Vodkas, Page 2
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Flirtini
½ oz vodka ½ oz triple sec 1 oz pineapple juice 2 oz champagne Combine vodka, triple sec and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker, shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Float champagne on top, garnish with a cherry. — from Cafe Adelaide
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FOR DAD
It’s Father’s Day, and too many unfunny cards and far too many insincere and hideous gifts will be doled out today. For some reason, our society has deemed it perfectly acceptable to make Father’s Day somehow less important than Mother’s Day. Sure, it’s another commercially-driven holiday sponsored by Hallmark, but if you’re a parent, these […]
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Have a Hissy Fit this Valentine’s Day
“I’m glad Valentine’s Day is on Saturday this year,” an out-of-town friend said, “I don’t have to watch everyone else in my office get flowers.” Every few years in New Orleans we don’t concern ourselves with making Valentine’s plans. We have Mardi Gras.
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The Hissy Fit
2 ounces vodka 1 ounces Passion fruit syrup 1 ounces orange juice Ginger beer Combine the vodka, passion fruit syrup and orange juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour entire contents into a high ball glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with an orange slice. Serve immediately.
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Commander’s Palace Martini
2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1 lemon wedge 2 ounces vodka ½ ounce Sour Mix ½ ounce blue curacao 2 lemon wedges, squeezed and dropped into the shaker Splash of Sprite Lemon twist for garnish Place the sugar in a shallow dish or saucer. Wet half of the outside rim of a rocks or martini glass […]