Archive for the 'Alcohol' Category

Faux Fruit

Sunday, May 23rd, 2004

Ingredients:
2 packages Jell-O (pineapple, orange and cranberry are all awesome)1 1/4 cup boiling water3 medium/smallish-sized oranges
OR
2 packages Jell-O1 cup boiling water1 cup cold vodka or grain alcohol3 medium/smallish-sized oranges
Preperation:
These recipes are devestatingly easy to do, but the end result is really charming (and great for summer parties and cookouts). It should be noted that I […]

Red Polka-Dotted Hula Hoop

Saturday, March 6th, 2004

The traditional Hula Hoop is simply a Screwdriver with pineapple juice added. What makes this version of the Hula Hoop different is the addition of marinated maraschino cherries. And when I say marinated, I mean vodka-marinated. And when I say vodka-marinated, I mean for at least three weeks. Seriously, it’s worth the wait.
Step One: Marination
Ingredients–one […]

Oyster Shooters

Thursday, March 4th, 2004

Ingredients:6 to 12 freshly shucked oysters (depending on the size) 1 tablespoon minced green olives 1 teaspoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup vermouth 1/2 cup vodka 1/4 cup crushed ice Hot sauce to taste
Preparation:1. Put 1 to 2 oysters in each of six […]

Bloody Mary

Thursday, March 4th, 2004

Ingredients:4 ounces Vodka3 cups tomato juice 4 tablespoons (or more to taste) fresh lime or lemon juice 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish or horseradish sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 stalk celery for garnish per glassHot sauce to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:1. Combine the tomato juice, lime or lemon juice, horseradish […]