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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:16 pm
by Chet
California Girl wrote:Becky! That's absolutely gorgeous! I've never heard of lillet... what is it?
Girl, it's a grown-up drink! Lillet is a French apperitif wine, written about in several Hemmingway stories (along with every other liquour!)
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:21 pm
by California Girl
Thanks Chet! Maybe when I grow up I'll get my mom to let me try it! 
And since I don't read much, I can't say I've ever heard about it in a Hemingway novel. Thanks for filling me in!
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:49 pm
by liamsaunt
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).
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:52 pm
by California Girl
Wow, I seriously never heard of it before. Now I'm curious! 
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:57 am
by mbw1024
Apricot Margarita's. Very yummy
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:01 pm
by mbw1024
heaven in a glass!
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:49 pm
by pjayer
There they are again! You trying to torture me, MB? If you don't stop, I'll be coming to visit your bar soon. (PJ ----> Drooling right now.)
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:52 pm
by mbw1024
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.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:03 pm
by pjayer
Printed your recipes plus PAgirl's pitcher recipe. Guess now the Ayers will be the "alcohol-crazed, unsophisticated" STJ travelers.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:40 am
by California Girl
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? 
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:47 am
by augie
California Girl wrote:
RUSSIAN QUAALUDE
We used to have those all the time at the local TGI Friday's - it was our customary "warm up" shot.
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!
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:34 pm
by pjayer
I don't think I can wait till the weekend. Gonna give those hormones a whoppin' tonight.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:09 am
by liamsaunt
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?
Hmm...I have tomorrow off, I just might need to try this tonight!
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:14 am
by liamsaunt
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>
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:17 am
by mbw1024
yum. saw a recipe for a champagne margarita i want to try (rick bayless)
what's up with the ice curls?
