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A really simple one is a screwdriver, just vodka & orange juice. Then, there’s a mimosa, orange juice & champagne. Cranberry juice & vodka is good, too.
My late mother, who considered herself a teetotaler, had a fondness for brandy alexanders, which are brandy, creme de cacao, and cream, with a nutmeg sprinkle. She liked creamy, chocolatey stuff, so this is it with a kick. It’s considered a “retro” cocktail these days.
Ah, you are correct, I make those drinks at home (I thought you made yours at home too). I rarely go to bars -- just not a "thing" for my friends and me (and when drinks approach $10 each even in my out-of-the-way location, that's just nuts to me). You are right, most bars would likely not accommodate those "recipes," although most would have lime and strawberry mixers for various drinks (daiquiris and margaritas in particular, but I expect they could use them for vodka drinks as well if you ask -- I do that at home!). Alas, most bars wouldn't have things like watermelon or mango mixers, and a lot don't have blenders (I was astonished to find that out -- I would have thought that was "standard" bar equipment).
Mojitos are great (as someone else suggested), as are screwdrivers (basically vodka and orange juice) and whiskey sours. They are pretty standard drinks at bars, if you want to go beyond daiquiris.
But I say, invite some friends over and blend away!
Thanks Karen. I mentioned Vegas because that's typically the only time I have a drink since they don't charge for them when I'm playing at the tables. We do have a blender though, so I'll have to give one of those a shot.
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Nick: "Hey look, mister, we serve hard drinks in here for men who want to get drunk fast and we don't need any characters around to give the joint atmosphere. Is that clear? Or do I have to slip you my left for a convincer?"
I just love Palomas. They are like a not too sweet margarita. I can’t really taste the tequila in it, so someone could leave it out if they wanted.
1/4 c. Tequila
1/4 c. Grapefruit juice
Juice of 1/2 lime
Pour over a tall glass of ice and top with
1/2 c. Grapefruit soda
Oops. Sockeye beat me to it. My recipe is a bit different.
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