Winter Cocktails

[Burnszilla]

The cold of winter and the holidays make me crave for concoctions other than beer and bourbon.
Share with us your cozy cocktail recipes that might me a tradition in your family.

Couple of my favs:

Baileys Comet
Fill rocks glass with Crushed ice
1.5 ounce vodka
1.5 ounce Baileys Irish Cream

The Burnszilla
Fill rocks glass with ice
1.5 oz Vanilla Stolichnaya vodka
.25 oz Frangelico
.25 oz Baileys
.25 oz Kahlua


:kbasa

[BradfordBenn]

Why are you spoiling perfectly good vodka with those mixers? :bottle

[RebeccaV]

Wow - those sound really yummy! Here are my flavorite (but pretty standard) concoctions for when I have a cocktail rather than my standard beer and wine:

Brandy Old-Fashioned
THIS IS A WISCONSIN TRADITION FOLKS!!
Muddle 1 tsp sugar with 4 dashes of bitters and a dash of water in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass. Add 3 oz brandy and some ice cubes. Stir, garnish with a lemon peel, orange, cherry and/or pineapple and serve.

http://RebeccaVaughn.smugmug.com/photos/115638532-S-1.jpg

Brandy Old-Fashioned
MY WAY
Take a glass and fill with ice. Add a shot or so of Brandy (or whatever brown liquor you like), shake in a few healthy dashes of bitters and add Sprite or 7up (or water or sour soda) add several olives on a pick

Dirty Vodka Martini a la boxergrrlie
* Remove the pimentos from 9 large queen olives and stuff with a good Danish Blue Cheese.
* Take a martini glass out of freezer (that's where you store them, right??).
* Add 8 ounces of your favorite vodka, 2 tsp of olive juice (not too much or it will be salty - you can always add more), and 5 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker.
* Cover and shake well - 12 - 15 shakes.
* Pour into cold martini glass, add three of your nine olives (and then the others when you are ready). Enjoy.


Everybody, if you haven't checked out Burnzilla's "Happy Holidays from Burnszilla - CLICK HERE!" link at the bottom of his posts, please do. It is really cute.

[Burnszilla]

BG, Good stuff! You can buy olives already stuffed with blue cheese at the supermarket or specialty store.

Is 'sour soda' tonic water?

[GeneT]

Winter cocktails, what happens the rest of the year.

Favored here single malt scotch on the rocks, simple, no complications and completely unadulterated

:wave

[RebeccaV]

BG, Good stuff! You can buy olives already stuffed with blue cheese at the supermarket or specialty store.

Is 'sour soda' tonic water?
NEVER! I prefer to stuff my own. :) "Sour soda" = Squirt or equivalent.

Why are you spoiling perfectly good vodka with those mixers?
Oh PUH-leez! You are the MASTER at adulterating vodka with sugary crap! :wave

http://RebeccaVaughn.smugmug.com/photos/116904123-S.jpg

[BradfordBenn]

Oh PUH-leez! You are the MASTER at adulterating vodka with sugary crap! :wave


Not adulterating, enhancing the experience. Great now I am thirsty again!!!!

And it ain't crap I use the good stuff.

[Rasbutan]

Wow - those sound really yummy! Here are my flavorite (but pretty standard) concoctions for when I have a cocktail rather than my standard beer and wine:

Brandy Old-Fashioned
THIS IS A WISCONSIN TRADITION FOLKS!!
Muddle 1 tsp sugar with 4 dashes of bitters and a dash of water in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass. Add 3 oz brandy and some ice cubes. Stir, garnish with a lemon peel, orange, cherry and/or pineapple and serve.

http://RebeccaVaughn.smugmug.com/photos/115638532-S-1.jpg

Brandy Old-Fashioned
MY WAY
Take a glass and fill with ice. Add a shot or so of Brandy (or whatever brown liquor you like), shake in a few healthy dashes of bitters and add Sprite or 7up (or water or sour soda) add several olives on a pick

Dirty Vodka Martini a la boxergrrlie
* Remove the pimentos from 9 large queen olives and stuff with a good Danish Blue Cheese.
* Take a martini glass out of freezer (that's where you store them, right??).
* Add 8 ounces of your favorite vodka, 2 tsp of olive juice (not too much or it will be salty - you can always add more), and 5 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker.
* Cover and shake well - 12 - 15 shakes.
* Pour into cold martini glass, add three of your nine olives (and then the others when you are ready). Enjoy.


Everybody, if you haven't checked out Burnzilla's "Happy Holidays from Burnszilla - CLICK HERE!" link at the bottom of his posts, please do. It is really cute.


AHHHHH, you beat me to it! It usually takes quite a few of these to get me through the holidays. Nothing like having that wonderful brandy glow wash over you as 15 relatives are all talking to each other at once. :banghead

The other drink is a Tom and Jerry.

Tom and Jerry

ounce Dark Rum
1 dash Brandy
1 whole Egg White
1 whole Egg Yolk
1 teaspoon Sugar
Beat the sugar into the egg yolk, add the rum and incorporate the egg white. Transfer into a coffee mug and fill with boiling water. Add the brandy and garnish with grated nutmeg.

[tessler]

NEVER! I prefer to stuff my own. :) "Sour soda" = Squirt or equivalent.

Oh PUH-leez! You are the MASTER at adulterating vodka with sugary crap! :wave
LOL. :lurk

Ok, but now that we know that Sour Soda is Squirt... What in the name of everything that is good, is "Squirt"?? :)

[SNC1923]

LOL. :lurk

Ok, but now that we know that Sour Soda is Squirt... What in the name of everything that is good, is "Squirt"?? :)

Squirt is what you mix with tequila to make a "trailer park margarita."
:dance

[DarrylRi]

LOL. :lurk

Ok, but now that we know that Sour Soda is Squirt... What in the name of everything that is good, is "Squirt"?? :)
It's an (artificial) grapefruit flavored soda that, because of the sourness, doesn't seem quite as sweet as regular soft drinks.

Although I'm interested in watching this thread, my basic drink is single malt with a bit of water or, when camping, bourbon. I can make a killer margerita at home (we have a lime tree out front and it gets some use), but that's a party drink.

[MCMXCIVRS]

I like to keep things simple. Single malt scotch neat, or bourbon the same way. Of course I won't turn down a nice hearty dark ale :drink

[Belquar]

Squirt is what you mix with tequila to make a "trailer park margarita."
:dance


:rofl :rofl :rofl

[tourunigo]

...'Dark and Dirty' is the only way to go (if you can't get a grip on a few well made Hurricanes) -Bob

[Belquar]

...'Dark and Dirty' is the only way to go (if you can't get a grip on a few well made Hurricanes) -Bob


And when a hurricane doesn't work you go for a Himmicane.

I have never been able to find this drink anywhere since I was in the Army. It is simply a Hurricane but added to the mix is grain alcohol and Bacardi 151. (Drink with caution. Numbing effects have been observed in some people. If you ever meet me in person, ask to see the scar on my right hand.)

[kbasa]

Wintere cocktails? I like a Manhattan or a true Old Fashioned, the kind made with bourbon. Don't forget the orange slice and maraschino cherry.

:kbasa

[cjack]

I like a glass filled with ice and then filled to the top with gin. And maybe 3 olives. Big ones.
You have to drink if fast before the ice melts.

[Motor31]

I keep it simple. Get hot water, add hot chocolate mix to your preference of taste. Mix thoroughly. Add Peppermint Schnapps to taste.

Kick back, relax and warm up. :drink

[OrchardRT]

[QUOTE=GeneT]Winter cocktails, what happens the rest of the year.

Favored here single malt scotch on the rocks, simple, no complications and completely unadulterated

Hey you wouldn't want to ruin any (good) single malt with rocks

[kbasa]

Winter cocktails, what happens the rest of the year.

Favored here single malt scotch on the rocks, simple, no complications and completely unadulterated

Hey you wouldn't want to ruin any (good) single malt with rocks

I was at Harrods in London a couple months ago and had a chance to talk with the distiller from Glenmorangie.

He said that they recommend a splash of water (just a splash) as they felt it really brought out the flavors better than drinking it straight.

After some repetitive, back to back testing, I concur. :kbasa

:hungover

[MCMXCIVRS]

I was at Harrods in London a couple months ago and had a chance to talk with the distiller from Glenmorangie.

He said that they recommend a splash of water (just a splash) as they felt it really brought out the flavors better than drinking it straight.

After some repetitive, back to back testing, I concur. :kbasa

:hungover

I have a bottle of 30 year old Glenfiddich Private Vintage. The enclosed certificate suggests that "a touch of water will release sweet toffee and butterscotch notes". I'm just waiting to open it and test that out.

[Rebus]

I like a glass filled with ice and then filled to the top with gin. And maybe 3 olives. Big ones.
You have to drink if fast before the ice melts.

Yes, the martini is the drink of all seasons. For the holidays, simply use a Christmas themed martini glass.

[kbasa]

I have a bottle of 30 year old Glenfiddich Private Vintage. The enclosed certificate suggests that "a touch of water will release sweet toffee and butterscotch notes". I'm just waiting to open it and test that out.

I've found the same with most good bourbons as well, thought they call it "branch water".

[Hodag]

1.take bottle of Rumple or Meister
2.unscrew cap
3.take a sip to a glug
4. hand to buddy
5. wipe mouth and nose with jacket sleeve
6. comment how it ain't that cold out

best served on ice,
http://www.adirondackcabin.com/images/ice%20fishing.jpg


repeat until fish bite

[tourunigo]

I have a bottle of 30 year old Glenfiddich Private Vintage. The enclosed certificate suggests that "a touch of water will release sweet toffee and butterscotch notes". I'm just waiting to open it and test that out.


...I just tossed out that Dark and Dirty....thought about rolling out the bike...shooting south of the 49th....riding west and, heading north, coming up to visit my buddy Bernie in Calgary...where we would drop over to your place with some fine Cuban cigars and help you take that test run. A very adventuresome thought. Anyway, if you have some left in 2008 we'll be there for the Stampede and will drop by (on our way to the BMWMOA rally which, I understand, will be in Calgary :hide . -Bob

[GeoffMiller]

Yah, dere ya go, you betcha! Its great to be a cheesehead! : Hate it when the fish bite, interrupts the drinkin"

[tourunigo]

[QUOTE=GeoffMiller]Yah, dere ya go, you betcha! Its great to be a cheesehead! : Hate it when the fish bite, interrupts the drinkin"[/QUOT

:ha

[rinty]

I like to keep things simple.... Ed Miller

Highwood rye whisky (made from the artesian springs at High River, Alberta) on the rocks. Or, at rallies, can be taken neat, from a Mountain Equipment Co-op tin cup (but we always find the ice).

Rinty

[GeneT]

[QUOTE=GeneT]Winter cocktails, what happens the rest of the year.

Favored here single malt scotch on the rocks, simple, no complications and completely unadulterated

Hey you wouldn't want to ruin any (good) single malt with rocks

The rocks offer that touch of water, you don't sit around and nurse it until they all melt. Don't ch know?


:wave

[glwestcott]

I like a glass filled with ice and then filled to the top with gin. And maybe 3 olives. Big ones.
You have to drink if fast before the ice melts.

Alrighty then! :1drink

[glwestcott]

Friend of mine likes what he calls a Burning Bush - 2 shots of Tequila and enough Tabasco to make it pink. :dance That's me in the right shade of red after trying one.

[RandallIsland]

Branch water, bourbon and handcuffs were my staples.

[Burnszilla]

Branch water, bourbon and handcuffs were my staples.
Thanks, I learned somethin'

Branch water simply refers to plain water and the term is most commonly used when it is mixed with a liquor such as whiskey. This term originates from the Southern U.S. and commonly refers to water from a "branch" of a river, e.g. a stream.

This term is generally used to distinguish the type of water, either when ordering a drink (meaning not soda water) or specifying origin (meaning not well water).

[manicmechanic]

A bottle of 18-year-old The Macallan and a reefer box with a bunch of Guinness may help me make it through this time of year.

[MCMXCIVRS]

...I just tossed out that Dark and Dirty....thought about rolling out the bike...shooting south of the 49th....riding west and, heading north, coming up to visit my buddy Bernie in Calgary...where we would drop over to your place with some fine Cuban cigars and help you take that test run. A very adventuresome thought. Anyway, if you have some left in 2008 we'll be there for the Stampede and will drop by (on our way to the BMWMOA rally which, I understand, will be in Calgary :hide . -Bob

:bottle :bottle :bottle

I'll save the empty bottle to show you when your here in 08 for the rally (I hope your right on that :thumb ). It was my 10th anniversary gift from my sweetie, so I'm about as inclined to share the scotch as I am the giver (and no, we don't have that kind of marriage). The bottle is one of 260 or so from a single cask, so It's pretty rare stuff. I do keep a few other fine examples of Scotlands finest nectars on hand that I'd be more than happy to share.

[tourunigo]

:bottle :bottle :bottle

I'll save the empty bottle to show you when your here in 08 for the rally (I hope your right on that :thumb ). It was my 10th anniversary gift from my sweetie, so I'm about as inclined to share the scotch as I am the giver (and no, we don't have that kind of marriage). The bottle is one of 260 or so from a single cask, so It's pretty rare stuff. I do keep a few other fine examples of Scotlands finest nectars on hand that I'd be more than happy to share.

... ok, 2008 it is. Cohiba ok with you? -Bob

[rinty]

A bottle of 18 year old The Macallan...... Manicmechanic

Neil Peart's scotch of choice!

Rinty

[tonkandy]

It's an (artificial) grapefruit flavored soda that, because of the sourness, doesn't seem quite as sweet as regular soft drinks.

Although I'm interested in watching this thread, my basic drink is single malt with a bit of water or, when camping, bourbon. I can make a killer margerita at home (we have a lime tree out front and it gets some use), but that's a party drink.

I thought that your basic drink was a bock, maybe I'm thinking of a different crafty fox.

[DarrylRi]

I thought that your basic drink was a bock, maybe I'm thinking of a different crafty fox.
Oh no, you've got the right fella here (http://www.amazon.com/Bock-Classic-Beer-Style-9/dp/093738139X/ref=cm_taf_image_featured?ie=UTF8&tag=tellafriend-20). I thought we were talking about hard liquor here, rather than the entire universe of delicious drinks.

Bock beer makes a wonderful winter warmer of a beer. If you can find a Weihnachtsbock, dark and rich and pretty strong, all the better!

[jdiaz]

The problem with getting drunk at Darryl's house is the ever-present danger of falling down the mountain. :laugh

[DarrylRi]

The problem with getting drunk at Darryl's house is the ever-present danger of falling down the mountain. :laugh
Danger is my middle name.

[terham]

I went to a holiday, I mean Christmas, party last night, and it was a martini party. Of the eight or so choices, none of them were Tanqueray with a splash of vermouth, on the rocks or straight up, with olives. What's up with that? Does chocolate or watermelon flavor belong in a martini? Excluding appletinis, which I've read about on this forum, why corrupt good gin?

[jgr451]

To begin anew...rusty nail simpliciter?

In an old fashioned glass over rocks,60 40 on the scotch side,Drambuie and your favourite Scotch.

[John Brase]

I went to a holiday, I mean Christmas, party last night, and it was a martini party. Of the eight or so choices, none of them were Tanqueray with a splash of vermouth, on the rocks or straight up, with olives. What's up with that? Does chocolate or watermelon flavor belong in a martini? Excluding appletinis, which I've read about on this forum, why corrupt good gin?

One of my pet peeves. A martini is a very specific drink and to call all these other trendy concoctions a martini is just wrong.

My choice is Bombay Saphire, a touch of vermouth and olives. Shake, serve Up. Vermouth is required. Otherwise it is just a glass of gin.

John

[riderR1150GSAdv]

25 oz Schweppes soda, 1 oz of Simple Syrup or unrefined sugar, 1 sprig of Mint, 1.5 oz of Parrot Bay Rum or whatever you like, 2 lime wedges, 2 mint leaves.

Add syrup/sugar in mixing glass,add lime wedges mint leaves and rum, stir well add ice and shake the mix. Strain the mix into a ice filled glass, add soda and garnish with the sprig of mint.
Most of the time down here, nothing is strained and the whole drink is made in the serving glass. If left standing for a bit, the Mojito will get very minty in taste depending on how fresh the mint is. It is very tasty and refreshing although the drink can sneak up on you in the heat....:whistle

[32232]

After coming in from the cold, there's nothing like a mug of hot chocolate, with a generous splash of peppermint schnapps in it.

Kind of a hot, liquid York peppermint patty.

[kbasa]

One of my pet peeves. A martini is a very specific drink and to call all these other trendy concoctions a martini is just wrong.

My choice is Bombay Saphire, a touch of vermouth and olives. Shake, serve Up. Vermouth is required. Otherwise it is just a glass of gin.

John

John knows what's up. It's not a martini without the vermouth. If you put an onion in it instead of an olive, it's called a Gibson.

Oh - with the arrival of winter, I usually switch to Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.

:kbasa

[OfficerImpersonator]

Take one mug of coffee.

Add one shot Frangelico.
Add one shot Bailey's Irish Cream.

Drink.

[gambrinus]

Not a drink, but rather a guide to too many drinks to list.

"Atomic Cocktails, Mixed Drinks for Modern Times"

http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Cocktails-Mixed-Drinks-Modern/dp/0811819264/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1381177-4664724?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1192041201&sr=8-1

It's a bar guide that lists 50 "old school" drinks along with some standard favorites. Well worth the $ if you are into experiencing new drinks..


RW

[wezul]

John knows what's up. It's not a martini without the vermouth. If you put an onion in it instead of an olive, it's called a Gibson.
:kbasa

I scratch my head at some of the combinations they call "martinis" these days.
And Dave is correct, swap out the floaties and you get a different name at no charge.

[BubbaZanetti]

tis threads like this that make me wish i were a mixed drink drinker. i will occasionally indulge in a gin and tonic. gordons (not an oft appreciated gin, but to me its the ultimate in "no bs") or hendricks only please:thumb


back to my regularly scheduled beer.......

[Bigrider]

John knows what's up. It's not a martini without the vermouth.... :kbasa

Vermouth is overrated. As Sir W Churchill once said,, aim the glass toward France..That should be enough Vermouth.

Dave H
San Antonio, TX

[kbasa]

Vermouth is overrated. As Sir W Churchill once said,, aim the glass toward France..That should be enough Vermouth.

Dave H
San Antonio, TX

Ah, but that's not a martini. That's chilled gin, straight up. :)

[wezul]

I have seen the Vermouth bottle waved over the pitcher, somehow believed to impart an influence. :ha

I never have been a big fan of Martinis/Gibsons.
My family would have regular gatherings during the years when I was a kid, this was in the 60's and martinis were very popular amongst relatives. Large pitchers would be prepared and quickly consumed and I, being an inquisitive lad, wondered why my aunts and uncles and parents were in such a "happy" mood. Well, someone offered me a sip so, curiosity overtaking my youthful mind I obliged.
The resulting reaction seemed to amuse all present and I have since never have had an interest in martinis.
Then there was the "Gin incident" when I was a teenager at a New Years Day/Grandad's B-day celebration but we won't talk about that!
So you are more than welcome to my share. :lol :doh

Now, if you would like to drink some good Tequila or perhaps
Coffee with GrandMarnier, well!

[BobbieZ]

Well, I've learned something about the BMW riders. They will wax on, message after message, about what they like to drink in the winter. This and that. Just say SCOTCH.

[riderR1150GSAdv]

Bunch of alcoholics I tell ya....:stick :rofl

[MysticRed]

I like to keep things simple. Single malt scotch neat, or bourbon the same way. Of course I won't turn down a nice hearty dark ale
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Ed Miller
Calgary, Alberta

What Ed said! But I'm adding a Snowshoe to the flask for aerobic activities (skiing), which is an unknown quantity of whiskey in a flask with an unknown quantity of peppermint schnapps (not much). That's about as much as I mix ANYTHING!:thumb

[Mrs2beers]

Tried this one off the Food Channel it wasn't too bad , but makes enough nice to share with someone.

Cinnabun Cocktail:
3/4c. Cinnamon Flavored Cappichino Mix (dry)
6c. Boiling water
Mix these 2 well then add in
2 shots of each(maker of your choice):
Carmel Liquor
Vanilla Rum
Cinnamon Schnapps
Dark Rum

Stir and ladle into mugs topped off with Whip cream and a dusting ofground cinnamon.

However, Bear will agree with Manic that -The Macallan- would be his choice. He's had the 12 year, and 15 but not tried the 18 yet. As each year has different flavor notes,and he savors each bottle I give him.(generally B-day or Christmas gifts) .

[amiles]

I found lexan martini glasses at Dicks sporting goods. They are about $5.00 or so and are made in two pieces that thread together when in use and press together for nesting storage. they also have the lexan wine glasses.

[ryeflyer]

NEVER! I prefer to stuff my own. :) "Sour soda" = Squirt or equivalent.


Oh PUH-leez! You are the MASTER at adulterating vodka with sugary crap! :wave

http://RebeccaVaughn.smugmug.com/photos/116904123-S.jpg

I couldn't agree more - fresh blue cheese being shoved up the backside of an olive is vastly superior to store bought.

Getting time again for winter libations and merriment. :bar

Rory