Girlie Drink of the Week
I’m a tropical gal. I love tropical fruits for the most part. There are some that do wig me out, like dragon fruit (bletch) and breadfruit (urgh). And papaya is actually on that list depending on the way it is served. But for the most part I enjoy what the supermarket calls “exotic” fruits. I call them “the stuff we grew in our backyard”. Seriously, until I came to the Texas I had no idea you bought fruit at the supermarket.
Hell, I didn’t know people actually bought fruit. I thought everyone grew their own.
Anyway, one of my faves is the mango. That sumbitch is tricky to cut and eat, but once you get the hang of it, it is soooo gooood. Of course, you can buy it cut and ready to eat, but it doesn’t taste as good. If you’re not picky, then get the pre-cut stuff. It is still damn good.
Indian Summer
- Champagne
- 1 oz. Peach schnapps
- Mango nectar
- Mango pulp
In a blender, mix nectar and some mango fruit pulp (about ½ cup of each) until pureed. In a glass filled with crushed ice, add the peach schnapps, half of the puree, and then fill with champagne. Swirl with a swizzle gently until mixed thoroughly. Garnish with a lime wedge. If a blender is too much work, just use the nectar. If you can’t find the nectar, use some other juice. Laziness is the mother of invention, after all 
Girlie Drink of the Week
Sorry about not posting all this weekend. It was Mother’s Day and I took some time off from all the blogs. But far be it from me to ignore the GDOTW. I just know y’all look forward to it.
Guavatini
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 2 oz. Guava juice or nectar
- 1 oz. Dark rum
- Juice of fresh lime
In a shaker with ice, pour the vodka, rum, guava nectar and juice of one lime. Shake well, and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon.
I like to rim the glass with sugar and use spiced rum for extra sweetness, but I figure y’all might just barf at that
Girlie Drink of the Week
Well, last weekend I attended the local Wein & Saengerfest™ and had the opportunity to sample many, many Texas wines. It was a lot of fun, particularly because the weather co-operated and it was breezy and nice for a change. Still got sunburned, though.
One of the vineyards featured was Los Pinos (The Pines) Winery. Their selections were Texas and Western themed, which made for great conversation. Of the four wines they were showcasing, one tickled my sweet tooth.
All My X’s Sweet Red! It was very good: sweet, but not too sweet. The young woman said it was the most popular because of the name. After looking at the label, I had to differ. The only drawback is you find yourself singing that song, and George Strait is one hell of an earworm. Anyway, I would have taken a pic of the bottle, but it’s already in the recycling bin.
Don’t judge me
Girlie Drink of the Week
I seldom drink ginger ale. Not because I don’t like it, but because I associate it with an upset tummy, since it helps me to feel better. But ginger ale is an awesome staple to have in your bar, especially during the summer months since it is so refreshing. And so I give you the recipe for this week!
Limon and Ginger
- One part Bacardi Limon
- One part Ginger ale
Pour Bacardi over ice in an old fashioned glass. Slowly follow with the ginger ale. Garnish with lime wedge.
If you don’t have Bacardi Limon, use Crystal and add half a teaspoon of lemon or lime juice, which is what I will do
Girlie Drink of the Week
I had this when I was sixteen years old, courtesy of my uncle. I still owe him for that. I thought it was juice and that bastich kept serving one after another.
The Painkiller
- 2 oz. Pusser’s rum
- 4 oz. Pineapple juice
- 1 oz. Creme of coconut
- 1 oz. Orange juice
- Freshly grated nutmeg
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add first four ingredients and stir. Pour into cocktail glasses and top with grated nutmeg. Garnish with mint or a pineapple wedge.
Believe me, it goes to your head 
Phoning It In
The only Girlie Drink of the Week I can think of making today is this one:
Bourbon, neat.
But in case you are in need of something more refined, garter up at The Captives.
Girlie Drink of the Week
That’s right: GDOTW IS BACK!!!
And there’s nothing you can do about it.
I have a confession to make. I’m a muddler. I love to muddle things. That’s why I have an affinity for Caipirinha. You get to muddle fresh lime wedges and release that wonderful fresh taste into your booze. Anyway, as I was wishing I had some limes last night to make myself a drink, I started to wonder if there weren’t any other drinks that used fresh fruit pulp, aside from the ever-popular Sangria. And I am happy to report that I found the perfect recipe to enjoy in the coming summer months.
Well, it’s summer here in Texas already, but some of y’all will have to wait.
Redhead in Bed
- 3 lbs. strawberries, hulled and chopped (or use thawed berries)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. citrus vodka
- 1/4 fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup riesling
In a bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar and let stand, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices, about 10 minutes. The liquid will look syrupy. Now, muddle the strawberries using a wooden spoon or whatever you have handy, then add the juice, vodka, and riesling and mix well. Pour into a pitcher and serve over ice. Serves ten.
And always remember, vodka is a hobby
Girlie Drink of the Week
I have German friends in town for a two week visit, so I have this waiting for me come Easter Sunday!
Ok, so they are partaking of Mexican and Texas beers. I am paying tribute to their visit with German beer. Sue me.
Y’all have no idea how hard it is to see this in my fridge, waiting for me. GAH!!
Hope y’all have a wonderful Tuesday 
Girlie Drink of the Week
TODAY IS MARDI GRAS!!!!!!!!!!!
Eh, not that I have plans to do anything anyway, but some of y’all may be enjoying festivities. Beads are fun to catch and earn. So I hear.
This week’s libation is a tribute to the main Mardi Gras color, the one that carries through the Lenten season, PURPLE!!
Bewitching Purple Martini
- 3 oz. Vodka
- 1½ oz. Cranberry Juice
- ½ oz. Blue Curaçao
- ½ oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
- ½ oz. Seven-Up Soda, or similar
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake gently. Add more blue Curaçao if the color isn’t purple enough. Serve in a martini glass rimmed with sugar.
I look forward to drinking something other than this. If I’m giving up liquor for Lent, I want to drink something that will leave a good memory for the next forty days and nights
Girlie Drink of the Week
Well, I decided to stop with the frou-frou for a while. I have been sick, and tired, and have too much going on to even think about girlie concoctions that may or may not be well-received.
However, everyone will at least drink wine sometime in their life, right?? So this week’s offering is a Spanish red table wine called Tempranillo. Tempranillo grapes are the earliest harvested grape because it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes. They are native to Spain, but are now harvested in the New World, including here in Texas. This week’s recommendation is Paso a Paso Tempranillo.
The wine has enough tannins to pair with food, but not overly so that you can’t enjoy a glass or a bottle on its own. Full bodied and very reasonably priced, it has a wonderful aroma and pairs awesomely with chocolate. Trust me on that.
It also pairs well with film noir cinema
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