Cocktail Du Jour

I have a friend and coworker Nicole who like me enjoys a cocktail, or glass of wine now and then... Currently though she is 9 weeks and 4 days from giving birth to her 4Th child and first son! Not that she is counting... She happens to be one of the Pregnant people who will not even take a sip of an alcoholic beverage until the baby is out. Such will power!

This being said Nicole continues to get together with her neighbors for monthly Bunko parties. She does not arrive empty handed either, She is always supplying some kind of creative concoction for those who are not pregnant to enjoy. Personally I think it is a good way to get rid of the cheep booze in her liquor cabinet, before she is tempted to drink it herself!

This is one of those concoctions that I am told went over so well that as soon as she is able Nicole will be indulge in one herself!

Pregers Count down

1-2 ounces vodka or rum (whatever is in the back of your liquor cabinet)

4-6 ounces Mango/ peach juice

1-2 circles of Grenadine

In a martini shaker filled half way with ice pour all ingredients and shake vigorously. Using a strainer pour over ice and garnish with an orange or whatever fruit you have available.

Cheers!

Now that is how you do a Bloody Mary!

For those of you who are...Particular about your Bloody, I have three words for you...Bloody-Mary-Bar. It is like a salad bar, only with vodka! There happens to be at least one establishment in my town that has one of these every Sunday. The key to a good Bloody Mary bar is Variety! There should be many kinds of pickled or spiced vegetables, hot sauces, mix and juice choices, lemons and limes, and of course seasonings. And to those establishments who have seen the light and provide a make your own Bloody Mary Bar, keep it well stocked! There is nothing worse that an empty Bloody Mary Bar.




If you have not ever experienced a Bloody Mary bar, this is how it works; you get a glass of ice with a shot...or two of vodka in it from your bartender. Some places even have mini pitchers! Then make magic with the ingredients on the Bloody buffet! The only problem I have come across is trying to fit everything I want into the glass!




For an even higher quality Bloody Mary ask for Absolute Peppar...Smooth and peppery.



This is how I made my Bloody, feel free to customize and make it your own.


A couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
A few dashes of hot sauce ( like Tabasco)
salt and pepper
celery salt
two lime wedges squeezed and discarded
one lemon wedge squeezed and discarded
1/2 Clamato juice
1/2 V8 juice
a dash of olive juice


Now is the tricky part...mix this without spilling! To garnish add a pickle spear and a peppercini, maybe an olive or two and if they have it spicy asparagus...I know, you almost need a separate glass just for garnish! Who needs breakfast with a drink like this!

CHEERS!

Bartenders View

Cocktail of the day

The Special

In a shaker with ice

Equal part 1 and 1/4 ounces bourbon and water

teaspoon of grenadine

Dash or two of Bitters

Shake lightly and pour into chilled martini glass

Or can be served on the rocks in a short glass

You may be saying sounds familiar...Yes it is, kind of a mix between an old fashion and a Manhattan

The special is always an important part of all family functions (at least my family).

TIP OF THE DAY

If you are going to a bar of any kind, have your ID on you! We don't care if you are 21 or 41, If the bartender asks you for ID and you don't have it...NO DRINK FOR YOU! Just because you say you are of drinking age...does not legally count as ID.

Bartenders are required by LAW to card people who look 30 or under. The only people who get angry about being carded seem to be people in their very early twenty's...This makes no sense! If you are under 30 expect to be carded and just have it ready. The less you anger the bartender the better your drink will be.

DON'T FORGET TO TIP!