipe for EggNog

MRS. WHEELER'S EGGNOG SUPREME

This is a recipe from the old days on a Kentucky plantation. I always get raves when I serve this. Over the years I've given this recipe to many people, but they still want me to make it for them. Although it is time-consuming to construct, this is the best eggnog EVER! -- Elizabeth

1 dozen eggs, carefully separated (even a drop of yolk in the whites will keep them from whipping up!)
1 1/2 cup sugar (divided into 3 - 1/2 cup portions)
1 quart heavy whipping cream
1 to 1 2/3 cup good Kentucky straight Bourbon Whiskey (may substitute dark rum if desired) (may use 1/2 Bourbon or rum and 1/2 cognac-type brandy if desired)

All ingredients should be very cold. Whip cold egg yolks until lemon yellow. Slowly add 1/2 c sugar, continuing to whip until sugar is thoroughly mixed in and yolks run off beater sluggishly. More slowly, continue beating and very slowly add the cooled liquor. (Adding it too fast will make the yolks cook and curdle.) Place in refrigerator for about 1 - 2 hours.
With squeaky-clean beaters/whisk in a squeaky-clean bowl, beat cold egg whites until just frothy. Slowly add 1/2 c sugar, continuing to beat until whites are stiff but not dry (soft peak stage).
In a second bowl, whip cold whipping cream until very bubbly. Slowly add 1/2 c sugar, continuing to whip until cream is stiff, but not butter!
Put whipped cream in a large, pretty punch bowl. Carefully fold in egg yolk mixture. When well blended, carefully fold in egg whites. Chill for about 1 hour.
Before serving, gently fold again to take care of any separation.
Garnish with nutmeg and/or mace as desired.
Serve in pretty punch cups with a spoon!! It should be too thick to drink!!

NOTE: As a pattern to increase, use 2-5 eggs, 6 Tbsp sugar, & 1/4-1/3 c. booze for each 1/2 pt. (1 c.) whipping cream. Vary amounts to taste and economic necessity! This can get really expensive to make!!

Cheerio!
Elizabeth


Sounds a lot like my grandmother's, but they were both from Kentucky! LOL

[cat lover]

Mississippi Mud

1 jigger Southern Comfort
1 jigger coffee liqueur
2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Blend all ingredients till thick and serve in a ****tail glass. Good topped with shaved chocolate

[cat lover]

Guiness Bloody Mary


4 oz Bloody Mary Mix, Original or Extra Spicy
1 1/2 oz vodka
2 1/2 oz guiness beer
1 lime wedge
Ice cubes as needed

In a tall glass with ice, combine Bloody Mary Mix and vodka. Top with the guiness. Garnish with the lime. Makes 1 8 oz serving

[cat lover]

Jalapeno Margaritas
Plan ahead for this one!

1 jalapeno, poked with a knife
1 1/3 cups tequila
1 cup orange liqueur
1 cup fresh lime juice (10 limes)
3 tbsp superfine sugar
Kosher salt and ice



In a jar, steep the jalapeno and tequila; keep at room temperature for 3 days. Strain the tequila into a large pitcher and discard the jalapeno. Stir in the orange liqueur, lime juice and sugar. Pour the salt and a small amount of the margarita onto 2 rimmed plates. Dip the rims of 6 glasses into the margarita, then into the salt. Fill each glass with ice, pour in the margarita and serve. Serves 6

[DeBora4BobbyL]

How does this taste after brewing in the jalapeno for 3 days. What kind of flavor does it have?

[cat lover]

It defintely has a jalapeno flavor! With the seeds still being inside the poked jalapeno I guess that is why it is hot. I like more of a mild hot. But the orange liqueur tones it down some too. I'm not a real big fan of margaritas anyway, but I have to taste a drink at least once! LOL To describe the actual flavor..hmmm... different is about all I can say.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Interesting is all I have to say. I wonder if any places make this? There is too much alcohol for me to make just for myself. I definately would try it.

[cat lover]

Guess you could have a few friends over and try it! Or even cut the recipe down~~~ you could still do the jalapeno and tequila and just store what you don't need.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Most of my older friends don't drink alcohol, so if I ever tried it, I am sure I could find a few takers from my younger college friends. lol

[cat lover]

I bet some of the younger ones would jump at trying it with the jalapeno in it! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

You know it! lol

[cat lover]

Bloody Marys for a Crowd


1 46oz. can vegetable juice ****tail
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup Worchestershire sauce
2 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp hot sauce
2 cups vodka


Combine all ingredients except vodka and chill well.This recipe can be made up to 2 days prior to use at this point. When ready to start serving, add vodka and stir well. Serve over ice. Makes 2 quarts

[IQZERO]

Living in Mobile, oysters are a staple.
A good martini on the rocks with oysters on the half shell have a wonderful balance of flavors. Put an oyster on a saltine, top with a little ****tail sauce and a squeeze of lemon. Eat and take a sip of your martini. Very good.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Welcome to Moms Menu Iqzero! I sure wish I lived near the coast and could get fresh oysters and other fresh fish! I LOVE seafood. I am so jealous! lol If you get a chance, stop by the Introduce Yourself (http://www.momsmenu.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8941#post8941)thread so that others may get a chance to "meet" you!

[cat lover]

Living in Mobile, oysters are a staple.
A good martini on the rocks with oysters on the half shell have a wonderful balance of flavors. Put an oyster on a saltine, top with a little ****tail sauce and a squeeze of lemon. Eat and take a sip of your martini. Very good.


Sounds interesting!:)

[cat lover]

Spiked Apple Cider

6 cups apple cider or apple juice
3 cinnamon sticks
30 whole cloves
8 slices crystallized ginger, each about 1" in diameter
3/4 cup Calvados or other apple brandy

In a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, combine the cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves and crystallized ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover partially and simmer gently for 30 minutes to blend the flavors.Ladle the cider into warmed mugs or cups, adding some of the spices to each serving. Stir 2 tablespoons Calvados into each mug and serve immediately.

[cat lover]

Cranberry-Bourbon Punch



1 quart cranberry juice
1 pint plus 2 ounces pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup bourbon
2 (1 pint, 12 ounces) bottles gingerale, chilled


In a punch bowl, combine juices and bourbon. Refrigerate until well chilled. Just before serving, pour in gingerale. Serves 25

[cat lover]

Hot Toddy

1 oz brandy
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon juice
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tea bag


In a coffee mug, add honey, brandy, and lemon juice. In another mug, boil water and add tea bag and allow the tea to seep for 2 minutes. Remove the tea bag and pour the tea into the honey mixture. Serves 1

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I have made these when I have been ill to sweat out the infection. I remember once, a long long time ago, when I had an ear infection, I borrowed lemon juice from one church member, honey from another church member, and the whiskey from my fil. I had just made the toddy and had my blanky ready to wrap myself in, when a church member, who knew what I was making came to visit after church to make sure I was okay. My DH and the kids were still at church and I was home because I had vertical dizziness caused from the infection. Well, as soon as the doorbell rang, I felt my way to the door to answer it. I attempted to open it, but I couldn't because I could see from the dizziness. He laughed and laughed at me and told me I was drunk! (He knew I was dizzy, but he couldn't resist the teasing.) I hadn't even taken a drink yet. What was bad, is I was making brandied fruit for fruit cakes that we were making for charity. So, the next week, I had our minister announce that I needed bakers for the brandied fruit that I had ready. So, he announced to everyone that DeBora had brandy at her house. lol I never lived that down.

[cat lover]

What a funny story!! I like hot toddies when I have a cold or just not feeling well; anything to have an excuse right!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

; anything to have an excuse right!

Sounds good to me! lol

[cat lover]

Electric Peach Tea like Joe Crab Shack's



1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz rum
1/2 oz peach schnapps
4 oz sweet and sour mix
2 oz Sprite
1 orange wedge,for garnish

Fill a pint glass with ice.Pour all ingredients into glass.Cover and shake. Garnish with an orange wedge on the glass rim.

[cat lover]

Peppermint Stick Martini


1 peppermint stick, crushed
1 1/2 oz vodka
1 ozpeppermint schnapps
1 ozTriple Sec
Ice
1 small candy cane


Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass and dip the wet rim into the crushed peppermint. Combine the vodka, schnapps, Triple Sec and ice in a ****tail shaker. Shake and carefully strain the mix into the martini glass and garnish with the candy cane. 1 serving

[cat lover]

The Thoroughbred

1 750-ml bottle Woodford Reserve bourbon
3 medium Granny Smith apples,cored & quartered
4 cinammon sticks
2 whole vanilla beans


In a jar combine the bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon with 3 cored and quartered medium Granny Smith apples, 4 cinnamon sticks and 2 whole vanilla beans. Refrigerate for 2 to 5 days and shakethe jar and taste the infusion daily. Strain through a fine sieve into another jar. Serve the infused bourbon on the rocks or shake with ice and strain into a chilled ****tail glass. Makes 3 cups

[cat lover]

Long Beach Iced Tea

1 shot vodka
1 shot light rum
1 shot gin
1 shot tequila
1 shot Triple Sec
1 splash cranberry juice
1 lemon wedge



In a Collins glass, pour the shots over ice and top off with the cranberry juice and a lemon wedge. Stir.

[cat lover]

Ginger Margarita

MAKES 1 DRINK


Kosher salt
1 quarter-size slice of fresh ginger
One 1/4" slice of Thai chile
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce Cointreau
Ice
1 lime wedge

Moisten the rim of a margarita glass and press into the salt. In a ****tail shaker, muddle the ginger, chile, sugar and lemon juice. Add the tequila, Cointreau and ice and shake. Strain into the prepared glass over ice. Squeeze in lime juice, fasten the wedge to the glass and serve.



Recipe by Jean-Georges Vongerichten

[cat lover]

Pomegrante Martini

1 cup ice cubes
1/3 cup pomegrante juice
1/3 cup vodka
2 tbsp orange liqueur
2 tsp fresh lime juice
lime slices & pomegrante seeds

Decorate the rims of the glasses by rubbing with a lime and dipping in red & white sugar mixed together. In a ****tail shaker combine ice cubes, pomegrante juice, vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice. Shake well to mix. Strain into 2 chilled martini ****tail glasses and garnish drinks with lime slices and pomegrante seeds. 2 servings

[ewriggs]

Pomegrante Martini
<SNIP>


EEEEeeeeeew! Gin with pomegranite? I just don't think I would like it.

Here's one I just love in the summer:

1 jigger (more or less) raspberry vodka (Absolut is a good brand)
1 tsp lime juice
100% cranberry juice (Oceanspray makes it)

Put vodka and lime juice in glass, add cranberry juice about 3/4 of way up. Add some ice cubes, top with more cranberry juice as needed. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Lucious! I add ice last because it doesn't melt as fast that way and make the drink watery. I've tried using those "fake" ice cubes, but they aren't as cold and don't work as well in my experience.

The Ol' Curmudgeon's Bloody Mary

1 jigger (more or less to taste) good vodka (Absolut or Stolichnya are good)
stalk celery
seasoned salt
seasoned pepper
1 tsp lemon juice
1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
1-4 dashes Tabasco (optional)
Clamato Juice (this is the secret!)

Put vodka, salt, pepper, worcestershire, lemon juice and Tabasco in glass. Add Clamato to about about 3/4 of way up. Add some ice cubes, top with more Clamato juice as needed. Garnish with the celery.

This is just great!

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[cat lover]

EEEEeeeeeew! Gin with pomegranite? I just don't think I would like it.

Cheerio!
Elizabeth


It uses vodka not gin! It sounds weird I know ,but is good. I guess it was somebody getting on the pomegranite band wagon! LOL:p

[cat lover]

Inside Out Bloody Mary

Spicy Mary Cubes
Using a Bloody Mary Mix add horseradish, whole olives, worcestershire sauce and pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

3 to 4 Bloody Mary cubes
2 oz pepper vodka
slash of lemon juice
splash of Tabasco
small celery stalk

Put Spicy Mary Cubes into a Old Fashioned glass. Combine vodka,lemon juice, and Tabasco in a ****tail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain over Bloody Mary cubes. Garnish with the celery stalk.

[ewriggs]

Hmmm - Actually,I think I'll just freeze some Clamato juice for the Ol' Crmudgeon's Bloody Marys in the evenings. Good idea!

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

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[Bilby]

Clamato juice, you got me there, I'm guessing tomato and something juice?

Equal amounts Tia Maria and Baileys (to strength you like) with either ice cold milk, or poured in after warming milk. My fave.

[cat lover]

Clamato is a combination of tomato and clam juice. It is usually used for Bloody Mary's, but I suppose there is someone that just drinks it as juice! LOL

[Bilby]

Clam juice, ewwwww does it taste as bad as it sounds?
I don't like tomato juice so not a bloody mary drinker.
Clam juice ....... !

[cat lover]

I don't drink it so somebody care to answer that one! LOL I don't like clam anything so I really don't know how it tastes; the name keeps me away from it! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Clam juice is very salty. It adds a bit of zest to tomato juice! I like it. It is also good in fish stew as a flavor additive.

[cat lover]

This is great in the hot weather and good now by the fire!


Amaretto Freeze

1/2 pint French vanilla ice cream
3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup crushed ice

Combine ice cream, amaretto and ice in a container of a blender. Whirl till thick. Pour into a 12 oz glass. Makes 1 serving

[ewriggs]

It isn't really "cold-cold" here, seldom gets really cold, but it's just chilly, damp and yucky, even though it's partly sunny. I'm hurting and miserable. ~~whine~~
so tonight I'm going to have my version of a hot toddy
double strong tea (very hot)
4 oz 120 proof dark rum
juice 1/2 lemon
"some" sugar
pat of butter

Put rum, lemon and sugar in the tea, stir, float butter on top. Sink into your favorite deep chair, cover yourself with blanket, and sip on the toddy over an hour or two. It really warms you up. Once you are warm, climb into bed with a heating pad.

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

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It is possible that the pessimists may be
proven right in the long run, but we
optimists have a better time on the trip.
--William Everitt ~*~
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[cat lover]

It isn't really "cold-cold" here, seldom gets really cold, but it's just chilly, damp and yucky, even though it's partly sunny. I'm hurting and miserable. ~~whine~~
so tonight I'm going to have my version of a hot toddy
double strong tea (very hot)
4 oz 120 proof dark rum
juice 1/2 lemon
"some" sugar
pat of butter

Put rum, lemon and sugar in the tea, stir, float butter on top. Sink into your favorite deep chair, cover yourself with blanket, and sip on the toddy over an hour or two. It really warms you up. Once you are warm, climb into bed with a heating pad.

Cheerio!
Elizabeth


Sounds like something I'm ready to curl up with! LOL Hope your Christmas has been wonderful!

[ewriggs]

Actually, it is not yet Christmas for us old calendar Russian Orthodox! Nativity will be on Jan 7th!! LOL!

We are going to have a family celebration on Jan 12th. I will probably get the boys to make my grandmother's eggnog, but I'll have some other possibilities. Simple things are good, too!

Nativity Brunch Champagne Punch
3 parts orange juice (chilled)
1 part champagne (chilled)

Add champagne to OJ just before serving in champagne glasses.
(Use gingerale for the kiddies)

Hot Spiced Apple Cider
1 gal Apple Juice
6 2" sticks cinnamon
24 cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly ground)
2 c orange juice
1 c lemon juice

Put apple juice in a crock pot and heat on high for 2 hours or until steamy. Add rest of ingredients and let it simmer for about 45 minutes. Serve.
Adults may want to add a little white wine (2 Tbs to each cup).

I can start that early in the AM, and let it simmer until the family gets here.

Since it's a brunch, I wouldn't suggest anything stronger.

Ah yeah! Food? I'm fixing a lovely Breakfast Casserole

Elizabeth's Nativity Brunch Casserole

10 eggs
1/4 c milk or cream
1 # pre-cooked bacon
1 pkg refrigerated hash browns (press between paper towels and dry well)
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
butter
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

Thaw hash browns
butter large casserole dish
Press hash browns into bottom of dish
Layer cooked bacon on top of hash browns
Whisk 1/4 c milk or cream into the eggs, thoroughly, adding a little Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper and
Pour eggs over the bacon
Sprinkle cheese over the eggs
May be refrigerated overnight or frozen up to 2 days at this point.

Before serving, bring to room temp. Preheat oven to 350degF. Bake 45 min or until eggs are set. Serves 5-6. Make one for each 5-6 people expected. I'm expecting 15, 2 of whom are adolescent males of the "bottomless pit" variety, so I'll make 4!

I'll also have a Honey-Baked Ham

And biscuits - of the frozen variety - not too bad, not great, but adequate, even for this Southern woman brought up on my Grandmother's Kentucky-recipe homemade biscuits!!

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[cat lover]

Wow, would love to be close enough to drop by for a taste! Your whole menu sounds really good!

[cat lover]

The following recipes are from Devil's Martini in Scottsdale, Arizona

*** & The City
1 1/2 oz Skyy Orange
1 oz Hiram Walker Peach Schnapps
1/2 oz Bols Amaretto
a splash of cranberry juice
a splash of orange juice
1 orange slice

Combine vodka, schnapps, amaretto and juices in an ice filled mixing glass. Shake vigorously and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with orange slice.

Cococabana

1 oz Vn Gogh Espresso vodka
1 oz Godiva Chocolate liqueur
1 oz Godiva Chocolate Cream liqueur
a splash of cream
white chocolate sauce

Swirl chocolate sauce around the inside of a Martini glass and set aside. Mix vodka, liqueurs and cream in an ice filled shaker, shake and strain into the glass.


Grape Pama

1 1/2 oz Three Olives Grape Vodka
1 oz Pama Pomegranate liqueur
a splash of sweet and sour mix
a splash of cranberry juice
1 lemon twist

Pour all liquid ingredients into an ice filled mixing glass. Shake vigorously and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

[cat lover]

1 oz yellow tail sparkling white wine
1.5 oz blueberry flavored vodka
1 oz watermelon liqueur
2 oz fresh lemonade

Shake all ingredients except yellow tail sparkling white wine in a martini shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini or collins glass. Add ice. Top with yellow tail sparkling White Wine and garnish with fresh blueberries and a small watermelon wedge.

[cat lover]

The Black Jack



Ice
2 oz Jack Daniels whiskey
10 oz vanilla cola

Fill a large glass with ice and pour in the whiskey/ Add the vanilla cola and stir. Serves 1

[cat lover]

Almost Summer
Recipe from The Drawing Room, Chicago


1 seedless cucumber, diced 1" piece
1 oz Rosemary simple syrup
3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 egg white
1 1/2 oz lemon flavored vodka
3/4 oz White sweet vermouth
Cucumber wedge to garnish

Place cucumber, rosemary simple syrup and lemon juice in mixing glass; muddle.Add egg white, vodka and vermouth; shake vigorously till egg white emulsifies. Add ice and shake again. Double strain into ****tail glassand garnish with cucumber wedge. Makes 1 drink