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mark46th
05-12-2011, 13:16
I personally think that nothing cuts through the heat and humidity like a nice, solid Gin and Tonic. But after an unfortunate incident on Pat Pong Rd ($200 barbill and $300 for broken furniture) involving a number of G&T's, it became obvious that I should stop drinking. Gin. A few years ago, I was working in Hawaii and stumbled upon a delicious mixture. My friend was going to the liquor store ao I asked him to get me a bottle of vodka to mix with my lemonade. He came back with a bottle of Raspberry Flavored Vodka. I mixed this with my lemonade and it was delicious! In honor of the area I was living in Hawaii (Waia'nae), I called it a Waia'nae Lemonade.
Waia'nae Lemonade
Fill a 24 oz glass with ice
add- 2-3 oz Raspberry Vodka
fill with lemonade, stir and enjoy.
Roguish Lawyer
05-12-2011, 13:40
I personally think that nothing cuts through the heat and humidity like a nice, solid Gin and Tonic. But after an unfortunate incident on Pat Pong Rd ($200 barbill and $300 for broken furniture) involving a number of G&T's, it became obvious that I should stop drinking. Gin. A few years ago, I was working in Hawaii and stumbled upon a delicious mixture. My friend was going to the liquor store ao I asked him to get me a bottle of vodka to mix with my lemonade. He came back with a bottle of Raspberry Flavored Vodka. I mixed this with my lemonade and it was delicious! In honor of the area I was living in Hawaii (Wai'nae), I called it a Wai'nae Lemonade.
Wai'nae Lemonade
Fill a 24 oz glass with ice
add- 2-3 oz Raspberry Vodka
fill with lemonade, stir and enjoy.
Needs more vodka. Nasdarovya!
A frozen lime daiquiri works well around here - especially while attending a game at the Ball Park in Arlington. :cool:
Richard :munchin
Roguish Lawyer
05-12-2011, 13:47
A frozen lime daiquiri works well around here - especially while attending a game at the Ball Park in Arlington. :cool:
Richard :munchin
Don't forget your umbrella.
My go-to is a simple Cuba-Libre,
Diet Coke (it's not as sweet)
Dash of Lime juice to taste
Dark Rum
& a little ice (I don't like to water down drinks)
Followed by a Pina Colada.
Coconut Cream/Milk
pineapple juice of crushed w/juices
Light Rum
& again a little ice
We have also been known to consume vast quantities of Long Island Ice Tea,, by the gallon.. It is a bit pricey and you need at least a 5 gal bucket to mix it in.. This recipe is for a party of one(1) SF OD-A CONUS, double it if your OCONUS..
1 bottle vodka
1 bottle Tequila
1 bottle rum
1 bottle gin
1/2 bottle triple sec
2 bottles sweet and sour mix
3 bottles Coke
pour into 18oz beer cups with a lot of ice
Note 1: Any bottle of alcohol from the med kit can be substituted when OCONUS..
Note 2: Pile all car/truck keys into safe and lock until next day..
Hot Weather? Try 24 oz. of vodka neat from the freezer.
Hot Weather? Try 24 oz. of vodka neat from the freezer.
Dusty,,
I like a lot of FOG's fighting Hi-BP's, have cut way back on caffeine and this is my go-to when at friends parties and no decaf-cola is available. A little crude by some standards,, but I like it..
Dusty,,
I like a lot of FOG's fighting Hi-BP's, have cut way back on caffeine and this is my go-to when at friends parties and no decaf-cola is available. A little crude by some standards,, but I like it..
Oh, don't get me wrong...I've got nothing at all against it, myself.
Incidentally, my diastolic never goes below 100 for the first 24 oz...:D
Tequila, baby!
Limes
Ice
Salt
Tequila
Triple Sec
Rose's Lime Juice
Fill blender with ice to the line. Add 1 cup tequila, 1/2 cup ea of Triple Sec and Rose's Lime Juice. Blend until nice and frosty, rim margarita glass with lime and dip in salt, pour your margarita and enjoy.
This recipe is very simple, but yummy. And it beats any of those nasty mixes by a mile.
...it became obvious that I should stop drinking. Gin.
For Mark (give Gin one more chance :))
my recipe for Gin and Tonic:
1-2 mature caper berries (grape sized)
2-4 Tonic Water Ice Cubes (see Note)
3 ounces *Plymouth* gin
4 ounces Tonic Water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed organic lime juice
Lime wedge for garnish
Put one or two caper berries in a tall, narrow, chilled glass. Then place the ice cubes in over the top of the berries. Add the lime juice, then the gin, then the tonic water, don't stir. Garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Note: To make the ice cubes, simply fill an empty ice cube tray with Tonic Water, and let the cubes freeze. It will take longer than plain water. Covered well, the cubes will remain fresh-tasting in the freezer for at least a few weeks. This also prevents dilution of the drinks flavor which happens with normal ice cubes.
and from a friend:
In a 16oz glass place 3 tonic water ice cubes
add lime juice (sliver's worth) then drop in sliver
2 shots of gin
over top add one 12 oz can of Safeway Select tonic water (specifically)
don't stir, the effervescence (bubbles) from the tonic water will mix for you
mark46th
05-13-2011, 08:46
I love gin. The problem is that it makes me think I am made out of steel and rubber which was fine when I was younger. But now, it takes a lot longer to heal...
PedOncoDoc
05-13-2011, 08:56
If you love Gin and Tonic - try Gin and Schweppe's bitter lemon as a refreshing alternative for a hot day.
I have fond memories of drinking the above after smuggling a large amount of booze into Norway and being quite popular with the locals who were also staying at the campground and with whom we shared. ;)
I think we spent $50 in Germany for what would've been something like $200 in Norway. :D
lonewolf726
05-13-2011, 08:57
I never could acquire a taste for gin, smells and tastes like pine needles to me...
TrapLine
05-13-2011, 09:01
Sapphire tonic with lime is my "go to" summer time drink and the way the weather has been, I should be dusting off the bottle mid-July. I will have to try out the tonic ice cubes.
Agree. I like the Sapphire and G&Ts are great for hot weather.
Since I just got a letter from the VA saying I haven't gotten my shots this year and should, I think I will start with some tequila shots tonight per the drs orders.
If I present that letter to the bartender, will I qualify for a bar tab under MEDICAID? If the government sponsors methodone clinics, I think think its fair.....
mark46th
05-13-2011, 13:47
Lone Wolf- Pine needles? Close, it's juniper berries...
Another vote for Sapphire.
But, I also copied and forwarded JJ_BPK's Long Island Ice Tea recipe (thanks) for my cousin - possible Stanley Cup and graduation parties this summer - we will send the women and children away (they enjoy themselves more without us).
No matter the event, that recipe looks like it could always come in handy.
lonewolf726
05-13-2011, 16:04
Lone Wolf- Pine needles? Close, it's juniper berries...
Brother, I'm aware that juniper berries are used in the making of gin, but it still smells and tastes like plain ol' pine neddles to me...;)
mark46th
05-13-2011, 16:56
OK- Mea culpa....
If you love Gin and Tonic - try Gin and Schweppe's bitter lemon as a refreshing alternative for a hot day.
I have fond memories of drinking the above after smuggling a large amount of booze into Norway and being quite popular with the locals who were also staying at the campground and with whom we shared. ;)
I think we spent $50 in Germany for what would've been something like $200 in Norway. :D
Going to try that. I know what you mean about Norway, we jumped in in '78 near Sandjafjord (sp) and about shit when we went to order a beer.
bravo22b
05-13-2011, 19:34
I love G&T's, but a nice alternative is the Mount Gay Rum & tonic, very refreshing on a hot summer day.
Made just like a G&T (with lime), but use Mount Gay Barbados Rum instead.
I have no idea if it would be as good with other rums, I've never tried.
Mount Gay Rum is big in the sailing world.
219seminole
05-13-2011, 20:34
Plymouth gin makes a great martini. It's a bit different than regular London dry gin.
Beefeater and ginger ale is a good summer drink. The ginger ale reduces the juniper taste of the gin.
Another vote for Sapphire.
But, I also copied and forwarded JJ_BPK's Long Island Ice Tea recipe (thanks) for my cousin - possible Stanley Cup and graduation parties this summer - we will send the women and children away (they enjoy themselves more without us).
No matter the event, that recipe looks like it could always come in handy.
Funny story...was out with a buddy and he was drunk and wanted something easy. My brother ordered a LI Iced tea and he said "Hey, that sounds good" thinking he was gonna get an Ice tea. Boy did he get F'd up.
Long Island Iced Tea...there's probably more than one reason it is abbreviated...LIIT. ;)
Those iced teas should come with a warning label.
PedOncoDoc
05-14-2011, 05:28
Long Island Iced Tea...there's probably more than one reason it is abbreviated...LIIT. ;)
Those iced teas should come with a warning label.
I had a friend introduce me to a fun variant of the Long Island iced tea he called a "purple haze". Instead of adding cola, add Chambord (or any other black raspberry liquor).
Which reminds me of another one of my favorite drinks - one of the few Guiness coktails I've had that actually improves on the Guiness experience, the black & black: add 1 shot of Black Haus (blackberry liquor) to 1 pint Guiness. You get all the wonderful Guiness taste with a sweet berry finish (and a little extra kick)!
Please try this before telling me I'm breaking universal laws for adulterating Guiness - if it's wrong, then I don't want to be right - its sacrilicious. :D
I was told I once drank 14 LIIT's at a hotel bar in Charlottesville once.
I was told I once drank 14 LIIT's at a hotel bar in Charlottesville once.
:D:lifter
Abu Jack
05-14-2011, 06:28
Mt. Dew and Jim Beam. There is probably some red neck name for it, but I don't know it. Goes good with NASCAR.
lonewolf726
05-14-2011, 22:56
Well, as much as I've always disliked gin, I tried a gin and tonic tonight made with Bombay Sapphire gin and I have to admit it was pretty good!
lonewolf726
05-14-2011, 22:58
I love G&T's, but a nice alternative is the Mount Gay Rum & tonic, very refreshing on a hot summer day.
Made just like a G&T (with lime), but use Mount Gay Barbados Rum instead.
I have no idea if it would be as good with other rums, I've never tried.
Mount Gay Rum is big in the sailing world.
Mount Gay rum is very good, especially when you're sipping it on the beach in Barbados...:cool:
Which reminds me of another one of my favorite drinks - one of the few Guiness coktails I've had that actually improves on the Guiness experience, the black & black: add 1 shot of Black Haus (blackberry liquor) to 1 pint Guiness. You get all the wonderful Guiness taste with a sweet berry finish (and a little extra kick)!
Please try this before telling me I'm breaking universal laws for adulterating Guiness - if it's wrong, then I don't want to be right - its sacrilicious. :D
I'll give it a try. Thanks.
Well, as much as I've always disliked gin, I tried a gin and tonic tonight made with Bombay Sapphire gin and I have to admit it was pretty good!
The Sapphire can make a difference - it's all subjective and the various tastes of the individual gins are quite distinctive.
My grandfather swears by Tanqueray and tonic in the summer. I prefer Sapphire.
bravo22b
05-15-2011, 09:11
If we're talking good gins, I highly recommend trying Hendrick's. It is not cheap, but it is excellent.
I believe the Wall Street Journal awarded it "Best Gin in the World" at one point.
72 ounces beer (6 pack bottled), 72 ounces water, 6 cups of clear (vodka, gin, etc...). Add country time powdered lemonade to taste, mix well and serve on ice. Great for sitting out on the porch, watching the game, or relaxing at/in the pool. Enjoy...
"summer soda"
Had this at Frank in austin a while back.
1 part vanilla vodka
2 parts grapefruit italian soda
I only tasted this but it was excellent, meanwhile i was drinking a bloody mary made with bacon infused tito's which they called a "red headed stranger" and which was also awesome.
"summer soda"
Had this at Frank in austin a while back.
1 part vanilla vodka
2 parts grapefruit italian soda
I only tasted this but it was excellent, meanwhile i was drinking a bloody mary made with bacon infused tito's which they called a "red headed stranger" and which was also awesome.
That's such a coincidence. That's what OBL was drinking when they shot him.
ZonieDiver
05-15-2011, 13:38
I love G&T's, but a nice alternative is the Mount Gay Rum & tonic, very refreshing on a hot summer day.
Made just like a G&T (with lime), but use Mount Gay Barbados Rum instead.
I have no idea if it would be as good with other rums, I've never tried.
Mount Gay Rum is big in the sailing world.
Mount Gay rum is very good, especially when you're sipping it on the beach in Barbados...
Mt. Gay rum is pretty good on a beach ANYwhere!
72 ounces beer (6 pack bottled), 72 ounces water, 6 cups of clear (vodka, gin, etc...). Add country time powdered lemonade to taste, mix well and serve on ice. Great for sitting out on the porch, watching the game, or relaxing at/in the pool. Enjoy...
MACK - What do you call this?? What type of beer do you use??
Mt. Dew and Jim Beam. There is probably some red neck name for it
Good stuff!! Frozen Jim too. We need to name this!!
x SF med
05-15-2011, 16:57
This one time at SHOT... an insane former Chopper Jockey had a fruity fizzy umbrella laden cocktail delivered to TS.... and lived.... it was interesting to see TS go apoplectic when it was placed in front of him... there are other witnesses to this event on the board, and this was just at dinner... the rest of the evening just got more epic as time went on... I can't remember if TS swore us all to secrecy about this.
lonewolf726
05-15-2011, 18:01
The Sapphire can make a difference - it's all subjective and the various tastes of the individual gins are quite distinctive.
My grandfather swears by Tanqueray and tonic in the summer. I prefer Sapphire.
The Sapphire really did make a difference! I have tried Tanqueray and other gins many times, in many different ways, and just could not like the taste.
Snaquebite
05-15-2011, 20:47
Recently discovered something that I really like. I'm a sweet tea freak and brew my own tea everyday. Sometimes several pitchers. I also like vodka....
Sweet tea...(brewed to your liking) BTW MUST BE HOMEMADE
Add: Vodka. Mine's usually 1/3 tp 2/3 and ends up 1/2 to 1/2 (after a couple) ...but depends on taste.
Ketel 1 is my preferred Vodka for this....That's why I call 'em Tea Ketels
Never tried to add lemon, but never drink lemon in my tea anyway.
Hot Weather? Try 24 oz. of vodka neat from the freezer.
Add:
Haagen Dazs ice cream: 1 Pint Pineapple Coconut Flavor :
Blend.
Serve...COLD!:lifter
MMMMMM good for foreplay:D hahahaha.
Holly
Roguish Lawyer
05-16-2011, 10:36
I was told I once drank 14 LIIT's at a hotel bar in Charlottesville once.
I am shocked to hear this, shocked I tell you.
PedOncoDoc
05-16-2011, 10:56
I am shocked to hear this, shocked I tell you.
I think you forgot the pink font on that one.
He didn't tell you the rest of the story, as I'm sure this was merely a "pregame warm-up" prior to going out on the town.
Otherwise, it's just not that impressive. :D
Roguish Lawyer
05-16-2011, 11:23
The pink font thing is a bit gay IMO, not so interested in doing it . . . :munchin
ObliqueApproach
05-16-2011, 11:57
4oz Jose Cuervo Black Label (Keep it in the freezer)
12oz Dr. Pepper (From the fridge or ice chest)
16oz glass full of ice
Enjoy!
MACK - What do you call this?? What type of beer do you use??
Different folks call it different things. I've heard Slip 'n go naked, Sip 'n go naked, Sip n' fall, Happy lemonade, etc...
I generally use a clearer beer IOT not make it look too much like dehydrated piss. Realizing it'll look like piss eventually anyway. If you do it right, you WILL NOT taste the alcohol. I've given this to non drinkers before and some noticed and some didn't. Either way I have a good time with it.
We loved it in the Q on football weekends. Of course, there wasn't much we didn't like in the Q.
Take it easy bro. Enjoy...
hydrashok
05-16-2011, 13:48
Living in the South, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Mint Julep
Start with a glass of crushed ice
Add 4 oz of good bourbon, i.e. Makers Mark, Blanton's etc..
Add mint simple syrup to taste
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
steve912
05-29-2011, 00:49
My go-to is a simple Cuba-Libre,
Diet Coke (it's not as sweet)
Dash of Lime juice to taste
Dark Rum
& a little ice (I don't like to water down drinks)
Followed by a Pina Colada.
Coconut Cream/Milk
pineapple juice of crushed w/juices
Light Rum
& again a little ice
We have also been known to consume vast quantities of Long Island Ice Tea,, by the gallon.. It is a bit pricey and you need at least a 5 gal bucket to mix it in.. This recipe is for a party of one(1) SF OD-A CONUS, double it if your OCONUS..
1 bottle vodka
1 bottle Tequila
1 bottle rum
1 bottle gin
1/2 bottle triple sec
2 bottles sweet and sour mix
3 bottles Coke
pour into 18oz beer cups with a lot of ice
Note 1: Any bottle of alcohol from the med kit can be substituted when OCONUS..
Note 2: Pile all car/truck keys into safe and lock until next day..
There is this cocktail I learned about during my EMT school, and through my ER wife to assist with this drink.. It is an IV bag filled with multivitamins, ibprophen, and pleanty of fluids, shaken not stired. You will wake up feeling like a million bucks.
ObliqueApproach
4oz Jose Cuervo Black Label (Keep it in the freezer)
12oz Dr. Pepper (From the fridge or ice chest)
16oz glass full of ice
Enjoy!
I have been wanting to try Jose Black, as truely love quervo, but I am such a fan of Margaritas (extremely strong) to chase my shots that I am afaid I may not like it.. I hear it is smooth though.. Hell I will just have to try it.. :p