Year in Review, September 16th, 2012: @LotsWifeMcGill joins Twitter
The @LotsWifeMcGill
Champagne, chilled
3/4 oz. absinthe
1/4 oz. creme de violette
One American Spirit cigarette
Pour the absinthe into the bottom of a champagne flute and top with champagne. Pour the creme de violette on top to create a cascading effect. Smoke the cigarette while contemplating the surreal existentialism that defines the human condition.
Year in Review, October 25th, 2012: Four Floors Blackface Incident
The Blithering Idiot
4 oz. iced coffee
1 oz. amaretto
1 oz. chocolate liqueur
One copy of the 1927 seminal movie-musical The Jazz Singer
Cream
Fill an old fashioned glass with ice and add the coffee, amaretto, and chocolate liqueur and float the cream on top. Cue up the Al Jolson classic and invite/tag your friends!
Year in Review, September 4th, 2012: PQ government is elected/Beyonce’s birthday.
The PQ Sour:
2 oz. Rebel Yell Bourbon or comparable secessionist whiskey
Juice of half a lemon
1 oz. maple syrup
Maraschino cherry
Rim a lowball glass with sugar. Shake the bourbon, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker and strain into the glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Note: This drink can be served straight up or on the rocks.
Need a break from studying for finals? All this week I’ll putting my own spin on the classic “Year in Review” through a series of cocktail recipes designed to capture major moments from the 2012-2013 academic year. So kick back, have a drink, and try to convince yourself that your unpaid internship will eventually lead to gainful employment! First up:
The World Record Fruit Salad:
2 parts Concord Grape Manischewitz wine
1 part triple sec
1 part Sour Puss apple liqueur
Fresh fruit for garnish
(Note: The addition of flamed Bacardi 151 makes this drink a Flaming Mendelson)
Shake the wine, triple sec, and Sour Puss in a cocktail shaker and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and pineapple watermelon skewer. For parties mix all ingredients in a kiddie pool.
She wants the (Blacka)d(er)
