Carmen’s Dance
How to make the Carmen’s Dance – Pour Vodka and Gin together over Ice, adding Strawberry and Cranberry together over top of the alcohol. Add Orange Juice as desired.
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How to make the Carmen’s Dance – Pour Vodka and Gin together over Ice, adding Strawberry and Cranberry together over top of the alcohol. Add Orange Juice as desired.
How to make the Bone Crusher – Legend has it that the Bone Crusher (a close cousin of the Baltimore Zoo and the Long Island Iced Tea) was first concocted by Tom Baron at a T.G.I. Friday’s in Washington D.C. just blocks from the White House in the early 90’s. it’s popularity is believed to come from the usage of Champagne or lack thereof which for many drinkers in their early to mid 20’s perceived as a classy drink that down right tasted good. Although that T.G.I. Friday’s is no longer there (you can find Tom Baron bartending @ Harry’s on E street between 11th and 12th streets NW across from the ESPN Zone), the Bone Crusher is still a favorite for most inner-city socialites throughout the Metropolitan area and can be found in any Restaurant/Bar in and outside the Capital Beltway. Combine all ingredients (except Champagne) in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a tall glass, preferably a pint glass or large Brandy snifter with Ice, and float the champagne on top with a squeeze of Lemon. Serve.
How to make the Boston Tea Party – An old-school TGI Friday’s drink. Named after the 18th century event in Boston Harbor perpetrated by some typically smart-ass American malcontents. Combine all ingredients (except Cola) in a shaker, shake and strain over Ice, or combine ingredients in a Collins Glass with Ice and shake. Top with coke, garnish with a Lemon wedge, and serve.
How to make the Blue Devil – Pour all ingredients into a highball glass filled with Ice Cubes. Stir well, and serve.
How to make the Blue Mother – Mix everything in the Collins Glass. Fill with 7up.
How to make the Bohus Jude – Pour the Gin, Vodka, Rum, Tequila and Cointreau® Orange Liqueur into a cocktail shaker half-filled with Ice Cubes. Shake well, and strain into a Collins Glass filled with Ice Cubes. Add Pineapple Juice, and stir. Garnish as desired, and serve.
How to make the Biotini – I decided to call this a Biotini because the bright green color reminds me of the Biogun in Unreal Tournament. It also looks a little like hazardous waste. Put all the liquids into a shaker with Ice. Shake until nIce and cold. Pour into a martini glass, and zest a little peel Lime on top. Mm tangy tasty! I really like the taste of Lime, but you might want to tone it down below 25% of the drink if you are less a fan of the tart. Whatever you do, be sure to squeeze fresh Limes! Do not use Lime Juice from a bottle. it’s not even close to the same thing. I think I might crank up the Gin a tad next time, but this is very drinkable! Since No. Ten is so expensive I usually reach behind that bottle for plain Tanqueray or Rangpur (makes a great Gin and tonic!). This may not be an . appropriate. ” use for it but I thought I’d splurge. I got to say No. Ten has a little extra something. I may have to splurge a little more often.”
How to make the Bird Bath – I invented this drink to help a friend make the transition from fruity Vodka based bastard martinis to real adult Gin concoctions. The bare hint of sweet Orange with the ultra-mello liquor creates a smooth flavor with just a hint of Gin kick. Measure Gin and Vodka into shaker full of Ice add drop of Curacao and swirl 99 times Rim well-chilled glass with Lemon twist Strain drink into glass Perch twist on rim
How to make the Blue Bahama – Mix Gin, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Triple Sec, Midori, blue Curacao and Sour Mix together. shake well and pour into Hurricane glass. Then add a splash of 7up to the top and serve.
How to make the Beatle Juice – Fill a hurricane glass with Ice. In shaker with scoop of Ice combine all alcohol and fill with Sour Mix. Shake. Strain into glass and add Grenadine Syrup for color and top with 7up. Garnish with a Lime and Cherry.
How to make the Bent Bum – Fill Collins Glass with a heaping of Ice. Pour in Vodka, Gin, 1/2 of remaining glass with Orange Juice, then rest with Grapefruit. Shake, don’t stir. Then add a healthy splash of Cola.
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