Hot Weather Cocktail

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

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Originally Posted by mark46th

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!

Richard · 05-12-2011, 13:43

A frozen lime daiquiri works well around here - especially while attending a game at the Ball Park in Arlington.

Richard

**Roguish Lawyer** · 05-12-2011, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Richard

A frozen lime daiquiri works well around here - especially while attending a game at the Ball Park in Arlington.

Richard

Don't forget your umbrella.

JJ_BPK · 05-12-2011, 13:48

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..

Dusty · 05-12-2011, 13:49

Hot Weather? Try 24 oz. of vodka neat from the freezer.

JJ_BPK · 05-12-2011, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Dusty

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 · 05-12-2011, 14:16

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

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...

Gypsy · 05-12-2011, 17:51

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.

ES 96 · 05-12-2011, 18:23

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Originally Posted by mark46th

...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.

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.

Jefe · 05-13-2011, 13:34

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.....