Opinion Poll: Sir Mix-a-Lot
So here I am, with one bottle of Absolut Mandrin (sic) and one bottle of Berry Fusion Pucker and one simple goal: create the ultimate 2008 cocktail. Sure, Natasha and I took a bartending class together a few years ago, but it was a lecture course – no hands on! We didn’t learn jack!
Based on the comments from my last post, I can already see that there are far more creative budding mixologists than me, so I have decided to leave my fate in your hands. I’m looking for the best creative drink recipe using my two base ingredients…
…and anything else you might suggest.
I’ve already tried the two together, and although it’s got a bit of a kick, it’s not half bad. I call this drink the Flattop:
Once I get a few more recipe ideas, I’m going to gather up all the ingredients and my digital camera, head over to Nat and Farnsworth’s apartment, and see if I retained any of that bartending knowledge. They will serve as my guinea pigs, and the tastiest drink will win the title of 2008 Drink of the Year! Plus, I will name the drink after the person who suggested the winning recipe and think fondly of that person every time I pop a few Advil after an all-night bender.
So far, we have two suggestions:
The Blind Pegasus, submitted by Peggasus
• Mandrin vodka
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Fresca
• Frozen raspberry garnish
The Strodelicious, submitted by Strode
• Mandrin vodka
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Malibu rum
• Two ice cubes
I think these both have great potential, but I need a couple more options, so put on your drinking caps (groan) and let me know if you have any recipe ideas! [NOTE: please – I beg of you – do not suggest any drinks involving Southern Comfort. My mouth just started watering, and not in the good way, typing out those words. Oh… college…]
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Updated Recipe List (and yes, I’m too lazy to do links right now, sorry.):
The Sour Fist, submitted by Vahid
• ½ shot Berry Fusion Pucker
• ½ shot Absolut Mandrin
• Drop into pint of Guinness
The Spicy Elf, submitted by Arwen
• Mandrin vodka
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Cointreau
• Reed’s Gingerale
The Norovirus, submitted by Dan
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Absolut Mandrin
• Frozen Waffles
• Blend into a smoothie
To Sir With Love, submitted by Sir
• 1 1/2 oz Absolut Mandrin
• 1 oz sweet & sour mix
• 1/2 oz Death Pucker
The Stranger, submitted by Anonymous
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Absolut Mandrin
• Absinthe (FYI – it’s actually legal now in the US)
The Eclectic, submitted by Shari
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Absolut Mandrin
• Club Soda
• Serve over ice
The Boris and Natasha, submitted by Natasha
• 1 shot Orange Vodka
• 1/2 shot Cointreau
• 1/2 shot Berry Fusion Pucker
• Pomegrante Juice
• Shaken Well – served with a squeeze of lemon/lime
The Brando, submitted by Dustin
• 1 shot Mandrin
• 1 shot Berry Pucker
• 40 oz. Steel Reserve
• Shake well and serve in 7-Eleven Big Gulp cup with a straw.
The Newman’s Own, submitted by Dan
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Absolut Mandrin
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Serve over mixed greens
Okay, I’m going to need to do some serious shopping this weekend. I’ll keep you updated on my progress…
Filed under: Opinion Poll on January 10th, 2008
January 10th, 2008 at 6:28 am
I am honored to be in the running.
January 10th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Hmm. Howsabout filling up a shot glass half with Berry Fusion Pucker and half Absolut Mandrin, and then dropping it in a pint of Guinness. I have no idea what you would call that, though.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Awwww……shucks.
(Vote for me!)
January 10th, 2008 at 10:23 am
The Spicy Elf:
• Mandrin vodka
• Berry Fusion Pucker
• Cointreau
• Reed’s Gingerale
Spicy and sweet all at the same time…
January 10th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Sweet vodka and sweeter schnapps… I’d just mix’em with maple syrup and pour it over pancakes. Or ice cream. No – get frozen waffles, make an ice cream sandwich, and dip it in “fortified syrup.”
If it has to be a beverage, consider blending it all into a smoothie. You can call it the Breakfast of Champions!
January 10th, 2008 at 10:53 am
There’s a drink called the Absolut Dream that uses raspberry Chambord. Replace the Chambord with your fusion of berry-flavored death:
Absolut-ly Awful Idea
1 1/2 oz Absolut Mandarin
1 oz sweet & sour mix
1/2 oz Death Pucker
I don’t advise drinking this alone. Or ever, for that matter.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:53 am
There’s a drink called the Absolut Dream that uses raspberry Chambord. Replace the Chambord with your fusion of berry-flavored death:
Absolut-ly Awful Idea
1 1/2 oz Absolut Mandarin
1 oz sweet & sour mix
1/2 oz Death Pucker
I don’t advise drinking this alone. Or ever, for that matter.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Hey…how ’bout adding some absinthe?
Yeah, yeah, I know it’s illegal but look at what you do to your cats. Oh, and I’m sure that rabbit head is illegal SOMEWHERE.
January 10th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Orange vodka, berry pucker, and club soda over ice. Garnish with squeeze of lime. Or just donate the vodka and the pucker to a deserving homeless drinker, and order a scotch.
January 10th, 2008 at 11:47 am
“Nothing Rhymes with Orange”
1 shot Orange Vodka
1/2 shot Cointreau
1/2 shot Berry Fusion Pucker
Pomegrante Juice
Shaken Well – served with a sqeeze of lemon/lime
January 10th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
OMG – I can see that I have my work cut out for me! These are all some excellent ideas… and so far no one has suggested Southern Comfort, which makes me so, so happy.
Just not quite sure if I’m going to try the blended waffle suggestion, Dan!
January 10th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
as well you shouldn’t. It’s just one more reason not to get liquor solely because they can’t get anyone else to buy it.
January 10th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
“The Brando”
*1 shot Madrin
*1 shot Berry Pucker
*40 oz. Steel Reserve
Shake well and serve in 7-Eleven Big Gulp cup with a straw.
January 11th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Call me crazy (you wouldn’t be the first) but this combo might make an interesting salad dressing.
January 11th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
You have almost everything you need to make the infamous Brittini!
One shot(ish) of Vodka – Mandarin will do.
Glass of Crystal Light – pink lemonade
And what the heck, throw in that pucker too.