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Tequila Cazadores: More Than Margaritas – It’s a Cocktail Tease

Posted on April 29, 2010 | 1 Comment

Cinco de Mayo rounds the corner soon. The United States and other countries often adopt celebrations from other countries, merging customs and traditions with their own celebratory styles. Cinco de Mayo, historically a celebration of Mexico’s independence of France, is often confused for Mexican Independence Day commemorated as a result of the Mexican War of Independence. Both celebrations aptly include tequila as base spirit for the widely popular Margarita and traditional Sangrita with chilled tequila shooter. However with classic cocktails and contemporary styled martinis so popular, it pays to explore options beyond the obvious.

Tequila Cazadores Reposado

Aroma: Hints of sweetness, dry grass, slight caramel – but only briefly

Tasted Neat: Contains a lot of burn, fresh mown grass, slightly less sweetness in the taste from what the aroma suggests, tinge of milky cream

Finish lingers only faintly, possibly five to seven seconds at most. Suggestion of butteriness that doesn’t quite pan out in the full flavor. Leaves me wanting for something more that just isn’t there in the final taste. Nice texture and character, but not my idea of the ideal sipping tequila. Definitely see 100% de Agave Tequila Cazadores as the chilled shot tequila variety for those wanting a quick fix solution or margarita style tequila. After a little recipe exploration and cocktail shaker play, Tequila Cazadores mixes well in cocktails one wouldn’t necessarily expect.

Teaser – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Tequila Cazadores

1 ounce Cointreau

1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

1 Egg White

1/3 ounce Licor 43

Orange Twist

Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Dry shake vigorously to blend egg white with mixture. Add ice. Shake thoroughly. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh orange twist.

Many versions of the Teaser combine tequila and triple sec with orange and grapefruit juices on the rocks. The version above is an adaptation from the Teaser cocktail found in A Pocket Guide to Cocktails. My adapted version calls for Licor 43 to round out the edges, pull a little of the buttery feel that didn’t quite come through in the first tasting of Cazadores, add a hint of vanilla to take away so much of the acidic tartness of the original Teaser recipe and include a wee burst of orange with specific Cointreau and orange zest. The cocktail still contains a little tartness which was intended, but with mellow sweetness buried within. Rather than Teaser it could now be referred to as a temptation.

Tequila Cazadores sample provided by brand representatives.

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Friday Night Favorite Shot Recipes

Posted on March 12, 2010 | Leave a comment

Shots are in interesting breed of drink. Many consumed them in youth & continue to do so as Friday night ritual when out with friends. These little gems may also be converted into true cocktails served straight up or on the rocks. Current question asked on The Intoxicologist Facebook Fan page and Intoxicologist Twitter page: What is your current favorite shot flavor or favorite shot you remember consuming from days of youth? Only one shot appeared more than once – Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot – adaptation by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Pineapple Vodka

1/4 ounce Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

Splash Licor 43

Maraschino Cherry

Drip several drops maraschino cherry juice in bottom of shot glass. Slit bottom of maraschino cherry and prop on rim of shot glass. Set aside. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared shot glass.

The current fad sweeping trendy NYC and Cali bars received one mention – the Pickle Back shot. This Intoxicologist is not completely convinced with the long term popularity of the Pickle Back shot yet, but the mind is still open if the spirit is willing. It definitely has not caught on in Middle America or in an Irish bar where I recently discovered locals of Kansas City throw back a double shot referred to as the Bear Shot. The recipient of a Bear Shot first downs an Irish Car Bomb followed quickly by a Jager Bomb. The Jager Bomb consists of a shot of Jagermeister dropped into a glass of Red Bull. This concoction is a regular feature at O’Dowd’s Little Dublin in Kansas City, MO. The bartender says he usually limits customers to one Bear Shot per night.

LAZERLIBBY from Twitter clues us in that “Jack’s Bistro in Baltimore has a Peanut Butter and Jelly shot! It’s awesome!!” Peanut butter is an eternal favorite and classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches seem to return everyone to memories of youth, freedom and fun days of carefree living. No wonder this shot is such a hit. Though Jack’s recipe isn’t available here, I’ve crafted a version of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot and hope hits the spot.

PB&J Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Frangelico

3/4 ounce Cassis

1/4 part Castries Peanut Liqueur

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into two shot glasses or one shooter.

The Chocolate Cake shot is another favorite of many. It is the perfect liquid birthday cake in case anyone is out celebrating. Chocolate Cake is mentioned in the Top Ten Popular Shot Recipes post with several more popular shots such as the Buttery Nipple, Tweaked Buttery Nipple and Purple Hooter.

Friday and Saturday nights were designed for smaller sips where this sweet tart concoction is concerned. There are many variations of the Lemon Drop Shot from so simple with just citrus vodka and triple sec to downright involved with citrus vodka, triple sec, sour mix, simple syrup, Rose’s Lime and fresh lemon. The Lemon Drop Shot recipe below uses four ingredients plus optional garnish for quick build and fantastic pucker up lemon drop sweet tart flavor.

Lemon Drop Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 ounce Citrus Vodka

1/4 ounce Triple Sec

1/4 ounce Limoncello

1/4 ounce Simply Lemonade

Sugar

Lemon Wedge

Dip half of lemon wedge in sugar. Set aside. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. Shoot. Bite lemon and enjoy the sugar.

Three Olives Bubble Vodka reaches wide audiences with its bubblicious bubble gum fruit flavor. Tiffany LaRue Spooner from Facebook mentioned her preference for Three-O Bubble Vodka with Watermelon Pucker. Several Three-O Bubble cocktails and four shots have been designed including the Mad Melon Bubble Gum Shot.

Bob Stafford suggested an interesting Bandana Shot: Fill a shot glass half full with Coke. Spread a bandana tightly over the glass. Float Captain Morgan’s Rum through the top of the bandana. This creates a two layer effect with the Coke chasing the rum leaving one with a nice vanilla and Coke aftertaste… “and a cruddy bandana at the end of the evening.”

Many thanks to everyone who chimed in with favorite shots: Angelique Martin-Osorio, Bob Stafford, Robert H. Dicks II, Neon Lothmann, ilovepapercuts, LAZERLIBBY, John Bartlet, James Anderson, Scott Galbiati, GlaceLuxuryIce, CruiseMaven, Tiffany LaRue Spooner, Danielle Spedale and Robert Haynes-Peterson. Enjoy evenings out, happy hour and a shot now and then, but always sip responsibly.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Tagged Castries Peanut Rum Creme, Chocolate Liqueur, Citrus Vodka, Creme de Cassis, Frangelico, Godiva, Hazelnut Liqueur, Lemonade, Licor 43, Limoncello, Pinapple Juice, Pineapple Vodka, Shot-tails, Triple Sec, Vodka

Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum: Time to Muddle Up a New Key Lime Cocktail

Posted on October 2, 2008 | Leave a comment

Parrot Bay Key Lime is just one new addition to the growing Captain Morgan family. Parrot Bay is already known as a rich quality white rum perfect for all delicious exotic cocktail blends. From talk out and about this latest Key Lime flavor is lightly sweet and crisp making it an excellent mixer whether you lean toward the tropical or traditional cocktail.

My first thought for this flavor is of course the Key Lime Pie Cocktail. While I have not had the opportunity to test out the new Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum flavor, my Intoxicologist brain is already starting to muddle over the possibilities. My original recipe calls for vanilla vodka and Licor 43. Now that there is Key Lime Rum it’s time to whip out the cocktail shaker and start tweaking the recipe. Maybe add in some KeKe Liqueur as well?

What about the classic twist on a Gin & Tonic. Frequently I change things up and switch to Rum & Tonic using one shot of white rum and one shot of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum with a squeeze of a half a lime topped off with diet tonic water. Why not exchange simple white rum for the new Parrot Pay Key Lime Rum for added Key Lime Flavor? Layering of flavor in a cocktail excites the taste buds.

Certainly there is only one way to be sure on any of these cocktail recipe musings. I must wait it out and then get my hands on a bottle of Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum!

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Key Lime Pie in a Glass

Posted on April 21, 2008 | Leave a comment

Key Lime Pie cocktails are spring and summertime favorites. They are tangy, lightly sweet, creamy and oh, so delicious. What’s not to love?! It’s dessert in a glass.

A local restaurant and bar, Upstream Brewing Company had a Key Lime Pie Martini on their cocktail menu at one time. I found it interesting due to the Licor 43 inclusion. Most Key Lime Pie martini recipes call for KēKē Lime Cream Liqueur instead.

Licor 43 Spanish Liqueur - photo by Cheri Loughlin

Licor 43 is Spain’s most widely exported liqueur with a distribution to over 60 countries. Cuarenta Y Tres is Spanish for ‘43’. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Licor 43 is Spain’s most widely exported liqueur with a distribution to over 60 countries. Cuarenta Y Tres is Spanish for ‘43’. Apparently there are forty-three herbs, spices and flavorings added to this liqueur, consequently the name; Licor 43. This liqueur has a golden hue with hints of orange and vanilla. It is excellent as a sipping liqueur for after dinner, but even better as a secondary layer to add dimension to mixed drinks and cocktails. The Key Lime Pie cocktail is a perfect example of how layers of flavoring make or break a drink.

Upstream’s Key Lime Martini did have nice flavor, but was a bit thin for my taste. The Licor 43 was totally lost under the Rose’s Lime Juice. The concentrated form of sweetened lime gave their version a slightly acidic, tart taste rather than the drink coming together smoothly as a whole. I think it’s a shame to add a premium spirit such as Licor 43 to a mixed drink only to have it smothered beyond recognition. It should be used to enhance a cocktail and make it unique, memorable even.

Key Lime Cocktail - recipe and photo by Cheri Loughlin

Key Lime Pie cocktails are spring and summertime favorites. They are tangy, lightly sweet, creamy and oh, so delicious. What’s not to love?! It’s dessert in a glass.

Key Lime Pie Cocktail – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Vanilla Vodka

3/4 ounce Licor 43

1/2 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

1 ounce Half & Half

Lime Twist Garnish

Crushed Graham Cracker

Rim chilled cocktail glass with lime. Dip rim into finely crushed graham crackers. Chill until ready to use. Combine liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly blended and chilled. Strain into prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh lime twist.

For a weeknight or weekend out, give the cocktails and cuisine at Upstream Brewing Company in the Omaha Old Market a try. While at home try this version of the Upstream Key Lime Martini.

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Tequila Cazadores: More Than Margaritas – It’s a Cocktail Tease

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