Showing posts with label Friday Treat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friday Treat. Show all posts
7.08.2011
2.25.2011
2.18.2011
FRIDAY TREAT: COCKTAIL TASTING
Dear Jackie,
We at Dear Jackie have been very busy looking for the perfect Joan & Jackie Collins cocktails.
The Twinkle has gold sparkles in it, and it's delicious. What I really like about this cocktail is that some of the little gold sparkles stick around on the face and hands- its as if the drinker becomes more fabulous after having it, similar to how I feel after reading a Jackie Collins novel. However, The Twinkle has champagne in it and we know that you can't stand champagne. Therefor it's suitable for Joan since sometimes you can't stand her! We know how she enjoys sipping champaign with young hunks in her hotel suite. Perhaps you would prefer The Clover Club. It;s fuchsia with a creamy top and is also very delicious. They are both very Joan & Jackie Collins-esque because they are tasty, gorgeous, and never get old.
Will you and Joan be joining us for the party?
TWINKLE
An elegant serving of 42 Below vodka stirred with elderflower cordial, served in a martini glass and topped with Champagne.
Origin: Created in 2002 by Tony Conigliaro at The Lonsdale, London. Tony founded the fabulous 69 Coleborook Row in London's East End.
To make:
CLOVER CLUB
Bombay Sapphire shaken with raspberry syrup and lemon juice. Whipped into a creamy foam with a dash of albumen and Peychaud bitters, served in frozen martini glass.
Origin: Pre-dates Prohibition, The Clover Club cocktail is named for the Philadelphia men's club of the same name, which met in the Bellevue-Stratford hotel.
To make:
* 2 oz gin
* juice of 1/2 lemon
* 1/4 oz raspberry syrup
* 1 egg white
* 1 tsp sugar
SHAKE vigorously (more than normal to properly mix the egg and sugar) and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with fresh raspberry.
We at Dear Jackie have been very busy looking for the perfect Joan & Jackie Collins cocktails.
The Twinkle has gold sparkles in it, and it's delicious. What I really like about this cocktail is that some of the little gold sparkles stick around on the face and hands- its as if the drinker becomes more fabulous after having it, similar to how I feel after reading a Jackie Collins novel. However, The Twinkle has champagne in it and we know that you can't stand champagne. Therefor it's suitable for Joan since sometimes you can't stand her! We know how she enjoys sipping champaign with young hunks in her hotel suite. Perhaps you would prefer The Clover Club. It;s fuchsia with a creamy top and is also very delicious. They are both very Joan & Jackie Collins-esque because they are tasty, gorgeous, and never get old.
Will you and Joan be joining us for the party?
TWINKLEAn elegant serving of 42 Below vodka stirred with elderflower cordial, served in a martini glass and topped with Champagne.
Origin: Created in 2002 by Tony Conigliaro at The Lonsdale, London. Tony founded the fabulous 69 Coleborook Row in London's East End.
To make:
- 3 shots 42 Below (or favorite) vodka
- ¾ shot St~Germain elderflower liqueur
- Top up with Perrier Jouet brut Champagne
- Add edible gold sparkles
CLOVER CLUB
Bombay Sapphire shaken with raspberry syrup and lemon juice. Whipped into a creamy foam with a dash of albumen and Peychaud bitters, served in frozen martini glass.
Origin: Pre-dates Prohibition, The Clover Club cocktail is named for the Philadelphia men's club of the same name, which met in the Bellevue-Stratford hotel.
To make:
* 2 oz gin
* juice of 1/2 lemon
* 1/4 oz raspberry syrup
* 1 egg white
* 1 tsp sugar
SHAKE vigorously (more than normal to properly mix the egg and sugar) and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with fresh raspberry.
12.10.2010
12.03.2010
FRIDAY TREAT- HOT TODDY (USHER FT JAY Z & LIL KIM QUEEN B)
Dear Jackie,
I know how much you like Usher. Here is his latest track featuring Jay Z and the Queen B Lil' Kim. You know the hot toddy is a very good cold remedy for those winter days in the country side.
Stay warm!
HOT TODDY
Ingredients:
* 1 oz brandy, whiskey or rum
* 1 Tbsp honey
* 1/4 lemon
* 1 cup hot water
* 1 peppermint tea bag
* 1 piece of star anise
Preparation:
1. Coat the bottom of a mug or an Irish coffee glass with honey.
2. Add the liquor and the juice of the lemon quarter.
3. On the side, heat water in a kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea.
4. Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.
I know how much you like Usher. Here is his latest track featuring Jay Z and the Queen B Lil' Kim. You know the hot toddy is a very good cold remedy for those winter days in the country side.
Stay warm!
HOT TODDYIngredients:
* 1 oz brandy, whiskey or rum
* 1 Tbsp honey
* 1/4 lemon
* 1 cup hot water
* 1 peppermint tea bag
* 1 piece of star anise
Preparation:
1. Coat the bottom of a mug or an Irish coffee glass with honey.
2. Add the liquor and the juice of the lemon quarter.
3. On the side, heat water in a kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea.
4. Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.
6.18.2010
5.21.2010
FRIDAY TREAT (Algonquin Style)
Algonquin Cocktail
1 measure Pineapple Juice
1 measure Dry Vermouth
3 measures Rye Whiskey
Cherry
Ice
Put your Martini glass in the freezer for 10 min.
Ice and liquids in the cocktail shaker to be stirred until frothy.
Strain into chilled martini glass.
Add cherry with Jackie Collins Cupcake stirrer.
Vuala. Swiftly drink three well deserved sips.
5.14.2010
3.12.2010
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
1/2 shot maraschino liqueur
1 shot Dubonnet
2 shots dry gin
Chilled cocktail glass
Orange peel, for garnish
Shaken in a cocktail shaker
follow orders of Ms Baker,
Opera is fresh and sweet
perfect for a Friday Treat!
3.05.2010
FRIDAY TREAT
MMMMM... This afternoon treat yourself with a refreshing
MOSCOW MULE
(to match your lime green canvas sneakers)
4 ice cubes
2 shots vodka
juice of 2 limes
ginger beer
lime slice to decorate
Squeeze your limes
Crush your ice
Put lime juice, ice, and vodka in cocktail shaker
Shake it baby
Pour into glass, top off with ginger beer and decorate
Wowza!
MOSCOW MULE
(to match your lime green canvas sneakers)
4 ice cubes
2 shots vodka
juice of 2 limes
ginger beer
lime slice to decorate
Squeeze your limes
Crush your ice
Put lime juice, ice, and vodka in cocktail shaker
Shake it baby
Pour into glass, top off with ginger beer and decorate
Wowza!
2.26.2010
FRIDAY TREAT
BEST EVER BROWNIES
Take a break this afternoon and make these delicious brownies that have been county fair winners since 1969. Follow the directions exactly and everyone will be jealousing over your brownies. They should be gooey on the inside with a flaky crisp surface. DO NOT use less sugar!
1/2 cup butter
3.5 oz. bittersweet cooking chocolate
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional but favorable)
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat and set aside to let cool. Beat the eggs rigorously. Blend in sugar, vanilla, and chocolate mixture (cool but still liquidy). Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into chocolate mixture. Add nuts. Spread in greased baking dish 11 x 7 x 1.5 inches. Bake in 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 min. Cool in pan before cutting.
Enjoy!
Take a break this afternoon and make these delicious brownies that have been county fair winners since 1969. Follow the directions exactly and everyone will be jealousing over your brownies. They should be gooey on the inside with a flaky crisp surface. DO NOT use less sugar!
1/2 cup butter
3.5 oz. bittersweet cooking chocolate
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional but favorable)
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat and set aside to let cool. Beat the eggs rigorously. Blend in sugar, vanilla, and chocolate mixture (cool but still liquidy). Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into chocolate mixture. Add nuts. Spread in greased baking dish 11 x 7 x 1.5 inches. Bake in 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 min. Cool in pan before cutting.
Enjoy!
2.19.2010
FRIDAY TREAT
This Friday Afternoon let us indulge in a Dry, Dirty Martini to celebrate a hard week of reading blog reports about Dirty Martinis.
DIRTY MARTINI (serves 2):
Plenty of Ice
4 shots of Gin
Dry Vermouth Bottle
2 Green Olives
Olive Brine to taste
2 Martini glasses (everyone should have at least 2 Martini glasses at home or work for such an occasion)
First, chill your glass. To do this just add water and ice and wait.
In your mixer (or a tall glass) add plenty of ice.
Add Gin.
Sniff Dry Vermouth or if you must, add a few drops to gin.
Stir vigorously.
Empty water and ice from glasses.
Strain Martini into glasses evenly.
Add Olive and a few drops of Olive brine.
Important Martini Enjoyment Tip: Drink your Martini in three swift gulps so as to not baby your drink or
god forbid
it not be ICE COLD.
Ching ching!
DIRTY MARTINI (serves 2):
Plenty of Ice
4 shots of Gin
Dry Vermouth Bottle
2 Green Olives
Olive Brine to taste
2 Martini glasses (everyone should have at least 2 Martini glasses at home or work for such an occasion)
First, chill your glass. To do this just add water and ice and wait.
In your mixer (or a tall glass) add plenty of ice.
Add Gin.
Sniff Dry Vermouth or if you must, add a few drops to gin.
Stir vigorously.
Empty water and ice from glasses.
Strain Martini into glasses evenly.
Add Olive and a few drops of Olive brine.
Important Martini Enjoyment Tip: Drink your Martini in three swift gulps so as to not baby your drink or
god forbid
it not be ICE COLD.
Ching ching!
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