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Daddy’s Milk

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Daddy’s Milk

1/2 oz.             Marie Brizard Creme de Cacao Dark
1/2 oz.             Potters Creme de Cacao White Liqueur
1/2 oz.             Frangelico hazelnut liqueur
1 splash             cream 

Shake with ice in a cocktail mixer and strain into a shot glass. Enjoy!

Today we are sharing a somewhat different recipe in that it doesn’t call for any of the really “hard” stuff. There’s no rum, no whiskey or bourbon, no vodka, and no tequila. This one could definately be called more of a dessert shot. It is thicker in context than your usual shot and sometimes one has to be ready to down a shooter like this. Especially guys. If you are a hardcore bourbon drinker or a tequila man, you may feel like this is like drinking a shot of Pepto Bismol or Milk of Magnesia.

I myself have to trick my mind that I am swallowing the last little bit of some melted ice cream or something.

Today we offer you Daddy’s Milk. And I am happy to say that unlike last week when one of the office smart-asses felt compelled to try and be witty when we sampled the Stinky Weasel—and paid the price for it, no one uttered a word when this shot was presented. Although I did notice that a few of the female tasters did lick their lips slightly. 

Lord, forgive me. I’ll pay for that one right there…..that’s for sure.

I was always more of a mother’s milk kind-of-guy as an infant. So I’m told.

But we saw that our old friend Frangelico hazelnut liqueur was involved along with another label we all appreciate in Marie Brizard and her dark creme de cacao. So we thought this one could have some real possibilities and whipped up a batch.

Now Marie Brizard also offers up a creme de cacao white blend and we often find it puzzling why a recipe would call for different brands in a situation such as this. Why go with Potters light creme de cacao when you can stay consistent with Marie Brizard? Perhaps the people behind the recipe simply prefer Potter’s light blend over Marie Brizard? Or perhaps it is a financial thing and they can only afford one bottle of the slightly more expensive Marie Brizard and had to “settle” for the Potters dark blend.

Who knows? But we feel that you can substitute here. Feel free to go with both the light and dark blends of Marie Brizard. Or the other way around using both blends of the Potters if that is what you can afford. But do stick with the Frangelico hazelnut liqueur as it has not disappointed us yet when used in prior recipes.

The shot was indeed a bit thicker than most, but it went down relatively smooth thanks to it being served chilled. I think it would have went down a bit harder if it was warm. Who likes warm milk? Or warm, melted ice cream that’s been sitting for a while? So it went down OK and it also had a very favorable flavor. It tasted a bit like hazelnut cocoa that you might buy at a convenience store like 7-11 on your way to work. Or at a joint like Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks.

By no means did it taste like coffee…….it just had that nutty, slight chocolaty flavor that some of those coffees or cocoas have. ShareMyShot gives this smooth shooter a 4 on a scale of 5. It doesn’t have hardly any punch at all. Not that you would expect a knockout based on the ingredients involved. But it is definately another shot for cozying up in front of that warm fireplace with your special lady.

Until some real Daddy’s Milk makes an appearance.

Oh Lord……please forgive me again.

Cheers !!

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American Dream

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

American Dream

1/2 oz.         Kahlua coffee liqueur
1/2 oz.         Amaretto almond liqueur
1/2 oz.         Frangelico hazelnut liqueur
1/2 oz.         (dark) Creme de cacao 

Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake gently. Strain into shot glass. Serve and enjoy !

Today we wanted to share the American Dream with you. With so many people struggling in today’s economy and the job market in dire straits, not too many people are living the American dream. So if you can’t live it, at least you can drink it !

We thought this recipe might resemble the recent post for Liquid Snickers a bit too closely. Both recipes call for Creme de cacao (dark) and Frangelico hazelnut liqueur. But this recipe factors in a couple of other interesting elements and we thought we’d see if it turned out as good as the Liquid Snickers which garnered a 5 out of 5 on our scale. We figured even if it is only 3/4 as good as the other recipe, it’ll still be a pretty damn good shooter.

The Frangelico hazelnut liqueur was one of the components that carried the day with the Liquid Snickers. Do not deviate or go with a cheaper brand. We still had a half-bottle from the last time it was utilized. And both the Amaretto and the Kahlua are always in stock in our corporate liquor cabinet. You could also go with Tia Maria coffee liqueur if you have it in your arsenal.

Once again, we want to stress that there are two types of creme de cacao on the market—light and dark. We explained the difference in color and texture in the Liquid Snickers recipe. Be sure to use the dark blend for both recipes. Of course, we still had a solid supply of that spirit from our recent Snickers dalliance as well. Ours happens to be Marie Brizard Creme de Cacao, but you can try a less expensive label.

The American Dream did have a slightly similar taste to the Liquid Snickers shot. However, the American Dream tasted more like a good cup of nut-flavored premium coffee as compared to a chocolate candy bar. As a blue collar guy, I enjoy some of the flavored coffees you can get at a 7-11 or a good convenience store. They’re often quite tasty. And this shot was even a touch better than that. I hate to give Starbucks or Gevalia a free nod here, but the rich, savory flavor was more on a level with their products. And they both offer a hazelnut blend as well as a mocha blend. I know that Gevalia even offers an amaretto flavor too.

So that was the impression that the taste team agreed upon. It was comparable to the Liquid Snickers and delicious, but when we held them up directly against each other, four of the five team members preferred the Liquid Snickers. I myself like candy bars more than I like coffee. So my vote went to the Liquid Snickers.

Still, ShareMyShot.com gives this exotic little blend a 4 on a scale of 5. The nutty influence was warm and comforting even though the shot is served chilled. It is a satisfying combination of flavors that isn’t bitter or harsh…..a nice shot to do with a few friends on a cold winter night. Or snuggling up with your lover in front of the fireplace. It creates a relaxing and pleasant mood.

So if your American Dream has been a bit of a nightmare lately, whip up a batch of these and settle in for a nice, romantic evening. You deserve it.

Cheers !!

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Liquid Snickers

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Liquid Snickers

1 oz.            Marie Brizard Creme de Cacao Dark
1/2 oz.         Bailey’s Irish cream
1/2 oz.         Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
1/2 oz.         light cream 

Pour the creme de cacao, the Bailey’s, and the Frangelico liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into a double shot glass. Top it with light cream, stir it gently, and serve. Enjoy !!

We wanted to end the year by sharing a really good recipe. A bartender I know named Paul works over at Cue on Cass Avenue in Darien, Illinois and told me about this one. Cue is a popular, large pool/billiards bar in the Chicago suburbs. They have at least 20 pool tables, darts, live music, and great food there. Paul by no means took credit for inventing this shot. I asked him if he knew any really good ones for the end of the year posts and he offered up the Liquid Snicker.

Turns out, when I came into the office and shared it with research & development and the the other members of the taste team, about one-third had heard of it before. Only two colleagues said they had tried it.

I for one love Snickers bars. I know….I know….some people will tell you Mounds is the way to go, and I know a couple of die-hard Kit Kat people. But a couple of times per year I get a taste for a Snickers bar and I don’t consume a ton of candy. Booze yes. Candy no. So I was excited to give this shooter a try.

As far as the ingredients, we want to make sure you go with creme de cacao dark. It does come in two hues. The light style is clear and syrupy. The dark style is distinctly more caramel colored. For the purpose of Liquid Snickers, you want to use creme de cacao dark. The recipe calls for Marie Brizard who we remember for putting out a wonderful creme de banana liqueur in earlier recipes. Marie Brizard is a top shelf quality brand. But you can try and use Bols or even DuKuyper if you are on a tight budget.

Regarding the hazelnut liqueur, do try and use the Frangelico brand as suggested in the recipe. It too is a very fine name in flavored liqueurs and their hazelnut mix is quite delicious. If you have to make a choice between Marie Brizard and Frangelico, go with the Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur. You can use one of the more affordable brands of creme de cacao. Try not to go cheap on the hazelnut liqueur though; it is pretty vital to the overall taste of the shot.

Be sure to gently stir the cream into the shot slightly so that there is a light cloud swirling around on top right before you down this treat.

And let us tell you something people…….this shot is one fine-ass treat ! ShareMyShot gives it a 5 on a scale of 5. It’s creative. It uses multiple, unique ingredients, and it tastes freakin’ awesome. I wouldn’t say it tastes like a Snickers bar 100%…….but it tastes like a melted piece of some damn fine candybar. Who cares which one ? The hazelnut blends awesome with the creme de cacao and the Bailey’s. It’s somewhat cool from the ice in the cocktail shaker, but the flavors tone it down so that it’s not a cold shot and all of the flavors are distinctly present.

This is a great dessert shot to serve at a New Years Eve dinner party. Not a wild bash with people getting tanked. But we guarantee you that almost anyone who tries this sweet shooter will ask for a second round.

What is the Snickers motto? Isn’t it, ” Snickers satisfies “    

Damn right it does. Pour me another.

Cheers !!

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