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

Week #5: Captain Morgan Cooler

Nina & Mary are the best! They are so hot, and so awesome, and so great at describing Pirate drinks.

You! you should drink more because Nina & Mary are great.

With love

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

* Mary gives this drink a 4.0 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink 4.5 skull and crossbone.

Average score: 4.25 skull and crossbones!

This drink is amazing, outstanding, and VERY easy to drink. In a participant's words, "It tastes like a lollipop." This drink makes us feel like kids again. Our highest scoring drink to date. You should drink this. Frequently.

It's as glorious as a fire pit on a fall evening.

Easily double classy.

Week #4: Beachcomber

We are sorry for the brief hiatus, someone was inconsiderate enough to die. However, we're back now. As for this week's cocktail, we were pleasantly surprised based on last week's disaster. This cocktail's ingredients were startlingly similar, so we took some precautions: We used sweetened lime juice instead of regular lime juice, and upgraded the "rum" to coconut rum. We feel this was a smart move, as you will soon taste for yourself.

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

* Mary gives this drink a 3.75 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink 4.0 skull and crossbone.

Average score: 3.875 skull and crossbones!

This drink hits you quickly and quietly. It's good on a Friday in the Fall when you reminisce about the warm summer evenings surrounded by lightning bugs. And by that, we mean it is potent, and sweet, and gets you drunk fast! The three most important factors when judging a drink! Popular vote agrees that this drink would be made again in non blogging circumstances.

This drink is purely double classy. Drink up!

It makes you feel as fun as Lady Gaga.

Week #3 - Carib Cocktail

This week's tail was quite surprising. As we concocted the "supposedly" splendid cocktail we were excited about the possibility of getting driz-unk! Unfortunately this drink was a bit too sour for our tastebuds and not conducive to drunkery. Nina & Mary took it upon themselves to alter the recipe after the first sip. The first sip went as such: ::sip:: ::pause:: ::gasp!!!!!!!!::

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

* Mary gives this drink a 1.0 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink 1.0 skull and crossbone.

Average score::1.0 skull and crossbones!

(we'd give it a 0 if we could)

Recommendation: Only drink if you want to torture someone or if you'd like to give someone acid reflux due to excess limeage. The incredible bloggers altered this drink by adding extra pineapple juice and rum; this made it drinkable. In the future 60% pineapple juice + 40% rum with a *splash* of lime = a tasty drink.

It was as limey as a dirty Englishman.

Nowhere near double classy.

Week 2: Old Lay

In response to the throngs of comments from our eager fans, we are posting the second installment of this amazingly informative blog.

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

* Mary gives this drink a 2.5 skull and crossbones.

* Nina gives this drink 3 skull and crossbones.

Average score:: 2.75 skull and crossbones!

Whoa. The first sip is warmingly brutal. But it becomes easier to drink with every sip! Mary feels it is a little biting and could use a splash of another mixer besides the grenadine. Nina giggled a lot afterwards with a glazed-over look in her eye. Recommended to be drunk prior to having relations with an old lay. It will help for sure.

Mary would drink this again if she had in laws coming to visit. Nina would drink it again if it was in front of her.

It is tentatively double classy.

It is as potent as an old lay's ______.