October 16, 2006

CARUSO !!!

Caruso, a Gin cocktail I am making today for all of you is my contribution to Meeta's (of WFLH!) 'Mixology Monday' 'Exotic drinks' party!! Thanks for the invitation, Meeta!!:))

One of my books called 'COCKTAILS' says this:

"Gin was originally produced in Holland in the 16th century from a distillation of juniper berries, and used as a medicine.In the 18th century it acquired a reputation as a rather vulgar drink, but today it is once more considered respectable!!"
Hmmm....??!!

Oh Well!! here is my "then vulgar,now respectable" CARUSO!!:D




So, my favorite and respectable people, make this Gin cocktail Caruso and have a blast!! Don't forget to eat , have fun and laugh silly!!You will anyway after two of these!!!:))

YOU NEED:
1 Measure or 'Jigger'(45ml or 1 1/2fl oz) London Dry Gin
1 Measure Dry Vermouth
1 Measure Green Creme de Menthe
Or 2 Measures Green Sour Apple cocktail Mix

Lime or Apple slice or Mint sprigs
Few Spanish Olives with Pimientos
A cocktail straw

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HOW TO MAKE IT:
Add all the above liquids into a cocktail mixer with 1/2 cup of ice cubes and shake well.Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a apple or lime slice or sprig of Mint. Stick and drop an Olive with a straw. Serve with a dish of Spanish Olives stuffed with Pimientos!





Grenadine Martini:



YOU NEED:
1 Measure or 'Jigger'(45ml or 1 1/2fl oz) London Dry Gin
1 Measure Dry Vermouth
1/2 Measure of Grenadine
1 tbsp or more Lemon Juice

How to Make it:
Add all the above liquids into a cocktail mixer with 1/2 cup of ice cubes and shake well.Strain into a cocktail glass.


SCREW DRIVER:



YOU NEED:
1 Measure or 'Jigger'(45ml or 1 1/2fl oz) Vodka
3 Measure Orange Juice
1 Tsp Lemon Juice

How to Make it:
Add all the above liquids into a cocktail mixer with 1/2 cup of ice cubes and stir well.Strain into a cocktail glass.

COSMOPOLITAN:


You need:
1 Jigger ie 1 1/2 0zs or 3 tbsp Citron Vodka,
1/4 cup Cranberry juice,
1/2 tbsp Lime juice,
1/2 tbsp Triple sec (sweet orange liqueur)

Add these and shake in cocktail shaker and serve.

Japanese Ginko Sake:



Here are some more Cocktails for you:

APPLETINIS: Mix 1 measure Sour Apple mix and 1 measure Vodka with ice,shake and strain into a Martini glass.

CRANAPPLETINI:Mix 1 measure each of Sour Apple Mix,Cranberry Juice and Vodka with ice and strain into a Martini glass.

SOUP APPLE TWIST MARTINI:Mix 1 measure each of Sour Apple mix ,Orange juice and Vodka.

RUM PUNCH: Serves 4

Mix 3oz pineapple juice,3oz orange juice,3 oz lime juice,8 dashes Angostura® bitters
6 oz rum, and 2 oz Grenadine with ice cubes and serve in tall glasses.

HULA HULA:

Mix 1 1/2oz Dry Gin, 3/4oz Orange Juice,1/4oz Sugar powder and shake well with ice cubes.

TOM COLLINS:

Mix 2oz Dry Gin,1tbsp or more Lemon Juice,1tsp Sugar pd,Carbonated water or club soda and ice a much as you need for one glass and stir well to serve in a tall glass.

MONTE CARLO:

Shake and serve all these. 1 1/2oz Dry Gin,3/4oz Creme De Menthe or Sour Apple Mix,1tbsp Lemon Juice.

DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!! HAVE A DESIGNATED DRIVER !!
I am a MADD mom!!
(Mothers Against Drunk Driving!)

Thank you and that's a wrap!! Now it's time to Parrrtay!!

ENJOY!!:))