Rum Runner
1 oz. Rum
1/2 oz. Blackberry Brandy
1/2 oz. Banana Cream
Splash of Pineapple
Splash of Orange Juice
Dash of Grenadine
Float a bit of dark rum
Combine all ingredients in blender and pulse to a smooth consistency. Garnish with orange slice and cherry.
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It's St. Patrick's Day
The Irish punch-
2 fifths Irish whiskey
1 pint fresh lemon juice
1/2 pint Irish Mist liqueur
2 qts. club soda (or 1 qt. club soda and 1 quart tea)
Mix all ingredients in a large punch bowl. About 30 minutes before serving, add large pieces or a cake of ice. Gently stir immediately before serving.
Garnish the punch with maraschino cherries, orange and lemon slices and pineapple that has been diced or cut into sticks.
This recipe will yield about 30 servings - about 4 oz. per serving. Melting ice will increase the number of servings, but don't let the punch get watery. Actually, it is best to have all the ingredients prechilled before making the punch to retard the melting of ice.
Hot Irish-
(good on cold Winter days)
2 tsp. sugar (preferably brown sugar)
1/2 slice fresh lemon (cut thick)
4 cloves
Pinch of cinammon
1 measure of Irish whiskey
Stud the lemon slice with cloves. Put the lemon, sugar and cinammon into a warmed, stemmed glass. Add boiling water and the whiskey. Stir well and serve.
Kennedy crush-
Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Add a dash of bitters. Add a teaspoon of sugar for a sweeter drink. Pour in 1 1/2 oz. of Irish whiskey. Squeeze a piece of lemon in glass and fill with 7-Up.
2 fifths Irish whiskey
1 pint fresh lemon juice
1/2 pint Irish Mist liqueur
2 qts. club soda (or 1 qt. club soda and 1 quart tea)
Mix all ingredients in a large punch bowl. About 30 minutes before serving, add large pieces or a cake of ice. Gently stir immediately before serving.
Garnish the punch with maraschino cherries, orange and lemon slices and pineapple that has been diced or cut into sticks.
This recipe will yield about 30 servings - about 4 oz. per serving. Melting ice will increase the number of servings, but don't let the punch get watery. Actually, it is best to have all the ingredients prechilled before making the punch to retard the melting of ice.
Hot Irish-
(good on cold Winter days)
2 tsp. sugar (preferably brown sugar)
1/2 slice fresh lemon (cut thick)
4 cloves
Pinch of cinammon
1 measure of Irish whiskey
Stud the lemon slice with cloves. Put the lemon, sugar and cinammon into a warmed, stemmed glass. Add boiling water and the whiskey. Stir well and serve.
Kennedy crush-
Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Add a dash of bitters. Add a teaspoon of sugar for a sweeter drink. Pour in 1 1/2 oz. of Irish whiskey. Squeeze a piece of lemon in glass and fill with 7-Up.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Mardi Gras drinks
This is just a small sampling of traditional drinks enjoyed in the big easy.
Mint Juleps
3 oz. Bourbon
1 tsp. simple syrup or 1 tsp. refined sugar
10-15 large fresh mint leaves
Crushed ice
In a Collins glass, put in all but 2 of the mint leaves. Then add the simple syrup. (If you choose to use refined sugar, add a splash of water in the glass as well). Next, muddle the sugar and mint leaves in the bottom of the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice and then add the bourbon. Gently stir the drink and then garnish with the left over mint leaves. Serves 1.
The Mint Julep is a powerful yet refreshing drink that is often enjoyed during the daytime or early evening in the hot summer months of New Orleans.
Mint Juleps are also served as a specialty at the Kentucky Derby.
Pimms Cup
2 oz. Pimms
3 oz. Leomonade or Sour mix
7 Up
Cucumber
Fill a Collins glass with ice and add the Pimms and the lemonade. Then top off with 7up and garnish with a cucumber. Serves 1.
A Pimms Cup is a mild-tasting summertime drink made with Pimms liqueur, sometimes described as a cross between Vodka Collins and a mint julep. The Pimms Cup is a very sweet and refreshing drink that is very popular in New Orleans, especially during the hot summer months.
Source: Mardigrasday.com
Mint Juleps
3 oz. Bourbon
1 tsp. simple syrup or 1 tsp. refined sugar
10-15 large fresh mint leaves
Crushed ice
In a Collins glass, put in all but 2 of the mint leaves. Then add the simple syrup. (If you choose to use refined sugar, add a splash of water in the glass as well). Next, muddle the sugar and mint leaves in the bottom of the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice and then add the bourbon. Gently stir the drink and then garnish with the left over mint leaves. Serves 1.
The Mint Julep is a powerful yet refreshing drink that is often enjoyed during the daytime or early evening in the hot summer months of New Orleans.
Mint Juleps are also served as a specialty at the Kentucky Derby.
Pimms Cup
2 oz. Pimms
3 oz. Leomonade or Sour mix
7 Up
Cucumber
Fill a Collins glass with ice and add the Pimms and the lemonade. Then top off with 7up and garnish with a cucumber. Serves 1.
A Pimms Cup is a mild-tasting summertime drink made with Pimms liqueur, sometimes described as a cross between Vodka Collins and a mint julep. The Pimms Cup is a very sweet and refreshing drink that is very popular in New Orleans, especially during the hot summer months.
Source: Mardigrasday.com
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