Ice Shot Glasses
12 December 2005
Elephantstaircase has a neat how-to on making shot glasses out of ice using 2 dixie cups of different sizes to make a mold. Might be nice to try this over the summer - looks like my kind of way to keep …
Melonballs
22 November 2005
30ml Vodka
15ml Midori
Orange Juice
Found in drunkenmonkeys photostream. Just build up over ice. I love the way the midori sits at the bottom in this photo.
Though it looks good in a short glass, you could also do this in a martini glass …
Use Your Illusion
6 November 2005
30ml Midori Illusion
30ml Absolut Citron
Lemon
Crisp Apple Juice
Ginger Beer
This signature drink comes from Glen Cullimore, member of new Zealand’s winning team at the recent TransTasman Cocktail Championship in Sydney. Muddle the lemon, then shake with the Midori and Absolute Citron. Strain into a nice tall glass and top up with apple …
The Psychology of Tipping
15 September 2005
I came across some interesting links via kottke.org on the subject of tipping that explain some of the psychology behind this unusual activity. Essentially, it seems that the size of the tip is based much more on how much the customer liked the server, than the actual quality …
Gladiator
4 September 2005
15ml Southern Comfort
15ml Amaretto
Orange Juice
Lemonade
Here’s something a bit different that was served up to me in Dawson, Alaska. The Southern Comfort and Amaretto are served in a shot glass, along with a half and half glass of Orange Juice and Lemonade. The size of the glass depends on how strong …
Back to Reality
4 September 2005
After a month of camping through British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska, I am finally back to my normal routine, or at least something resembling it. The trip was exactly what I needed: an escape from my everyday life for a while. Camping, hiking, cooking over fires, sleeping outside and …
Moscow Mule
18 July 2005
30ml Vodka
15ml Lime Juice
Ginger Beer
Extremely refreshing, and couldn’t be easier to make. Just pour the ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice. Always use freshly squeezed lime juice. 15ml is roughly the juice from 1 small lime, so cut a nice wheel out from the center first to use …
Sexy Beast
16 July 2005
30ml Tequila
15ml Jagermeister
1 can of Red Bull
This is a great drink to start off a long night, combining a good kick of caffeine with a shot and a half of liquor. To make, just combine the ingredients in a highball glass filled to the brim with ice. Garnish with some …
Job perks
16 July 2005
I was reminded this week why I love my job so much. I often complain about the hours and the pay, but when the bar fills up and everyone’s having a good time, bartending really gives me a buzz. If you intend to stick it out in hospitality and eventually …
Illusion
23 June 2005
30ml Malibu
30ml Midori
30ml Vodka
15ml Cointreau
30ml Pineapple Juice
Shake everything together with ice and serve in shot glasses. I had to make a couple of these last night as part of our apology to a guest whose surprise party we completely ruined.
The Illusion is a lovely, luminous shade of green, thanks to …
