Tag Archives: summer drinks

Adult Milkshakes

Posted on 05/30/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

If you remember nothing else today, remember this: Three ounces liquor to two cups ice cream. (Blend and pour.) We used strawberry ice cream with an ounce of Chambord and two ounces of vanilla vodka. But the possibilities are endless. … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Martini

Posted on 06/21/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are so easy to make that seconds are in order. Cucumber Martini 2 ounces cucumber liqueur 1 ounce vodka lemon-lime soda Pour liqueur and vodka in a shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a martini glass. Top with soda. … Continue reading →

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Blood Orange Martini

Posted on 05/24/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Like a cosmo, but better and you won’t have to think of a particular actress who happens to resemble a horse from the neck up. Blood Orange Martini 1/2 ounce triple sec 1 ounce vodka 2 ounces blood orange liqueur … Continue reading →

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Eat your greens…

Posted on 05/10/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

And drink them too…. Cucumber Tonic 1 1/2 ounces gin 6 mint leaves 2 ounces cucumber liqueur soda water squeeze lime juice Muddle mint with gin in a Collins glass. Throw in five ice cubes. (Four or six would also … Continue reading →

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