Gentleman Bartending

Merry Christmas, gang!

Ladies and Gentleman, it has been entirely too long! I have been on a MAJOR wine kick lately - and my latest find has been a variety called "Vouvray". A nice balance of sweet and citrus, with hints of honey, caramel, and prunes - certainly worth a taste!

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http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21478144/ns/today-today_health/t/wine-good-you/ #.T9WRLdVAa_g

Is wine good for you? Is wine healthy? In moderation and as part of an overall healthy diet, the short answer is yes!

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/19/153001621/sacrifice-calories-not-taste-with-skinnier-summer-cocktails?sc=fb&cc=fp

Sacrifice Calories, Not Taste, With Skinnier Summer Cocktails : NPR Restaurant drinks may contain as many calories as the meals, and they may not be included in the new menu-labeling law. Here are some much lighter, 150-calorie cocktail alternatives.

As if I needed an excuse...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/03/15/surprising-health-benefits-beer/

The surprising health benefits of beer If you’re got party plans this weekend, don’t be afraid to knock back a cold one. Beer has several surprising health benefits

Other, Other Drink of the Day: Margarita Jello Shots
Jello shots? Now it's a party!!

1 (6 ounce) box lime Jell-O gelatin (large box), 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup cold water, 1/8 cup Lime Juice, 3/4 cup Silver Tequila, 1/4 cup Triple Sec.

1) Mix boiling water and Jello. Stir for a minute until dissolved. Add rest of ingredients, stir.

2) Pour into small paper dixie cups, cool on one or two cookies sheets stacked in the refrigerator.

3) Allow 5 or more hours for Jello to cool and set.

Other Drink of the Day: Siesta
I've been told it tastes like candied grapefruit.

2oz Silver Tequila, a dash of Campari bitters, 0.5oz Lime Juice, 0.5 oz Grapefruit Juice and 0.5oz Simple Syrup.

1) Combine all ingredients in a Shaker tin filled with ice.

2) Shake thoroughly and strain into a rocks glass.

3) Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

Happy Cinco de Mayo, everbody!!!

Drink of the Day: Creamy Margarita

2 cups lime sherbet or sorbet, 1 (12-ounce) can Evaporated Milk, 1 cup ice cubes, and 1oz tequila.

1) Place all ingredients in blender.

2) Blend until smooth.

3) Salt the rim of a Margarita glass.

4) Pour blender's contents into the glass.

5) Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.

Drink of the Day: Adios Motherf***er
Similar to a "blue motorcycle", but with a waaay better name. hahaha

0.5oz gin, 0.5oz rum, 0.5oz vodka, 0.5oz tequila, 0.5oz Blue Curacao, 2oz sweet and sour mix, and 2oz of 7-Up® soda

1) Combine all ingredients in a Tall/ Collins glass.

2) Cover with a shaker tin and shake thoroughly.

3) Garnish with a flag (an orange slice and a cherry on a toothpick).

Drink of the Day: Caribou Lou
Made popular in a song by "Tech N9ne", it's a great drink for a warm night.

1.5oz 151 Rum, 1oz Malibu Coconut Rum, and 5oz Pineapple Juice.

1) Combine all ingredients in a Tall/ Collins glass half-filled with ice.

2) Cover with a shaker tin and shake thoroughly.

3) Garnish with a Pineapple wedge.

Drink of the Day: C**t 45 cocktail
My 1st pick on draft day...

1.0 oz Gin, 2.0 oz Jagermeister, 5.0 oz Red Bull

1) Combine all ingredients in a Shaker Tin filled with ice.

2) Shake thoroughly.

3) Strain into a Collins/Tall glass.