Other Favorite

Beverages

As great as Maitais are, one just can’t drink them exclusively. Following are recipes for some other favorite cocktails you will enjoy.

Mississippi Sunset

(courtesy of Viking

River Cruises)

This is a delicious and refreshing blend sure to delight all. 1 ounce citrus vodka ½ ounce Orange Curaçao or Triplesec ½ ounce strawberry liqueur 2 ounces sweet and sour mix ½ teaspoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed is best Fill cocktail shaker with ice halfway, add all ingreditents, shake and strain over a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Chocolate Martini Delight

This is a wonderful dessert beverage that packs a punch! 2 ounces chocolate vodka 2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream 2 ounces Godiva dark chocolate liqueur Swirl chocolate syrup in a the glass before starting. Combine Baileys, chocolate liqueur, and vodka in a large cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake to chill. Filter ice with strainer and pour. This makes two drinks; halve the ingredients for one. Top with shaved chocolate. Add ½ ounce of strawberry liqueur for a different taste.

Strawberry Lilikoi Lemonade

This is a perfect cooler for hot summer afternoons and evenings. 4 ounces lemonade 2 ounces Smirnoff passion fruit vodka 1 ounce strawberry liqueur Mix and serve - fast and easy!

Hot Toddy

This is a delicious drink with a wonderful aroma for cool nights. Although it can be made with rum Whiskey is more popular. Makers Mark “Whisky” is a full-flavored bourbon with a sweet side that is made with red winter wheat instead of the usual rye for a “one of a kind, full-flavored burbon that’s easy to drink”. With easy ingredients, this is quick and simple to make: ¾ cup water 1 ½ ounces whiskey 1 to 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 slice lemon 1 cinnamon stick Heat the water to simmer and pour into a suitable mug. Add the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice. Stir until the honey has blended into the mix. Garnish with lemon slice and cinnamon. Yummm! Add more honey or lemon juice for sweetness or tang as desired.

 NEW  Sidecar

Easy and quick to make, this is a simple yet sophisticated cocktail. With a century of tradition, it’s a great choice for those who prefer a dryer less- sweet beverage. ¾ ounce Cognac 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur ½ ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice Lightly sugar the rim to sweeten as desired, but be careful with fruit garnish as a small amount will dramatically change the delicate balance. Even the type of lemons can affect the flavor. Add crushed ice into a mixer and shake well. Strain the ice and pour into a cocktail glass and there you have it! Add more lemon juice for a bigger zing. Brandy may be substituted for Cognac. Historical note: the left-over portion in the mixer was how this cocktail got its name - pour into a shot glass and there’s the sidecar!