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!

Mimosa

When it comes to 'after-morning' drinks the Mimosa ranks very high on my list. This is a cool and crisp drink that marries the delicious taste of Orange Juice with the much needed infusion of alcohol to take away the hangover headache.

Making a Mimosa is simple, which is lucky since being hungover can cripple most morning activities. You will need:

Sparkling Wine

Orange Juice

Mix 2 parts Orange Juice with 1 part Sparkling Wine. Since this is an 'after-morning' drink who am I to tell you how much of each. Simply stick to the 1 part vs 2 parts rule and you'll be set!

To add a touch of class (if being enjoyed later in the morning or early evening) you can garnish with Orange slices and a sprig of Mint.

Bahama Mama

In the spirit of Spring arriving soon I suggest this beautiful and powerful drink; its the perfect drink for enjoying a beautiful spring or summer day.

To make a Bahama Mama you will need:

1/2 oz. Light Rum

1/2 oz. Gold Rum

1/2 oz. Dark Rum

1/2 oz. Coconut Liqueur(Malibu is good)

Mix together in a shaker with ice, strain and pour into glass. Fill 1/2 with orange juice and 1/2 with pineapple juice, top with a splash of grenadine

To add an extra bit of flare garnish a cherry, pineapple wedge or one of those itty bitty umbrellas.

You can also easily make this into a Margarita by blending all of the ingredients together with ice.

Michigan Sunrise

This one is a fresh new drink that arose out of necessity; we were running out of liquor to make drink with so we created something new!

This may look like a sissy drink but be warned: beneath its peachy exterior beats the heart of a vicious coma-inducing punch to the face. Calling for liquor after liquor this is the perfect drink to both sip and keep up with everyone in the room.

This drink calls for:

1 part Vodka
1 part Peach Schnapps
1/2 part Rum
Orange Juice
Grenadine

Mix the Vodka, Schnapps and Rum in a mixer with ice and strain into a glass. Top off glass with OJ and sink grenadine to the bottom. Serve and enjoy!

If done correctly it should have a soft peach look with a stripe of red across the bottom!