Post by g1 on Apr 19, 2009 12:32:12 GMT -5
Some warm-weather drinks. Limoncello, if you haven't tried it, is very dangerous...
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Limoncello (Read all directions before you start)
8 lemons; 1 bottle (750 ml) 80-proof vodka; 2 cups sugar; 2.5 cups water
In a big glass jar, put half of the bottle of vodka.
Wash lemons, pat dry. Carefully peel thin yellow strips off lemons with a vegetable peeler so there is no white pith underneath. If strips of peel have white residue, scrape it off with a small knife. It's too bitter. Toss the strips in the jar as you peel so they don't dry out. Cover the jar and let it rest at least 14 days and up to 40 days in a cool dark place. The longer it rests, the better it tastes.
After resting time, combine sugar and water in a saucepan; boil gently until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let the syrup cool before adding it to the Limoncello jar. Then add the additional 1/2 bottle of vodka. Stir. Allow it to rest for another 14 to 40 days. (Keep the bottle.)
After the final rest, strain, discard the lemon peel, and bottle (you'll need more bottles). Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.
Limoncello must steep for a total of at least 28 days.
Enjoy! Limoncello kicks butt.
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Okay, now on to the article. The divine Ms. Viki Babbles Gonia described a harrowing time as follows, edited. (Please refer to her Babbles article for the full incredibly hilarious version).
The World's Greatest Screwdriver
1. Run out of Tonic.
2. Cast about in the refrigerator and wonder why you haven't gone to the grocery store in over a week.
3. Briefly consider the milk, then consider that milk and vodka only mix when Kahlua is present, and realize you have no Kahlua.
4. Decide to go outside for a cigarette.
5. Back from cigarette, notice that mini-crate of clementines [aka Cuties] that has been sitting on our counter for a couple of weeks.
6. Realize that clementines are filled with very sweet orange juice.
7. Set about squeezing 6-8 clementines into your glass.
8. Pour some vodka into the glass, and then add some ice.
9. Stir it up and think, 'd**n - this is going to be one pulpy screwdriver.'
10. Realize that oranges/orange juice/citrusy-stuff gives you heartburn. Wish you weren't old and concerned about getting heartburn.
11. Take a sip.
12. Realize that you just invented the World's Greatest Screwdriver.
13. Drink it and when you go to make another, decide that this is a good use of the fruit you probably would have thrown away. Because it's so delicious, the stickiness of your counter is worth it.
victoriarwood.newsvine.com/_news/2009/04/18/2701840-its-time-toooooo-name-that-booze
Limoncello (Read all directions before you start)
8 lemons; 1 bottle (750 ml) 80-proof vodka; 2 cups sugar; 2.5 cups water
In a big glass jar, put half of the bottle of vodka.
Wash lemons, pat dry. Carefully peel thin yellow strips off lemons with a vegetable peeler so there is no white pith underneath. If strips of peel have white residue, scrape it off with a small knife. It's too bitter. Toss the strips in the jar as you peel so they don't dry out. Cover the jar and let it rest at least 14 days and up to 40 days in a cool dark place. The longer it rests, the better it tastes.
After resting time, combine sugar and water in a saucepan; boil gently until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let the syrup cool before adding it to the Limoncello jar. Then add the additional 1/2 bottle of vodka. Stir. Allow it to rest for another 14 to 40 days. (Keep the bottle.)
After the final rest, strain, discard the lemon peel, and bottle (you'll need more bottles). Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.
Limoncello must steep for a total of at least 28 days.
Enjoy! Limoncello kicks butt.
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Okay, now on to the article. The divine Ms. Viki Babbles Gonia described a harrowing time as follows, edited. (Please refer to her Babbles article for the full incredibly hilarious version).
The World's Greatest Screwdriver
1. Run out of Tonic.
2. Cast about in the refrigerator and wonder why you haven't gone to the grocery store in over a week.
3. Briefly consider the milk, then consider that milk and vodka only mix when Kahlua is present, and realize you have no Kahlua.
4. Decide to go outside for a cigarette.
5. Back from cigarette, notice that mini-crate of clementines [aka Cuties] that has been sitting on our counter for a couple of weeks.
6. Realize that clementines are filled with very sweet orange juice.
7. Set about squeezing 6-8 clementines into your glass.
8. Pour some vodka into the glass, and then add some ice.
9. Stir it up and think, 'd**n - this is going to be one pulpy screwdriver.'
10. Realize that oranges/orange juice/citrusy-stuff gives you heartburn. Wish you weren't old and concerned about getting heartburn.
11. Take a sip.
12. Realize that you just invented the World's Greatest Screwdriver.
13. Drink it and when you go to make another, decide that this is a good use of the fruit you probably would have thrown away. Because it's so delicious, the stickiness of your counter is worth it.