The Official OT cocktail thread
Yeah, Chet's right. It's basically a fortified wine. It is, I think, 18% alcohol. It is a little thicker than wine, and has kind of an herby flavor. It's nice lightened up with soda water or on ice with some citrus--I don't like it straight--it's too strong for me. Around here it retails for $20/bottle (750 ml, just like wine).
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
SO good. Here's the recipe I used. I tinkered with it a bit.
Mango Colada
serves 4
1/2 cup unsweetened mango juice or nectar (I used half half mango nectar half pineapple juice)
1 cup ripe mango cubes, fresh or frozen
Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons)
3 ounces (1/3 cup) cream of coconut
1/2 cup rum (used half light rum half mago rum)
1 cup crushed ice (or 1/2 cup if using frozen mango)
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and thick. Serve in tall glasses and with a straw.
Mango Colada
serves 4
1/2 cup unsweetened mango juice or nectar (I used half half mango nectar half pineapple juice)
1 cup ripe mango cubes, fresh or frozen
Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons)
3 ounces (1/3 cup) cream of coconut
1/2 cup rum (used half light rum half mago rum)
1 cup crushed ice (or 1/2 cup if using frozen mango)
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and thick. Serve in tall glasses and with a straw.
We used to have those all the time at the local TGI Friday's - it was our customary "warm up" shot.California Girl wrote:
RUSSIAN QUAALUDE
As soon as we walked in the door the bartenders would see us and start mixing 'em up.
But I haven't had one for many years. Until now - since you reminded me of them I may have to make some this weekend!
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Hmm...I have tomorrow off, I just might need to try this tonight!California Girl wrote:Ok, here's a drink I collected the recipe for, but have never made.
For PJ:
RUSSIAN QUAALUDE
1/3 Stoli
1/3 Frangelico
1/3 Bailey's
Shake well
Can add a dash of milk & blend it with ice, if you like.
Easy! Why haven't I tried it?
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
Haven't made CG's recipe yet, but last night I made icy cold margaritas:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28539958@N00/2809195199/" title="halfstrength margaritas by liamsaunt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/280 ... a9025c.jpg" width="500" height="461" alt="halfstrength margaritas"></a>
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It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.