Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tropical Drinks: The key lime martini recipe using vodka.

Tropical cocktail drinks recipes: How to male a great key lime martini cocktail drink.


We will cover two versions of this tropical mixed drink. The Key Lime Martini has become quit a popular tropical inspired drink as of late and we can see why, it is a great tasting cocktail. We had one in Florida a few weeks ago and the bartender shared this great recipe with us, well after a little smooth talking anyway. This is nice tropical twist for a great vodka martini recipe.

____________________________________Key Lime Martini Recipe One

Key Lime Martini recipe:
Ingredients
2 ounces Stoli Vanilla vodka
1 ounce Rose's lime juice
1 ounce half-and-half cream

Mixing Instructions:Mix all of the ingredients in a cocktail with ice cubes.
Shake until cold and frosty.
Next, strain into a chilled martini glass. 
Garnish with a slice of lime.

____________________________________Key Lime Martini Recipe Two

This version comes to us by way of Sandra Lee over at the food network.
A twist on the recipe given above.

Key Lime Martini recipe two:
Ingredients
2 ounces Vanilla vodka
1/2 ounce key lime juice
1/4 ounce cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)

Mixing Instructions:Mix all of the ingredients in a cocktail with ice cubes.
Shake until cold and frosty.
Next, strain into a chilled martini glass. 
Garnish with a slice of lime.

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Summary:
Tropical drink and island recipes presents how to make a few different versions of the Key Lime Martini,  a great cocktail that uses vanilla vodka and lime juice.



Saturday, September 17, 2011

Tropical cocktails: The Malibu Black Sunset recipe using Malibu Black and amaretto.

Tropical drinks recipes: A great Malibu Black recipe that uses Amarretto liqueur, a wonderful tropical cocktail drink recipe.


There are other similar recipes on this site, be sure to check them out.
There are a lot of new cocktails starting to use the new Malibu Black.

Malibu Black Sunset recipe:
Ingredients
• 2 part Malibu Black
• 2 part Amaretto almond liqueur (Disaronno, Amaretto di Amore, Trader Vic's, etc.)
• 1/2 part Cranberry Juice

Mixing Instructions:
Mix right into a rocks glass with ice.

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Summary
A great Malibu Black recipe that uses Amarretto liqueur to make a great tropical inspired cocktail drink, perfect as a beach cocktail.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Tropical Cocktails: The "Raspberry Kamikaze" recipe made with Vodka and Chambord raspberry liqueur.

Tropical drink recipes: Learn how to make the Raspberry Kamikaze cocktail drink.


The name Kamikaze itself should warn you about the punch of this drink. There is 6 ounces of alcohol in this mixed drink so watch out because it taste very good. The Chambord really comes through with it's raspberry flavor. The triple sec adds a nice citrus twist and the vodka gives it a nice subtle kick. A easy drink to make and enjoy. This is a nice cocktail to sip while on the beach.

For even more of a raspberry taste, use raspberry vodka.

Very easy to make, just 2 parts of the follow three ingredients.

Raspberry Kamikaze Recipe:
Ingredients
2 oz vodka (Skyy, Smirnoff, Grey goose, Etc.)
2 oz triple sec
2 oz Chambord

Mixing Instructions:
Mix in a cocktail shaker with ice until nice and cold.
Strain and pour into a cocktail glass will ice.

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Summary
Tropical drink recipes presents the raspberry kamikaze recipe. This is a great vodka recipe and a nice Chambord recipe to try today. Learn to make umbrella drinks and beach drinks.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Tropical Cocktail Drinks: The Flying Kangaroo recipe using rum, vodka and galliano.

Tropical Drink Recipes: How to make he Flying Kangaroo cocktail.

Watch out for the flying kangaroo! The pineapple, orange juice and the coconut cream bring a great tropical feel to this cocktail. It is similar to a the pina colada cocktail recipe, but the galliano, orange juice and vodka put a nice twist on it. A friend passed this one on to me, we had a few of these in the tiki hut last night, and thought we would share it with you.

Flying Kangaroo Recipe:
Ingredients
1 oz white rum (Bacardi, Cruzan, etc.)
1 oz vodka (Any vodka is fine since the juices will overpower the taste)
1/4 oz Galliano
3/4 oz orange juice
1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
3/4 oz coconut cream
1/4 oz cream (can use milk)

Mixing Directions:
Shake all of the above ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake until nice and cold.
Strain and pour into a glass with crushed ice if you prefer.
You can garnish the cocktail with a pineapple.

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Summary
Tropical drinks presents the Flying Kangaroo recipe. A great tropical rum recipe or a vodka recipe that uses fruit juices to make a great mixed drink.  A umbrella drink to try this summer.