The perfect not-really-Mexican drink to celebrate the perfect not-really-Mexican holiday:
Mexican Martini
3 to 4 oz. good tequila
1 oz. Cointreau
2 oz. sour mix
juice of one limejalapeño stuffed olives Place all but the olives in a shaker. Add a splash of olive juice and fill with ice. Then shake it like a maraca, pour it into two salt-rimmed martini glasses, and enjoy.
I won't go into detail about what makes a "good" tequila, because for every liquor snob that reads this, there's always someone just a little snobbier. Also, there are those who would recommend adding an ounce of orange juice and/or a splash of Sprite before the shaking. Whatever floats your boat across the border is what I say.
What about you? Anyone care to share a recipe for their favorite libation, Mexican-sounding or not?
Take a kettle and fill with freshly drawn water. Bring to the boil.
Pour a splash into your teapot. Repeat TEAPOT. No other receptacle will do. When the pot is warm, sling the water down the sink.
Drop in one teaspoon of loose indian tea per person and one for the pot. Add boiling (BOILING) water. Stir briskly and pour into a cup with a splash of milk.
Add biscuits.
Always assuming there's no brandy in the house.
Posted by: Mort's Mom (in the UK) | May 05, 2007 at 01:12 PM
Lemon drops!!
After my boys' birthday party, I shall be partaking in many unknown recipes of the alcoholic variety.
Posted by: Kate | May 05, 2007 at 01:17 PM
Classic gin martini:
2 oz gin
1/3 oz dry vermouth
ice
shake and serve
Posted by: The Whole Jackson | May 05, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Party Slush
You will need a huge container that can fit in your freezer for this one.
1 28 oz. can unsweet pineapple juice
1 2 liter 7-up
1 6 oz. can frozen OJ no pulp
1 jar cherries and juice (without stems)
1 cup of sugar added to 1 cup of water
2 or more cups of favorite vodka
Mix together in order and freeze for at least 24 hours
Enjoy!
Posted by: Tammy from Twinstuff | May 05, 2007 at 03:38 PM
Smashed -- wait, make that pureed -- grapes! Red, white, whatever. So long as it's crisp and fruity with hints of vanilla or chocolate, or peppery is good, too.
Posted by: Greatexpectations | May 05, 2007 at 07:17 PM
my margaritas:
good tequila
Cointreau
key lime juice
or, if that's too fussy, a Shiner Bock will do just fine.
Posted by: Tasha | May 05, 2007 at 08:10 PM
Fat Tire. With another Fat Tire. Then another. Unless you're on the East Coast; then you're just screwed. :(
Posted by: Dog Mom | May 05, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Tequila Slammers: any cheap tequila will do.
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Posted by: Not Erin | May 06, 2007 at 02:08 AM
I love how this post is in the "God" category. Nothing holier than a good martini.
Posted by: Shiri | May 06, 2007 at 04:04 AM
Mint julep
4-6 mint leaves
2 sugar cubes
4 oz bourbon
mint sprig for garnish
Mush it all up in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake, then strain into a collins glass.
Posted by: Swamper | May 06, 2007 at 07:44 PM
I have too many favorites, so here's the worst one I've ever had. This was a shot experienced during a 21st birthday extravaganza, so let me warn everyone not to actually try the following. It's only for idiots.
Bloody Gorilla Fart
1oz awful rum (like, COSTCO-brand rum, if possible)
1oz awful tequila (see above)
A few dashes of tobasco
Shoot it. Scratch at your tongue and pray for death. Happy birthday!
Posted by: You can call me, 'Sir' | May 06, 2007 at 08:43 PM
Beergarita
1 can frozen limeade concentrate
1 can tequila
2 bottles or cans of your favorite beer
Lime wedges
Put limeade in pitcher, fill can with tequila, slowly pour beer down the side of pitcher to avoid foaming. Mix well with spoon till limeade is dissolved. Pour into salt rimmed glasses and garnish with lime wedge.
Posted by: Debbeeanne | May 06, 2007 at 10:30 PM
Or as Ween would sing,
Cinco de Mayo's on Tuesday
And I hope that we'd meet each other again.
Posted by: Grumplestiltskin | May 12, 2007 at 08:54 PM