Admittedly, I still haven’t mastered this one. I don’t even own a shaker. A friend of mine uses plastic wrap and a bowl to mix
her martinis. I think a cocktail shaker is like $5 at IKEA. I really should go get one of those. Because then I’d be well on my way to making my killer cocktail. Which would probably be a dirty martini or Cosmo. Actually, I already have vodka. Now if I just had some vermouth, cranberry juice and lots of jumbo green olives, we could really get this party started. I guess my point is, beer and wine are fine, but some occasions call for something special. Like the first time he picks you up at your place. Having a signature libation can showcase your creativity and sophistication. Not to mention that it makes you kind of cool. Do you know what your killer cocktail would be?
Word to the wise: Bring some retro into your life. Take a cue from the TV show “Mad Men” and spruce up your cocktail repertoire. Once you’ve picked your potion, test it on yourself. Even if it’s on a night where it’s just you, your jammies and Netflix, you’ll feel fabulous.
Here’s a recipe I’d like to try: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sour-apple-martini-10000000434061/
Know how to make one great drink? What’s your recipe? Note: If I’m lucky enough to get a book deal, your comments may be published anonymously in “Wise Before 25, 50 Things Young Women Need to Know.”
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My signature drink is a White Russian. A perfect drink after a long day of work, while chatting at the dinner table after dinner.
White Russian
1 1/2 oz of vodka
3/4 oz of Kahlua coffee liquor
3/4 oz of half n half ( cream or milk)
Ice
Get a glass, fill the cup with the desired amount of ice.
Pour in vodka, Kahlua, and half and half.
Get a straw (or spoon) and stir.
TIP: If you shake it up with a shaker, the White Russian turns into a Dirty Bird. 😉
Enjoy!
That is an awesome recipe – but I wouldn’t advise drinking more than one. Well, maybe two 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I don’t have a signature cocktail, but whenever I go to a daytime party, picnic, or get-together I bring white wine sangria… with a kick! I always use a dry white wine, citrus, apple or pear and whatever fruit is in season, then a splash of vodka and Grand Marnier. Pour into a glass (or plastic cup depending on the occasion) with ice and top off with tonic water. Yummy and refreshing!
What a great tip! And relatively light on the calories. All you ladies out there, give it a try! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Moderation is the key. : )
Everything in moderation, including moderation 🙂
Haha! And I would be that friend that uses Saran wrap on top of a plastic glass. Yes, I suppose I need to mosy on down to Ikea, lol. One of these weekends… One of these weekends…
Hey, even I have a shaker now. Granted, I didn’t buy it – it was a gift from my stepmom for Xmas. And she also bought me the vodka and vermouth. But I did just go and get (on my own!) some caramel vodka and caramel Baileys. I wonder what kind of interesting martini concoction those would make. I really liked that caramel martini at Olive Garden. Maybe they’ll give me the recipe…Now go get a shaker! 🙂