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#1 Post by christie1111 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:23 pm

So, Uly suggested a pomegranate margarita which I think will be a great idea for my Sat. night menu next week. (Thanks Uly!)

Although the day ahead sangria would fit the pasta party theme of Friday night, I don't think it would go over well with this crowd.

Any other thoughts?
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#2 Post by silvercamaro » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:25 pm

Beer.

Or red wine in a jug.

Or both.

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#3 Post by mellytu74 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:26 pm

The sangria DOEs sound good.

For Mother's Day, we got a friend a book of martini recipes. She & I are looking forward to trying some of them out on vacation!

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#4 Post by Rexer25 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:29 pm

May I refer you to the Foster's Bitter in the oil can.

Or maybe one of those Heineken mini-kegs, or whatever they call 'em.
Enough already. It's my fault! Get over it!

That'll be $10, please.

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#5 Post by silvercamaro » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:29 pm

If it were my family, I'd go with red wine in a box.

I'm sure your family deserves better.

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#6 Post by christie1111 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:30 pm

I have to admit that I am trying for the 'not-so-out-of-touch-older-cousin' thing here.

I am the oldest cousin. Even SwampyTurtles is younger.

So with all the younger cousisn coming, I am trying to seem more in touch.

Prolly a harder goal than my cooking for the 50 family members for 2 and a half days.
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Re: Drink Non Sequitor

#7 Post by ulysses5019 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:31 pm

christie1111 wrote:So, Uly suggested a pomegranate margarita which I think will be a great idea for my Sat. night menu next week. (Thanks Uly!)

Although the day ahead sangria would fit the pasta party theme of Friday night, I don't think it would go over well with this crowd.

Any other thoughts?
I've always been fond of watermelon shots


1 part Vodka
1 part Amaretto
1 part Southern Comfort
Fill with Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Add 1 dash Grenadine


a small chilled glass of limoncello is nice

http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/Limoncello.htm

But I think you can buy it in the store. Bix mentioned it in her NY post.
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#8 Post by christie1111 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:31 pm

Rexer25 wrote:May I refer you to the Foster's Bitter in the oil can.

Or maybe one of those Heineken mini-kegs, or whatever they call 'em.
Do you know my actual last name? Cuz this is sort of funny.

It is not Heineken.
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#9 Post by silvercamaro » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:34 pm

Here's my theory. You're giving them great food! Unless you're opening a bar, the drink menu is less important. The self-assessed coolest and trendiest of the younger cousins will head out for somewhere else after dinner, anyway.

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#10 Post by Rexer25 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:34 pm

christie1111 wrote:
Rexer25 wrote:May I refer you to the Foster's Bitter in the oil can.

Or maybe one of those Heineken mini-kegs, or whatever they call 'em.
Do you know my actual last name? Cuz this is sort of funny.

It is not Heineken.
So, your British husband presented you with a last name that is the same as an Australian beer company that brews bitter in Canada.

Only in the USA
Enough already. It's my fault! Get over it!

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#11 Post by mellytu74 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:36 pm

You aren't serving fukolas?

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#12 Post by silvercamaro » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:39 pm

Rexer25 wrote:

So, your British husband presented you with a last name that is the same as an Australian beer company that brews bitter in Canada.

Only in the USA
LOL and rec!

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#13 Post by christie1111 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:40 pm

So, your British husband presented you with a last name that is the same as an Australian beer company that brews bitter in Canada.

Only in the USA
Ain't that the truth!

Way to Funny!
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#14 Post by christie1111 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:43 pm

silvercamaro wrote:Here's my theory. You're giving them great food! Unless you're opening a bar, the drink menu is less important. The self-assessed coolest and trendiest of the younger cousins will head out for somewhere else after dinner, anyway.
Actually, I have told them all to BYOB, but I do like to have a house 'punchbowl' kind of drink.

I think Uly wins for both days!

Way To Go!

I'll let you know the reviews.
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Re: Drink Non Sequitor

#15 Post by ulysses5019 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:45 pm

christie1111 wrote:So, Uly suggested a pomegranate margarita which I think will be a great idea for my Sat. night menu next week. (Thanks Uly!)

Although the day ahead sangria would fit the pasta party theme of Friday night, I don't think it would go over well with this crowd.

Any other thoughts?
I've always enjoyed the drinks that in bars usually in a large green glass jug with a spigot and a large mouth . There is invariably fruit marinating in vodka. Here's what I could find:

I've infused both vodka and tequila with fruit. Choose your fruit
carefully - pineapple works really well, and the fruit is nice and firm so
it doesn't break down for a long time. Citrus fruits are good too, but they
start looking nasty after a week or so. Berries are too delicate, plus
their juice and pulp makes the stuff look yuck.

Here's my technique for pineapple infusted vodka:

Get a large, open mouth 1 liter glass jar with a cap that seals. (Try
Target or Pier one). Wash it well.

Get one large, ripe pinepple. Remove the skin, core the fruit, and cut into
one inch chunks. Put the all of the chunks in the jar.

Pour one 750ml bottle of good quality vodka in the jar, covering the fruit.
Since you're flavoring it up don't use Grey Goose or any other top shelf
brand. On the other had, don't use the cheap stuff either. Abosult works
well for me.

Seal the jar, and set it on your kitchen counter for 4 or 5 days, stirring
every day or so. After five days, chill in the fridge, and drink straight
in a martini glass, garnishing with a piece of the pineapple. I don't know
which is better, the vodka or the fruit.Yum.

For variation, you can also add of these items to further punch up the
taste:
*a natural vanilla bean, split lengthwise
*a couple of teaspoons of bar syrup or some white sugar to sweeten
*Use pre-flavored vodkas - Absolut Vanilla, or raspberry or citrus. This
tend to blend and mask with the pineapple, but they're fun anyway.
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#16 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:10 am

christie1111 wrote:So, Uly suggested a pomegranate margarita which I think will be a great idea for my Sat. night menu next week. (Thanks Uly!)

Although the day ahead sangria would fit the pasta party theme of Friday night, I don't think it would go over well with this crowd.

Any other thoughts?
I went to a birthday dinner thingie - not on my birthday and still meant to celebrate my birthday.

Anyway - it was at a hole in the wall Mexican place.

We ordered pitchers of white sangria. It was delicious.

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#17 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:12 am

silvercamaro wrote:Here's my theory. You're giving them great food! Unless you're opening a bar, the drink menu is less important. The self-assessed coolest and trendiest of the younger cousins will head out for somewhere else after dinner, anyway.
There are so very many reasons I adore Uday.

I just keep adding to the list.

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