Week #9: Green Iguana

To keep with the Halloween theme, we chose another green beverage. We stuck with the ecto-cooler theme and (some of us) are very happy with our choice! Happy Halloween to all!

Skull and crossbones rating scale from 1-5 (5 is the best)

* Mary gives this drink a 3.5 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink a 3.5 skull and crossbone.

Average score: 3.5 skull and crossbones!

Upon first sip, it was obvious that the ratio of ingredients was not quite right. We felt that it was way too heavy on the sour mix. We subsequently added more tequila and more midori, and the drink was immediately better. In the future, we suggest equal parts of all 3 ingredients. Once altered, the drink was easily consumed. Nina felt the drink was tasty....not as good as the previous green drink, but still worthy of mentioning. Mary felt like the drink should just be straight tequila...body shots :).

It's as ghoulish as a Club 10Glen HOLLAween Party.

It's single classy, with its other classy doing the Monster Mash.

Week #8: By the Pool

We apologize to all of our followers for last week's absence. Mary was suffering from the plague, and could not leave her home due to quarantine. However, she has recovered and is ready to rock and roll...pirate style. Due to the timing of our current blogging episode, we thought it was only fitting that we select drinks that evoked the Halloween spirit. Therefore, this week's green beverage has the appearance of Ecto-Cooler....which was completely intentional. Enjoy!

Skull and crossbones rating scale from 1-5 (5 is the best)

* Mary gives this drink a 4.25 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink a 4.5 skull and crossbone.

Average score: 4.375 skull and crossbones!

This drink was not only eerie, and halloweenie, but delicious as well! One participant (Lindsay) commented that she enjoyed the melon flavor of the drink as well as the color. It made her want to lay "by the pool". It was quite sweet, but not overly so that it was difficult to drink. In an effort to make the color even more ghoulish, a splash of Blue Curacao was added and the effect was spooktacular! It made the color cool AND it took a little bit of the "sweetness" away. So far, one of the big hits of this blog. Very appropriate for Halloween festivities.......hint hint....wink wink....

It's as green and spooky as Slimer.

This drink also takes away the double classy prize.

Week #7: Free Breeze

We totally rocked out a mid-week drinking session with this lovely drink. It's name suggested a good change of pace from the busy week. The recipe called for Absolut, but we used Gordon's instead (bad choice). We also quadrupled the recipe which is enough for 2 willing adults.

Skull and crossbones rating scale from 1-5 (5 is the best)

* Mary gives this drink a 3.0 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink a 3.5 skull and crossbone.

Average score::3.25 skull and crossbones!

This drink is definitely a sipping drink and should not be drunk quickly (or in large quantities). This drink is very pretty but has a slight tart acidity, most likely due to the sweet and sour mix. If we could have a do-over, we would probably do equal parts vodka and triple sec, as well as equal parts sour mix and cranberry. Upon taking the first sip, we thought it was surprisingly tasty, but was easier to drink without the smell of the lemon slice. The smell of the lemon, while drinking, altered the taste in a negative way. So throw out the lemon, and bottoms up!

It's as pretty in pink as Molly Ringwald.

It's classy with a "k". (Eric)

Week #6 Blue Shark

We decided to choose a drink that would prepare us for the amazing concert that is "Hanson". In honor of how biting their music is, we chose a cocktail that is both powerful and colorful. Pretty much, Hanson Rules.

Skull and crossbones rating scale from 1-5 (5 is the best)

* Mary gives this drink a 3.0 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink a 3.0 skull and crossbone.

Average score::3.0 skull and crossbones!

Upon first sip, this drink was very strong and made Mary's stomach turn. However, it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It was also pretty sweet as we used a flavored vodka (melon). Due to our evening plans, we could not succumb to this drink fully. Therefore, we added lemonade to the mixture, and it made the drink easier to tolerate...while drinking it in front of 4 small children and 2 adults....with savvy. There isn't anything we can't do in front of children.

It's as blue as Mary's new blue jeans.

This drink wants to be double classy, but doesn't quite hit the mark