Drinkology

The art of mixing.

Nothing better for the holidays then some homemade 'nog.  Impress them with your holiday cheer and you'll have them come back for more!

Ingredients

  • 12 egg yolks
  • 12 egg whites
  • 1&1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 quart bourbon
  • 1 pint rum
  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 1 quart milk
  • nutmeg

Instructions

Beat 12 egg yolks until light.  Gradually add 1&1/2 cups sugar and beat until mixture is thick and pale.  Chill, then slowly beat in 1/2  quart bourbon and 1 pint rum.  With a wire, beat in 1 quart each of heavy cream which has been whipped slightly and 1 quart milk.  Fold in 12 egg whites, stiffly beaten, and sprinkle the surface of the eggnog with nutmeg.

Thick and rich like ice cream.   Has a real Kick!

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This is a great drink that's got a small kick, depending on how much tabasco you add.  I advise very little at first and then taste it to see if you personally want more.  Once you add it....you can't take it back!

  • 1 part White Tequila
  • 1 part Vodka
  • 2 parts OJ
  • 2 parts Lemonade
  • 2 parts Sprite
  • 1-Dash Tabasco

Just stir and drink!  The better the ingredients, the better the drink!

Salud!

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These margaritas are a surefire hit.   Loaded with good cranberry juice, these will get any party started.  This recipe is really for about 1-2 drinks.  I like to make a lot and put it into a big pitcher to serve when needed from the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 2 parts good tequila
  • 1 part fresh lime juice
  • 1 part orange liquor(triple sec, grand marnier)
  • 1 part 100% cranberry juice(do not use cocktails)
  • 1/2 part simple syrup
  • lime wedge for garnish
  • lots of ice

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake.  Serve with or without ice and a lime garnish

NOTE:  Do NOT use cocktail mixture for the cranberry juice.  Use only those that say 100% cranberry juice.  If the ingredients has corn syrup and you use it, you will be sorry.

NOTE:  When making the simple syrup I recommend adding lime zest to it so that it enhances it's flavor.  Just make sure to strain it before using.

NOTE:  The more simple syrup you add the sweeter it will be.  My advice is to test it out with a little and if you need more add more to your liking.

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Cousin Fred gave me this recipe in 1973

Ingredients

 

 

3 cups

4-6

5 cups

4 oz.

1 pint

½ gal

 

Water

Vanilla beans, whole

Sugar, brown

Coffee, instant, dried

Brandy

Vodka

 

Instructions

 

  1. You are going to need 4-6 bottles of some sort to pour the mixture in.

  2. Split the vanilla beans lengthwise.

  3. In a large pot, bring the water, sugar & vanilla beans to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. Mix the coffee in while the mixture is still hot.

  5. Take the pot off the stove and cool before adding brandy & vodka.

  6. Put one of the vanilla beans in each bottle and pour the mixture over it.

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