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Favorite Homemade Cocktails?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ima_drummer2k, Aug 7, 2015.

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  1. ima_drummer2k

    ima_drummer2k Member

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    I'm having some people over on Saturday and will be playing bartender. Hitting Spec's on the way home from work with a $200 gift card in tow.

    Any suggestions for some unique recipes? Ones that will make me look like I actually know what I'm doing?
     
    #1 ima_drummer2k, Aug 7, 2015
  2. Rocketman95

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    I've been on a lemonade (1.5 parts)/grapefruit vodka (1 part) kick lately. Extremely refreshing with this heat.
     
    #2 Rocketman95, Aug 7, 2015
  3. heypartner

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    Look up:

    Drinks with Lychee in them
    Drinks with Pomegranate liqueur
    Drinks shaken not stirred

    And the girls love the sugar-coated rims (that's what she said)
     
    #3 heypartner, Aug 7, 2015
  4. Pete the Cheat

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    home made mojitos take a little work but are perfect for the weather. throw a big batch in one of those glass beverage dispensers and you are set.

    I would suggest testing out a few batches on yourself to get the muddling down and find the right mix for your taste.
     
    #4 Pete the Cheat, Aug 7, 2015
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    Sucker Punch: Equal parts lemon-lime Gatorade and Everclear
     
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  6. heypartner

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    A batch of homemade Sangria is a crowd-pleaser in the hot days of August, too.
     
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    DIY 4 Loko

    Grab yourself 2 40oz from the corner store.

    Couple of redbulls and 2 Watermelon Sodas(kroger brand).

    Pour all of it in huge jug and have yourself a good time.
     
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  8. Pete the Cheat

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    oh it's going to be one of those parties is it?
     
    #8 Pete the Cheat, Aug 7, 2015
  9. Dubious

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    Bourbon and Peach Water (peach flavored soda water)
    Fresh Mint Julep ( mint from the herb section, simple syrup)
    Coconut Margaritas ( just add a little Coco Lopez to Uncle Dick's)
    Bourbon and Vanilla Ice Cream (desert)

    We've been doing a big punch bowl of Sangria with fresh fruit at the beach this year. You can drink it all day long. Somebody gave us a Sangria maker where the ice is isolated from the wine so it's cold but not diluted.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Rocketman95

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    This is a great idea. We do this for bigger gatherings.
     
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    nothing fancy but I like Topo Chico with vodka and a healthy squeeze of lime. Great summer drink.
     
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  12. Ziggy

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    I like my vodka with water and lime but this sounds like it goes harddddddd. Mule's and Pimm's Cups seem to be hits generally.
     
    #12 Ziggy, Aug 7, 2015
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    Rum with orange.
     
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    Brown Derby -
    1.5 part bourbon
    1 part fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
    1/2 part concentrated honey (get organic)

    Shake w/ ice in drink shaker and pour in cocktail glass.

    Fresh, crafty, and delicious!
     
    #14 dmenacela, Aug 7, 2015
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    I try to stick to shots or alcohol + diet something

    Cocktails are usually loaded with sugars
     
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    Sames, but he's entertaining. Different story.
     
    #16 Ziggy, Aug 7, 2015
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    Skyy Pineapple Vodka + Orange Juice + Ginger Ale

    I called it the Pineapple Express and it is ****ing delicious.

    Gotta be careful with that one though. One time I nearly killed a whole bottle and woke up at 4 AM passed out on my floor.
     
    #17 moestavern19, Aug 7, 2015
  18. ima_drummer2k

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    Great stuff in here, this is just what I was looking for. I will be printing this thread before leaving today!

    I tried a little concoction last night that we drank a lot in college called a Bullfrog. Fill blender full of ice, add 1 cup vodka, 2 tablespoons of limeade, then fill the balance of the blender with Sprite.
     
    #18 ima_drummer2k, Aug 7, 2015
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    Open an All Day IPA.

    Pour into room temp glass.

    Binge.
     
    #19 LonghornFan, Aug 7, 2015
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    Lunchbox

    ~8 oz beer (lighter beers usually work best)
    ~4 oz orange juice
    1 shot of Crown or Amaretto

    Drop the shot into the beer/OJ and drink it down. Tastes like a creamsicle or an orange Tootsie Pop.
     
    #20 jank1434, Aug 7, 2015
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