Tribe.net. Local Connections Souzan http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/6ecd74fe-b3c9-43c3-8164-09ac30cb7392 2008-09-25T15:46:33Z 2008-09-25T15:46:33Z

<div>I've been keeping this under my hat for a little too long now. I've invented a cocktail using my new favorite spirit, Passoa. I've shared it with some of my friends and dance colleagues, and they're all quite smitten with it. I figured I should probably quit being so stingy and go ahead and get the word out so others can enjoy its Passion-fruity goodness. Before sharing the recipe, though, I must tell you how it got its name. My good friends Crystal and Denise brought me my first bottle of Passoa when they returned from a Caribbean cruise. I tried using it in a few things, and finally hit upon a combination that I really liked. One evening I talked Crystal and Denise into accompanying me to my beginner belly dance class. Before going to class, we had my new beverage with dinner. I told them, "This will help us to get smooshy!" That's the highly technical term that my bellydance teacher, Jeannette, uses to refer to keeping your knees soft, etc. while dancing. I told them, "I don't have a name for it yet, though. What do you suggest?" and they said, "Why not just keep it simple and call it the Smooshy?" Thus the Smooshy was born. <br/>The ingredients in one Smooshy are: 2 oz. of ruby red grapefruit juice cocktail, 1 1/2 oz. Passoa Passion Fruit liqueur, 1 oz. gold rum, and 1/2 oz. Rose's sweetened lime juice. Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass; garnish with a lime slice. <br/>Cheers!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

Souzan 2008-09-25T15:46:33Z Souzan http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/c62fc5f2-98eb-4beb-a59b-052634ff6a98 2008-09-12T19:34:40Z 2008-09-12T19:08:13Z

<div>I've just now happily stumbled across this tribe, and am doubly delighted! Not only is it a group for folks who enjoy their recreational beverages, but it also happens to be moderated by one of the greats in the wonderful world of Middle Eastern dance. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me! <br/>I've noticed there haven't been any discussions started up lately, so I'm hoping to get the ball rolling again. I've recently discovered Passoa Passion Fruit liqueur. Some friends brought it back for me from a cruise they took in January, and they told me they weren't sure if I'd be able to find it anywhere in the metro Milwaukee area. Thankfully they were wrong, and I now have a new "regular" place I frequent to purchase my liquid necessities. <br/>My question is, does anyone have any Passoa recipes they'd like to share? Since it's a rather little-known treat, at least in my neck of the woods, I haven't been able to find many Passoa recipes. I must say, though, it does mix quite nicely with citrus juices and rum!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

Souzan 2008-09-12T19:08:13Z Maryellen http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/c2f1a9a5-f8c1-4e3f-a810-162293ab8d60 2007-08-26T08:57:25Z 2007-07-30T21:04:37Z

<div>. <br/>. <br/> <br/>Hi kids – I'm new to this tribe and thought I’d go ahead and contribute. <br/> <br/>A trip to Rosarito Beach 10 years ago inspired me to create a Baja style Margarita. My initial attempts were tasty but so strong I was hammered after the second one. I worked on the recipe below for almost a year until I got the taste that I wanted with just enough booze for social lubrication but not so much that I am slobbering before the party ends. Enjoy !! <br/> <br/>****************************************************************************** <br/> <br/>The favorite Party Margarita recipe. This recipe makes approximately 1 gallon, a Coleman jug works great. <br/> <br/>The day before I need a gallon of Margaritas, I fill a small margarine tub about 3/4 and put that in the freezer, the ice chunk can be easily popped out when needed. <br/> <br/>Now lets talk about Tequila . . . Please do not use Jose Cuevo gold in this recipe. Jose Cuevo has an intense smoky flavor and aroma that completely overwhelms the other flavors. I use Margaritaville Tequila Oro, but any medium quality (Trader Joe’s Zapopan Tequila Reposado is o.k.), mellow gold Tequila will do (if you are not a Tequila expert, which I am not, look for a 750 ml bottle in the $12.00 to $20.00 range). <br/> <br/>Ingredients: <br/> <br/>1 750 ml bottle of Margaritaville Tequila Oro (approx 25.5 oz) <br/>1 750 ml bottle Triple Sec (approx 25.5 oz) <br/>1 12 oz can frozen Limeade concentrate* <br/>16 oz Fresh squeezed Lime juice ** <br/> <br/>- Dump all ingredients into a 1 gallon jug <br/>- Add ½ the recommended water for the Limeade <br/>- Drop in the chunk of ice <br/>- Make sure the lid is tight and give the thing a good shake <br/>- Serve over ice <br/> <br/> <br/>* The frozen Limeade concentrate should be readily available, use either a store brand or MinuteMaid, I do not recommend the Bacardi frozen mixer in this recipe. <br/> <br/>** After purchasing nearly every style of manual and electric juicer (I really have quite a collection), my local Wild Oats market now carries 16 oz bottles of organic not-from-concentrate lime juice (Santa Cruz organic), highly recommended.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 5 replies </div>

Maryellen 2007-07-30T21:04:37Z none11111111111111111111 http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/401d6ad8-b59e-40dc-bcea-ee639685ac83 2007-05-28T23:02:14Z 2007-05-06T03:04:36Z

<div>I just saw this on a show on the travel channel... It was created at The Hotel Cipriani, in Italy, I think, for a Mr George Clooney. Called <br/>a Bella Noche or something like that. (do I look Italian?) I guess that means "Good Night". However, the fresh ginger makes for a great hangover remedy. <br/> <br/>Muddle together in an 8 oz glass: <br/>two lime wedges <br/>a slice or two of fresh ginger root <br/>one strip of cucumber peel (English, not the bitter ones) <br/>brown sugar or raw sugar, a couple of teaspoons or to taste <br/>a dash of Angostura bitters <br/> <br/>add a liberal portion of vodka (to fill 1/2 the glass, more or less) <br/>add ice <br/>fill to top with cranberry juice <br/> <br/>Wicked!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

none11111111111111111111 2007-05-06T03:04:36Z z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/a39f534e-96ea-4150-9d2a-ca0a80dcb182 2007-05-05T16:03:42Z 2005-12-30T23:30:24Z

<div>Jim's must be well stocked. I've always dreamed of having much liquor to choose from so that I can make a tasty cocktail whenever I choose. <br/> <br/>Right now I only have some vodka, triple sec, apricot brandy, peppermint schnappes, white rum (almost out), chocolate liqueur and brandy cream liqueur (to put in hot chocolate), some coffee tequila that I've never opened because it sounds nasty, and some sake. That is it. Oh, and some really bad whiskey that we dare people to take shots of once they are already too drunk to say no. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 9 replies </div>

z 2005-12-30T23:30:24Z z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/d0484250-d2eb-4fd7-96a7-bbfd9e3ad26e 2006-12-31T03:24:47Z 2006-12-30T22:49:51Z

<div>I just got my first shaker thingy and I want to make cocktails for New Years Eve. <br/>I probably need to go buy some more ingredients but right now I have in stock: <br/> <br/>white rum <br/>dark rum <br/>pineapple rum <br/>passion fruit rum <br/>wet gin <br/>sweat and sour mixer <br/>pomegranite mixer <br/>peppermint shnaps</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 2 replies </div>

z 2006-12-30T22:49:51Z Gary http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/0f6c7600-60cb-437e-8846-e2e82bf017e2 2006-12-30T06:54:24Z 2006-12-30T06:54:24Z

<div>RUM, I built a rum tribe find it and join under my tribes through my profile!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

Gary 2006-12-30T06:54:24Z Gary http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/eacf4092-9b1f-46f5-94e8-ce04fb459cb1 2006-12-29T00:09:08Z 2006-12-28T22:03:07Z

<div>Shooter <br/>1/2 shot of Malibu <br/>1/2 shot of Creme de Cocao <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

Gary 2006-12-28T22:03:07Z JimBoz http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/d6c4ef12-5d9f-451b-b6c9-e44a7d36bd12 2006-11-23T16:05:58Z 2006-11-23T16:05:58Z

<div>Okay, here's the Beta test for my '06 holiday cocktail. Check it out, and let me know what you think: <br/> <br/>2 Shots of Absolut, Skyy or some vodka with little character, lots of filtration, etc <br/>1/2 shot of Goldschlager <br/> <br/>Shake briskly to brutally with ice, strain into a red accented or other festively holiday martini glass. <br/> <br/>If you adjust the ratios, remember to keep it light on the 'schlager - you never want to make 'tinis too sweet. they should always taste like an adult cocktail. (read: green apple martinis are for kids) <br/> <br/>You know how hard it is to find Cinnamon Schnapps these days?!? BevMo closes too damn early! <br/>Anyway, this doesn't quite work with After Shock, or the more spicy 'red hot' flavor of cinnamon. I really want to achieve that smouldering baked cinnamon flavor. <br/> <br/>This replaces the previous holiday 'tini: the candy cane 'tini.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

JimBoz 2006-11-23T16:05:58Z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/ae98868c-7a48-4d22-9bd0-036aaafa269e 2006-11-15T07:48:14Z 2004-10-16T05:46:47Z

<div>Happy death stomach rot for those cold winter nights: <br/> <br/>Amateur version: <br/>3 parts Metaxa <br/>1 part Cointreau <br/>1 part sour mix <br/>on the rocks <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Professional version: <br/>Metaxa straight up with a sour look on your face to anyone who asks what Metaxa is. <br/> <br/> <br/>Shot version: <br/>3 parts Metaxa <br/>1 part Cointreau <br/>1 slice orange sprinkled with sugar (Mixed drink garnish style) <br/> <br/>Option 1 (Amateur drinkers): Drink shot, bite into orange to quell nausea. <br/>Option 2 (Professional drinkers): Drink shot, silently wonder what the orange slice is for. Leave it on bar untouched to avoid getting finger sticky.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 2 replies </div>

2004-10-16T05:46:47Z z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/b076720c-ed56-4ae8-9cf8-b7e351f6838c 2006-09-12T03:46:46Z 2006-09-12T03:46:46Z

<div>and it's good for you! <br/>http://www.vitaminwater.com/ <br/>I like the "engery" flavor. <br/>It mixes reallly nicely for a smooth taste for when you are exercising, at work, etc. <br/>Yummy! <br/>Try it!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

z 2006-09-12T03:46:46Z I Dream of Tiki http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/36c2270c-78db-41fb-a65c-a4c335258957 2006-09-11T18:38:57Z 2006-08-11T19:30:23Z

<div>I'm looking for what y'all have dubbed as bar sugar. Something finely granulated so it will dissolve quickly. <br/> <br/>Its not real common here in Florida. Any suggestion would be great. Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

I Dream of Tiki 2006-08-11T19:30:23Z z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/caa7afa1-cf13-4b91-a282-2c3290744a10 2006-06-26T03:50:52Z 2006-01-27T00:35:56Z

<div>Can anyone suggest recipes where you take a jug of this, take a bottle of that, maybe another jug of this, and mix it all up in one, big container, add some ice and drink it? <br/>No measuring. Just dump and drink. <br/> <br/>Anyone??</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 8 replies </div>

z 2006-01-27T00:35:56Z z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/c65036f0-19c6-4f46-9bbd-cc2ad2dfb8ea 2006-06-08T05:24:09Z 2006-05-23T04:56:13Z

<div>I haven't tried it yet but this sounds so nummy! <br/> <br/>1/3 c frozen orange juice <br/>1/3 c vanilla ice cream or frozen yogert <br/>3 oz vanilla vodka <br/>1 1/2 oz Grand Marnier <br/>5 ice cubes <br/> <br/>Blend in a blender and drink. <br/>Let me know how good it is because I don't have a blender.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

z 2006-05-23T04:56:13Z JimBoz http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/4095f1b8-67a3-4b8c-af01-e1afdf1485a5 2005-12-29T04:35:57Z 2005-12-01T09:13:29Z

<div> <br/>1 part gold tequila <br/>1/2 part triple sec <br/>1 part odwalla tangerine juice (or Naked OJ or Odwalla or fresh squeezed) <br/>1 part lime margarita mix <br/> <br/>shake well with ice <br/>strain into a martini glass (salt optional)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 2 replies </div>

JimBoz 2005-12-01T09:13:29Z z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/a5406ab7-a684-4ac5-aa5c-99f6fe060f5a 2005-12-02T04:57:48Z 2005-12-02T04:57:48Z

<div>I had a bottle of leftover White Zinn that someone brought for Thanksgiving. <br/>So, I opened it, tasted it, and promptly spit it out. Yuck! <br/>Nasty! Bletch! <br/> <br/>But then a little light bulb went off in my head. I thought of Jim, the moderator of this tribe, and his wonderful drink concoctions. Over the summer I had made his wonderful white wine sangria so I thought there must be something I could make with white zinn. Suggestions? <br/>I'm totally down to pour it down the drain if no good recipe comes to mind. <br/> <br/>Cheers!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

z 2005-12-02T04:57:48Z JimBoz http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/42546819-6118-4290-8e47-821acb001c4b 2005-09-24T05:24:35Z 2005-09-24T05:24:35Z

<div>Here's one I found on Webtender. <br/>was drinking them tonite: <br/> <br/>1 Shot Vodka <br/>1 Shot Rum <br/>Sweet &amp; Sour <br/>7 Up <br/>Splash o'Grenadine <br/>Maraschino cherries <br/> <br/>I was craving zombies tonite, but these worked. ;) <br/>Get's a little sweet with all the sweet/sour, so after a bit, I switched the 7up to club soda. MUCH nicer. <br/> <br/>Vodka and rum were a nice combo. I used Skyy and Bacardi Limon, both staples in our liquor cabinet.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

JimBoz 2005-09-24T05:24:35Z JimBoz http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/002fd278-1c0e-40ac-a0a6-aed04b741650 2005-09-12T00:49:41Z 2005-08-26T02:10:44Z

<div>1/3 shot blue curacao <br/>1/3 shot malibu rum <br/>1/3 shot creme de banana liqueur <br/> <br/>Shake with ice. <br/>Pour into champagne flute. <br/>Top with dry champagne. <br/> <br/>When making a larger batch, it's about one shot of the booze mixture in a flute filling the rest with champagne.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 2 replies </div>

JimBoz 2005-08-26T02:10:44Z http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/dfe6e23d-e838-431a-ad44-e31ece3da306 2005-05-24T05:57:30Z 2005-05-23T02:54:33Z

<div>Have any of you tried premixed mojitos that you can buy in a bottle? <br/> <br/>I just made mojitos from scratch. Fresh mint and sqeezed limes, sugar, club soda, white rum. But, squeezing those limes was a pain! I'm not going to go out an buy a high tech juicer just for mojitos, so...I'm wondering if any of you have tried bottled mojito mix? Does it suck? <br/> <br/>What about using barcardi limon'? <br/>Suggestions, reviews, thoughts welcome. <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 3 replies </div>

2005-05-23T02:54:33Z eshta http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/3c87be3b-401f-4d61-8b82-6cdce08ee157 2005-04-18T07:33:19Z 2005-04-18T05:09:19Z

<div>Vodka and PomWonderful. Pomagranite juice that is. Squeeze o' lime, rocks. Mmmbaybee. <br/> <br/>I'm also a big Sidecar girl. And bourbon and ginger ale. And err.. what else you got? <br/> <br/>Cheers. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

eshta 2005-04-18T05:09:19Z none11111111111111111111 http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/ba07c703-ba7e-4513-86e0-71700b963180 2005-02-13T22:21:18Z 2005-02-13T22:21:18Z

<div>So, my receptionist had this box of Red Zinger herb tea and she can't stand the stuff, so she asked if I wanted it- I said, "yeah, sure- thanks!"- and as I said so, I thought how wonderful this might be, infused in Vodka. <br/>It is terrific. <br/>Take two bags of Zinger per pint and let sit in the bottle overnight. You can use more or less as your taste. The aroma, the fruity-herbal flavor and the deep red colour are all stellar. I used Skyy vodka because it has the least taste (and character) since I wanted to experience the Zinger without other impartation. <br/> <br/>This would make the best Cosmo, in my humble opinion. Makes a great shot, with just a squeexe of lime or a lemon twist. "Let's have some now!" <br/>Chill and enjoy- let me know what you think!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

none11111111111111111111 2005-02-13T22:21:18Z JimBoz http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/ec3c946c-dc99-4a6e-9129-16d0ccafc17d 2004-12-09T18:47:58Z 2004-12-08T17:16:46Z

<div>While searching for a hot toddy recipe, I ran across one for 'American Grog'. It was another hot lemony drink with sweetener and hot water made with rum. I did a slight variation that I'd like to share for some of these ~chilly~ wintery nights. <br/> <br/>In a large mug: <br/>1/2 oz Bacardi 151 <br/>1 oz Bacardi Gold <br/>1 oz Capt Morgan's Spiced rum <br/>1 - 2 Tablespoons fine cane sugar (bar sugar, or baker's sugar) <br/>Juice of 1/2 a lemon, or squeeze two 1/4's into the glass (more if you're feeling like you might be getting sick and need the vitamin C) <br/>Hot water <br/> <br/>stir and sip <br/>yummmmm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 2 replies </div>

JimBoz 2004-12-08T17:16:46Z JimBoz http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/11c7ec75-958c-4e9c-8507-cfb385322cc8 2004-11-27T00:33:19Z 2004-11-26T02:10:18Z

<div>Sort of concocted from a few printed recipes plus watching a bartender on a Royal Caribbean cruise (the only good thing about that RC Cruise, mind you). <br/> <br/>to a shaker add: <br/>3 tsp of fine beverage grade cane sugar (a skosh more if you like it sweet) <br/>a small bunch of mint leaves <br/>1/2 a lime cut into wedgies and squozed into the shaker <br/>Bacardi Limon (just an extra flavor thing) 2-3 shots <br/> <br/>Use a bar spoon to mash/mull these well, breaking up the mint leaves. <br/> <br/>Add 3 more tsp of fine beverage grade cane sugar (a skosh more if you like it sweet) and ice. <br/> <br/>Shake the livin bejesus out of it (hopefully grindind the mint leaves into lotsa little flakes...yeah, it works...don't fill the ice up all the way...but REALLY shake the libin bejebus out of it) <br/> <br/>Don't strain, pour the whole shindig into a tall glass. <br/> <br/>Add a tiny bit of club soda to the shaker, swirl around to pick up any bits of mint, lime pulp and/or undisolved sugar. Pour it on top of the cocktail and mix it in. <br/> <br/>Add a bit more ice if you desire. <br/> <br/>yum.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

JimBoz 2004-11-26T02:10:18Z JimBoz http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/341bf8fb-9372-45e9-99ac-6025eaa357f0 2004-10-17T23:59:24Z 2004-10-15T22:58:24Z

<div>I've been making my mai tais with mango AND coconut malibu rums in addition to the other 5 rums. Anyone have a special or favorite variation on rum varieties? <br/> <br/>BTW - When feeling tropical and the bar doesn't have pineapple juice for mai tais, Nieland turned me onto Malibu Coconut and cola. Yummy.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 1 reply </div>

JimBoz 2004-10-15T22:58:24Z none11111111111111111111 http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/fbd5c0ad-35c4-49db-8f3d-81e87814d3ea 2004-10-17T23:50:45Z 2004-10-15T03:28:09Z

<div>... Cocktail Nation... I just think of it as Punk Rawk, cuz that's what it IS. <br/>(interviwer) Whaddyu like about it? <br/>Well, I like that it's something new, it's just reviving old LA Punk- but it's like, jazzy ... and swingin', and FUN!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 4 replies </div>

none11111111111111111111 2004-10-15T03:28:09Z none11111111111111111111 http://cocktailnation.tribe.net/thread/7446f816-019b-4ab2-92c6-c85cf7734f57 2004-10-15T03:40:30Z 2004-10-15T03:40:30Z

<div>imagine there're no hippies... you can do it, if you try, <br/> <br/>and i think, something about... someone had 2 dye?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://cocktailnation.tribe.net">Cocktail Nation</a> - 0 replies </div>

none11111111111111111111 2004-10-15T03:40:30Z