Monday, May 18, 2009

Tropical Drinks: The "Banana Cow" cocktail recipe.

Tropical Drinks: How to make the "Banana Cow" cocktail.

A favorite for the Monkey in all of us.

A wonderful tropical cocktail if you go bananas about bananas like we do. It's a blend of white rum, banana, milk and vanilla. A wonderful combination that takes you away to the islands. A great mixed drink for something different.

Banana Cow Recipe. Ingredients:

  • 1 oz light rum (cruzan, bacardi, etc.)
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 oz Banana Liqueur.

Directions:
Mix all ingredients in Blender. 
Serve in a large cocktail glass.

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Free tropical drink recipes: "Between the Sheets", a classic cocktail using rum and brandy.

How to make the "Between the Sheets" cocktail drink.

A classic tropical cocktail that was a very popular drink in the 1980's.

A very fun drink with the younger crowds. This drink is easy to make, it uses equal parts of the following.

Between the sheets recipe:
Ingredients
• 1 oz Brandy (E & L, Kammer Williams, Christian Brothers, etc.)
• 1 oz Light rum (Cruzan, Trader Vic's, Bacardi, etc.)
• 1 oz Triple Sec
• 1 oz Fresh lemon juice

Instructions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well until cold and frosty. 
Strain into a cocktail glass.Garnish with lemon. 

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Tropical cocktail recipes: The Beachcomber a Classic mixed drink recipe.

How to make the Beachcomber tropical cocktail drink.

The beachcomber is a Tiki cocktail drink.

Here is another classic tropical cocktail. Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy.

The beachcomber is a lighthearted and straightforward rum drink with an intriguing blend of tastes that is best enjoyed in the summertime. The easiest way to describe this beverage is as a maraschino-flavored daiquiri. Despite the fact that maraschino liqueur is used sparingly, the dry cherry flavor dominates this otherwise translucent beverage, adding a delightful, vibrant touch.

Beachcomber Cocktail A Tiki Classic.
Beachcomber Cocktail A Tiki Classic.


Beachcomber Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 oz Light Rum (Bacardi, Cruzan, etc.)
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine or maraschino liqueur
  • 1 oz Sour Mix

Mixing Instructions
Shake everything with ice and pour into glass.
Add sugar to rim. Garnish with a slice of lime.

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Classic Lime Margarita Cocktail Recipe. A Classic Tropical Mixed Drink

How to make a Classic Margarita cocktail recipe.

A timeless classic, this is a tropical drink made from Tequila.

Perfect for cooling off at the tiki bar on a hot summer day.

Margarita cocktail photo

Margarita cocktail


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Perfect chilled or blended with ice, and they are usually garnished by dipping the rim of the glass in lime juice and then dipping it in salt. A wonderful combination. 

Classic Margarita Recipe (3 equal parts)
Ingredients.

• 1 part Tequila (Cabo Wabo, Jose Cuervo, Patron, Herradura, etc.)

• 1 part Triple sec

• 1 part lime juice (Fresh)

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
Mix in a cocktail shaker with ice until nice and cold.
Pour into a classic margarita glass.
Garnish the rim of the margarita glass with some salt.
Garnish the edge with a lime wedge.


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Saturday, May 9, 2009

Tropical cocktails: The Pina Colada Recipe and the Origins of the Pina Colada.

Tropical Cocktails: Learn how to make a great Pina Colada Cocktail with Bacardi or Cruzan.

The Pina Colada cocktail was invented in 1954.

A coconut cream-flavored ice cream with pineapple and rum, our Pina Colada is a classic beachside indulgence. Creamy coconut and sweet pineapple flavor the ice cream, while hints of rum add a nice kick. We suggest pairing it with your favorite chocolate cookie or s'mores for a truly decadent dessert.

Translated the Pina Colada means "strained pineapple."
It was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is one of the most popular tropical rum drinks.
It uses both coconut cream and heavy cream. For the rums give Bacardi or Cruzan rums a try. 

Pina Colada Cocktail drink
Pina Colada Cocktail. 

PINA COLADA RECIPE ONE: Original
• 1 oz. coconut cream 
• 2 oz. light rum (Bacardi, Cruzan, etc)
• 1 oz. heavy cream 
• 6 oz. pineapple 
• 1/2 cup crushed ice

Mixing Procedure:

Mix in blender for 20 seconds.
Garnish with pineapple and or a cherry.

A Pina Colada is a drink made from pineapple juice, coconut cream, and white rum. It is typically served in a tall glass or mug. The Pina Colada is a drink made from pineapple juice, coconut cream, and white rum. It is typically served in a tall glass or mug. The drink has become popular in the United States, as well as around the world. Pina Coladas are often served with a pineapple garnish.

Bacardi is a light and refreshing rum that is perfect for sipping. With a light and clean taste, Bacardi is the perfect way to relax after a long day. With its light and smooth flavor, Bacardi is a favorite of those who prefer not to drink anything too heavy.

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Friday, May 8, 2009

A great Bahama Mama recipe, A classic tropical cocktail drink.

Tropical Drinks: How to make a great Bahama Mama cocktail. 

Recipe and information for the Bahama Mama.

A classic tropical drink, one of the most popular cocktails at beach resorts.
This recipe is from the Caribbean Islands and is often labeled as a umbrella cocktail.
This is also one of my favorite cocktail drinks for a Luau party.
A tasty but very potent drink, so drink carefully, The Bahama Mama as been known to sneak up on you.

Bahama Mama cocktail. 


Bahama Mama Recipe:
Ingredients

  •  1/2 ounce dark rum (bacardi, captian morgan, cruzan, mount grey, myers's)
  •  1/2 ounce high proof 151 rum (bacardi 151)
  •  1/2 ounce coconut liqueur (malibu, parrot bay, cruzan, etc.)
  •  1/2 ounce coffee liqueur (tia maria, kahlua, trader vic's kona, etc.)
  •  4 ounces pineapple juice
  •  1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice


Mixing Instructions:
Mix everything with ice, garnish with strawberry or a cherry


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