Category: Weekly Whet (Page 7 of 16)

The Weekly Whet ~ Cranberry Citrus Punch

It’s citrus season here in AZ and I thought this punch seemed appropos!  I really enjoy cranberry based cocktails – not too tart, not too sweet.  Kind of like me ~ yea, right!! Happy Weekend:)

 

 

Serves 20

  • 4 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup rum
  • 8 cups chilled ginger ale

Combine all ingredients except ginger ale, chill. Add ginger ale into bowl to serve.

You can find more great cocktail recipes like this one at www.suite101.com

Weekly Whet ~ You Say Chelada, I say Michelada!

Yes, there may be some confusion as to the differences between a Classic Chelada and a Michelada, but who really cares?  These Mexican drinks became popular back in the 1940’s and 1950’s and the people from the country of origin swear by their curative hangover powers.  Hey, Bartender!  I’ll take tres, por favor.  Happy Weekend!!!

 

  • A lime for moistening the rim  of your glass
  • Coarse salt
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1- 12 oz Mexican Lager
  • 1/2 teaspoon your favorite hot sauce (Tabasco, Cholula, etc.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Clamato or Tomato Juice

1.) Moisten the rim of your glass with a lime

2.) Pour coarse salt onto a plate, and turn the moistened rim of the glass in the salt to coat

3.) Squeeze fresh lime juice into the glass, and add all ingredients except the beer

4.) Slowly pour the beer into the glass, and lightly stir the cocktail

5.) Continue to top off the cocktail with any remaining beer

6.) Salud!

Weekly Whet ~ Whiskey Sour

Although not all that original, I think this is just the right cocktail for winter nights by the fire, or cuddled up in bed watching Law & Order: Criminal Intent and wishing Vincent D’Onofrio was having one with me.  Wait a minute, I didn’t write that.  Who’s using my password?

 

Mixing instructions:

Shake blended whiskey, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass. Decorate with the half-slice of lemon, top with the cherry, and serve.

The Weekly Whet ~ Hot Buttered Rum

If you’re last minute shopping got you down and a little chilly, never fear, RUM is here!  This is a holiday classic and can also warm your cockles after shoveling snow, shooshing down the slopes, or slowly sipping before the fire in your new Snuggle Set and Slippers from Santa.  Merry Christmas!!!

Recipe for Hot Buttered Rum or Hot Toddy Batter

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 oz unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg or mace
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp salt

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Refrigerate in a sealed, air-tight container for up to two months. This mixture can also be frozen for up to one year before using. Makes eight servings.

Preparing a Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp refrigerated hot buttered rum batter
  • 6 oz boiling water
  • 1 1/2 oz dark rum
  • 1 Tbsp light cream (optional)
  • nutmeg for garnish

 

In a hot beverage mug, combine hot buttered rum batter with boiling water, stirring well until dissolved. Add in rum and cream, if using. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg. Serves one.

For more great cocktail recipes like this one, visit one of my favorite sources: www.suite101.com

Weekly Whet ~ Flaming Dr. Pepper Shot

I kind of like Dr. Pepper..but I’m not a big fan of eggnog.  I like beer, but eggnog, well I can take it or leave it.  I LOVE rum and Amaretto…eggnog, not so much.  Hopefully, you get where I’m going here.  I DON’T LIKE EGGNOG!  So, instead of posting one of those “Let’s use Eggnog in a Holiday Knock You on Your Keester” drinks, I went with something a bit less conventional to knock you on your keester the last week(end) before Christmas.  OK, I guess if you wanted to add a dash of eggnog….THAT WOULD SUCK!!!!

1 Part Amaretto
Splash of 151 Proof Rum
12 Ounces of Beer

Fill a mug with beer. Fill a shot glass almost full with amaretto. Float the 151 proof rum on top. Light the rum with a lighter or a match. Extinguish by placing an empty shot glass over the top of the flaming shot to cap the flame. Drop the shot into the beer and drink before it foams over.

Do Not Catch On Fire and um, drink responsibly!  You know, a nice, cold glass of eggnog might soothe your tummy tomorrow morning.  HAHAHAHAHAHAH

Weekly Whet ~ Oatmeal Cookie Shooter

This is a great way to ‘brace’ yourself for all things December!  Shopping, shopping and more shopping. So before you head out the door with your designated driver, shoot one of these ~ you’ll feel all warm and fuzzy inside and perhaps you’ll consider leaving your can of pepper spray in the car.  Let’s all play nice…..

Oatmeal Cookie Shot

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker (over ice).  Do the cocktail dance and pour into a healthy shot glass.  Down the hatch and Happy Holidays!!!

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