I've never been much into complex mixed drinks. I find them irritating to put together and a waste of time when you could be enjoying the simpler, finer things. That's why I tend to keep four go-to beverages in my pocket for when I go out with friends – a Jack and Coke, a Vodka and Tonic, a Gin and Tonic, or a simple draught beer.
In addition to keeping it simple, I'm never caught with my pants down when the bartender comes up and asks what I'll have. One cannot always be prepared, and one needs
Posts Tagged ‘vodka’
Three Olives Cake Vodka: Going the Distance
by Jason Lightner on January 3rd, 2012 | Liquor
Greetings to one and all! I trust you had a safe and pleasant New Year's celebration.
Yes? Good.
As New Year's celebrations tend to go, mine was actually quite relaxing... and quite amusing. On a short retreat to a house in the Poconos, the festivities began by the fire pit. There were some delicious brews before dinner, which was had with a charming Spanish red wine. Afterward we went on a Scotch tasting mission and before you knew it, the drinking games were happening.
One in particular involved a small roulette table and numbered shot glasses. Amazingly enough, the night did
Yes? Good.
As New Year's celebrations tend to go, mine was actually quite relaxing... and quite amusing. On a short retreat to a house in the Poconos, the festivities began by the fire pit. There were some delicious brews before dinner, which was had with a charming Spanish red wine. Afterward we went on a Scotch tasting mission and before you knew it, the drinking games were happening.
One in particular involved a small roulette table and numbered shot glasses. Amazingly enough, the night did
Kamikaze Shots
by Dennis Mayer on December 28th, 2011 | Bomb Shot, Cocktails, Liquor
Shooters are a young drinker's game, and probably should be. Mixing up multicolored, oddly flavored concoctions designed to be consumed as quickly as possible? Somehow, this is considered good bartending instead of neglect. I've made plenty of money off of "shot" recipes, but you'll never hear me bragging about my Slippery Nipples, my Red-Headed Sluts (ahem), or my Washington Apples. They're a terrible idea, they almost always lead to problem drinking, and the cheap, imitation liqueurs used to flavor them taste funky, and lead to a terrible hangover in the morning.
So why are we talking about kamikaze shots? Well,
So why are we talking about kamikaze shots? Well,
Christmas Cocktail
by Dennis Mayer on December 22nd, 2011 | Ask the Bartender, Cocktails
Last year, my wife and I attended a Christmas party where the hosts made a fabulous candy cane martini as the featured beverage. We are hosting a party this year for the same group of people, and I would like to make a cocktail that has the look and feel of the holidays. If it helps for brainstorming, we are serving hot and cold appetizers.
Many times, it's just the details that make a special-occasion cocktail memorable. Mix up an ounce of vodka with a half-ounce of creme de menthe, and it's basically mouthwash. Garnish it with a tiny candy
Many times, it's just the details that make a special-occasion cocktail memorable. Mix up an ounce of vodka with a half-ounce of creme de menthe, and it's basically mouthwash. Garnish it with a tiny candy
Ketel One is Still One Tasty Vodka
by Jason Lightner on December 16th, 2011 | Liquor
Back in 2006 I used to be a big vodka fan. Screwdrivers, vodka tonics, vodka and cranberry, the occasional vodka martini, or just sipping it straight – vodka was my personal potion. Through the years, I've grown an affinity for the taste and class of Scotch, but I think it's time I took a stroll down memory lane and invited an old friend over for a pleasant evening.
Back in the day, the common vodka varieties found at a typical get-together were either Smirnoff or Absolut. I was never a fan of these, truth be told, and would
Back in the day, the common vodka varieties found at a typical get-together were either Smirnoff or Absolut. I was never a fan of these, truth be told, and would
