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SHAG With a Twist
Shag With a Twist Mixology By Cherry Capri!
Build over rocks in a highball glass
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Triple Sec Juice of half a Lime
(approximately 2 teaspoons)
Fill with 5-6 oz Pineapple Juice to taste
(Dole is the preferred brand – AND not from concentrate)
Healthy dash of bitters
Stir to mix
Garnish with a wedge of lime and a maraschino cherry on the side
Yes - this Shag With a Twist Cocktail was taste tested and approved by Josh Agle *SHAG* himself!!!
http://www.shag.com
posted by cherrycapri @ Friday, March 04, 2005
Dirty Martini
Can you believe it? There are people out there who don't like Martinis? It's inconceivable I know. But it's often because they are too antiseptic or "alcoholic" in taste. Well, one way to take baby steps into Martini Connoisseurship is to drink 'em wet and dirty. Mix up a traditional vodka martini in a cocktail shaker 1/3 Dry Vermouth 2/3 Vodka Ice Dash of bitters Shake and then pour strained into a chilled glass. And then add a swig of olive brine. Yup, that's right – the juice from the olive jar. Start with a tablespoon at first and see how you like it. Then add as much or as little as you like depending on how salty you want your Martini. It's the salt of the brine that brings out the flavor of the vermouth. Garnish with 2 olives! Actually, I like a garnish that includes one olive and one cocktail onion to make it a complete "meal." This does not work with gin martinis - trust me... By the way, when you serve a martini this way it can also help to make up for using less expensive vodka. And if you do use the good stuff, well then it's all the better!!!
posted by cherrycapri @ Friday, January 21, 2005
Champagne Cocktail
Can't afford the fancy schmancy bubbly this year for New Year's Eve? Well, you can still enjoy a terrific fizzy cocktail even with less expensive champagne. The classic champagne cocktail makes sparkling wine swing in a pinch! All you need is a sugar cube soaked in Angostura Bitters at the bottom of your glass, pour the champagne over it and garnish with a lemon twist! Voila! You have class in a glass!
posted by cherrycapri @ Thursday, December 30, 2004
Alaskan Polar Bear Heater
"Hey bartender get me an Alaskin Polar Bear Heater."
Buddy LoveWhile I have never personally tried this cocktail, I think it's about time to do so… But I thought I'd post it first before imbibing. So if you don't hear from me until next Friday – You'll know it worked its magic. 2 shots of vodka a little rum some bitters a smidgen of vinegar a shot of vermouth a shot of gin a little brandy a lemon peel orange peel cherry more scotch mix it nice pour it into a tall glass Introduced in the film the Nutty Professor by Buddy Love in 1963.
posted by cherrycapri @ Friday, May 14, 2004
Tiki Breezy
A refreshing tropical cocktail that will blow you away! 3 oz. orange juice 1.5 oz dark rum .5 oz. grenadine dash of bitters pinch of nutmeg Finish with about 4 oz. lemon lime soda (7up, Sprite or other) Stir and serve over the rocks in a tall 8 oz. Tiki mug. Garnish with orange wedge, paper umbrella and straw. Variations: Tiki TeaFor a less sweet version, skip the grenadine. A non-alcoholic version of the Tiki Breezy the for teetotalers is also very tasty. It's a lot more interesting and complex than a plain ole Shirley Temple. Just mix it up without the rum.
posted by cherrycapri @ Friday, March 12, 2004
Atomic Tiki Mai Tai
Atomic Tiki Mai Tai 1 oz. Light Rum 1 oz. Gold Rum 1 oz. Dark Rum 1 oz. Orange Liqueur 3/4 oz. Grenadine 1 oz. Fresh Lime juice Mix 1-2 oz. of this concoction with 3 oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice or Real Fruit Punch Pour into an iced Tiki Mug Serve with: Colorful Bendie Straw Sliced Orange Pineapple Wedge Paper Umbrella AND Plastic Monkey Garnish You are now Atomic Tiki powered! 
posted by cherrycapri @ Friday, February 13, 2004
The Capri
The Capri is basically a Cosmopolitan without the Triple Sec/Cointreau. It is different from a Cape Cod due to the addition of the lime juice. And yes, it was named for yours truly! 2 ounces vodka 2 ounces cranberry juice (the good white grape juice sweetened stuff - not Ocean Spray sugar water) 1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice (or Rose's lime juice) Combine with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and serve strained in a chilled cocktail (martini style) glass. Variation on Theme: The Cherry Capri!Substitute the cranberry juice with cherry juice of course - organic cherry juice from Trader Joes is the best if you can get it...
posted by cherrycapri @ Friday, January 02, 2004
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