July 22, 2011 (Day 116) — Smoke on the Mountain Or perhaps we’d call it fire and brimstone? Smoke on the Mountain 3 oz Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Mountain Dew to top Because it features Mountain Dew as a main ingredient, make sure that you’re playing some video games by yourself. Cheeto dust is option. Cheers! […]
Firestone
July 21, 2011 (Day 115) — Firestone A take off on the classic Amaretto Stone Sour. Firestone 2 oz Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 2 oz sweet and sour mix 2 oz orange juice Combine the ingredients in a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Cheers! — Mark
ORIGINAL — Flaming Gremlin
July 20, 2011 (Day 114) — Flaming Gremlin Hot. Brain. Melting. Dry. Death ray. It’s like… fat guy on a scooter, hot out. Let’s conjur up a drink that at least matches the heat visually. Flaming Gremlin 3 oz Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 2 oz grenadine Combine the ingredients in a mason jar filled with crushed […]
ORIGINAL — Godson
July 19, 2011 (Day 113) — Godson The Godfather is an excellent cocktail that mixes scotch with Amaretto to give you a brusque but sweet cocktail. This is a personal variation of the classic. Godson 2 oz Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 2 oz Blended Scotch 1 oz Amaretto Combine the ingredients in a rocks glass filled […]
ORIGINAL — Burning Passion
July 18, 2011 (Day 112) — Burning Passion Consider this drink a stretch-over from last week’s cocktail. We’re using last week’s featured booze to help bolster the power of the Fireball Whisky. It’s a way to dip your toes into the cinnamon whisky world. Because trust me, things are going to get more intense from […]
Caribbean Manhattan
July 17, 2011 (Day 111) — Caribbean Manhattan We’ve just had a whole week of triple digit heat, and we have another one coming up. No rain. No mist. No clouds. We need something to cool off by the poolside. Caribbean Manhattan 2 oz Phillips Union Vanilla Whiskey 1 oz coconut rum 1 splash pineapple […]
Key Lime Manhattan
July 16, 2011 (Day 110) — Key Lime Manhattan This one is easier to put together than the Key Lime Martini we made in the past. Key Lime Manhattan 2 oz Phillips Union Vanilla Whiskey 1 oz Rose’s lime juice 1 oz half-and-half Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake well […]
Cream Soda
Doctor’s Orders
July 14, 2011 (Day 108) — Doctor’s Orders Take two of these and don’t bother calling me in the morning. Trust me. Doctor’s Orders 2 oz Phillips Union Vanilla Whiskey Dr. Pepper Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice, pour in your whiskey, and then top with Dr. Pepper. Stir gently and serve. Deliciously smooth […]