The SipperWhat's Fun & Happening In The World of Cocktails There are a lot of great trends happening in the world of cocktails and martinis. This section will be dedicated to keeping you current on what's shaking! CarolQ: If i order a double, do i get charged twice the price ? A: Typically yes or at least one and a half times more. There are ways to strategize on your Permalink -- click for full blog post "Carol" The Blood soaked scarf.Ok its 2 parts sort of, first part is the infusion of Vodka no measuerments either, so bear with me, and use your own imagination on this,,, thanks -Any Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Blood soaked scarf." Parma Violet VodkaI put a few Parma Violets (old skool British sweets) into a bottle of vodka. It took just a few hours to infuse and was delicious. I'm going to try rosewater Permalink -- click for full blog post "Parma Violet Vodka" What is vermouth?Q: What is vermouth? A: See the link below for a full, very detailed description, but it's basically variety of wine that some use to flavor a martini Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is vermouth?" What is this tool for?Q: I love everything to do with bartending, have even taken a course. So when I found an old cocktail tool kit at a thrift store, I was ecstatic! Unfortunately, Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is this tool for?" Substitute for liquid margarita mixerQ: What could I substitute for 1/4 liquid margarita mixer? A: A little sweet & sour mix and triple sec would probably do the trick. Also see some margarita Permalink -- click for full blog post "Substitute for liquid margarita mixer" Ording a drink before a shiftQ: What is the rule on a bartender going into their place of work 45 mins early and ordering a pounder? I don't think it's right?? A: If I understand Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ording a drink before a shift" How much liquor in a shot?Q: How much liquor in a shot? A: Typically an ounce and a half Permalink -- click for full blog post "How much liquor in a shot?" Drink recipeQ: We saw a drink recipe on a tv show but cannot find it. The ingredients are cranberry vodka, Grenadine, Godiva Chocolate Vodka and cranberry juice. Can Permalink -- click for full blog post "Drink recipe" BIG ice cubes....Q: The big single ice cubes that you can ask for with a vodka...do they have any special name other than big ice cube? A: Good question. I don't know Permalink -- click for full blog post "BIG ice cubes...." Buckets of Beer, Angry Customer and House PolicyQ: I am a bartender in California, last weekend a customer yelled at me for opening all the beer bottles in a bucket of beer. Now I have not gone to bartending Permalink -- click for full blog post "Buckets of Beer, Angry Customer and House Policy" GizmoQ: What's the difference between corn syrup and simple bar syrup? A: This is a much more comprehensive answer to what's corn syrup than I could ever muster Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gizmo" Ice on my mustacheQ: My wife and I like our Martinis as cold as possible, and small slivers of ice that don't melt quickly because drink is so cold. We like them shaken Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ice on my mustache" Vodka To Vermouth RatioQ: When free pouring what is the count ratio vodka to vermouth??? A: Opinions may vary but I feel you only need the slightest amount of vermouth. A few Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vodka To Vermouth Ratio" Blueberry!Blueberry infused vodka is easy to make and tastes just as good or better than Stoli. Take 3-4 cups of fresh blueberries per liter of vodka (I use skyy Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blueberry!" Citrus Infused VodkaHere is a pretty easy and tasty infusion recipe. 1 - medium to large improved meyer lemon 1 - medium to large lime 1 - medium ruby red grapefruit 2 - Permalink -- click for full blog post "Citrus Infused Vodka" Cranberry Organge Vodka2 bags of cranberries (Ocean Spray) 1 Large orange (peel only) 1 Vanila Bean 1/2 gallon of Vodka (your choice) Put cranberries in a shallow baking pan Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cranberry Organge Vodka" greenhornmixology.blogspot.comI have had success with a few different vodka infusions. Red jalapeno and whole clove works well. Add it to a traditional margarita for a spicy twist. Permalink -- click for full blog post "greenhornmixology.blogspot.com" Mixed Fruit Vodka InfusionI take a one gallon sun tea container, pour in a fifth of vodka and layer fruits on top of each other about once a week or as needed. Store in a cool, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mixed Fruit Vodka Infusion" Martini ModifiersQ: I am about to become a waiter and I know there are 3 questions to ask when someone orders a martini but I don't know what they are.. any help? A: No Permalink -- click for full blog post "Martini Modifiers" Learn To Make Martinis Like A Professional At HomeMake martinis at home for fun and entertainment using all the techniques and recipes that professional bartenders use. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Learn To Make Martinis Like A Professional At Home" How to make a drink with infused pepper vodka?Q: What kind of drink can you make with infused pepper vodka? A: A Bloody Mary is a very common drink to substitute regular vodka with a pepper vodka Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to make a drink with infused pepper vodka?" What's A Part?Q: What does the word part mean, (exp)3 parts Gin to 1 part Vermouth? A: A 'part' when mixing cocktails refers to how much of an ingredient you use in Permalink -- click for full blog post "What's A Part?" Making A MartiniQ: Is this the correct way to make a martini: 1. Chill glass with ice, then empty glass 2. Pour in vermonth,empty 3. Then fill with gin,and put in olive?? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Making A Martini" Mr. MurphyQ: What is a martini with an onion in it called? A: A Gibson, more details here: www.make-martinis-at-home.com/basicmartini.htm Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mr. Murphy" How Much Booze To Pour?Q: Does one pour the same amount of alcohol into a mixed drink as they do a drink on the rocks. Example, if I pour 2 ounces of alcohol into an ordered Permalink -- click for full blog post "How Much Booze To Pour?" Ginger Fizz (it's like drinking summer)Ginger Fizz 2 oz ginger infused vodka 4 1/2 oz ginger beer (jamaican style) 1/2 0z cranberry juice Serve over ice with a lime wedge. SO delicious Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ginger Fizz (it's like drinking summer)" Apple Spice Vodka InfusionAbout 6 apples cut 2 cinnamon sticks 2 vanilla beans split long ways and a pinch or two of cloves Throw them in a big jar that has a good seal and add Permalink -- click for full blog post "Apple Spice Vodka Infusion" Vodka Infused Tomato AppetizerTried this appy at one of our local casinos - Cherry, Strawberry & Grape Tomatoes Three kinds of salt - Seasoning, Wasabi & Fleur De Sel Pepper infused Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vodka Infused Tomato Appetizer" Martini Without Vermouth?Q: Can I make a martini if I don't have vermouth? A: Absolutely. Many people request their martini without vermouth. Feel free to refer to this page Permalink -- click for full blog post "Martini Without Vermouth?" Cucumber Black Pepper Vodka InfusionAfter following Alton Brown's recipe for black pepper vodka, I have modified the amount I make. He called for a certain amount of black peppercorns and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cucumber Black Pepper Vodka Infusion" Haberano Pepper Vodka1 Haberano cut lenghtwise washed and seeds removed. 2 tablespoons peppercorns 1 bulb garlic (about 10 cloves) Follow vodka from hell recipe, but I let Permalink -- click for full blog post "Haberano Pepper Vodka" Liquorice VodkaAnother Brain Baby of mine. Take a fifth of Vodka. Pack of Black Licorice or Red if you want that style of flavor. Infuse and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Liquorice Vodka" Atomic Fire Water BurnIngredients: One fifth of Stoli Vodka Bag of either Cinnamon candies Red Hots, or Atomic Fire Balls Take the candy out of the rappers around two Permalink -- click for full blog post "Atomic Fire Water Burn" The Ice In A MartiniQuestion: Is there a trick to getting the fine haze of ice in a martini? Answer: Good question. Some martini drinkers really like that and will Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Ice In A Martini" Hostess Without Proper Ingredient!Question: I'm making Mint Juleps for company to go with my appetizers. I have already made the minted simple syrup for tomorrow's guests when I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hostess Without Proper Ingredient!" Skittle VodkaIngredients simple :) Buy 4 big bags of skittles only use the orange, yellow and red Skittles. Then buy your vodka. Simply add the Skittles of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Skittle Vodka " What Is A POS?A POS simply stands for Point of Sale system. This is the computer like thing that you will see behind many bars as well as other retail operations Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Is A POS?" Pineapple and Blood Orange InfusionWell my recipe takes about 9-10 pineapples and about 15 blood oranges. In a container to fit I nicely arrange the pineapples to about 1/3 capacity of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pineapple and Blood Orange Infusion" Pineapple Honey VodkaI tried a drink made with pineapple infused vodka. Pineapple has a great property that makes it light and frothy when shaken. I infuse vodka with Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pineapple Honey Vodka" Raspberry Vodka InfusionsI've been making raspberry infused vodka for about 12 years. I pick the organic fruit - throw it in a big jar - unwashed (it's a clean berry not Permalink -- click for full blog post "Raspberry Vodka Infusions" What To Ask When Someone Orders A MartiniWhat questions should you ask someone regarding what type of martini they want? Answer: If someone orders a martini without providing any other Permalink -- click for full blog post "What To Ask When Someone Orders A Martini" All About GinLearn about Gin, how it's made and some gin drink recipes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "All About Gin" All About RumLearn about rum, how it's made and some rum drink recipes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "All About Rum" All About WhiskeyLearn about whiskey, how it's made and some whiskey drink recipes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "All About Whiskey" All About BourbonLearn about bourbon , how it's made and some bourbon drink recipes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "All About Bourbon" All About TequilaLearn about tequila, how it's made and some tequila drink recipes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "All About Tequila" All About VodkaLearn about vodka, how it's made and some vodka drink recipes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "All About Vodka" Heart of SaigonHeart of Saigon Cocktail 1 1/2 Onz of Pomegranate Infuse Vodka 1 Onz Sweet Carolina Tea Flavor Vodka 1/2 Onz Chamboard Splash of Dry Vermouth Permalink -- click for full blog post "Heart of Saigon" Margarita Recipes, Strawberry Margaritas, Cadillac Margaritas, MargaritasThe juiciest, most delicious margarita recipes. Chilling in the backyard stoking up the |