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Alex G · Thu 01 Mar 07 4:12pm

What drinks do you like to make for parties?

I've made some Skittles Vodka for this saturday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skittles_vodka), it's such a great drink for parties big_smile cool

I think next time i'll try the vodka watermelon from Jamies book mrgreen

LadyRed · Thu 01 Mar 07 4:23pm

Jep that candy vodka is great. Made it a few times for christmas with polkagris - those candy canes you hang on the christmas tree ( http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild:Candy_canes.jpg )
big_smile

Another all time favorite party drink are hot shots aka bumble bee wink

Pour Galliano Liqueur into a shot glass, float warm espresso on top and top with a little whipped cream cool

Alex G · Thu 01 Mar 07 9:38pm

Sounds similar to a 'slippery nipple' Baileys with Sambuka on top (or could be vice versa).

That candy cane stuff sounds nice big_smile

The White Rabbit · Fri 02 Mar 07 8:10am

With the vodka watermelon, don't use too big a watermelon. Also use a bamboo skewer to put holes through the flesh from the opening so it soaks in evenly - having a massive hit of vodka in the centre isn't all that good.

Anna · Fri 02 Mar 07 10:44am

Definitely, and make sure you start it well ahead, mine took a week! Also, use a flavoured vodka, one of the big brands makes a watermelon one. Much nicer than the plain kind.

PORN STAR MARTINI
10ml egg white
25ml lemon juice
25ml passionfruit syrup
2 shots vodka

Shake over ice, strain into a martini glass and serve with a shot of champagne on the side.

My favourite cocktail from my favourite cocktail bar. We were in there at some ridiculous hour of the early afternoon once, celebrating something or another (any excuse will do) and after several of these, plus copious begging (and it did help that I was 'seeing' the barman wink ) we got the recipe.

bcrain · Sat 03 Mar 07 4:11am

I heard that you could cut a watermelon, or part of it... put it through a blender or food processor, strain it and then mix it with vodka that has been in the freezer for several hours or 24 just to get extra cold... keep the watermelon juice in the fridge too to keep it really cold. I think the big thing in martinis is pomegrante these days... What brand of vodka do you use? We usually stick with Stoli's.

I like sangria, many recipies out there... but that's what I make. Is that too passe for you young folk, lol?

emmylu · Sat 03 Mar 07 5:30am

it may be a little weird for a fifteen y.o to post recipes for alcoholic drinks, but oh well lol .... not all of them are tried and tested... most i just got out of my recipe book.... hehehehehe (im and angel, honest, the devil horns are only there to hold the halo up!!!)...

here's the recipe for sangria:
750mL dry red wine
30mL cointreau
30mL bacardi
3omL brandy
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 medium orange (peeled, coarsley chopped)
1/2 medium lemon (peeled, coarsley chopped)
125g medium strawberries (chopped coarsley)
1 cup icecubes

Mix ingredients in large jug. stir til sugar dissolves

(and bcrain, to answer your question... i remember my nan got drunk on this a few weeks ago at a party big_smile )

Mixed Berry punch (alcohlic free, lol..., but bery refreshing for a party on a hot day down on the beach)
1 tea bag
1 C boiling water
120g rasberries
150g blueberries
125g strawberries, halved
1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves750 mL chilled sparkling apple cider
2 1/2 C chilled lemonade

Method:
1. Place tebag in boiling water, stand for 10 min. remove teabag, cool 10 min.
2. Using fork, crush rasberries in punch bowl, add strwaberries, mint and tea, stir to combine. refrigerate 1 hr. stir cider and lemonade into punch just before serving. sprinke with extra mint leaves.

(the boys like this one with bacardi in it aswell, but i don't do that coz im a good girl smile )

Caipiroska
10mL citron vodka
20mL vodka
30mL cointreau
60mL cranberry juice
10mL lime juice
1 C ice cubes

Place ingredients in cocktail shaker. shake for 1 min then strain into cocktail glass. garnish with twist of lemon rind.

I have a heap more thanks to a recipe book for of party drinks (not all alcoholic)... and as i said, they aren't all tried and tested...

shammrok · Sat 03 Mar 07 6:57am

Irish Banana

Ingredients :

30 ml Baileys
15 ml Advocaat
30 ml Lena banana liqueur
50 ml cream
1/2 x bananas

Method :

Blend until smooth and serve in a Champagne glass.

shammrok · Sat 03 Mar 07 7:00am

Shamrock Party Punch

Ingredients :

2 x liters ginger ale
1 lrg cont frozen lemonade
1 lrg can pineapple juice (chilled)
1 qt lime sherbet

Method :

Stir together. The lime sherbet melts and makes a milky green punch with foam on top.

shammrok · Sat 03 Mar 07 7:01am

Shamrock
Ingredients :

1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
1/2 oz Dry vermouth
1 tsp Green creme de menthe
1 x Olive

Method :

Stir all ingredients (except olive) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add the olive and serve.

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#1 Thu 01 Mar 07 4:12pm

Alex G

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#2 Thu 01 Mar 07 4:23pm

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