Okay, summer vacation is over, but I spent it looking for some new drinks and this time I went abroad - or down to Mexico that is.
The Sombrero:
Ingredients: Kahlua, Tequila, Milk, Sugar (Simple Syrup), Amaretto
Mix Sugar, Milk, Tequila, with Ice in a blender.
Pour some Kahlua into a glass.
Then pour in the blended mixture - it should float over the Kahlua.
Top off with a splash of Amaretto (we added this).
If you don't feel like doing the hat dance after 3 of these - ask for your money back.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Summer Beers
The summer is here and with it is the barbecue, the beach, the pool. Nothing beats the heat better than a nice ice cold beer and my suggestion this year is the case of mixed Mexican beers including Tecate, Sol, and Dos Equis. Buy some lime and you can forget about Corona or Corona Light.
A mix of beers from light to dark makes the mixed case good for groups where Corona might be played out. Sol is the lightest and most like Corona, but I enjoy a good ale so I like the Dos Equis dark the best. Another suggestion is the Modelo, which is more of a German kind of beer made in Mexico (originally by Austrians).
Enjoy. Dos Cervecas por favor
A mix of beers from light to dark makes the mixed case good for groups where Corona might be played out. Sol is the lightest and most like Corona, but I enjoy a good ale so I like the Dos Equis dark the best. Another suggestion is the Modelo, which is more of a German kind of beer made in Mexico (originally by Austrians).
Enjoy. Dos Cervecas por favor
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Cinco de Mayo - the aftermath
Okay, our turnout wasn't what was expected, but the muddler came in handy and the strawberry margaritas will be a large portion of this summer's fare. Using fresh strawberries and strawberries in light syrup made the margaritas amazing. Getting out the Grenadine stains from the floor - not so much.
The mexican beer wasn't used much which is to my benefit as I have left over lime and lemon to add to it and a new bench out my window. The summer is starting and Cinco de Mayo is going to last for at least a month.
The mexican beer wasn't used much which is to my benefit as I have left over lime and lemon to add to it and a new bench out my window. The summer is starting and Cinco de Mayo is going to last for at least a month.
Friday, May 4, 2007
One day left - Party, Party. Party.
I got a muddler, haven't used it yet, but tonight looks good for a Mojito - no recipe needed, you can find them anywhere, but tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and the menu is set.
Margaritas (mostly frozen) - Standard, Mango, Strawberry, Mojo, Catalina, Blue Skies, Midori.
Mojo Margarita
1 1/2 oz Tequila
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
Sweet & Sour Mix
Splash of Grapefruit
Splash of Cranberry Juice
Catalina Margarita - Mix with Ice
1 1/4 oz Tequila
4 oz. Sweet & Sour
1 oz. Blue Curacao
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
Blue Skies Margarita - Mix in Pitcher, serve over ice.
5 oz. Tequila
3 oz. Blue Curacao
2 oz. Rum
2 cups sour mix
Midori Margarita - Garnish with Melon Balls
1 oz. Midori
1 oz. Tequila
1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix
Tequila Cocktails - Cinco de Mayo, Tequila Sunrise, Pineapple Sunrise, Arizona Sunrise, Chihuahua, Pepper Eater, Green Mexican, Envy & Passion (See last post), etc. The menu will be rated after the party. You can look most of these up on line, but I will post the whole menu soon.
See you soon (after the hangover).
Margaritas (mostly frozen) - Standard, Mango, Strawberry, Mojo, Catalina, Blue Skies, Midori.
Mojo Margarita
1 1/2 oz Tequila
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
Sweet & Sour Mix
Splash of Grapefruit
Splash of Cranberry Juice
Catalina Margarita - Mix with Ice
1 1/4 oz Tequila
4 oz. Sweet & Sour
1 oz. Blue Curacao
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
Blue Skies Margarita - Mix in Pitcher, serve over ice.
5 oz. Tequila
3 oz. Blue Curacao
2 oz. Rum
2 cups sour mix
Midori Margarita - Garnish with Melon Balls
1 oz. Midori
1 oz. Tequila
1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix
Tequila Cocktails - Cinco de Mayo, Tequila Sunrise, Pineapple Sunrise, Arizona Sunrise, Chihuahua, Pepper Eater, Green Mexican, Envy & Passion (See last post), etc. The menu will be rated after the party. You can look most of these up on line, but I will post the whole menu soon.
See you soon (after the hangover).
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Yummy Yummy in my Tummy
Our countdown is on and we have a few more items to add to the list.
Advice to all: Get fresh lime juice when you can, but you can buy real lime juice to use instead of sweetened unless the recipe calls for sweetened lime juice. It helps tart up something with pineapple or other sweet juices.
Some new drinks that fit our Cinco de Mayo theme are below. Make them and you will have friends green with Envy or filled with Passion. The final menu will be out on Friday (May 4) and will be heavy on Margaritas.
Envy
Fill with Ice cubes
Add pineapple juice and stir well
Top with Blue Curacao, stir lightly
Garnish with Cherry
Passion
Strain into chilled stemmed glass.
Splash with Grand Marnier
Garnish with Lime
Finally we have one more drink because I was bored with Tequila and wanted some Rum.
I made up a name but if someone comes up with something better let me know.
Mexican Sunrise
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
Lemon Lime Seltzer
2 oz. Bacardi Limon
1 oz. Grenadine
1 oz. Lime juice
Fill tall glass with Ice and 2/3 high with Grapefruit juice and lemon-lime seltzer
Pour in Bacardi Limon
Splash with Lime Juice and then Grenadine
All the ingredients settle into layers and blend like a sunrise or sunset.
The drink is light and refreshing and is a great drink for sitting and sipping as the sun goes down.
Advice to all: Get fresh lime juice when you can, but you can buy real lime juice to use instead of sweetened unless the recipe calls for sweetened lime juice. It helps tart up something with pineapple or other sweet juices.
Some new drinks that fit our Cinco de Mayo theme are below. Make them and you will have friends green with Envy or filled with Passion. The final menu will be out on Friday (May 4) and will be heavy on Margaritas.
Envy
- 1 1/2 oz. Silver Tequila
- 1/2 oz. blue Curacao
- pineapple juice
- Maraschino Cherry
Fill with Ice cubes
Add pineapple juice and stir well
Top with Blue Curacao, stir lightly
Garnish with Cherry
Passion
- 2 oz. gold tequila
- 3 oz. cranberry juice
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 2 oz. Grand Marnier (substitute SoCo or Triple Sec)
- Lime slice
Strain into chilled stemmed glass.
Splash with Grand Marnier
Garnish with Lime
Finally we have one more drink because I was bored with Tequila and wanted some Rum.
I made up a name but if someone comes up with something better let me know.
Mexican Sunrise
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
Lemon Lime Seltzer
2 oz. Bacardi Limon
1 oz. Grenadine
1 oz. Lime juice
Fill tall glass with Ice and 2/3 high with Grapefruit juice and lemon-lime seltzer
Pour in Bacardi Limon
Splash with Lime Juice and then Grenadine
All the ingredients settle into layers and blend like a sunrise or sunset.
The drink is light and refreshing and is a great drink for sitting and sipping as the sun goes down.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Cinco de Mayo - One week away
Recommended:
Tequila Cocktails (by Pitcher)
This is an excellent drink for groups of people or if you want to get really f'ed up.
10 oz. white tequila
12 oz. pineapple juice
12 oz. lemon-lime soda
1 cup chopped pineapple
1/4 cup chopped mint (can be left out if you don't have any)
Mix in pitcher - serve over ice.
Anything else you want to throw in can be added, mango juice, cranberry, etc.
Tequila Cocktails (by Pitcher)
This is an excellent drink for groups of people or if you want to get really f'ed up.
10 oz. white tequila
12 oz. pineapple juice
12 oz. lemon-lime soda
1 cup chopped pineapple
1/4 cup chopped mint (can be left out if you don't have any)
Mix in pitcher - serve over ice.
Anything else you want to throw in can be added, mango juice, cranberry, etc.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Cinco de Mayo is coming
Okay all. Cinco de Mayo is coming and you need some drinks for the party, or just some light spring beverages. You have come to the right place. I have a list of drinks and recipes and I am constantly trying them and making new ones. I will put the good ones here and if you have something to recommend, let me know.
Cinco de Mayo - various versions are online and here is the one we like the best.
2 1/2 oz. Tequila (White preferred)
1 oz. Grenadine
1 oz. Lime Juice
Shake with Ice and serve in a lowball glass
The benefit of this one is there is no juice, so it is pretty light and made up of the colors used in the Mexican flag. I tried to float the ingredients but you shake it anyway so no point.
Green Mexican
3 oz. White Tequila
3 oz. Midori Melon Liquer (for the green)
Sweet and Sour Mix
Fill a highball with ice. Mix the Tequila and Midori.
Fill with Sour Mix and shake.
Garnish with a Cherry and/or Orange slice.
This drink is green and yummy, a little sweet. Yes it is Green.
Pineapple Sunrise (My girlfriend likes this one)
3 oz. Tequila
6 oz. Pineapple juice
1 oz. Lime Juice
2 tsp. Grenadine
Mix all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.
Serve in lowball over ice - the drink should be a nice pink color.
The final drink for today isn't Mexican but uses Cachaca, a Brazilian liquer.
Blue Havaiana
2 oz. Cachaca
2 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 tsp Superfine Sugar
splash Blue Curacao
Shake all ingredients with ice (except Blue Curacao).
Pour over ice, finish with the splash of the Blue Curacao.
Garnish with an orange wedge.
I really liked it, but beware, Cachaca is hard to find and an acquired taste.
However, acquired tastes also include fine Scotch so that is not a bad thing.
Enjoy your drink. AC out.
Cinco de Mayo - various versions are online and here is the one we like the best.
2 1/2 oz. Tequila (White preferred)
1 oz. Grenadine
1 oz. Lime Juice
Shake with Ice and serve in a lowball glass
The benefit of this one is there is no juice, so it is pretty light and made up of the colors used in the Mexican flag. I tried to float the ingredients but you shake it anyway so no point.
Green Mexican
3 oz. White Tequila
3 oz. Midori Melon Liquer (for the green)
Sweet and Sour Mix
Fill a highball with ice. Mix the Tequila and Midori.
Fill with Sour Mix and shake.
Garnish with a Cherry and/or Orange slice.
This drink is green and yummy, a little sweet. Yes it is Green.
Pineapple Sunrise (My girlfriend likes this one)
3 oz. Tequila
6 oz. Pineapple juice
1 oz. Lime Juice
2 tsp. Grenadine
Mix all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.
Serve in lowball over ice - the drink should be a nice pink color.
The final drink for today isn't Mexican but uses Cachaca, a Brazilian liquer.
Blue Havaiana
2 oz. Cachaca
2 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 tsp Superfine Sugar
splash Blue Curacao
Shake all ingredients with ice (except Blue Curacao).
Pour over ice, finish with the splash of the Blue Curacao.
Garnish with an orange wedge.
I really liked it, but beware, Cachaca is hard to find and an acquired taste.
However, acquired tastes also include fine Scotch so that is not a bad thing.
Enjoy your drink. AC out.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
My newest Blog.
Okay, so moving on I won't have enough time to do blog on everything in my life everyday and you don't have time to read them, but if you want a review of a bar, a drink, or a new drink, this will be the place to go.
Agent Chippy
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