Adult Beverages

Today I came across the funniest quote I have heard all day: -- So you hate your job? There's a group for that. It's call "everybody" and they meet at the bar. --

Perhaps they may not meet at a bar, but instead, in your house. And you need to serve adult beverages. What do you serve?

For starters, Kir Royales, Pomegranate Martinis, Caipirinhas and Champagne Punch. Of course, some people are super fancy folks, and for them, I serve Schlitz. Special occasions call for PBR, but since we all know that, it is time to move on to the recipes for the aforementioned beverages.

Kir Royales

Some people ask why I drink this and love it so much. Since you are dying to know, I shall share the story with you. On our brief honeymoon to the Poconos (just say no), we wound up at Chateu Camelback. Our awesome bartender asked what I wanted to drink, and as usual, had to think about it for a few minutes. He asked what I really like to drink, to which I replied, "Drinks that are sweet and bubbly, and not necessarily in that order." He said "I know just what to make." A few moments later, a sweet, bubbly drink was in front of my newly married self. This drink is known as the Kir Royale. Said bartender explained that it was really big in the 70's and that he was trying to bring it back. Well, well Mr. Bartender, my new best friend, allow me to help!

1 partCreme de Cassis
5 parts Champagne (Verdi works well too)

Pour Creme de Cassis into a glass and gently pour champagne on top.
*Always remember to use a champagne flute when served bubbly beverages. Why? Because the bubbles need to stay close together or the drink will go flat.*

Pomegranate Martinis

I love red drinks, so this won, hands-down. Delightful and filled with antioxidents and liquor. Seriously, does it get any better? If I need to tell you what type of glass to use, you probably use a red Solo cup for everything and it does not matter what you use, so enjoy!

I freehand this badboy:
-some vodka (Kettle One is my choice. Some of you may remember when a certain bloggist thought Kettle One was a drink and ordered it, drank it and could not understand why there were no bubbles. Um, probably because a certain bloggist thought a Vodka & 7UP was called Kettle One, not that the vodka's name was Kettle One. DOH!)
-some Pomegranate juice
-a splash of Triple Sec
Enjoy!

Caipirinha

What is this? It is fantastic! I had my first drink my first night in Aruba with the man now honored to be my husband. We were at a Brazilian steakhouse, enjoying the parade of meat (yah meat! woohoo!) and this drink was recommended. I cannot say my first attempts at mixing at home were successful, but the end result was always reached. Visit this site for more information and tips: http://www.maria-brazil.org/caipirinha.htm. It tastes a little better the longer it sits. Delish! I have usually been served/served this drink in an old-fashioned glass.

1 lime
2 ounces of cachaça
Sugar to taste (a lot for me thanks!)
Ice cubes

Wash the lime and roll it on the board to loosen the juices. Cut the lime into pieces and place them in a glass. Sprinkle with the sugar and crush the pieces (pulp side up) with a pestle, just enough to release the juice, otherwise it'll get bitter. Add the cachaça and stir to mix. Add the ice and stir again. It is delicious and potent!

Champagne Punch

Punch is so old school, how could I not include it? Punch is fun whether it's fancy and includes champagne or is tropical, such as the beloved and highly regarded Hawaiian Punch. Put on your party shoes and make some punch!
INGREDIENTS

1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate

1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate

1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate

1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine, chilled

1 liter carbonated water, chilled

2 (750 milliliter) bottles champagne, chilled

1 lemon - sliced, for garnish

1/2 cup fresh mint, garnish

DIRECTIONS

In large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice concentrate, pink lemonade concentrate, limeade concentrate, white wine, club soda and champagne. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Pop quiz: which type of glass do you use?


If you said: Champagne Flute, you are correct! If you did not answer with Champagne Flute, I hope you have a Costco Membership to save some money on all the red Solo cups you purchase. Regardless, drink carefully, and remember, "a pregnant woman never drinks alone."