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.…
The first “Blue Drink.” Invented in 1957 by Harry Yee of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was an instant hit and, yes, the movie was named for the drink! 1 ½ oz. vodka 2 oz. pineapple juice ¾ oz. lemon juice ¾ oz. blue curacao ¼ oz. simple syrup ½…
The hardest part about this drink is rimming the glass. Plus you can easily play with this by subbing vanilla or orange vodka, etc. 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. Frangelico 1 oz. Creme de Cacao, preferably white Optional chocolate for rimming glass – see note Chill a martini glass with…
2 oz. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur 1 oz. vodka ¼ oz. Grand Marnier St Germain Elderflower Foam Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Stir all ingredients, except foam, with ice Add St. Germaine Elderflower Foam to chilled glass Strain drink through foam into glass Repair foam and flame drink with Misto…
This works best if you chill or freeze the vodka. Makes a fun Halloween concoction. Raw sugar Finely chopped dark chocolate 2 oz. chilled vodka 2 oz. chocolate liqueur such as Godiva or Starbucks 1 dash orange juice Chill a martini glass with ice and water Combine sugar and chocolate. Empty…
Made correctly, this is actually a very nice cocktail. Try to use real cranberry juice and not ‘Cranberry Cocktail.’ 1 ½ oz. citrus vodka 1 oz. cranberry juice ½ oz. Cointreau ¼ oz. fresh lime juice Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Add all ingredients to shaker Shake well…
2 oz. vodka ½ oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur ½ oz. sweet vermouth dash rhubarb bitters Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice Strain into chilled glass
“Go away you English Kanigits or I’ll taunt you a second time” (if you don’t know where that quote comes from – Don’t admit it!) 1 1/2 oz. vodka ½ oz. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur 1 ½ oz. lemon sour or: 1 1/3 oz. lemon juice and 2/3 oz. simple…
¾ oz. vodka ¾ oz. Campari ½ oz. grenadine champagne Chill a champagne flute with ice and water Combine all ingredients, except champagne, in a mixing glass and stir with ice Strain into chilled champagne flute Top with Champagne Garnish with a lemon or orange twist
1 ½ oz. premium vodka ¼ oz. Cointreau ⅛ oz. Chartreuse Chill a cocktail glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice Strain into chilled glass over fresh ice Garnish with an orange twist