The Libations Thread!
 

No, this is not the drunk thread. Go find that other thread. ;)

Martinis are with gin so tell the bartender if you suck and want vodka.

GCers, please share your drink recipes, drink favorites, or drink pet peeves. What say you, GC?

(If there's already a thread like this, pardon me and DRINK UP.)

I've been a big fan of white sangria lately. I have a really basic recipe if anyone wants it!

Also Hendricks gin is potentially the most delicious thing I have ever had.

My two favorites of the tailgating season:

1. Blood Mary made from Zing Zang, Absolut Peppar and bacon vodka

2. Salted Watermelon Margarita made with Jose Cuervo margarita mix (no tequila) and UV salty watermelon vodka

No gin or vodka for me please. Never have liked either one of them.

Of course, there is one exception—I love a good Bloody Mary even though I not only don't like gin, I hate tomato juice. Go figure.

Bourbon, scotch and rum, on the other hand, make me very happy. I make a mean mint julep and am always happy with a mojito.

I'm a sugar monster. My drink is a Shirley Temple with Absolut Mandarin. It tastes like Skittles. :)

I am wanting a mimosa made with fresh squeezed OJ and decent champagne. I am also a fan of a Cape Cod (yummy yummy vodka -- no judgment!)

I would guess that a thread about cocktails probably has a low judgement factor! :D

*takes notes*
That sounds delish!!!

When I'm in the mood for a good Bloody Mary, man does it hit the spot.

I much prefer Bellini's to Mimoma's.

Favorite trendy drinks of the moment: Cucumber cocktails or spicy cocktails (jalapeño)

When I go out, usually I drink a cranberry vodka or champage (Veuve, Dom P, or Perrier Jouet usually)

Cab Sauv, Sauv Blanc, or Chardonnay for dinners at home (depending on the meal).

I don't like shots, and I especially don't like Fireball.. but since everyone here in Houston seems to love it, and every bar has a Fireball special night, I figured I should find some way to try and like it.

And then a bartender made me an "applesauce" shot:

1/3 Fireball (or other cinnamon whiskey)
1/3 apple schnapps
1/3 pineapple juice

I tend to add a little more pineapple to mine, but yea.. it's delicious!

I like Bloody Marys, but I prefer Bloody Ceasars. My uncle makes them the best! :)

Honey Bourbon & seltzer - it's like honey soda.

Pumpkin schnapps & coffee. Mmm .

A Pimm's Cup. It's hard to make it right on this side of the pond, though, because we don't have the fizzy lemonade they have in the UK.

What's a Bloody Caesar?


Don't hate me: I've never had a Bloody Mary. I cannot stand tomato juice so I have been reluctant to try them. There is a bar about a mile from my apartment that is famous for them. My boyfriend and I have been meaning to try them.

My signature party drink is the mint bucket.

Equipment:
Large punch bowl
Enough spoon straws for your guests

Mixins:

Layer 1: Fresh mint leaves
Layer 2: Ice
Layer 3: Fruit--strawberries, blueberries, grapes, etc. never melon of any kind.
Layer 4: Ice
Layer 5: 2 cans condensed pink lemonade, 1 liter of ginger ale and 1.75 liters of vodka.

What next: Allow to sit for 10 minutes. No glasses are allowed, everyone drinks directly from the bowl with their spoon straws or eats the fruit.