Sunday, January 25, 2009

Johnny Go-Deeper

A recipe inspired by school-yard lunches and immature jokes, the 'Johnny Go-Deeper' will instantly evoke memories of mom's fresh-made Kool-Aid with an adult twist.  Drink responsibly when reminiscing with old, school-yard pals and thinking about the days past.

-2 Parts Cherry Kool-Aid
-2 Parts Melon Liqueur 
-1 Part Absolut Vodka

Serve over ice

The ISSA Chocolate Martini

'The ISSA Chocolate Martini' is one of those rare drinks -- one that both drinkers and non-drinkers alike tend to love.  One of Hollywood's go-to recipes, the drink features contributions from around the globe;  The decadence of Hershey's Milk Chocolate with the richness of Godiva Choclate Liqueur is combined with the smoothness of Baileys Irish Cream and the strength of Absolut Vodka.  'ISSA', of course, stands for Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, and America, the four countries that contributed their own distinct flavor to this world-class beverage.

-2 Parts Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
-2 Parts Baileys Irish Cream
-1 Part Absolut Vodka

Shaken with ice.  Garnished with a frozen Hershey's bar slightly protruding from the drink and over the martini glass.

A Platinum Sunset

Forget sunrise, inspired by the beautiful sunsets of the beaches of Los Angeles, 'A Platinum Sunset' combines the healthy attitude of LA embodied in V8 Splash Berry with the rockstar mentality of much of its population.

-1 Part Absolut Vodka
-2 Parts RockStar
-2 Parts 'Simply Apple' Apple Juice
-1.5 Parts V8 Splash Berry 

Serve in chilled glass over ice and enjoy

Caramel Appletini

A new twist on a classic favorite, the Caramel Appletini is received favorably of the female variety and secretly accepted by males for its amazingly good taste.  The Caramel Appletini is sure to be a fan favorite at any party or social event.

-1 Part Absolut Vodka
-2 Parts Sour Apple Pucker
-2 Parts 'Simply Apple' Apple Juice
-1 Part Butterscotch Schnapps 

Shake well with ice, garnish with sliced apple peel

The Chuck Bass

Named in honor of the great Chuck Bass from 'Gossip Girl' the drink was created both to satisfy the palate and to pay homage to the fashionable Chuck Bass, who often dresses in the color of royalty -- purple.  This drink contains strong flavors of grape but its aftertaste is tempered by the addition of a small amount of RockStar energy drink, which serves as a symbol of Chuck's rock-star nature and allows the user to party late into the night ala Chuck Bass.
 

-2 Parts Absolut Vodka
-5 Parts Grape Juice
-.5 Parts RockStar

Shake well with ice