This boldly flavored spirit is flavored with a distinct mix of herbs and botanicals, most often anise, fennel, and wormwood. It is thought to have been created in France or Switzerland as a medicinal elixir and was first commercially produced in 1797 by what would become the Pernod company. Most often associated with a bright-green color, absinthe is actually made in a variety of shades. Green absinthes are typically French, resulting from an extra maceration that draws chlorophyll from hyssop or other herbs, while Swiss versions are typically white and have less alcohol (note that “white” absinthes are generally clear in color). American absinthes, sometimes made with mint and verbena, tend toward a more natural brown-green color because distillers typically forgo stabilizers that preserve the hue.
With its distinctive flavor, absinthe became a signature component in certain classic cocktails such as the Sazerac and the Death in the Afternoon. It developed a larger- than-life reputation in the late nineteenth century for its supposed hallucinogenic properties, which would later be debunked as bad reactions to its super-high alcohol content.In 2007, absinthe became legal again in the United States, although it is subject to new regulations, the most important of which is a limit on the presence of thujone, the wormwood extract with the supposed hallucinogenic properties.
Glassware: absinthe or rocks
1 ounce absinthe
¼–½ ounce simple syrup (1:1, sugar:water)
2 dashes anisette (optional)
1–2 ounces chilled water
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Pour into an absinthe or rocks glass over crushed or pebble ice. Top with additional ice.
Be responsible: Remember to always drink in moderation
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces light rum
- 1/2 ounce triple sec or other orange liqueur
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries (adjust to taste)
- Fresh strawberry for garnish
Preparation
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend well at high speed until smooth.
- Pour into a collins or margarita glass.
If your drink is too thin, add a little more ice and blend again.
More Tips for Making a Great Strawberry Daiquiri
Both of
these recipes are very basic and can be played with. Add your own
personal spin on the Strawberry Daiquiri by choosing a specific rum,
adding more fruit, or some other 'secret' ingredient. A friend of mine
uses Captain Morgan exclusively and his frozen daiquiris are always a hot commodity.
Choosing the Strawberries
Fresh strawberries
are preferred. They are available almost year-round and at their peak
from April through June. There is also something special about strawberries from your own garden or the local farmers market. If you are a Strawberry Daiquiri lover, you should take advantage of these opportunities.
Be sure to properly wash and hull fresh berries before mixing them into any drink.
Frozen
strawberries are good as well, especially in the frozen daiquiri. In
fact, some drinkers prefer to use them because they make the process
just a little bit easier.
Be responsible: Remember to always drink in moderation
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Ingredients
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Creme de cacao
- 1 oz. Almond liqueur
- 1 oz. Chocolate ice cream
- 1 oz. Milk or cream
- 1 Tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons chopped almonds
Preparation
Melt the tablespoon of chocolate chips in the microwave for about
30 seconds and stir. Microwave again for another few seconds if still
not melted. Run the rim
of a cocktail glass in the melted chocolate. Add the chopped almonds to
a shallow bowl and run the chocolate dipped rim of the glass through
it. Place the glass, upside down, in the freezer or refrigerator for
about 5 minutes to set.
Add the vodka, creme de cacao, almond liqueur, chocolate ice cream and milk to a cocktail shaker.
Fill with ice and shake well to dissolve the ice cream. Pour through the strainer into the prepared glass.
Be responsible: Remember to always drink in moderation
Hello I do not drink .But i like to serve well my friends when I invite them to come to a party at my house and we all know that a party must have Cocktail , and many of them, so here's a suggestion for your next party hope you all will like it ;)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Lime juice
- 1/2 oz. Simple syrup, or to taste (recipe follows)
- 4 oz. Ginger beer or strong ginger ale
- 2 Sprigs fresh mint
- Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 Cup sugar
- 1/4 Cup water
Preparation
To make the simple syrup, add the sugar and water (any amounts you
like as long as they're equal) to a pot and bring to a low simmer. Stir
until the sugar dissolves and then remove from the heat. Allow to cool
and pour into a bottle with a cap or cork and store in the refrigerator
for up to two weeks.
Add the vodka, lime juice, simple syrup and
one sprig of the mint to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the mint using a
cocktail muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.
Fill with ice, shake well and pour into a
chilled cocktail glass. Top with the ginger beer or ginger ale and
garnish with the remaining sprig of mint.
Be responsible: Remember to always drink in moderation
