I offer up this drink in honor of National Vodka Day, which is also National Taco Day, and in 2014, falls on Saturday, October 4. This just happens to coincide with our daughter’s wedding day. Her Groom has suggested the name and I think it covers all of the bases.…
Using vermouth or another fortified wine, along with a base liquor and flavoring liqueur, is a simple way to make a good cocktail. Jamie Boudreau calls this the “Golden Ratio.” It is: 1 1/2 oz. Base Liquor (gin, vodka, rye, tequila, etc.) 3/4 oz. Fortified Wine (sweet or dry vermouth, Lillet,…
This is my entry into the MixologyMonday LXXXIX, hosted by abarabove. September’s theme is “The Unknown.” The challenge is to venture out and do something new. So I have chosen Kahlua Midnight and pecan infused tequila.
Mayahuel was the Aztec Goddess of the maguey of which the agave is a type. She was the mother of the “400 rabbit” gods of drunkenness. This margarita plays on the agave with tequila, agave orange liqueur, and agave nectar. I use Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila or you can use…
This drink plays on the faint cucumber note in Hendrick’s and doubles down with the herbal Chartreuse. Allowing the ice cubes to muddle the cucumber in the shaker, produces just the right flavor intensity. Unless, of course, you want your cocktail to taste like a salad!
This drink requires Bad Dog Barcraft’s Fire and Damnation Bitters available here. You want several dashes of the bitters to enable the flavors to come through. Then balance the bitterness with the agave. Be careful not to make it sweet.
I learned the basis for this one on a beach in Mexico. 4 – 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes – see note 1 large onion peeled and quartered 3 cloves garlic 5 Chipotles in Adobo 1 tsp. Adobo sauce from the chilies 1 bunch Cilantro washed, with the long stems…
These look and taste great. The tuna will slice more easily if it is partially frozen. If you cannot find the Ginger Teriyaki Marinade, a quick recipe follows.
These make great appetizers or small plates bites. Serve with Crab Rangoon and chicken wings for a cocktail party.
1-16 oz. can garbanzo beans – drained, liquid reserved 2 cloves garlic – minced 4 Tbls. lemon juice 2 Tbls. tahini 2 Tbls. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Add all ingredients to a blender along with 3 oz. of the reserved bean water Blend until smooth, adding additional…