Frankly, I am not a much of a drinker...because I hardly drink at all. Though when I occassionally do, I prefer something that somehow pleases my tastebuds. Translation : bordering non-alcoholic drinks .....On the top of my list is the classic red wine, which hardly made me tipsy after drinking half of a bottle. Also, its relative - the chi-chi champagne, which I wish I could have any moment, fruity soda priced a thousand times to your average Diet Coke. Of course, there's the light beer, which made me tipsy after 4 bottles (reasonable, i guess). Lastly, the margarita, which tasted more like of a mixed fruit juices of sorts.
Although, I tried really hard drinks (unwillingly with coercion from my "pro-drinkers" friends and cousins) such as tequila, gin, brandy, rhum, whiskey and the strongest of them all -lambanog; which I all drank straight! (Not simultaneously, Silly! One at a time of course!) Much to my disgust, because of my gag reflex to the taste and smell of pure alcohol. Of course, there's vodka, which I'm a bit partial to its taste of some imported brands. That is why, I am sharing two of my favorite vodka-based cocktails. Have fun in making them with your buds!
Cheers!!!
Black Russian
Preparation : Time 5 minutes
Ingredients : (serves 1) Ice cubes, to serve
45ml Kahlua liqueur
45ml vodka
Method :
1. Fill a serving glass with ice.
2. Pour over the Kahlua and vodka. Use a swizzle stick or spoon to stir.
Notes Variation: For a Cola Black Russian, fill a tall glass with ice. Pour over the Kahlua and vodka. Top up with cola. Stir and serve.
Cape Codd ( The Mother or Grandmother of Cosmopolitan)
Preparation : 5 minutes
Ingredients 2 ounces vodka
2 or 3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 ounce lime juice
club soda
Method:
1. Pour vodka (or white rum) into a tall glass,
2. Add cranberry juice cocktail, the juice of half a lime (some leave this out,) and a couple of ice cubes.
3. Top off with club soda or seltzer (some leave this out - a real Cape Code never leave this out!).
4. Garnish, if you wish, with a slice of lime and/or a sprig of mint.
Notes Variation: For Cosmopolitan, add Triple Sec and remove club soda. Shake it well with ice in the cocktail shaker. Strain into large cocktail glass, then garnish with lime wheel.
