Make Mine a Double

posted by Hilary on Apr 13

So carrying on the green theme and as i seem to be using a lot of creme de menthe i thought I’d explain abit more about it

It does sound rather odd a peppermint green liquid that contains alcohol its flavour actually come from Corsican mint.

It is available to by in two options colour less called “white” and a green version get the colour from mint leaves but i think it would be the drink it is without the colour

Recipe,, for making crème de menthe

• sugar,
• water,
• grain alcohol
• pure peppermint extract,
• optional green food coloring
• Mint leaves

Crush the mint leaves with ice and mix with balance ingredients

Alternative if the above is too much faff, get the bought stuff add and dollop of ice cream whizz together fro a fab milk shake with a kick!

Flying Grasshopper

• 3/4 oz creme de menthe (green)
• 3/4 oz creme de cacao (white)
• 3/4 oz vodka

Stir with ice and strain into cordial glass.

posted by Arty on Apr 13

Add can’t believe i have been so domesticated and green fingered on this Monday bank holiday this is what the sunshine has done for me. Look the garden was something out of Jurassic Park and if the prospect of have a bbq was being hindered by the potential wild animals may have been lurking out there then a quick tickle with the lawn mower is a small price to pay

So to homage to my hard work here are a few natures finest cocktail

• 1 shot of vodka
• 1 shot of creme de menthe - green
• top up with lemon

Place ice cubes in glass and pour over the shots of Vodka and Crème De Menthe - Green. Top up with lemonade and stir. Add slice of lemon if desired.

Grass skirt

• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz Pineapple juice
• 1/2 tsp grenadine
• 1 pineapple slice

Add all to shaker, shake well,strain and serve

posted by Hilary on Apr 12

Sundays are for relaxing and taking things slowly so i though these couple of delights for a lovely sunny Sunday treat

Between the Sheets

Date back to the 1930’s and the only reason i can see for the name is probably where you’ll be after a few of these.

• 1 part Cognac
• 1 part white rum
• 1 part Cointreau
• 1/2 part lemon juice.

Mix all together, shake well, strain and serve with a twist of lemon.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

• 2 shots tequila
• 1 shot vodka
• 1 shot Passoa
• 1 shot peach schnapps
• 2 shots orange juice
• 2 shots apple juice

Mix ingredients in a shaker, stain and serve yum

posted by Hilary on Apr 12

Well the Easter theme was carried through on Something for the weekend. Now they sound a bit revolting as the recipes consist of egg but trust me you have to just go with it..plus they do contain chocolate

First an Easter egg fact:-

Did you know that the origins of the Easter egg do not originally come from Christianity and Easter. A closer look at the history the Easter Egg reveals a much earlier association with pagan ritual of spring, dating back into pre history.

Spring is most obviously associated with Druids and places like Stone Henge, but around the world spring festivals are and were held to celebrate the rebirth of the year. The Egg, as a symbol of fertility and re birth hence why it attached to Easter the re birth of Christ.

White Choc Flip

1 free-range Lion quality-marked egg
2 tsp caster sugar
25ml/1fl oz white rum
25ml/1fl oz white chocolate liqueur
50ml/2fl oz white port
freshly grated nutmeg, to serve

1. Beat together the egg and the caster sugar
2. Pour the egg and sugar mixture, white rum, white chocolate liqueur and white port into a cocktail shaker.
3. Add a scoop of ice, then shake well.
4. Strain the mixture into a flute glass. Sprinkle over a little of the grated nutmeg.

Eggtastic!

Second Easter fact

Way way way long ago there was tradition of egg throwing held in church, no seriously the priest would chuck a hard-boiled egg to one of the choirboys. It was then tossed from one choirboy to the next, when the clock struck 12 was who held the egg was the winner.

Choc Nut
35ml/1¼fl oz vanilla vodka
1 tbsp chocolate spread, melted slightly until runny
2 tsp almond liqueur
2 tsp hazelnut liqueur
25ml/1fl oz double cream
1 chocolate teacup, chilled, to serve

1. Pour the vanilla vodka, chocolate spread, almond liqueur, hazelnut liqueur and double cream into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add a scoop of ice and shake well, pour into glass or to be really naughty half an Easter Egg

posted by Hilary on Apr 11

This post is for my little Blackburn Babe who just loves Blue wicked WKD. Have you got a wicked side my dear… oh yes!

So what is it taste makes this alco pop the fastest and most popular drink going
Well there are three types:-
The premium Original Vodka Iron Brew,
The orange one was the first one to hit the market cashing in on the non alcoholic Iron Brew so basically its Iron Brew with vodka
Original Blue is refreshingly cool its bizare i rteally find it hard to explain its not fruit is not its almost sherbety but i know its mixed with vodka
Original Red, is the fruity little number with vodka.
Can you remember the WKD Silver with a tropical flavour howevr is no longer sold

posted by Arty on Apr 10

I thought i would have a chocolate theme to this post well it is Eater Egg time so it would be rude not too.
I know they don’t appeal to everyone but then you can’t please every one all the time can you now
Ingredients:

Creme Egg Shooter- It looks just like it too

0.5 Shot De Kuyer Creme De Cacao – Brown
0.5 Shot Advocaat
0.0.5 Shot Amarula Cream

Layer all ingredients together in a shot glass over the back of a spoon.

Chocolate Martini

Chocolate Martini rimmed with cocoa. Its sweet so be prepared

2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz creme de cacao, white
Hershey Hug or Kiss for garnish
powdered cocoa for rimming

Pour the ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes. Shake. Strain into a glass rimmed with cocoa.

posted by Hilary on Apr 9

Oh my I was fishing around for Cocktails in keeping with the Easter weekend I found out about this little event. Right don’t get excited it is San Francisco but it did make me smile

With Easter Sunday this weekend it is the annual Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Easter Celebration!! What a fab event title I most warn you there is very little actually religious connotations, but just a theme.
The Sisters are make-up wearing cross dressing “nuns”, throw the most interesting and unique Easter Sunday maybe anywhere in the world.
It is held at Dolores Park and the morning starts with good old fashioned fun activities include face painting and an egg hunt at 10:30am. All aimed at the young at heart and kids. As morning turns to afternoon the activities turn more adult.

An Easter bonnet contest at 1pm, an all-boy burlesque show at 2pm and at 3:20pm the afternoon is capped off with the Hunky Jesus.

So to top this blog off though of a religious cocktail.
The Christ Cocktail was handed down from the old Waldorf Hotel.
Christ/Chrisp
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1 ½ oz Plymouth Gin
• 1 ½ oz sweet vermouth
• 1 slice of orange

Shake over ice until well chilled and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist

posted by Hilary on Apr 8

I have never understood the importance of why its necessary let alone importance of keeping vodka in the freezer or fridge its not wine so sure that’s why we have ice cubes so whats the point apart keeping it really cold. I mentioned this in company the other day and was nearly thrown out of the house for taken this so flippantly or lease of all not knowing why. So therefore i thought i better wise up

Apparently it turn the vodka to its proper consistency and flavour, where its in the fridge or freezer as must be sorted cold prior to drinking. The reason it doesn’t freeze is that Vodka contains ethanol at a concentration of 40 %

Did you know vodkas been made from Potatoes, grain even melon

Did you know vodka in Russian is from the word for water

Ice Pick

• 1 part vodka
• 1 part ice tea
• to taste lemon juice

Mix together and pour into a tall glass with ice (you decide the strength). Add lemon juice to taste.

posted by Hilary on Apr 8

Well I can’t decide whether or not is blasphemy or not to be writing about Cocktails and booze for a religious holiday or not, however when you think about it no one lays of the booze at Christmas. Any way to counter act and to just make sure I think I may through in a .. can I bring myself to say it… soft drink….. to edge my bets (but i have included an option to add booze!)

Well theses treats are so cute in name and sweet in tasting its would be rude not to mention them

Easter Bunny

1 1/2 oz dark creme de cacao
1/2 oz vodka
1 tsp chocolate syrup
1 tsp cherry brandy
Shake creme de cacao and vodka with ice.
1.Strain over ice in an old-fashioned glass.
2.Float chocolate syrup and cherry brandy.

Serve with an Easter egg!! or over it!

For the non Chocolate lovers and also the one below make me feel as though I’m having my one of my five a days this is ideal plus sad to say

Easter Berry Drink

2oz of Vodka ( optional if going down the religious route)

2 One cup blueberries
Twelve raspberrries
One large ripe-to-overripe banana, peeled and sliced
Two tbsp. frozen juice concentrate (any flavour)

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Or mush by hand
2. Shake with vodka and serve with ice

posted by Hilary on Apr 7

Puerto Rico

Drinkers rub lemons on the arm to prevent next day banging head. Lemons stimulate the metabolism and can help cleanse the liver God only knows what the rubbing it on your arm comes from better of eating it.

The Middle Ages

They use to eat almonds and dried eel Almonds have been known to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.

Germany

To put is simply its red meat (rich in protein) and bananas (rich in potassium) I can’t find out whether or not its together go but they are full of protein and potassium good for fighting stubborn hangovers.

American Wild West

In the Wild West, cowboys would make ta from wait for it rabbit poop mmmm think I will stick to PG.

Rome

The Romans use to consume cabbage leaves and fried canaries yuck!!! The reason being that. Cabbage is a great source of Vitamin C and also contains amounts super anti-inflammatory properties. God know about the carnies so maybe just stick to the cabbage. Second thoughts this would make you worse!

Russia

Russian use sliced cucumbers as it is a natural diuretic, which makes you wee more so gets rid of you toxins quicker