This post is what, in web-jargon these days, is called a mind-dump.
As I sit in the office on a nice breezy (and slow) afternoon, wishing is all I can do and here are some of my favorite drinks that I’m wishing for …. right now !
Nothing extraordinary … out of the box … but like they say – if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it !!
LIITE (Long Island Iced Tea) – Djins @ Hyaat-Delhi, that’s where I first had LITE. The best part is that you need just one to get you into high spirits. One look at the ingredients and you’ll know why !
You need ½ a shot each of Gin, White Rum, Tequila , Triple Sec & Vodka . Some Coke for the color & some lemon juice.
Shake all the ingredients except the coke with ice and strain into a highball. Then pour the coke on the top. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Rum Cola – Simple and effective. Also known as ‘dhoka-cola’ , All fauji kids would vouch for this one. Most people like it with Bacardi or Old Monk but I prefer Capt Morgan’s. The spicy vanilla after taste is splendid.
You’ll need 1 shot Captain Morgan’s spiced rum, Coke. I also add ½ a lime.
In a tall glass pour in the rum & top the glass with ice. Add the coke & drop in some lime slices.
Center Shock – a good friend of mine once made this for me by accident. It’s something many people will not like, but I do.
You’ll need tender coconut in the shell, one shot of vodka and a straw.
Just make an opening in the coconut and remove about a sip or two from it. Fill in the vodka and keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Serve with a straw.
Mojito – It just looks so good that you have to have it !
You’ll need 1.5 oz White Rum, 10-12 fresh mint leaves,1/2 lime, 7 oz club soda & 3 tsp. sugar syrup.
Crush mint leaves and lightly squeeze lime in a cool tall glass. Pour sweet syrup to cover and fill glass with ice. Add the Rum, club soda, and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few sprigs of mint.
And of course Draught Beer (to keep my husband happy) – You need a can of chilled beer. Just open and drink.
I just have one request, when ever you serve a drink, please do it in the right glass. And although my husband says ‘a drink tastes the same in any glass’, I firmly believe that without proper presentation… the drink loses its ATTITUDE ; )
Do you guys have a favorite drink … let me know the recipe in the comments and I promise I’ll try them 🙂