The cocktail thread (I blame the Rona) - post yours !

[THParent]

The quick Summer Shandy

1. Get a pint glass
2. Fill it with a 12-ounce can of cold American beer (a pilsner or lager which is yellow in color)
3. Top it off with 4 ounces of pre-mixed margarita.
4. Enjoy.


The Jalapeño Margarita

1. Get a jalapeño and slice it in thin slices. If you like hot stuff, leave the seeds in there. If you like things a little less hot, get rid of the seeds.
2. Fill a quart jar about half-way with cheap tequila and put in the jalapeño slices.
3. Let sit for about 30 minutes and get those slices out of there! You can keep them in the fridge for cooking with something else.
4. Juice some limes. I'm talking squeezing real limes or putting them in a juicer and getting juice out of them, not using lime juice from the store.
5. You'll need simple syrup. If you don't know what that is, then Google it or buy it already made in the store. It's basically sugar water. If you make hummingbird food, you already know how to make simple syrup.
6. Mix about 2 parts jalapeño tequila with one part lime juice and one part simple syrup.
7. Pour over crushed ice in a glass with or without salt on the rim. Put two jalapeño slices on top with a wedge of lime.
8. Enjoy.

 

[Heatherg21]

I can see this going the way of the bacon thread. I will be taking notes.

 

[Capt MJ]

Summer Deck Special.
Ice-cold goblet (forget a flute for this one, who wants to get up too often for a refill) of Spanish cava. A splash of 100% cranberry juice. A few fresh raspberries floated on top. Also works well in a 20 oz Yeti. 😉

 

[QA1517]

Cedarwood, my version
2 oz lemon juice
8 oz Ginger Ale
8 oz Gordons Vodka from freezer
4 oz of diet Cranberry juice (gotta think healthy)

pour over ice in a big Stainless travel mug.
Travel to the back porch and enjoy.

 

[Capt MJ]

Cedarwood, my version
2 oz lemon juice
8 oz Ginger Ale
8 oz Gordons Vodka from freezer
4 oz of diet Cranberry juice (gotta think healthy)

pour over ice in a big Stainless travel mug.
Travel to the back porch and enjoy.

8 ozs vodka. Whee!

 

[WT Door]

Midori Melon Liqueur with OJ

Fill lowball glass (or a paper cup) with ice cubes.

Pour Midori Melon Liqueur half way up or so, then add OJ.

Experiment with proportions to suit taste on next drink.

Sip and savor while listening to Peggy Lee’s version of “Is That All There Is”

Cheers to all of you!

 

[QA1517]

8 ozs vodka. Whee!

I have a high tolerance for better or worse.🥃

It's an all evening drink. I'm like you, why waste time refilling.

 

[VelveteenR]

It's almost always ice cold gin martinis or Manhattans here, but we're dealing with some serious AZ heat right now (114 today), so we're enjoying (too many) alcoholic freezer pops from Costco:

Costco Just Debuted Their Own 100-Calorie Vodka Pops—and They Sound Delicious

Kirkland Signature Ready-to-Freeze Vodka Cocktails debuted in several Costco locations this week.

www.eatingwell.com

Otherwise, you’ll find me nursing a classic gin martini (requires keeping vermouth-coated glasses and gin in the freezer, permanently):

Your favorite gin shaken with ice until bruised
Strain into frozen vermouth-coated glasses
Garnish with a twist and three large jalapeño-garlic-stuffed olives

Done properly, there will be a barely-detectable microfilm of ice floating atop the beverage.

For dessert, I prefer my alcohol this way (invented in Detroit, it’s called a Chambord Hummer):

1 oz Chambord
1 oz rum
2 scoops vanilla ice cream*

Blend Chambord, rum, and ice cream in blender on low-med for one minute. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprig.

(*I’ve been known to substitute chocolate.)

Today, I failed my first online session of “gentle” yoga. I didn’t know I’d have to bend my knees or move my hips. Glad I didn’t buy the mat. I guess it’s time to talk about those joint replacements but not until I finish my drink. My elbow still appears to be in good shape. Do they make a Downward Dog cocktail? Why, yes, it appears they do:

Summer Drink Series: Downward Facing Dog | Habits of a Modern Hippie

Hello Darlings! In light of my exciting announcement yesterday, I thought it might be fun for the cocktail this week to be yoga themed! The Salty Dog is a well-known gin drink so I put a little spin on it to transform it into the Downward Facing Dog! When I think yoga, I think healthy ... Read...

modernhippiehabits.com

I found one with beer, but I don’t like beer, so maybe I’ll try this one the next time I’m not doing yoga.

Cheers, everyone!

 

[Capt MJ]

I drink this only in the dog days of summer to bring back good memories. I arrived at my first duty station in Rota, Spain, during the hot days of July. My fellow division officers, two CWO4s, took me out to their favorite dive bar unairconditioned) in Rota after my first week. I hadn’t yet developed a taste for the local Spanish fino (dry sherry), wasn’t a huge beer drinker, a pitcher of sangria was going to be too much, too hot for the local red wine, so they and the bartender conferred. Ice-cold Coke over ice with Licor 43, or “Cuarenta y Trés.” It’s like rum and Coke, or a Cuba Libre, only with a rich vanilla kick. Just what I needed.

Spanish Libre 43

1 1/2 oz. Licor 43
2 Tbsp orange juice
4 oz. Coca Cola
Orange wedge garnish
Serve over ice.


From their website, description below. If you are adventurous with cocktails, this is good to have around. Their website has some good recipes.

“Licor 43 is a liqueur with a complex, but harmonic flavour profile that can be perceived at four levels:

CITRUS
Reminiscence to the lively citrus aromas of Mediterranean citrus gardens.

BOTANIC
The subtle spiced touch of coriander.

SWEET
The sweet palate of mature fruit and nuances of vanilla.

FLORAL
Soft notes of Mediterranean orange and lemon blossom, with a certain point of astringency derived from the peel of citrus fruits, smoothed with notes of mature fruits.”

 

[flieger83]

8 ozs vodka. Whee!

That sounds more like a weapon than a beverage...

Steve

 

[flieger83]

I drink this only in the dog days of summer to bring back good memories. I arrived at my first duty station in Rota, Spain, during the hot days of July. My fellow division officers, two CWO4s, took me out to their favorite dive bar unairconditioned) in Rota after my first week. I hadn’t yet developed a taste for the local Spanish fino (dry sherry), wasn’t a huge beer drinker, a pitcher of sangria was going to be too much, too hot for the local red wine, so they and the bartender conferred. Ice-cold Coke over ice with Licor 43, or “Cuarenta y Trés.” It’s like rum and Coke, or a Cuba Libre, only with a rich vanilla kick. Just what I needed.

Spanish Libre 43

1 1/2 oz. Licor 43
2 Tbsp orange juice
4 oz. Coca Cola
Orange wedge garnish
Serve over ice.


From their website, description below. If you are adventurous with cocktails, this is good to have around. Their website has some good recipes.

“Licor 43 is a liqueur with a complex, but harmonic flavour profile that can be perceived at four levels:

CITRUS
Reminiscence to the lively citrus aromas of Mediterranean citrus gardens.

BOTANIC
The subtle spiced touch of coriander.

SWEET
The sweet palate of mature fruit and nuances of vanilla.

FLORAL
Soft notes of Mediterranean orange and lemon blossom, with a certain point of astringency derived from the peel of citrus fruits, smoothed with notes of mature fruits.”

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Un gran bebida de Rota!!

Steve

 

[OldRetSWO]

I drink this only in the dog days of summer to bring back good memories. I arrived at my first duty station in Rota, Spain, during the hot days of July. My fellow division officers, two CWO4s, took me out to their favorite dive bar unairconditioned) in Rota after my first week. I hadn’t yet developed a taste for the local Spanish fino (dry sherry), wasn’t a huge beer drinker, a pitcher of sangria was going to be too much, too hot for the local red wine, so they and the bartender conferred. Ice-cold Coke over ice with Licor 43, or “Cuarenta y Trés.” It’s like rum and Coke, or a Cuba Libre, only with a rich vanilla kick. Just what I needed.

Love those dive bars. I still twitch a bit when I remember too vividly my first visit to the little dive bar/restaurant/etc that was just outside the back gate to NAS Roosy Roads Puerto Rico.

 

[QA1517]

That sounds more like a weapon than a beverage...

Steve

8 oz of Vodka at 40% is 3.2 oz of alcohol.
6 pack of beer is 3.6 oz of alcohol

Vodka - less alcohol, less calories, less carbs......and less trips to the bathroom.

 

[Capt MJ]

Love those dive bars. I still twitch a bit when I remember too vividly my first visit to the little dive bar/restaurant/etc that was just outside the back gate to NAS Roosy Roads Puerto Rico.

That one.

 

[Capt MJ]

8 oz of Vodka at 40% is 3.2 oz of alcohol.
6 pack of beer is 3.6 oz of alcohol

Vodka - less alcohol, less calories, less carbs......and less trips to the bathroom.

And whoever has a vodka gut?

 

[brewmeist]

Tonight:

Pink Gin:
Equal parts Plymouth Gin & water, a few dashes of bitters, on the rocks

Tomorrow Night:
I'll pour some of my homemade Limoncello over rocks, and top with club soda. Haven't named it yet...

Sunday Night:
Plymouth Gin Martini. I prefer 5 parts gin to 1 part dry vermouth.

 

[Capt MJ]

Another great thread of refuge started by @THParent of The One and Only Bacon Thread, The Everything Drawer and others.

 

[justdoit19]

Lately?

Anything...

 

[VelveteenR]

(Re-posted without disallowed links)

It's almost always ice cold gin martinis or Manhattans here, but we're dealing with some serious AZ heat right now (114 today), so we're enjoying (too many) alcoholic freezer pops from Costco (Google “Costco Vodka Pops).

Otherwise, you’ll find me nursing a classic gin martini (requires keeping vermouth-coated glasses and gin in the freezer, permanently):

-Your favorite gin shaken with ice until bruised*
-Strain into frozen vermouth-coated glasses
-Garnish with a twist and three large jalapeño-garlic-stuffed olives

*Done properly, there will be a barely-detectable microfilm of ice floating atop the beverage.

For dessert, I prefer my alcohol this way (invented in Detroit, it’s called a Chambord Hummer):

-1 oz Chambord
-1 oz rum
-2 scoops vanilla ice cream (I’ve been known to substitute chocolate)

Blend Chambord, rum, and ice cream in blender on low-med for one minute. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprig.

Today, I failed my first online session of “gentle” yoga. I didn’t know I’d have to bend my knees or move my hips. Glad I didn’t buy the mat. I guess it’s time to talk about those joint replacements but not until I finish my drink. My elbow still appears to be in good shape. Do they make a Downward Dog cocktail? Why, yes, it appears they do:

– 2 Ounces Gin
– 2 Ounces Grapefruit Juice
– 2 Ounces Coconut Water
– Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

Add gin, grapefruit juice, and coconut water to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously.
Get your glass ready to rim by rubbing the edge in the leftover grapefruit rind. If you used ready-made grapefruit juice, a lemon or a lime wedge would work for this as well.
Place wet rim into a saucer of loose Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. Rotate to cover well. Tap the glass to remove any loose salt.
Add ice to your salt-rimmed glass and pour in liquid mixture.
Garnish with a grapefruit peel spiral. Enjoy.

(I found one that uses beer, but I don’t like beer, so maybe I’ll try this one the next time I’m not doing yoga.)

Cheers, everyone! Stay safe, stay cool!

 

[Heatherg21]

8 oz of Vodka at 40% is 3.2 oz of alcohol.
6 pack of beer is 3.6 oz of alcohol

Vodka - less alcohol, less calories, less carbs......and less trips to the bathroom.

I like how you think, this may convert me away from cabernet to this concoction of yours.