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Post by littlemama on Mar 22, 2019 10:54:18 GMT
At work, we have cocktail hour every other Thursday and we rotate who brings the beverage and snack. We also have to ask a thought provoking question,which we all hate.
I dont really drink, so Im looking for suggestions for a cocktail that can be made for a group. So far, we've had White Russians, Mimosas, and 3 others that I dont know the name of (one with gin and grapefruit juice, one with peach juice, and yesterday's had vodka, peach schnapps, and Midori). One person is planning to bring Mermaid water.
Any suggestions?
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 22, 2019 10:59:59 GMT
I think you should make the watermelon Moscow mules that mom posted yesterday. (her quote from a different thread below) 1 oz Western Son Watermelon Vodka ! bottle of Fever Tree Ginger Beer (comes in a little 4-pack of glass bottles) splash of lime slice of lime if you are feeling fancy, for the rim I mix it all together, and then pour into my copper mug. Sometimes I add more watermelon vodka. This will go down smooth. I do make sure to use crushed ice vs cubes. I think it also makes a difference. You can probably use other watermelon vodkas + other ginger beers. But this is the recipe of my favorite restaurant here in town and its easy, so this is what I use. |
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Post by tiffanyr on Mar 22, 2019 11:50:18 GMT
I don't have the recipe but I saw a Watermelon Margarita on Facebook yesterday that looked really good!!
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Post by peace on Mar 22, 2019 11:57:16 GMT
dirty margaritas- 4 ingredients. Tastes WAY better than it sounds and it's potent.
1 can lemon lime soda
1 can beer
1 can frozen limeade
1 can tequila (just use that limeade can)
that's it- great for parties. Tastes just like margaritas.
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Post by cmpeter on Mar 22, 2019 11:59:59 GMT
I’d make mojitos. For a group I buy limeaid instead of juicing my own limes. Add white rum, sparking water and some crushed fresh mint leaves.
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Post by carhoch on Mar 22, 2019 12:09:06 GMT
You could make a white sangria
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Post by mikewozowski on Mar 22, 2019 14:40:03 GMT
bacardi makes a great frozen mojito mix. blend in a frozen outshine fruit bar to make it extra delicious. probably one of my favorite drinks.
i get it at my local liquor store.
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Post by malibou on Mar 22, 2019 15:53:38 GMT
What is your thought provoking question? What have others been?
My go to question is, you climb to the top of the biggest mountain and as you look out over the whole world do you feel big or small?
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Post by Just T on Mar 22, 2019 15:56:32 GMT
I'm hosting book club at my house this coming week. I am trying to make it a French theme to go with the book we read, and I found this recipe that I am going to make for French 75 punch.
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Post by littlemama on Mar 22, 2019 16:09:24 GMT
What is your thought provoking question? What have others been? My go to question is, you climb to the top of the biggest mountain and as you look out over the whole world do you feel big or small? Oh, I am 100% taking a game instead. Everyone hates those questions - there is an envelope of them or you can make one up. One person brought a video from some self help lifestyle person who has a couple of books out right now (cant remember her name) |
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Post by malibou on Mar 22, 2019 16:29:03 GMT
I'm with you on the game. That is the option I would take too. I don't think I want to be thought provoked at the end of the day at the end of the week, especially if cocktails are involved.  |
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Post by Fidget on Mar 22, 2019 16:35:14 GMT
I want to know where you work!! I have no cocktail suggestions, I'm a beer or wine kind of gal.
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Post by rickmer on Mar 22, 2019 17:11:01 GMT
i like sangria... large bottle of cheap dry red wine, half bottle of rose and some fruit (apple cubes, strawberries and sliced navel oranges). put it in a big jug overnight to refridgerate.
i never add sugar but serve over ice with sprite - that sweetens it up a little more. people can have it "strong" (less sprite) or "weaker" (more sprite).
easy peasy and a hit at every event i serve it at.
i like just making it once and then serving it - i know people make big pitchers of mojitos too.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 22, 2019 17:18:22 GMT
If you want mojito vibes but want something slightly off the beaten path, try a caipirinha. You can find cachaca at most large liquor stores.
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Post by SockMonkey on Mar 22, 2019 18:53:03 GMT
Paloma with Ancho Reyes
My friend makes these and they’re incredible.
1 1/2 oz Tequila
1/2 oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
1/2 oz lime juice
3 oz grapefruit soda like San Pelligrino (or I made it with grapefruit beer - Stiegl Radler)
Some say just salt on the rim but I made a 2/3 salt, 1/3 mexican chile powder mix
run a lime wedge along the edge of the glass before dipping the rim into the salt/chile mix
garnish with a grapefruit wheel or wedge
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Post by peabrain on Mar 22, 2019 20:02:01 GMT
does your company have any openings?
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Post by littlemama on Mar 22, 2019 20:11:13 GMT
I'm with you on the game. That is the option I would take too. I don't think I want to be thought provoked at the end of the day at the end of the week, especially if cocktails are involved. right, it can be a minefield answering some of those questions without offending someone (in general, we are a hard bunch to offend, but still) or they require more personal information than I am comfortable sharing.
The good thing is, I can bring Cards Against Humanity or What Do You Meme? and no one will be offended by that!
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Post by peace on Mar 23, 2019 2:44:28 GMT
dirty margaritas- 4 ingredients. Tastes WAY better than it sounds and it's potent. 1 can lemon lime soda 1 can beer 1 can frozen limeade 1 can tequila (just use that limeade can) that's it- great for parties. Tastes just like margaritas. Sounds good. Is this served over crushed ice? I'm assuming the frozen limeade melts immediately after adding the rest of the ingredients. You can serve it that way- the limeade does melt. It is a little dangerous- be forewarned. It doesn't taste as strong as it is- and it tastes WAY better than it sounds. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2019 3:57:54 GMT
Sloe gin fizz.
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Post by nlwilkins on Mar 23, 2019 6:06:58 GMT
chocolate martini - love it There are seveeral recipes out there but I worked out a low cost version with no heavy cream and less calories than other versions. the blog post about it from 2011 is choclatetini |
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Post by SockMonkey on Mar 23, 2019 9:49:44 GMT
Sounds good. Is this served over crushed ice? I'm assuming the frozen limeade melts immediately after adding the rest of the ingredients. You can serve it that way- the limeade does melt. It is a little dangerous- be forewarned. It doesn't taste as strong as it is- and it tastes WAY better than it sounds. I can vouch for this drink. It’s really good. |
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Post by kelbel827 on Mar 23, 2019 23:04:26 GMT
Frozen smushed strawberries
Bird dog strawberry whiskey
Simply lemonade.
Shake with ice
I usually do a shot or more per large glass.
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Post by littlemama on Mar 23, 2019 23:23:32 GMT
dirty margaritas- 4 ingredients. Tastes WAY better than it sounds and it's potent. 1 can lemon lime soda 1 can beer 1 can frozen limeade 1 can tequila (just use that limeade can) that's it- great for parties. Tastes just like margaritas. What is a good brand of tequila? |
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 23, 2019 23:45:10 GMT
dirty margaritas- 4 ingredients. Tastes WAY better than it sounds and it's potent. 1 can lemon lime soda 1 can beer 1 can frozen limeade 1 can tequila (just use that limeade can) that's it- great for parties. Tastes just like margaritas. What is a good brand of tequila? Honestly, I think a good brand is wasted on a drink with a bunch of mixers like that. Pretty much any tequila would work in that. I'm not trying to sound snobby -- just save you some money. The recipe sounds delish. |
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Post by littlemama on Mar 24, 2019 0:17:52 GMT
What is a good brand of tequila? Honestly, I think a good brand is wasted on a drink with a bunch of mixers like that. Pretty much any tequila would work in that. I'm not trying to sound snobby -- just save you some money. The recipe sounds delish. No, I get it. I dont need top shelf, but I also dont want something that tastes like kerosene. I guess a better question would be, what is a decent tequila! 😀 |
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Post by peace on Mar 24, 2019 1:01:17 GMT
dirty margaritas- 4 ingredients. Tastes WAY better than it sounds and it's potent. 1 can lemon lime soda 1 can beer 1 can frozen limeade 1 can tequila (just use that limeade can) that's it- great for parties. Tastes just like margaritas. What is a good brand of tequila? I'd probably stay around the $20 mark. Cuervo would be fine but I just saw THIS ARTICLE and they have some great suggestions. HTH (El Destilador blanco tequila, Lunazul blanco tequila, Calle 23 blanco tequila, Milagro silver tequila, Zapopan reposado tequila, etc) |
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