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Starry Night

1/2 oz. Goldschlager
1/2 oz. Jagermeister

The beauty in Vincent van Gogh's 1889 masterpiece lay in the tranquility that can be found in it's chaotic strokes and uncertain landscape. There is a juxtaposition of darkness and light, the chaotic and the serene, and it all stands symbolic of the artist's internal strife at the time of its creation.

The beauty of the shot to which the painting lends its name is in its finish. Not the delicate, aromatic linger left dancing upon your tongue as you lower your glass, or the subtle impression it leaves on your palate, but rather when it's actually finished. And you get to be done drinking it. And you can move on and drink something that tastes good.

Because this shot is really bad.

Like, stupid bad. I wouldn't drink it with your mouth.

Sadly, for impressionists and adventurous drink-seekers alike, there remains one universal truth. For every Starry Night, there's dozens more canvases adorned with felted tables surrounded by dogs with poker hands. This shot would most certainly find itself in the latter category, if Dogs Playing Poker tasted like Robitussin.

Until next time...

Absinthe Curacao Frappe

Since the last entry was so amazing (many thanks to the Absinthe) I decided to have another Absinthe update.

This is a slightly more complicated drink and as you start having them, I'm certain your ability to make them will gradually decrease.

To make an Absinthe Curacao Frappe you will need the following:

1 oz Absinthe (Deva)
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1 tsp Lemon juice
2 tsp Orange juice
1 slice Orange

Stir ingredients and pour over crushed ice in a deep-saucer champagne glass. Add orange slice.

Sounds easy right? Try carefully pouring the Lemon and Orange Juice after a few of these and then tell me how easy this is to make!

Since Absinthe is a primary ingredient in this it's going to be strong so be careful.

When mixed correctly it should have a bright Blue color to it. To make a larger drink simply use less ice and double the quantities.

Enjoy!

Absinthe Minded Martini

This drink recipe is one of my favorites because it incorporates 2 of my favorite things in a drink: Absinthe and a fun to say name.

Seeing as how Absinthe was just recently (within the last year) re-legalized in the U.S. I found it only fitting to find a delicious recipe.

To make an Absinthe Minded Martini you will need the following:

3 oz Gin
1/2 oz Absinthe

1/2 oz Grand Marnier
Dry Vermouth
1 Orange peel

Properly chill 1 cocktail glass. In mixing glass with ice, pour Gin and Absinthe, and stir. In your cocktail glass, roll 1/2 oz of Dry Vermouth and throw away the excess. Strain other ingredients into cocktail glass and float 1/2 oz of Grand Marnier over top. Garnish with orange peel.

Be warned, as with all Martinis this is a pretty strong drink, Absinthe is known for its potency so drink at your own risk.

Bellini

This is a classic Italian drink traditionally served at celebrations and is one if Italy's most popular cocktails.

To make a Bellini you will need:

Sparkling wine (traditionally Prosecco)

Fruit puree

Most commonly this is served with Peach puree but it had also been seen made with Strawberry, Raspberry etc.

Simply mix the 2 ingredients together in a champagne flute and enjoy! For stronger cocktails simply use more champagne and less fruit puree!

Purple Motherfucker

I found this drink last night at a bar my friends bad was playing at...

This is a drink you should try if your not looking for that super strong killer drink, even though this drink is no weakling, imagine Gatorade with a kick.

Ingredients

1 part vodka
1 part Blue Curacao liqueur
1 part blueberry schnapps
Cranberry juice

Mix vodka, blue curacao, and blueberry schnapps in a mixing glass. Add cranberry juice until purple. Pour into shot glass, and serve.

The only hardware you need for this drink is a mixing glass and some shot glasses.

Bloody Mary

Keeping in tradition of the hangover drinks; today's drink is the ultimate cure for the early morning blues. The classic Bloody Mary is a delicious blending of tomato juice, Vodka and seasoning.

To make a Bloody Mary you will need:

1.5 oz Smirnoff® vodka

3 oz Bloody Mary mix

1 celery

1 pinch peppers

1 pinch salt

Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in the Vodka and Bloody Mary mix - stir well. Garnish with salt, pepper and a stick of celery. This should have a bit of a bite to it when you drink it however the small amounts of Vodka will help your headache disappear while the tomato juice and celery will help settle your stomach.

Enjoy!