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Bacardi Cocktail

Posted on May 30, 2013 | Leave a comment

The Bacardi Cocktail isn’t reserved for women only. This isn’t a girly drink men should dismiss due to the color. The color is beautiful by the way. Just look at it!

Bacardi Cocktail has girlish pink hue, but the flavor is all about the Bacardi Superior Rum – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Bacardi Cocktail is more about the flavor of Bacardi Superior Rum than about the radiant Breast Cancer Awareness pink coloring. The flavor is deep, revealing the nature of the base spirit hidden behind the lovely hue. This time honored classic cocktail is an easy three ingredient drink that baffles bartenders with its simplicity to the point they screw it up more often than not. In my opinion bartenders fumble the ball with the Bacardi Cocktail when they try to free pour it without being familiar enough with the recipe.

Bacardi Cocktail in background with vibrant red color. Not measured properly with way too much grenadine. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Measure. Measure. Measure.

The Bacardi Cocktail Recipe

Bacardi Cocktail, 3 ingredient classic cocktail – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Bacardi Cocktail

2 ounces Bacardi Superior Rum

2/3 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine Liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

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Does it really matter what kind of cherry garnish goes in the drink? Oh, yes it does!

Luxardo Maraschino Cherries, $20 – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

A while back I picked up a jar of Luxardo Maraschino Cherries at Williams-Sonoma for around $20. I tweeted a photo of the jar and asked if people thought they would be worth it. Opinions were mixed. I’m raising my hand and waving to say without a question of a doubt that I’m totally loving these little Marasca cherries and will be purchasing a back up jar soon.

I garnished the Bacardi Cocktail with a Luxardo Maraschino Cherry. The syrup around the cherries is rather thick, so it helps to spear the cherry and swirl it around in the cocktail for a few seconds to incorporate it into the drink before sipping. In this case the garnish really does add flavor to the drink. The Luxardo Maraschino Cherry adds a bit of smooth character to the Bacardi Cocktail.

Luxardo Maraschino Cherry in empty glass. Pour in liquids & then swirl to incorporate syrup surrounding cherry. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Of course I’m a comparison shopper or in this case, comparison taster! I placed an ordinary maraschino cherry (one you’d find in the liquor store or even on the ice cream toppings aisle of the grocery store) in the well of the cocktail glass. What a difference a cherry can make! I almost thought there was residual gin in my cocktail shaker, but I hadn’t been using any gin. The taste was medicine-like, tinny. That’s just my cherry covered thoughts, so use whichever cherry garnish you prefer or have on hand. Enjoy!

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Girls Night Out Cocktail: Harvest Moon

Posted on May 15, 2013 | Leave a comment

Many fine Italian wines for sale.

Girls Night Out sometimes comes with a few misconceptions. It isn’t necessarily a gab fest of complaints about significant others, how the office queen is trying to ruin our next step up the ladder of success or how little Tommy just graduated from tricycle to training wheels. Often it’s about breathing a much needed sigh of relief, not worrying about anyone else and countless laughs for a few hours. And if we look good in a smokin’ hot dress and high heel shoes while having a good time, all the better.

Ditch the Cosmo, howl at the moon! Enjoy Girls Night Out, Ladies!

Harvest Moon

2 ounces American Harvest

1/2 ounce Le Combier Triple Sec

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Girls Night Out is also synonymous with wine tasting evenings in. Wine Chateau has a large selection of wines, including fine Italian wines, currently priced to fit every budget.

Post sponsored by Wine Chateau – All commentary and opinion by Cheri Loughlin

cocktail recipe and photo provided by representatives of Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc. & American Harvest – American Harvest on Facebook – @AHOrganicSpirit on Twitter

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3 Sea Breeze Drink Recipe Variations

Posted on April 26, 2013 | Comments Off

Many of us have come to know the Sea Breeze drink as one of the more popular drinks of the 70’s. But did you know the Sea Breeze was really a Prohibition Era recipe born in the late 1920s? This makes the Sea Breeze a drink to add to your growing list of classic cocktails.

Sea Breeze Cooler & Galliano Breeze

The 1920s version of the Sea Breeze contained gin and grenadine. By the 1930s it became the Sea Breeze Cooler with gin, apricot brandy, grenadine, lemon juice and mint sprig garnish. I’ve seen internet chatter of a later version of the Sea Breeze using Galliano and Blue Curacao, but I’ve been unable to find an exact recipe. However, I did find a Galliano Breeze on Italian Food that you might find interesting.

We know how to make the modern day version of the Sea Breeze, so let’s talk about how to convert it for low calorie consumption.

Low Calorie Ocean Breeze

The Sea Breeze drink is a simple three ingredient cocktail. This makes flavor substitution a breeze for low calorie drink recipes. Take advantage of superbly crafted vodka flavor infusions for quick, low calorie cocktails. Rely on fresh squeezed fruit juice and low calorie bottled fruit juices.

Ocean Breeze – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka

3 ounces Light Cranberry Juice

1/2 ounce Fresh Grapefruit Juice

Grapefruit Wedge Garnish – optional

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with small grapefruit wedge if desired. – Approximately 88 calories (I used Charbay Vodka while creating this cocktail, but use the brand you like the best.) Find calorie counts for some spirits and mixers in the Counting Calories chart found on this site.

The Sea Breeze drink recipe is a member of the New England Highball family of recipes. It enjoys company with the Cape Cod or Cape Codder, Bay Breeze, Madras, Sex on the Beach, Woo Woo and a few other off-shoot drink recipes. These drinks are ideally shaken over ice to create a foamy surface on the top of the drink before serve. Perhaps this is a reminder of the surface of the sea.

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Jello Shots Become Bite-Sized Desserts

Posted on April 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

Jello shots have been around since 1955 so the story goes. They are the go-to college party shot, Halloween candy shot and (admit it) mom’s little secret treat hiding in the back of the fridge for book club night. Just as classic cocktails and mixology have evolved through the years, Jello shots have gone from amateur night throw back shot to sophisticated connoisseur finger food. Forget the plastic cup. Bring on the tiny appetizer plates. Seriously, in the long, short and wiggly of it all, it’s still alcohol wrapped up in gelatin. Slam it, sip it or nosh it. Any way you bite it there’s alcohol content, so user beware. This isn’t kiddie candy, but Jello shots are still loaded with fun!

These Mexican Truffles are little bite-sized packages of dark chocolate goodness. So good, they are difficult to put down. The whipped cream and cinnamon garnish balance out the tasty morsel with creamy smoothness. Instead of the usual Jello shots that come to mind, these decadent small bite desserts are ideal for cocktail parties, hosting a girls night out game night or wrapping up your own Valentine’s Day box of chocolates.

Mexican Truffle – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/3 cup Chocolate Milk

1 teaspoon Grenadine

2 Knox Unflavored Gelatin Packets

1/3 cup Reposado Tequila

1/3 cup Hazelnut Liqueur

2 tablespoons Coffee Liqueur

Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Sprinkle Garnish

Place milk, grenadine and gelatin in saucepan. Stir gently. Heat over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved (approximately 7 to 8 minutes). Remove from heat. Add tequila and liqueurs. Stir. Pour into small shallow glass dish. Chill until gelatin is completely set. Cut into approximately 20 to 24 squares or use simple cookie cutter for decorative shapes just before serving. Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and dust with cinnamon powder just before serving.

If you love playing with your food and drink then you’ll love the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. They have a terrific book with more gelatin style Jello cocktail shot recipes. The Cucumber-Lime Margarita sounds delicious! Check out a few cute gelatin shot ideas on my Pinterest board. There are some amazingly creative people out there!

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The Original Moonshine Cocktails

Posted on March 18, 2013 | Comments Off

Moonshine Clear Corn Whiskey 063 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

The Original MOONSHINE, or ‘Shine as it is fondly referred to by those who sip and savor the spirit from traditional style mason jars, is clear corn whiskey crafted in the same “authentic tradition that moonshine has been made for hundreds of years.” They mean hand crafted from 100% estate grown corn, distilled four times in a Prohibition era copper pot still. All legal I’s dotted and T’s crossed.

I haven’t seen this product on local shelves, but have seen it available at several online retail venues in the $30 to $40 range. It comes in at 80 proof / 40% abv. Moonshine recommends enjoying ‘Shine neat, on the rocks or in specialty cocktails designed to feature the sweet summer corn flavor of this white whiskey.

The Shiner

1-1/2 ounce Original Moonshine

Lime Twist Garnish

Shake Moonshine in shaker with ice to bruise it up a bit. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime twist.

‘Shine Punch

1-1/2 ounce Original Moonshine

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Grenadine

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Club Soda

Blackberries

Muddle small handful blackberries in mixing glass with juices. Fill with ice. Add Moonshine and syrups. Shake to blend. Pour into highball glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with fresh blackberries.

Cocktail recipes sponsored by representatives of The Original MOONSHINE. @Moonshine on Twitter – Moonshine on Facebook

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Tullamore D.E.W. Original: Irish True

Posted on March 11, 2013 | Comments Off

Tullamore DEW Original 006 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

This year Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey celebrates an “Irish True” year with the opening of the new Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre in Tullamore, Ireland. The new Tullamore D.E.W. packaging highlights the brand’s history, founder and namesake, Daniel E. Williams, with the initials, D.E.W., placed prominently on the bottle.

Tullamore DEW 010 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Daniel was a distillery worker who had a vision and stayed true to that vision. He became the general manager and brought modern conveniences and technology of the day to the distillery so he could make his whiskey his way. The Irish True way.

Tullamore DEW Original 008 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Tullamore D.E.W is a unique blend of three types of Irish whiskey; pot still, malt and grain whiskey. It was the first and remains the only international Irish whiskey to pioneer this unique blend of three. The malted and unmalted barley used in the whiskey is dried in enclosed kilns, rather than over peat fires. This creates a smooth, yet complex taste rather than one of peated smokiness.

Tullamore DEW Original 013 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

The original Tullamore D.E.W. blend is recognized for its smooth, gentle flavor. It has also won numerous awards including the much-prized trophy at the International Spirits Challenge, the highest accolade in the drinks industry.

Tullamore Dew 018 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Tullamore D.E.W. Official Brand Tasting Notes

Color: Medium amber gold

Aroma: Mild blend of spicy, lemony and malty notes, with charred wood and vanilla undertones

Body: Light bodied, sweetish spices, buttery and rounded with light citrus fruitiness

Palate: Warming, pleasant maltiness with toasted wood and vanilla hints

Finish: Smooth and gentle, the complex flavors lingering

Reference Price: $24

“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” ~ Adrienne Cook

You can be Irish True too. Toast St. Patrick’s Day with Tullamore D.E.W straight, on the rocks or in these St. Patrick’s Day themed cocktails.

The 1829

1 ounce Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Orange Juice

1 ounce Lillet Rouge

1 ounce Cherry Brandy

Orange Slice or Orange Twist Garnish

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with fresh orange slice or fresh orange peel twisted over drink and dropped in. Notation: Bols or Heering Cherry Liqueur can be used as Cherry Brandy. Flavor profile was not designed to fit with Maraschino Liqueur flavor. (cocktail photo provided by Susan Magrino Agency)

The Irish Ward

1-1/2 ounce Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey

1/2 ounce Grenadine

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

Lime Wheel Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wheel. (cocktail photo provided by Susan Magrino Agency)

Cocktail recipes and tasting notes sponsored by representatives of Tullamore D.E.W. – @TullamoreDew on Twitter – TullamoreDew on Facebook

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Camarena’s Kiss

Posted on February 14, 2013 | Leave a comment

A kiss should be deep, full, rich and succulent. Camarena’s Kiss delivers with great lushness. The slight edge of blackberry flavor gives this drink an interesting tone that keeps you sipping for more. With its versatile twist from shot to champagne flute, Camarena’s Kiss can be enjoyed from Saturday evening to Sunday brunch. Pull up a shaker and stay a while.

Camarena’s Kiss – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Blackberry Brandy

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/4 to 1/2 measure Grenadine

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. 1/4 measure Grenadine lends itself to less sweetness. 1/2 measure Grenadine makes the shot a little more sweet.

Variation: Use 1/2 measure Grenadine for full sweetness. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with 2-1/2 measures Brut Champagne.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Tagged Blackberry Brandy, Camarena Tequila, Camarena's Kiss, Cinco de Mayo, Cocktail Development, Fresh Lime, Grenadine, Mexican Independence Day, Shot-tails, Tequila, Valentine's Day

4 Champagne & Orange Juice Cocktails

Posted on February 7, 2013 | Comments Off

A Buck’s Fizz by any other name is what most Americans know as a Mimosa. This Sunday brunch staple may well be the most commonly known Champagne cocktail. The Buck’s Fizz or Mimosa is a simply elegant cocktail which turns an ordinary breakfast into an invitation for leisurely conversation.

The Buck’s Fizz originated in 1921 with barman, Pat McGarry, the first bartender of the famous Buck’s Club in London. McGarry is also the recognized creator of the original Sidecar cocktail. Captain H. J. Buckmaster established the Buck’s Club in 1919. He wanted an American Cocktail Bar rather than the stuffy traditional gentlemen’s clubs in existence at the time. He must have hit upon something, because the Buck’s Club made its way into contemporary fiction writing and has hit Hollywood’s big screen.

With only two ingredients, Champagne and orange juice, the Buck’s Fizz is an easy preparation. A Buck’s Fizz is heavier on orange juice than the Mimosa version that followed a few short years later, making its appearance at the Ritz Hotel in Paris in 1925. Both are very similar, the difference being only in the ratios of Champagne to orange juice. If Champagne is not available or desired, sparkling wine or Prosecco may be used. Fresh orange juice is always a plus, but is not absolutely necessary to make either of these cocktails a winning combination.

Buck’s Fizz

4 ounces Orange Juice

2 ounces Champagne

Pour chilled orange juice in chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with float of grenadine and maraschino cherry if desired.

Mimosa

2 ounces Orange Juice

4 ounces Champagne

Pour chilled orange juice in chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with float of grenadine and maraschino cherry if desired.

Barman Frank Meier or the Ritz Bar created an alternate version to the Mimosa calling it a Valencia.

Valencia

1 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Apricot Liqueur

5 ounces Champagne

Orange Spiral Garnish

Pour chilled orange juice and apricot liqueur in chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange spiral.

Yet another version of this ever popular cocktail is the French Mimosa using Grand Marnier. Cointreau or other Premium Orange Liqueur may be used as a substitute as well.

French Mimosa

1 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

5 ounces Champagne

Orange Spiral Garnish

Orange Bitters – optional

Place chilled orange juice and orange liqueur in chilled champagne flute. Add orange bitters if desired. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange spiral.

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Carpe Diem

Posted on January 17, 2013 | Comments Off

Grab the rum, fresh juice & a tall glass. Seize the cocktail!

Carpe Diem

1-1/2 ounce Mango Rum

1/2 ounce Orange Rum

1 ounce Orange Juice

Club Soda

Dash of Grenadine

Lime Wedge

Place rum and orange juice in highball glass over fresh ice. Stir. Top with club soda and dash of grenadine. Add squeeze of lime wedge and drop into glass.

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Silver Sunset

Posted on January 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

The coffee notes of this savory cocktail mingle nicely with the fresh orange juice. Slight bitterness displays on the back end with lingering sweetness in the finish. Fullness in the heart of the flavor. Faint hint of smokiness. Spice and orange weave together nicely with the tequila. Fantastic aroma!

Silver Sunset – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Sweet Vermouth

1/2 measure Dry Vermouth

1 measure Orange Juice

1/4 measure Grenadine

Orange Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Tag Archives: Grenadine

Bacardi Cocktail

The Bacardi Cocktail Recipe

Cocktail Tips, Tricks & Notes

Add your comment: Do you measure or free-pour cocktails when making them at home?

Girls Night Out Cocktail: Harvest Moon

3 Sea Breeze Drink Recipe Variations

Sea Breeze Cooler & Galliano Breeze

Low Calorie Ocean Breeze

Jello Shots Become Bite-Sized Desserts

The Original Moonshine Cocktails

Tullamore D.E.W. Original: Irish True

Camarena’s Kiss

4 Champagne & Orange Juice Cocktails

Carpe Diem

Silver Sunset

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