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Drinks that sound like they could be Elvis movies

2 comments

October 1, 7:29 PM

by Kelly Hightower, Cocktails Examiner

Here are the drink recipes for the post on testing your Elvis Movie I.Q. How did you do?

High Roller

1 1/2 oz vodka
3/4 oz Grand Marnier orange liqueur
2 - 3 drops grenadine syrup
4 oz orange juice

Shake Grand Marnier, vodka and orange juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into an old fashioned glass with ice. Top with a few drops of grenadine.

Rockaway Beach

1/2 oz Cranberry juice
1 oz Orange juice
1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 1/2 oz Light Rum
1/2 oz Dark Rum
1/2 oz Tequila
1 tsp Creme de Noyaux

Fill mixing glass with 4 oz. cracked ice and above ingredients. Shake and strain into chilled glass. Add ice.

Blue Hawaiian recipe

1 oz light rum
2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
1 oz cream of coconut

Blend light rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut with one cup ice in an electric blender at high speed. Pour contents into a highball glass. Decorate with the slice of pineapple and a cherry.

The Girl Mom Warned You About

1/3 oz Grenadine
1/3 oz Triple Sec
1/3 oz Rum
1/3 oz Melon liqueur
1/3 oz Curacao

In a shot glass, layer each of the following. grenadine on the bottom, then using the back of a spoon, gently layer on the triple sec next, then the light rum, Midori, and finally the blue Curacao. The shooter should look like a mini rainbow.

Aloha

1/4 oz Cognac
1/2 oz Dark Rum
1/4 oz Gin
1/4 oz Dry Vermouth
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Soda Water

Shake with ice cubes and strain into a large cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Pink Pussycat

1 dash Grenadine Syrup
Some Juice - Pineapple
1 1/2 oz Vodka

Pour vodka into glass filled with ice. Fill with juice. Add grenadine for color and stir.

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Elvis inspired drinks

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September 30, 5:18 PM

I thought it would be fun to post some Elvis inspired cocktails. I hope you enjoy these. Thank you, thank you very much. Elvis 1/4 oz Amaretto1/4 oz Lime juice1/4 oz Southern Comfort1/4 oz Triple secPour ingredients over ice.... Read More
Topics: elvis , The Best

Test your Elvis Movie IQ

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September 30, 4:52 PM

If you are an Elvis fan and a cocktail fan, you might enjoy this fun website. Can you tell just by the name if it's an Elvis movie, a cocktail... or both? For the record, I got eight right.Go over and take the quiz. Tomorrow I will post the recipes for... Read More

For Paul Newman: The Golden Sunset

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September 27, 12:30 PM

"I loved that man with all my heart. He was goodness and kindness and pure integrity. I know he loved his family, his wife, the world and mankind. He was purity of heart. Working with him was such a joy. Knowing him, being his friend, was as golden... Read More
Topics: Paul Newman , Creole Shrubb

Citrus Tom Collins

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September 25, 8:35 AM

Summer in a glassFall is here, but I'm still holding on to summer with all my might. Alright I admit I'm not using all my might since it's 90 degrees out. If you're in a place like me that doesn't have seasons and you want something yummy to quench your... Read More
Topics: Tom Collins

DIY- Simple Syrup

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September 24, 4:08 PM

Simple syrup is a common ingredient in cocktails. You can buy it at the liquor store, but why waste the money when you can quickly make your own for just a few pennies?Simple Syrup2 parts white sugar1 part waterPlace both in a sauce pan. Bring to boil.... Read More
Topics: aged tequila , Simple syrup , simple sugar

What is Grenadine?

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September 23, 8:25 PM

Q. What exactly is Grenadine? I know a lot of recipes call for it, but what is it?A. Grenadine is a syrup made from Pomegranates. It is usually non-alcoholic and mainly used in cocktails to give them color and to take the place of sugar. Grenadine is... Read More
Topics: grenadine

Boru Vodka- Reviewed

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Drink of the Day- La Jolla

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September 18, 1:30 PM

La Jolla1 1/2 oz Brandy1/2 oz crème de Banana1 tsp. orange juice2 tsp lemon juicePlace all ingredients in shaker with ice, strain into glass.Cheers!drinkexaminer@gmail.com... Read More
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Bunchie...the drink!!!

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