Back to the book. Continuing on in the Vodka chapter the next drink I tried was the Dark Night. I must confess that at this point I am looking for drinks that I have most of the ingredients for. The cocktail shaker was a Christmas gift as was the drink book.
Dark Night
ice cubes
1 measure Kahlua
1 measure Vodka
1 measure cold Espresso
2 tsp sugar syrup
Put ice into a cocktail shaker and add remaining ingredients. Shake well and strain into a chilled Martini glass.
Yes, I made the simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar and boil for a couple of minutes). I did take the easy route with the espresso and made from instant espresso.
If you like coffee then you will like this drink. The Kahlua and espresso give this drink a rich coffee flavor.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Scotch-Old is GOOD
If you are Scotch OLD is a good thing!
One of things on John's Christmas wish list was this 18 year old bottle of Scotch.
Having been forewarned that this would cost a little bit more than what was available at the Jewel I headed off to Binny's. Once there I walked up to the wall of locked liquor and found the wish list Scotch. Having decided that Christmas comes but once a year I headed to the service desk to release the scotch and place it under the tree.
I did take a few sips but alas I am not a Scotch drinker and a good scotch is wasted on me. I must admit that I could sit for quite a while and just enjoy the "nose", a warm spicy and slightly sweet aroma and such a beautiful golden color.
New Years2011
Yes, I know I missed the opportunity to set the clock at midnight for the New Years photo and yes, Bob, this is the clock that you made in middle school. I took this photo New Years day in MI and was enjoying the drink when I realized I needed to take a picture for the blog. Mudslides have been around for quit a while I have had the premixed version that you purchase and mix with ice in the blender. I like Mudslides so it was an easy decision to make this drink next. I liked this version and will be making it again.
MUDSLIDE
10 ice cubes, cracked
1 measure vodka
1 measure Kahlua
1 measure Baileys Irish Cream
Put 6 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and add the vodka, Kahlua and Baileys. Shake until a froth forms. strain into a tumbler and add the remaining ice.
I normally don't stray from a recipe until I have made it once, but the only Baileys that I had on hand was Baileys Caramel and I didn't have time to go the the store before we left for Michigan. When I got home I purchased regular Baileys and made the Mudslide according to recipe. I much preferred the Baileys Caramel, it made for a smooth taste while the Baileys Irish Cream had what I thought was a sharper slightly alcohol taste. I will be making this drink again using the Baileys Caramel and when the weather turns warm I will bring out the blender and make the frozen version.
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