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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Long Island Ice Tea
The Long Island Ice Tea is made with:
half an ounce vodka
half an ounce gin
half an ounce triple sec
half an ounce light rum
half an ounce tequila
two ounces sour mix
dash of cola
I have tried The Long Island Ice Tea out in many restaurants and bars, but this time I wanted to try to make it myself. I am not exactly a bartender so I was kind of nervous about how the cocktail was going to taste. It turned out to be very good and I enjoyed it a lot. I figured I might be biased because I made it so I asked my cousin to try it and she loved it. The Long Island Ice Tea is very strong. It is not like most cocktails where it is equal parts liquor and juice, this cocktail is majority alcohol. Be careful when drinking this cocktail and pace yourself, but it is worth it because you are guaranteed to find something about The Long Island Ice Tea that you will love.
The Banana Daiquiri
one and a half ounce light rum
one tablespoon triple sec
one banana
one and a half ounce lime juice
one teaspoon sugar
one cup crushed ice
one small banana slice or cherry for garnish.
The Banana Daiquiri completely complimented the atmosphere of Sushi Samba. If I am going to drink, my choice is always to have frozen drinks. Daiquiris are my favorite, so naturally I would love the Banana Daiquiri. What is different about this daiquiri is that it is made with bananas, obviously. I have tasted daiquiris made with other kinds of fruits, but never with bananas before. Normally I am not a fan of lime juice, but the way The Banana Daiquiri is made I barely tasted the lime juice. If you have not tried The Banana Daiquiri yet, head over to Sushi Samba or make it yourself at home. Either way make sure you try this daiquiri. It is perfect for the summer time.
The Sex on the Beach
one and a half ounce of vodka
half an ounce of peach schnapps
two ounces of cranberry juice
two ounces of orange juice
Garnish with two cherries and an orange slice.
All of my friends enjoy a screwdriver, and the Sex on the Beach cocktail is basically an improved screwdriver. Most people do enjoy either a vodka cranberry or vodka orange juice, but this is the best of both worlds. All of my friends have tried this drink at one point or another and you really have not tried cocktails until you have a Sex on the Beach. The combination of the ingredients really combine to make you feel very loose and you start to feel the effects of this cocktail pretty quickly. If you are one of the people in the world who have not had this cocktail then get your butt to Bongos and try their amazing Sex on the Beach cocktail.
For more information, visit: http://www.bongoscubancafe.com/
The Peach Martini
one ounce Vodka
one ounce Peach Schnapps
half an ounce Cranberry Juice
Splash Of Orange Juice
strain into martini glass.
The Peach Martini is best served in a chilled martini glass. The difference between The Peach Martini and other martinis is that The Peach Martini tastes better the colder it is. This cocktail tastes as if it is almost frozen, that is how cold it is served at The Village Tavern. The way the Peach Schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice combine together really create a wonderful flavor. These drinks are very good separately, but when you combine them they taste fantastic. I encourage everyone to try The Peach Martini. Even if you are not the biggest fan of peaches you will still love this because all the juices mixed together create a taste that is sure to please everyone.
For more information, visit: http://www.pembrokegardens.com/shops-at-pembroke-gardens/merchants/village-tavern/detail/39.aspx
The Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama is made of:
half an ounce rum
half an ounce coconut-flavored rum
half an ounce grenadine syrup
one ounce orange juice
one ounce pineapple juice
one cup crushed ice
Strain into glass.
Having a tropical drink like The Bahama Mama at Exit 66 on the beach was the perfect thing to do on a Saturday morning. Exit 66 is basically a huge pool party on the beach where they offer all kinds of speciality cocktails. This cocktail made me feel like I was on a Caribbean island that is how good this cocktail is. The slices of fruit that are included in this drink really compliment the tropical, fruity taste of the Bahama Mama. If you are a fan of rum then you will definitely love this drink. I am a fan of rum, but I definitely love coconut rum and I believe that most people would enjoy all aspects of this drink. Go out and get yourself a certified adult Bahama Mama.
For more information, visit their website: http://www.exitsixtysix.com/about
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Vesper
three ounces Gordon’s gin
one ounce vodka
half an ounce Kina Lillet Blanc wine
Shake well until ice cold
strain into a champagne goblet.
The Vesper is a wonderful collaboration of three fantastic liquors. The way the gin, vodka, and wine combine make the most fantastic cocktail. Everyone I was with that tried this cocktail was instantly taken with it because it is a taste that everyone will enjoy. This is one of the classiest drinks I have ever had. I believe that anyone that likes either gin, vodka, or wine will definitely enjoy this drink. It has a very unique taste that combines three very strong tastes and The Vesper brings out the best in each of the liquors. I enjoyed this cocktail so much that my cousin is having the bartenders serve it at her wedding. If you enjoy gin, vodka, or wine try this drink and you will definitely be in for a treat.
The Zombie
A Zombie Cocktail is made with:
one ounce light rum
half an ounce crème de noyaux
half an ounce triple sec
sweet & sour, OJ
half an ounce 151
Build drink on ice
The Zombie Cocktail is most likely served in a tall and skinny glass, or in a short and fat glass. I thought maybe I was just a lightweight and I wanted to get a second opinion, so I asked my best friend to try this drink and she felt the same way. She said after one of these she felt tipsy. When trying this drink make sure you are prepared to get intoxicated quicker than you normally would. While this drink may be stronger than others, it is also a better quality drink than others. You can tell from the first sip that the alcohol used in this cocktail is good quality alcohol. Be sure to try this drink at least once in your lifetime because it is an experience everyone is going to want to have.
The Hurricane
one ounce white rum
The Blue at Blue
A Blue Hawaiian is made with:
one ounce rum
half an ounce blue curacao
pineapple juice
splash sweet & sour
Build drink in glass
Blue Hawaiians have a very distinct taste. All of the ingredients in the drink you can taste individually. When you drink the Blue Hawaiian you feel very tropic. It is a drink that you would find yourself sipping on the beach. I enjoy the taste of many different cocktails, but what it is different about this cocktail is the way I feel when I drink it. I do not feel like I am getting drunk, I just feel like I am enjoying a cocktail. If you would like to feel this way and you would like to try this fun cocktail. Then definitely head on over to Blue Martini and have a Blue Hawaiian. Everyone would enjoy the blue at Blue experience.
For more information,visit their website: http://bluemartinilounge.com/