Archive for the ‘Beverages’ Category
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
Blue Agave Cooler
This cocktail is a vibrant and fruity drink with a kick of tequila and a refreshing ginger finish. The blue curacao adds a striking blue hue and a sweet orange flavor, while the cranberry juice and grapefruit juice give it a tangy kick. The simple syrup balances out the sourness, and the lime juice adds a zesty twist. Finally, the ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent finish. Enjoy!
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz blue curacao
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Lime wheel for garnish
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the tequila, blue curacao, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
Top with ginger beer to taste.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
This cocktail is a refreshing and tangy twist on a classic margarita. The grapefruit juice adds a tart and slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the tequila, while the lime juice and simple syrup balance out the drink. The salt rim adds a savory touch, while the club soda lightens the drink and gives it some fizz
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
- Salt for rim
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
Rim a glass with salt by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
Fill the glass with ice.
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into the glass filled with ice.
Top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
This cocktail is a tropical and spicy twist on a classic gin cocktail. The spiced rum adds a warm and aromatic note to the mix, while the citrus juices and grenadine provide a sweet and tangy flavor.
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
- Orange peel for garnish
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the gin, spiced rum, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
Top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a strip of orange peel, twisting it over the glass to release the oils.
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
Citrus Sunshine
Summer gin cocktail
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 1/2 oz Grenadine
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Fill shaker with ice
Add the gin, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice
Top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a slice of orange or grapefruit, and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Posted by MontanaVike on June 2nd, 2019
Johnny's Summer Citrus Punch
Johnny
Light easy drinking punch. Perfect for summer
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
- 1 Can Frozen Pink Lemonade
- 2 Cans/Bottles Coronoa
- 6 oz Smirnoff Ruby Red Vodka
- 12 oz Club Soda
Posted by MontanaVike on August 13th, 2018
Tracy's Kahlua
Johnny
My wife's Kahlua. Everyone says this is way better than the store bought stuff.
- 24 C of strong brewed coffee
- 4 lbs light brown sugar
- 1.75 L Everclear alcohol
- 3/4 C vanilla
Brew 24 cups of strong coffee.
Pour coffee into a large stock pot and bring to a boil.
Add brown sugar and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
Remove stock pot from heat and cool.
Once cool, stir in 1.75 L Everclear.
Use a funnel and pour into bottles
I will often soak a vanilla bean in 3/4 cup Everclear between batches then dump the vanilla bean and Everclear into the stock pot.
Posted by MontanaVike on August 13th, 2018
Nolan's Huckleberry Russian
Johnny
Drink created by our friendly bartender and my wife in Big Sky, Montana!
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
- 1 oz Coffee liquer
- 1 oz Kahlua
- 1 oz Huckleberry vodka
- 1 oz half and half
Posted by MontanaVike on December 28th, 2016
Scott Whitney's Hot Buttered Rum
Johnny
Scott Whitney, from the Living in Las Vegas podcast, said this is the best hot buttered rum recipe. Try it and see if you agree!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 C light brown sugar
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t nutmeg
- 1 pinchy cloves
- 1 pinch salt
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Harry Renner’s Eggnog
Johnny
By far the best eggnog ever. Very creamy, light on the egg.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Cuisine Christmas tradition
- 6 eggs separated
- 3/4 cup sugar set aside 1/4 cup
- 1 qt. cereal milk [half and half or one pint each milk and whipping cream]
- 1 cup straight bourbon
- 2 oz. Jamaican dark rum
Beat egg whites until stiff
Fold or beat in 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside.
Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar, fold into egg white mix.
Add cereal milk, bourbon and rum.
Serve topped with grated nutmeg.
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