tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537704680865536952024-03-21T21:33:25.652-04:00Cocktail Connie's 366An average woman expands her horizons by making and drinking a different cocktail every day in 2012 - a leap year no less. Daily posts include cocktail recipe, picture and a review by Cocktail Connie.Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.comBlogger361125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-63170582619258327842012-12-31T00:00:00.000-05:002016-04-21T19:50:31.385-04:00WINTER AND ADVICE- LAST ONE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymdQIXYsQXHlZ-vTBKHZIEVPhJBZAABq2P32yuvrMOyL7iQ_w6G5UJNk6KXWAsS5j63T84ZmQ4mYrl0aShd4CKJvY-vErSClvydsJtG2rbcnilgyQ1S3PcQFiBawNA5pAqhO9X6S4SFo/s640/blogger-image-397587956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymdQIXYsQXHlZ-vTBKHZIEVPhJBZAABq2P32yuvrMOyL7iQ_w6G5UJNk6KXWAsS5j63T84ZmQ4mYrl0aShd4CKJvY-vErSClvydsJtG2rbcnilgyQ1S3PcQFiBawNA5pAqhO9X6S4SFo/s320/blogger-image-397587956.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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1½ ounce orange vodka</div>
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½ ounce blue curacao orange liqueur</div>
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1 ounce champagne</div>
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366 days after it started, my cocktail year comes to a close with a cocktail simply called WINTER. I've been enjoying the season of cold and snow this New Year's weekend, spending it on a skip trip, so it only made sense to try to capture it in a cocktail.</div>
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To make the WINTER cocktail, put orange vodka and blue curacao into a glass pitcher, add ice, and stir well. Strain the mixture into a champagne glass, top with champagne and a dash of cherry juice and
enjoy. I couldn't find blue maraschino cherry juice, but it didn't really matter because the WINTER cocktail was a lovely blue color that the crowd I was with just loved. They said it reminded them of the waters of the Caribbean -- a great place to visit during the winter months. The taste of the cocktail on the other hand, did not go over so well with the crowd. I heard comments like, "It tastes like alcoholic Gatorade" and "A waste of good champagne."</div>
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But my experience has taught me that you can't always judge a cocktail by your first sip. After a while, the sweet, distinctive taste of the WINTER cocktail grew on me. It was like champagne had gone punk, adding a little orange flavor and bitterness to the mix, but getting more creative and fun along the way. Much like the season, by the end of WINTER, I didn't want another one right away, but I had fond memories and increased fortitude. Not to mention a good buzz.</div>
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When it comes to champagne cocktails, the best ones this year were the simple ones, with only one additional ingredient added. This is just one of the things I've learned after 366 days of cocktails. Before I move on to other life interests, here are some others.....</div>
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* Don't be afraid of brown liquor. When mixed with the right washes, it tastes great and won't give you a hangover.<br />
* Sometimes you just need to add ice and let it melt before a cocktail tastes the way it should. Frank Sinatra always let his cocktails melt for eight minutes.<br />
* Club soda is your best friend when a cocktail is too strong.<br />
* It ain't easy to find a cocktail shaker that doesn't leak. I went through three of them this year. The last one was an expensive one from William & Sonoma. It leaked.<br />
* The best flavored vodka is "cake."<br />
* Campari and Southern Comfort are gross.<br />
* Cocktails that use both beer and liquor are never good.<br />
* Good garnish makes the drink.<br />
* Layered cocktails are easy and fun. Forget using the back of a spoon, just pour real slowly.<br />
* Cocktails start conversations.<br />
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I could go on. I've learned a lot this year about cocktails and about myself. It's been a great year of cocktails and I look forward to having my favorites again in 2013. May you have a healthy, happy and fun 2013 dear readers. As always....<br />
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<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-31433257022454903392012-12-30T23:03:00.000-05:002012-12-30T23:03:16.398-05:00RASPBERRY HOT CHOCOLATE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplGc6jXzlfzbDvU8i_QUKMM9MUvKnSGyDQLMRgaLWe051E8PAihBaPrQbjw_fEVKNSm3iwEs__j5x766YbKKLqNnKtNhd60kfBleLupvo8rz86auBt6YrQziQCaR7m2nWYT3veXWtBgo/s640/blogger-image-773391611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplGc6jXzlfzbDvU8i_QUKMM9MUvKnSGyDQLMRgaLWe051E8PAihBaPrQbjw_fEVKNSm3iwEs__j5x766YbKKLqNnKtNhd60kfBleLupvo8rz86auBt6YrQziQCaR7m2nWYT3veXWtBgo/s320/blogger-image-773391611.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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There are
a lot of things I love about winter and hot chocolate cocktails are at the top
of the list. The RASPBERRY HOT CHOCOLATE cocktail that I had today after a
beautiful day of skiing reaffirmed this for me. To make the wonderfully warm
cocktail, simply put<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> the ingredients
listed above in a mug. Stir and top with whipped cream. Add cognac if you are
looking for a warmth you can feel head to toe. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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“Wow” was
the usual reaction from friends who shared a RASPBERRY HOT CHOCOLATE cocktail with
me tonight. The raspberry Chambord and chocolate <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">crème de cacao made the </span>ordinary hot chocolate rich and delightful. It reminded me of a
chocolate lava cake that you order for dessert in a fancy restaurant. The kind
that have the soft, warm middle that melts in your mouth and often comes with
raspberries on the side. The RASPBERRY HOT CHOCOLATE cocktail would make as
great a dessert as it did an après ski drink. As 2012 winds down, I suggest you wind down with one real soon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-41283626306286187642012-12-29T19:54:00.001-05:002012-12-29T19:54:09.682-05:00THE SNOWY DAY<br />
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Holiday Valley ski resort in New York got five inches of
snow today. Me and my entourage of family and friends had a great day breaking
in our ski legs and playing in the new snow. As the ski day winded down, we
went to the Yodler lodge bar to visit Sweet Melissa, our favorite bartender. I
asked for a cocktail and she was too busy to think of anything, so I used my
extensive knowledge of the cocktail world to create what I call THE SNOWY DAY.</div>
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To make THE SNOWY DAY, put TUACA, an Italian
vanilla-flavored liqueur; blue curacao, an orange-flavored liquor; and Chambord,
a raspberry flavored liquor into a short cocktail glass that is half-filled
with ice. Fill the rest of the glass up with club soda and stir. I choose those
liquors because I knew they were all delicious on their own. How were they
together? The answer is pretty good, but not fantastic. The SNOWY DAY was
strong, sweet, and a touch fruity, though not enough so to make me entirely happy.
If I was to create a cocktail like this again, I would skip the TUACA. It did
nothing for the cocktail but add some bitterness. I did find out from Melissa
the correct annunciation of TUACA though — rhymes with Star Wars’ Chewbacca.
The best part of the SNOWY DAY was its pretty blue-green color. The cocktail
not only allowed me to test my knowledge and stretch my creativity muscle, it also
matched my new ski sweater.</div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-18154395069493944902012-12-28T22:16:00.003-05:002012-12-28T23:45:47.905-05:00DOWNHILL<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Much like the steep and icy downhills that give me pause andconcern while skiing, the ingredients in the DOWNHILL cocktail gave me pauseand concern. Six types of alcohol? Well, it was now or never, and the fact thatwe arrived in Ellicottville, New York, for a New Years’ ski trip made it theperfect time to try it.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">To make the DOWNHILL, put those extensive list ofingredients into a short cocktail glass that is half-filled with ice and stirwell. Garnish with a maraschino cherry if you have one — I didn’t. The DOWNHILLsurprised me. It tasted more like a cola than a Molotov cocktail. It had adistinctive, interesting flavor. It was sweet and the sherry made it creamy. Iused a high quality sherry and it made a big difference in the taste. Whoeverthought of the combination of liquids that is the DOWNHILL cocktail is onesmart woman (just an assumption.) It is one tasty combo. And true to the name,by the time I was finished, I was ready to tackle the downhill, ice and all. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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TUACA is an Italian vanilla citrus liqueur and cognac isdouble-distilled brandy made with French grapes. Put them together in a tallglass filled with ice, stir, strain that mixture into a short cocktail glass,slice a lemon, squeeze it over the glass rim and into the glass, then plop itin. You have just made a LAKE COMO cocktail.</div>
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Lake Como is one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. It’sa deep blue lake surrounded by mountains and home to the aristocrats of theworld since the Roman times. It contains art and culture, and George Clooney’sresidence. I can picture Mr. Clooney now, lounging on his expansive Italianmarble terrace sipping a LAKE COMO cocktail.</div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-25220160038892027522012-12-26T21:56:00.001-05:002012-12-26T21:56:26.182-05:00KAHLUA SOUR<br />
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December 26<sup>th</sup> always puts me in a bit of a sour
mood. After all the buildup, Christmas is done and my house is a mess. I spend
the day cleaning and feeling bad about filling up the landfills. A KAHLUA SOUR
fit my mood perfectly. To make it, I put the three ingredients listed above into
a cocktail shaker, added ice, shook it well and strained the potion into a short
cocktail glass that was half-filled with ice. I garnished with a slice of
lemon.</div>
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midori sour, and a pisco sour. I’ve liked them all and the KAHLUA SOUR is no
exception. Kahlua is coffee flavored liqueur made in Veracruz, Mexico. It’s the
result of a seven year process of aging a coffee bean and mixing it with
distilled sugar cane. I was skeptical about mixing coffee flavor with sweet and
sour, but it was a risk worth taking. I found the KAHLUA SOUR to be a great addition
to the sour cocktails out there and one that shouldn’t be missed. The cocktail
isn’t too strong, and the lemon taste is subtle. It’s a sweet and different way
to enjoy coffee liquor. Other Kahlua options include mixing it with ginger ale,
hot coffee, with lemon or lime zest, or just on the rocks. </div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-21919172376130165382012-12-25T14:46:00.000-05:002012-12-26T15:36:53.091-05:00CHRISTMAS JONES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When it comes to Christmas cocktails, I’ve found that there
aren’t that many good ones. They are either made with champagne, which is more
like a New Years cocktail to me, or with eggnog, and I’ve never liked that
snotty-like stuff. I did manage to find three good ones though for my three
days of holiday gatherings. The last one is today — Merry Christmas! — and it’s
called the CHRISTMAS JONES.</div>
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The recipe for the CHRISTMAS JONES cocktail was created in
2006 for the release of the Bond Film <i>Casino
Royale</i>. To make it, you’ll need a blender. Put the vodka, strawberries,
sugar and pineapple juice into the blender and blend on high for minute (don’t
add ice.) Pour the mixture into two highball glasses, top with 7-Up or other
lemon-lime soda, add ice, and garnish with a sprig of mint.</div>
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Though its
fruity taste made it seem more like a summertime cocktail than a Christmas one,
the CHRISTMAS JONES was a delicious foamy treat. It would be a good cocktail for
a Christmas in July party. The mint is a must for ambiance and at least a hint
of Christmas. It’s not a heavy cocktail or as sweet as it sounds. It is a wonderful
blend of fruit, vodka, and pop. Much like the snow that was falling as I
enjoyed a wonderful Christmas, the CHRISTMAS JONES just drifted into my day and
made it shiny and bright.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Drink Up^</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cocktail Connie<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-43288656010530329362012-12-24T00:00:00.000-05:002012-12-25T10:02:36.765-05:00CANDY CANE LANE MARTINI<br />
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<b>CANDY CANE LANE
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2 ½ ounces Three Olives Cake Vodka</div>
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1 ounce white crème de Menthe</div>
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½ ounce peppermint schnapps</div>
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½ ounce heavy cream</div>
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The CANDY CANE LANE MARTINI is perfect for holiday parties. It's easy, impressive-looking, and delicious. To make it, just put the ingredients listed above into a cocktail shaker, add ice, and pour into a martini glass.
Garnish with a mini-candy cane if desired.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MW9L5FzAicbkm5ADxl-HYlRNzLwAjXj9BC0mdSVlJHnFmBNg0vH1jBBrHNQaEAU3fJafLu-YYp-8HHSYNmsdjaMO-bv5CqNGfY4QTE_8weloSIa-xORyUCybrR5qzw20__pDXpoBfNs/s640/blogger-image--2020791659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MW9L5FzAicbkm5ADxl-HYlRNzLwAjXj9BC0mdSVlJHnFmBNg0vH1jBBrHNQaEAU3fJafLu-YYp-8HHSYNmsdjaMO-bv5CqNGfY4QTE_8weloSIa-xORyUCybrR5qzw20__pDXpoBfNs/s320/blogger-image--2020791659.jpg" width="240" /></a>I was afraid the CANDY CANE LANE MARTINI would be too "minty," but it had just the right amount peppermint taste to it, most likely thanks to the always sweet and yummy cake vodka. It was a hit at our Christmas Eve party and I'll let the guests tell you what they thought ..<br />
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"Yum. Tastes just like a candy cane"<br />
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"Wintery fresh"<br />
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"A cool burst of Christmas"<br />
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"Love the color!"<br />
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"Oooohhh.... so good"<br />
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"A pink and potent cocktail"<br />
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"Fills me with the Christmas spirit!"<br />
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<i>Drink Up^</i><br />
Cocktail Connie<br />
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<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-57475296344361012132012-12-23T22:35:00.000-05:002012-12-23T22:35:44.603-05:00RUDOLPH'S TIPSY SPRITZER<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvRr0GSATjuKzMFs3QZZ5mIPQFHp3Ta4GiWsAs1o4efq1GKEbjRbMvJHhBn7R74uRov2rd-CNa0IeRFk4CI7BkFPFNLzosVUwKnKy6s82DjPWqajrJn8_nxt_ffohn7I0OAutVHYIwjA/s640/blogger-image-140157627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvRr0GSATjuKzMFs3QZZ5mIPQFHp3Ta4GiWsAs1o4efq1GKEbjRbMvJHhBn7R74uRov2rd-CNa0IeRFk4CI7BkFPFNLzosVUwKnKy6s82DjPWqajrJn8_nxt_ffohn7I0OAutVHYIwjA/s320/blogger-image-140157627.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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5 cups orange juice</div>
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2 cups chilled lemon-lime soft drink</div>
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1 ½ cups vodka</div>
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½ cup maraschino cherry juice</div>
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice </div>
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Rudolph’s a little stressed tonight. He has a big day ahead
of him tomorrow and needs to relax. RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER to the rescue! And
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To make a two quart container of the cocktail, perfect for
traveling to family gatherings, put the ingredients listed above into the
container and mix it well. I liked that this cocktail was easy to make ahead
and bring along. Once I got there, I just served the cocktail over ice in a
short glass and garnished with rosemary sprigs, or as one smart mouth at my family
gathering said, shake the Christmas tree in it.</div>
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Rudolph’s nose isn’t red because he likes his spritzers
virgin and that’s good, because RUDOLPH’S TIPSY SPRITZER is a strong and yummy cocktail
that will hit you at about number three. And it is so light, fruity and good
that you will want three of them. My brother called the RUDOLPH’S TIPSY
SPRITZER a lively Christmas punch, and his pregnant wife couldn’t resist taking
just a tiny sip. She and baby loved it. It reminded me of a wine cooler,
despite the fact that the only alcohol in it was vodka — must have been the
fizz and the perfect blend of juices. It’s a great cocktail to combat holiday
stress, whether you’re a reindeer or not.</div>
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<i>Drink Up^</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-7470390582198768212012-12-22T22:09:00.002-05:002012-12-22T22:09:58.263-05:00KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE<br />
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1 measure cognac</div>
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1 measure sloe gin</div>
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¼ measure lemon juice</div>
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Kiss the willpower goodbye, the holiday celebrations are starting. If you are looking for something fruity and tart to serve, try the KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE cocktail. It was created at the beginning of World War II as a send off for the boys going off to war. To make it, put cognac, sloe gin, lemon juice and an egg white into a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake well and strain into a short cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon if you have one.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7Uws6P11RRlzqXSqJhHyVgShfcbcuCZJczP-vE6dIn3eM7Ei4UCX9Hwi5ox8TjkExu9rSPachl6cFEFPCCiNVU_qBtS3x9bAtng6nTb-uBFDFsa0zdHKNh1Iuq5A-b6zHMc-Pbxm07s/s640/blogger-image--1597442555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7Uws6P11RRlzqXSqJhHyVgShfcbcuCZJczP-vE6dIn3eM7Ei4UCX9Hwi5ox8TjkExu9rSPachl6cFEFPCCiNVU_qBtS3x9bAtng6nTb-uBFDFsa0zdHKNh1Iuq5A-b6zHMc-Pbxm07s/s640/blogger-image--1597442555.jpg" /></a>I think the KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE cocktail was meant to numb the men before they went into battle, because it is a strong one. Sloe gin is an acquired taste made with sloe berries. The berries grow on a bush and are similar in size to a plum. They are definitely a little bitter. Hubby said they taste like a bad date, but I kinda like the taste. Combined with the cognac, the sloe gin is sweeter than usual. Thanks to the egg whites, KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE has a thick consistency to it as well. The only thing to fear is the aftertaste. But it's a problem I easily solved with a top off of seltzer water. Tonic water or club soda would work well too. After that, it was smooth sailing, off to the battle that is the dessert table.<br />
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<i>Drink Up^</i><br />
Cocktail Connie<br />
<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-31902013428860277622012-12-21T00:00:00.000-05:002012-12-22T14:17:57.218-05:00HEDONISM<br />
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1/3 ounce LICOR 43</div>
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2 ounces Pineapple Juice</div>
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End of the World. Winter Solstice. First Day of Winter. First
Snowstorm of the Year. Time to embrace Hedonism!</div>
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Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that pleasure is
the only intrinsic good. Hedonist believe that all people have the right to do
everything in their power to achieve the highest pleasure possible. The idea
was started by a student of Socrates in Ancient Egypt named Aristippus. I bet
he would have also embraced the HEDONISM cocktail as a form a pleasure.
Luckily, it’s relatively simple to achieve and you can keep your clothes on. You
just need Licor 43, a vanilla-flavored liqueur from Spain, and pineapple juice.
Mix them together in a short cocktail glass that has been filled with ice and
garnish as you find most pleasurable.</div>
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The HEDONISM cocktail is sweet and, of course, tastes mostly
like pineapple. It was like a vanilla-flavored pineapple drink with a hint of
the punch of alcohol. It would make a great cocktail for brunch or when nursing
a cold. I found it brought out the maximum pleasure in gift wrapping. My only
complaint is that it was gone from my glass much too quickly. Ahh HEDONISM… I’ll
be sure to visit you again soon!</div>
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<i>Drink Up^</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cocktail Connie<o:p></o:p></div>
Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-64009441478295823112012-12-20T00:00:00.000-05:002012-12-21T19:48:43.394-05:00THE JO-JO MARTINI<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1cmybMSYqemahYE95XZTlY0OQhbCevGuSARF8iJs3YFH221OyTuPcUAbFaGcZOvGWwb7iS9l7joriM0uwDENz_uAqw-ZDUljR7ZkolYDGRftVzvhkVR6c6WRH3dB62OQgpLFtG0wfCo/s640/blogger-image--1283045964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1cmybMSYqemahYE95XZTlY0OQhbCevGuSARF8iJs3YFH221OyTuPcUAbFaGcZOvGWwb7iS9l7joriM0uwDENz_uAqw-ZDUljR7ZkolYDGRftVzvhkVR6c6WRH3dB62OQgpLFtG0wfCo/s640/blogger-image--1283045964.jpg" /></a><br />
<b>THE JO-JO MARTINI</b><br />
1 measure Crown Royal whiskey<br />
1 measure Kahlua<br />
1 measure Bailey's Irish Cream<br />
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All of this talk about the world ending tomorrow because of the Mayan calendar is so silly. Ain't gonna happen. But even though the Apocalypse is a no no, it was still an excuse to enjoy a JO- JO and the company of good friends, and know that, just in case it's not silly, I had a good last night.<br />
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The JO-JO MARTINI is a favorite cocktail of Jo, the bartender at Quail Hallow Country Club in Concord, Ohio. To make the JO-JO, she put the three ingredients listed above into a cocktail shaker, added ice, shook it well and strained the frothy, brown mixture into a martini glass.<br />
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I can see why Jo is a fan of the JO-JO. The succulent cocktail is a creamy way to enjoy whiskey. In this case, its top shelf Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey, which has a very smooth aftertaste to it. When you can taste it that is, which is not the case with the JO-JO. The martini has only a whiff of whiskey taste to it. I found the Kahlua and Baileys' flavors more at the forefront, giving the martini a chocolate and coffee taste . But don't take my word for it. The JO-JO made the rounds among the friends and here's what they had to say:<br />
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Cathleen- "I wouldn't turn it down. It's a chocolate lover's delight! But what a waste of Crown Royal."<br />
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Amy- "It tastes like an espresso and is surprisingly delicious."<br />
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Carolyn- "It's good. It has a sweet side to it. It would be better after dinner than before."<br />
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<i>Drink Up^</i><br />
Cocktail Connie<br />
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<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-87380116718810182592012-12-19T21:36:00.001-05:002012-12-19T21:36:32.573-05:00THE ANTIQUE MARTINI<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmNUDOe-tPulIYWqeBGqFPJg9YebW53fxChvlq2lQ2PV_45eiRti-aAxK8XwJlCef2Mz962wsfvaCqbThb9NxZGBCZoCVAjaAxMhyphenhyphenjarqFxrDnUtWSyvxaPkFC1F8VlGwbARb5ICUiIQ/s640/blogger-image--2113445339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmNUDOe-tPulIYWqeBGqFPJg9YebW53fxChvlq2lQ2PV_45eiRti-aAxK8XwJlCef2Mz962wsfvaCqbThb9NxZGBCZoCVAjaAxMhyphenhyphenjarqFxrDnUtWSyvxaPkFC1F8VlGwbARb5ICUiIQ/s320/blogger-image--2113445339.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
THE ANTIQUE MARTINI<br />
Bacardi Black Razz Rum<br />
Muddled Raspberries<br />
Fresh Lemon Juice<br />
Simple Syrup<br />
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I'm not a big fan of antiques. They are pretty and all; they're just not my style. Yet, today I found an antique that I simply had to have. It was the ANTIQUE MARTINI on the cocktail menu at the Burntwood Tavern in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.<br />
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After a morning of fighting the crowds while finishing up my Christmas shopping, I stopped by the Burntwood to meet my sister and good friend Holly for a cocktail, or two, or three. The ANTIQUE MARTINI was made with the ingredients listed above, the key one being the Barcardi Black Razz. It's a lively spirit the combines rum with both raspberries and black sapote. Black sapote is known as the "chocolate pudding" fruit. When ripe, it has a custard- like consistency and slightly chocolate flavor. Barcardi Black Razz came out earlier this year and, as I found out, it has a terrific flavor perfect for mixing.<br />
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The raspberry and sapote flavors were full-blown in THE ANTIQUE MARTINI and made the cocktail absolutely irresistible. My sister found this out when she ordered THE ANTIQUE made with top-shelf vodka instead of the Bacardi Black Razz -- a big mistake. Her cocktail had a completely different, very strong and tart flavor. It was undrinkable and she quickly flagged down our patient waiter Derek for an ANTIQUE made the right way. Lesson learned: Never mess with the recipe on the cocktail list. As it was, the martini was sweet, slightly, tangy and went down quickly while it was cold. Guess antiques are my style after all.<br />
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Drink Up^<br />
<i>Cocktail Connie</i><br />
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-59328136478100846652012-12-18T21:15:00.000-05:002012-12-18T21:15:01.376-05:00CHAMBORD SOULMATE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIJlUX1woDdNU2a-jrMrbflOEZ427S2sM2sWDD9cFbA2WTzIa9Ntvmg4OgQ60slpWtrRksaAVJLvrUSuJyQpx12iUEPQXhMMTp1xP5Hbd6hRI9WN6m1_DsN3aMzoOHaeEZMG6W89eKk4/s640/blogger-image--241679391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIJlUX1woDdNU2a-jrMrbflOEZ427S2sM2sWDD9cFbA2WTzIa9Ntvmg4OgQ60slpWtrRksaAVJLvrUSuJyQpx12iUEPQXhMMTp1xP5Hbd6hRI9WN6m1_DsN3aMzoOHaeEZMG6W89eKk4/s640/blogger-image--241679391.jpg" /></a><br />
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4 ounces champagne</div>
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1 ounce Chambord</div>
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Splash of cranberry juice</div>
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I couldn’t end my
year of cocktails without another one made with champagne and Chambord. It’s a
combination that is now close to my heart. I’ve tried these two in a couple of different
cocktails, but the CHAMBORD SOULMATE was the first one with cranberry juice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To make the CHAMBORD
SOULMATE, I poured four ounces — or half of one of those mini-bottles they sell
in four packs — of champagne into a short, round cocktail glass, added some
Chambord raspberry-flavored liqueur and a heavy smidgen of cranberry juice. I
gave it stir and decided it also needed some ice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The CHAMBORD
SOULMATE was good for my soul. I found it to be a lovely cocktail with a
pleasing raspberry flavor. The cranberry only adds to the sweet taste of the
champagne and Chambord. And though it was sweet, it wasn’t too fruity or
frilly. The CHAMBORD SOULMATE is a light cocktail with substance and it aims to
please. Put it on
your New Year's shopping list for something different and delicious.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Drink Up^</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cocktail Connie<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-14831865075345967042012-12-17T22:29:00.000-05:002012-12-17T22:29:02.223-05:00LOVE BITE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>LOVE BITE</b><br />
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I was bitten and smitten by the LOVE BITE cocktail tonight. It was a rich, creamy cocktail treat that made for delightful sipping while filling out my Christmas cards, just in the nick of time.</div>
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To make the LOVE BITE, I put strawberry liqueur, the hard-to-find Parfait Armour and heavy cream into a cocktail shaker, added ice, shook it well and strained the mixture into a small martini glass. I added some whipped cream for garnish, but it by no means is necessary. The LOVE BITE is filling enough on its own. And though it's not a light drink, it is the right drink for when you want something different and delicious.</div>
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The key is the Parfait Armour. The liqueur from Spain is something special, from its pretty purple color to its violet-infused, orange and vanilla flavor. If you see a bottle of Parfait Armour in a liqueur store, pick it up and explore the possibilities, including the LOVE BITE. It's an enticing experience that you'll, well, love.</div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-21902742665021462492012-12-16T22:19:00.001-05:002012-12-16T22:19:11.572-05:00MANGO MARGARITA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The juice of a whole
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2 cups of mango
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The MANGO MARGARITA tastes
as good as it looks in that picture above and I’m salivating just looking at
it. The recipe for it came from a website called The Pioneer Woman Cooks and
ever since my friend Niki shared it with me over the summer, I’ve been wanting
to make one. But the recipe called for jarred mango chunks and I was never able
to find those in a grocery store. I did end up finding some mango chunks in the
freezer section though. And boy was I excited!<o:p></o:p></div>
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It all culminated
tonight, when I whipped out the blender and whipped up a MANGO MARGARITA — at
last! To make two margaritas, I put the mango, tequila, and Triple Sec in the
measurement listed above, into the blender. I then added a little bit of sugar,
the juice from a lime I’d sliced in half, and two small scoops of ice to the
blender and blended on high for a minute. Lastly, I poured the thick concoction
into two martini glass — one that I had salted and one I hadn’t — then
garnished with some lime wheels. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The MANGO MARGARITA
was worth the wait. It was a fruity, slice of mango heaven with the consistency of a sorbet.
The frozen mangos probably worked better in the cocktail than jarred ones
anyways, and I’d highly recommend using them. Even if you’re not crazy about
tequila, but like mango, you will like this cocktail, for the agave is barely
detectable. It would make a good dessert substitute or poolside cocktail. Tired
Hubby had no comment as he enjoyed his MANGO MARGARITA, only slurps of joy.
It’s pure genius.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-28763225011603033542012-12-15T00:00:00.000-05:002012-12-16T17:03:44.190-05:00BOHEMIAN LA POIRE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMFjWvI891efesE5HjiZxj-s0hS_UJm_fdtOrqpQBiPXJSmQHl7ZhOhE-dG6DN9S56NEZZqAfScvtycsHm1mqaqdQdNAcNuWyRyRNFVrHoBDc_Hl5U8s_BLfsR1nrpHe6xOtS3_C885g/s640/blogger-image--233890078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMFjWvI891efesE5HjiZxj-s0hS_UJm_fdtOrqpQBiPXJSmQHl7ZhOhE-dG6DN9S56NEZZqAfScvtycsHm1mqaqdQdNAcNuWyRyRNFVrHoBDc_Hl5U8s_BLfsR1nrpHe6xOtS3_C885g/s320/blogger-image--233890078.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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Green Chartreuse</div>
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Lemon juice</div>
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Hibiscus elixir</div>
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Grey Goose La Poire is a pear-flavored vodka and a fancy one
at that. It is made with Anjou pears, which are only grown in the Anjou region
of France, and are famous for their crisp, fresh taste. I enjoyed this fancy
spirit in a fancy cocktail at a fancy restaurant in downtown Cleveland. The stunning
place was called Cowell & Hubbard, and it is located in, and named after,
an old jewelry store that was famous for its luxuries jewels back in the first
half of the 20<sup>th</sup> century.</div>
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We sat in the jewelry store’s old vault celebrating my niece
Erin’s graduation from Cleveland State University, the college on the North
Coast (that’s her beautiful smile in the photo.) I ordered the BOHEMIAN LA
POIRE cocktail because it contained ingredients I wanted to know more about. The
list of them is above. To make the cocktail, the bartender put them all into a
cocktail shaker, added ice, shook it well, and strained it into a short cocktail
glass that had been half-filled with ice.</div>
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the first sip. The La Poire vodka was smooth, with just a slight pear taste.
The taste of the Hibiscus elixir seemed to take the cocktail over the most. Hibiscus
elixir is a potion made from delicate Hibiscus petals. It has a sweet, cranberry
flavor. I’ve heard it’s good in tea, with soda water or drizzled over fruit.
Now I know that it is also good in cocktails. For the BOHEMIAN LA POIRE was a
good cocktail that got better over time. Though it tasted slightly medicinal at
first, its unique flavor grew on me. It was tart and sweet at the same time.
After taking a sip, Erin was reminded of Smarties candies. And as a smarty, she
ought to know. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Drink Up^</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cocktail Connie<o:p></o:p></div>
Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-18843164684427674892012-12-14T13:24:00.000-05:002012-12-15T13:24:30.293-05:00CARMEL APPLE ALA MODE MARTINI<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvfYsLCNXtbOJM2mpWDCD1tjK2fZDf4vsg1fDwfzWP8Z3NNMIjjXLoJqzUEk7ONzBGI_LXplYQnro0qHvJ2veAm4zjHV3TSXZANLY87jE0L5CuMRXmONDWCy-fkanmba2LxYjUQ6vg08/s640/blogger-image-179287104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvfYsLCNXtbOJM2mpWDCD1tjK2fZDf4vsg1fDwfzWP8Z3NNMIjjXLoJqzUEk7ONzBGI_LXplYQnro0qHvJ2veAm4zjHV3TSXZANLY87jE0L5CuMRXmONDWCy-fkanmba2LxYjUQ6vg08/s320/blogger-image-179287104.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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1 measure apple-flavored vodka</div>
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The Beach Club in Concord, Ohio, has an impressive cocktail
list. I went for dinner with a group of loud, fun friends and decided to go for
the CARMEL APPLE ALA MODE MARTINI. I suppose I was trying to make autumn last a
little longer. Technically, it is still autumn. The first day of winter isn’t
until December 21<sup>st</sup>. Not to mention the fall-like weather we’ve been
having.</div>
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To make the CARAMEL APPLE ALA MODE MARTINI, a bartender, wearing
a sparkly t-shirt with the word “naughty” on it, put the three ingredients listed
above into a cocktail shaker. She added ice to the shaker, shook it well, and
strained the off-white mixture into a martini glass. But it wasn’t just any martini
glass, it was one that had been drizzled with caramel for garnish.</div>
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The caramel decoration was one of my favorite things about
the CARAMEL APPLE ALA MODE MARTINI, but it wasn’t the only thing. I also loved
the frothy top and creamy taste, similar to the sweet treat of putting ice
cream on a piece of pie. The martini had a nice mellow flavor, but also packed
a powerful punch. It had more of a nutty taste than an apple one, and it could
have used an egg white for more consistency, but I wasn’t looking for
perfection. I only wanted a little more autumn and I got it. </div>
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<i>Drink Up^</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Cocktail Connie<o:p></o:p></div>
Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-27209955464568760042012-12-13T21:16:00.003-05:002012-12-13T21:16:27.625-05:00CHAMBORD VELVET JACK<br />
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Velvet is a distinctive, soft, tufted fabric that is synonymous
with indulgence. The CHAMBORD VELVET JACK is the cocktail version of that luxurious
velvet top you may be breaking out this holiday season. To make it, put your
finest whiskey — I used Old Grand-Dad, but Jack Daniels would have been ever
better — some Chambord and sour mix into a short cocktail glass that has been
filled with crushed ice. Stir well and enjoy.</div>
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The CHAMBORD VELVET JACK is as dense as velvet and nearly as
smooth. Though I’m still not the world’s biggest whiskey fan, I like it when it’s
mixed with the delicious Chambord, like in this cocktail. The raspberry-flavored
Chambord liqueur is always a treat. My only complaint is the sour mix. It made
the cocktail a bit too bitter for me. Next time I’m in the mood for a CHAMBORD
VELVET JACK, I’ll try using sweet and sour mix instead for a softer, even more
velvety, taste.</div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-68752796431614859712012-12-12T22:26:00.002-05:002012-12-12T22:26:56.083-05:00DAMN THE WEATHER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Damn this weather. I was suppose to go skiing this coming
weekend, but there is no snow nowhere so there is no way I am going skiing. I
consoled myself with a DAMN THE WEATHER cocktail on this 12/12/12/ date and I
must say, it was pretty damn good.</div>
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The gin-based DAMN THE WEATHER cocktail was created one
gloomy night in the 1920s. To make it, combine the four ingredients listed
above in a short cocktail glass, add lots of ice and stir. Garnish with a
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DAMN THE WEATHER is a typical roaring 20s cocktail in that
it is made with gin. Gin was a very popular spirit during the Prohibition years.
This was because it easy and cheap to make, especially compared to whiskey,
which was also popular, but took longer to age. Vodka hadn’t been discovered by
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The DAMN THE WEATHER cocktail is as fun to drink as it is to
say. Of course, if you don’t like gin, you’ll be saying “damn this drink,” but
if you are a gin-lover, you will adore it. The orange flavors are a great
compliment to the gin and the sweet red vermouth adds a touch of bitterness to
the cocktail that I found welcoming. Be warned that, since it is made mostly of
alcohol, DAMN THE WEATHER may get you damn drunk. But that’s OK. You aren’t
going anywhere.</div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-44373219385143470542012-12-11T21:53:00.002-05:002012-12-11T21:54:21.566-05:00CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE MARTINI<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCOxmsyCpTBsnV6p7BUlhjwWrjC7hAHW6A0GSpeZ9Q5UBVEg2SPM2WznskwRlygZeChT9Q2ao2w1iHB4-KJVokUCmwsUhawyJ1tRcBHwzhqlLb8WNSfo0fkjYLxCGapnwNsWKH-8sKIE/s640/blogger-image--133637721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCOxmsyCpTBsnV6p7BUlhjwWrjC7hAHW6A0GSpeZ9Q5UBVEg2SPM2WznskwRlygZeChT9Q2ao2w1iHB4-KJVokUCmwsUhawyJ1tRcBHwzhqlLb8WNSfo0fkjYLxCGapnwNsWKH-8sKIE/s200/blogger-image--133637721.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />
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2 ounces Three Olives Cake Vodka</div>
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Me and cake are tight. I like it almost as much, if not
more, than I like cocktails. The blending of the two is my idea of heaven. Luckily,
I had a small slice of liquid left in my Three Olives Cake Vodka bottle and an Internet
connection. I went to threeolives.com and found a long list of recipes for
their cake flavored vodka. They all looked great, but I chose the CHOCOLATE
RASPBERRY CAKE MARTINI one. To make it, I started by decorating a chilled martini
glass with chocolate syrup, just to add a little flare. I then put the
ingredients listed above into cocktail shaker, filled it with ice, shook it well and strained it into the glass.<br />
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If you are looking for a party in a glass, the CHOCOLATE
RASPBERRY CAKE MARTINI is it. Though it didn’t taste like raspberry cake, it
did taste like a cake for alcohol lovers. It was strong, but also a lot like chocolate
milk. I saw the bottom of my glass faster than usual. Since the CHOCOLATE
RASPBERRY CAKE MARTINI uses milk, it’s not as rich as heavy cream cocktails,
and that’s a good thing. Still, it’s decadent just the same. It’s perfect with
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<b>TUACA PINEAPPLE
COCKTAIL</b><br />
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I’d never heard of TUACA Vanilla Citrus Liqueur before my
friend Dana dropped it in my lap. She supplements her income every October
entering Halloween costume contests. Her creativity and willingness to suffer
for her art has her winning first place at lots of places, and it usually nets
her a sizable haul. This year, she won the TUACA, then promptly handed it over
to me since she only drinks beer and wine.</div>
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Dana, you missed out. I made myself the very simple, but
very delectable, TUACA PINEAPPLE COCKTAIL tonight by combining the liqueur with
pineapple juice and serving it over ice — and I loved it. TUACA<b> </b>is an Italian liqueur made in
Kentucky. According to the bottle, the recipe for TUACA was created for Lorenzo
the Magnificent of Livorno, Italy. Whoever he was, he had magnificent taste in
liqueur. TUACA has a wonderful dark vanilla smell and a smooth, but slightly
bold, taste. The vanilla flavor is strong and enticing. It went great with pineapple
juice. You can mix TUACA with cranberry juice for a TUACA Cranberry. I also
hear that TUACA chilled makes great shots. No costume needed.</div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-20341240854488258902012-12-09T21:24:00.000-05:002012-12-10T11:34:28.814-05:00THE NUTTY BUDDY MARTINI<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>NUTTY BUDDY MARTINI<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">1½ ounce vanilla vodka</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 ounce dark crème de cacao</div><div class="MsoNormal">1 ounce Bailey’s Irish Cream</div><div class="MsoNormal">½ ounce Frangelico hazelnut liqueur</div><div class="MsoNormal">Finely crushed peanuts for garnish (optional)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m fortunate enough to have many buddies in my life. I havebest buddies, gal buddies, college buddies, ski buddies, dancing buddies, gymbuddies, the list goes on. Lots of my buddies are drinking buddies of course,and one of my nutty drinking best buddies is Matt. It’s his birthday today, andI celebrated with a NUTTY BUDDY MARTINI.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m glad that Matt’s zany personality lead me to thiscocktail, because it’s become one of my new favorites. To make it, I started bycrushing peanuts on a small plate, rimming a martini glass with lemon juice,and dipping the rim in the plate for a peanut garnish. I admit, this step didn’tgo as planned. I couldn’t get the peanuts to stick to the rim very well, butthey may not have been fine enough. Finally, I got to the booze, and there waslots of it. I put the four spirits listed above into a cocktail shaker, addedlots of ice, shook it well and strained it into the martini glass. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The NUTTY BUDDY MARTINI was a delicious mixture of the four deliciousliqueurs. With nothing to cut them, it was a strong martini and may cause a bitof insane action is you have more than one. But if you are a peanut lover, youhave to try the NUTTY BUDDY MARTINI. The hazelnut-flavored Frangelico andchocolate-flavored crème de cacao combine with the Baileys and vodka forsomething that tastes like a liquid candy bar and expensive dessert rolled intoone. The garnish that stuck to the rimadded to the yummy factor. I had the forethought to chill the boozefirst, and would highly recommend it. Cold booze always beat warm booze. And a nuttyfriend beats a boring friend any day. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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6 ounces cranberry juice (hot)</div>
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The VALENCIA PUNCH cocktail may have the word punch in its
name, but don’t bother digging out the punch bowl. It should be made
individually, and can be served either hot or cold. The recipe, which I found
on the pamphlet that came with my bottle of Licor 43, got its name from a Spanish
city on the Mediterranean Sea. Since Licor 43 is a sweet, vanilla-flavored
liqueur from Spain, the first part of the cocktail name makes sense. But the punch
part? Not sure.</div>
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What I am sure of is that the VALENCIA
PUNCH is a vanilla, cranberry delight. To make it, I started by warming up six
ounces of cranberry juice in the microwave using a glass pitcher for about one
and a half minutes. While it was warming, I put the Licor 43 and Cointreau into
a short cocktail glass. I then added the warm juice and stirred well before
taking a sip. I loved the taste of the warm cranberry juice and thought it was
well-enhanced by the lip-smaking Licor 43. The cocktail was sweet, but not like
syrup, and subtly strong. It would be great on a cold night. My sister stopped
by and liked the VALENCIA PUNCH a lot better after she added some ice. I took a
sip, thought it tasted great that way too, and liked the cocktail even more for
its flexibility. Any way you have it — hot or cold- it’s muy bueno!</div>
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Cocktail Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413678860638453931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553770468086553695.post-56398556110059989952012-12-07T21:44:00.000-05:002012-12-07T21:44:03.373-05:00PEARL HARBOR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKm47qyIlK_wCf9y6TAMTI5trzvjbXMa8102an7kwvySF3Ucg-su0P6Hdppk25EOATZ6pWalGw480cbrVwt2wURZWEJeDHCZ1eGS6zmUnyVZJpKX-fNkSlug1W31uI2wkvlH8zBAfwN9I/s640/blogger-image-1460419054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKm47qyIlK_wCf9y6TAMTI5trzvjbXMa8102an7kwvySF3Ucg-su0P6Hdppk25EOATZ6pWalGw480cbrVwt2wURZWEJeDHCZ1eGS6zmUnyVZJpKX-fNkSlug1W31uI2wkvlH8zBAfwN9I/s640/blogger-image-1460419054.jpg" /></a><br />
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The 71<sup>st</sup> anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor
is today. The tragedy in Hawaii sent America spiraling into World War II. Like
most big events, there’s a cocktail named after it. After making one, I think it’s
a shame that this delightful cocktail is associated with such a dreadful event.</div>
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The PEARL HARBOR is easy to make and wow your friends with.
Just put the three delicious ingredients listed above into a tall cocktail glass
that is half-filled with crushed ice, stir well, and garnish with fruit. I
chose to use raspberries, but a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry
would be ideal.</div>
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Hubby really liked the PEARL HARBOR cocktail and said it tasted
“like the lips of a Polynesian Princess.” The cocktail definitely had a soft
taste to it. The full pineapple flavor instantly reminded me of Hawaii and I
made a mental note to order it in Hawaii if I ever get back there again. The PEARL
HARBOR just screamed sunshine. It also reminded me that I love Midori. The
melon liquor has the tang of melon without the sweet. It makes any cocktail
great and this one is no exception. It’s something you should always remember.</div>
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