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Good morning. Sorry about the mix up uesterday with the ddrink. Had a dental appointment to find about getting an implant, and then a workout at the chiropractor. Sore today. Hugs and prayers to everyone. Coffee Sambuca cocktail: Indulge in the rich and robust flavors of the "Coffee Sambuca" cocktail. This classic drink combines the boldness of coffee with the sweet and aromatic notes of Sambuca, creating a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness. Sambuca, an Italian liqueur made from anise, adds a unique twist to the traditional coffee cocktail, making it a favorite among those who appreciate the distinct taste of licorice. Whether sipped as an after-dinner treat or enjoyed as a pick-me-up in the morning, the "Coffee Sambuca" cocktail is sure to awaken your senses with its delightful combination of flavors. Ingredients: 1 oz. kahlua 1 cup hot coffee 1 oz sambuca Directions: Fill a heat-resistant glass or mug with hot water to warm it up, then discard the water. Add Sambuca and coffee liqueur to the glass or mug. Fill the glass or mug with freshly brewed hot coffee, leaving some space at the top. Optionally, top with whipped cream for added richness and sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish. Stir gently.

Working on it Sandi.

Had a dental and aa chiro appointment. Guess I didn't pay attention to the drink name. Long Beach Iced Tea: "This recipe is a definitive build and showcases how not all cocktails are the sum of their parts. Something tropical happens between the gin, rum, tequila, and cranberry that touches fruit punch on the palette. With this Long Beach iced tea, drink responsibly because it goes down like a blue-collar weekend…a little too fast.” Ingredients: 1/2 oz gin 1`/2 oz. light rum 1/2 oz. tequila 1/2 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. triple sec 1 oz. sour mix 2 oz cranberry juice Garnish: Lemon Slice Directions: Build the ingredients in order in a Collins glass filled with ice. Stir well.

That’s what I get for posting at 5 am. I’ll post the correct drink when I get home.

Good morning. Extra prayers for @kazuthis morning. Long Island Iced Tea cocktail: A Long Island iced tea is a type of alcoholic mixed drink typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola, which gives the drink the same amber hue as iced tea. A popular version mixes equal parts vodka, tequila, gin, rum, triple sec, with 1+1⁄2 parts sour mix and a splash of cola. Wikipedia Main alcohol: Vodka, Tequila, Triple sec, Gin, Rum Ingredients: 1 oz Gomme Syrup 1 oz Lemon juice, 1/2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Tequila 1/2 oz Triple sec, 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz White rum splash of Cola Preparation: Add all ingredients into highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon spiral. Serve with straw. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Standard garnish: Lemon spiral Drinkware: Highball glass

Happy Wednesday! Applejack Sour cocktail: 2 ounces Laird’s Applejack brandy 1/4 ounce maple syrup 3–4 dashes black walnut or Angostura bitters 1 orange peel 1 Cinnamon stick In a mixing glass, combine maple syrup, bitters, and brandy. Fill glass halfway with ice, then stir vigorously about a dozen times. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over a giant ice cube. Squeeze/twist orange peel over the drink to extract oils, rub peel around the rim of the glass, and add to the cocktail. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

Vodka Collins cocktail: The vodka collins is a simple, refreshing, and popular mixed drink. Made with vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, it's really just a sweet and sour vodka soda (and just as easy to mix up). The quick but charming cocktail is a perfect happy hour choice for vodka drinkers, and its clean, crisp taste makes it ideal for dinner. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. vodka 1 oz. lemon juice 1/2 lunch simple syrup 3-5 oz. club soda to taste Orange slice to garnish Maraschino cherry for garnish Directions: In a collins glass filled with ice cubes, pour the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir thoroughly. Top with club soda. Garnish.

@JazzyV, you can take our names off the care list. We have settled with the insurance people for the cart. I"m going to a chiropractor for several visits and then the insurance company will give us their offer for pain and suffering.

I didn't' pay attention to them before. I'm just following @kochieffel'a example.

Elevate your cocktail experience to metropolitan heights with the Metropolis cocktail - a refined libation that blends the vibrant citrus notes of Cointreau liqueur, the zesty freshness of lemon juice, the perfect sweetness of simple syrup, and the exotic twist of mandarin vodka. This sophisticated concoction creates a symphony of flavors that mirrors the bustling energy of a cityscape. Picture the inviting colors of this cocktail - a golden hue that mirrors the lively and citrusy nature of its ingredients. Join us as we unveil the secrets to crafting the Metropolis, a perfect choice for those who appreciate a visually refined and flavor-packed beverage that captures the essence of cosmopolitan sophistication. Ingredients: 3/4 oz. cointreau liqueur 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1 dash simple syrup 1 oz. mandarin vodka Directions: In a shaker, combine Cointreau liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and mandarin vodka. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, and shake the ingredients vigorously to blend and chill the concoction. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass, express the oils from an orange twist over the drink and drop it into the glass for a citrusy aroma(optional).

Gin Martini cocktail: Ingredients: 2 1/2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. dry vermouth, or to taste 1 dash orange or aromatic bitters, optional Lemon twist or 1 or 2 olives, for garnish Directions: Gather the ingredients. Chill a cocktail glass. In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes, combine 2 1/2 ounces gin, and 1/2 ounce vermouth, pouring more or less vermouth to your taste. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass. Add 1 dash orange or aromatic bitters, if desired. Garnish with a lemon twist or 1 or 2 olives.

Blackout cocktail: Introducing the "Blackout" cocktail, a tantalizing blend of flavors that promises to make a lasting impression. This cocktail boasts the bold tang of lime juice and the subtle sweetness of simple syrup, perfectly complemented by the botanical notes of gin and the rich depth of blackberry brandy. Served over ice and garnished with a slice of lime or fresh blackberries, the "Blackout" cocktail is a sophisticated libation that's sure to leave a memorable mark on your palate. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply unwinding after a long day, this drink is the perfect way to elevate your cocktail experience. Ingredients 3/4 oz. lime juice 3/4 oz. simple syrup 1 1/2 oz. gin 1 1/2 oz. blackberry brandy Directions In a cocktail shaker with ice, add gin, blackberry brandy, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well until thoroughly chilled. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice,, and garnish with fresh blackberries or a slice of lime.

I have been to the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire in summer and the wind was over 60 MPH that day. Had to hold on to things.

Stone Raft cocktail: Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces amontillado 1/2 ounce jalapeño tequila 1/2 ounce Del Maguey Vida mezcal 1 barspoon agave nectar 2 dashes Bitter Truth celery bitters Directions Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain into a coupe glass. Jalapeño Tequila: 2 fresh jalapeños 1 1/2 cups silver tequila Cut the jalapeños lengthwise and extract the seeds and membranes; add them to a glass bowl. Discard the rest of the pepper. Add the tequila to the seeds and membranes and infuse for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the heat of the peppers. Finally strain and bottle. Keep at room temperate for up to 1 month.

@Quartzsite CruiserLenda the cart is deemed totaled. We are “discussing “a suitable amount for it.

@Quartzsite Cruiser, still swollen knee and bruises for me. George has a sore elbow.

Rum Swizzle: A Rum Swizzle is a rum-based cocktail often called "Bermuda's national drink". The Royal Gazette has referred to it as "the legendary Sam swizzle...perfect for sharing and irresistible to locals and tourists alike".... Wikipedia Ingredients: 2 oz Bermuda falernum, 4 oz Gosling’s Barbados Rum 4 oz. Gosling’s Black Seal Rum 5 oz. Orange juice 5 oz. Pineapple juice 6 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation: Mix in pitcher with crushed ice, shake vigorously until a frothing head appears. Strain into cocktail glasses. Garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry. Serves 6. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Standard garnish: A slice of Orange, Cherry Drinkware: Cocktail Glass

I am the oldest of five and we are still here. My two sisters come down to Florida several times during the year for us to have a get together. One brother lives in Hawaii and the other one in Arizona.

Smoke alarms screeched at 1:00 this morning. Not the usual annoying chirp. Petra is on my bucket list, but I'm sure we will never get there. I'm loving the photo's.

Captain Crunch Cocktail Mixed Drink Recipe from Cocktail Builder 1 part of Vanilla Schnapps 1 part of cream 1 part of tequila rose strawberry cream liqueur 1 splash of grenadine syrup 1 part of Kahlua coffee liqueur (or coffee liqueur) Pour all ingredients over ice, shake and strain into a rocks glass.

Pear Martini combines muddled fresh pears and pear vodka into a cocktail shaker that’s ready in less than 5 minutes! It’s a crisp, refreshing and delicately sweet cocktail recipe that celebrates the flavors of fall and winter – and perfect for entertaining! Ingredients Scale ½ fresh ripe pear, diced 2 oz pear vodka 1 oz fresh lemon juice ½–1 oz simple syrup Ice Pear Slices Instructions Muddle pear: Dice up ½ of the pear and add to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the pear together until it’s released its juices and is mashed. Shake: Add in the pear vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add in 1 cup of ice and shake the drink for 20-30 seconds. Strain: Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a pear slice.

@StLouisCruisers Happy Birthday

Good morning. I like sweet drinks, but I think today's is oner the top. Cotton Candy cocktail: Ingredients 1 large bag cotton candy (any flavor) 1 bottle marshmallow vodka 1 bottle sparkling water Fill a glass with fluffy cotton candy and place them on a serving tray. Pour one ounce (2 tablespoons) vodka over the cotton candy. Top with sparkling water and iice. The cotton candy will melt immediately and sweeten the cocktail to taste like, well, cotton candy! Garnish with a cotton candy drink stick.

Key Lime Pie cocktail: Transport yourself to the Florida Keys with a new take on the classic martini. The DeKuyper® Key Lime Pie Martini is like a dessert in a glass - boasting DeKuyper® Vanilla Liqueur and Pinnacle® Citrus Vodka combined with fresh lime juice and cream. Add a graham cracker rim and this key lime cocktail becomes a decadent after dinner treat or a summer party drink. Ingredients 1 part DeKuyper® Vanilla Schnapps Liqueur 2 parts Pinnacle® Citrus Vodka 1 part fresh Lime Juice 2 parts Cream Whipped Cream Lime Wheel Instructions Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into a graham cracker-rimmed glass. Garnish with whipped cream and a lime wheel

@cunnorl, thank you for your recommendation of Park Port Canaveral. Just made reservations for our Disney cruise on April 22-26.