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Good morning. Safe travels, hugs, and prayers for us all. Smashing Pumpkin cocktail: While pumpkin isn’t the most commonly used ingredient in bartending, there are a number of cocktails that do utilize falls’s most iconic squash. The Smashing Pumpkin, from bartender James Horn, gets its pumpkin infusion with a homemade lemon-pumpkin soda. Combined with rum and allspice liqueur, two consummate autumnal flavors, the unconventional highball is a fall treat that’s enjoyable year-round. Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces aged rum 1/2 ounce allspice liqueur 3 ounces lemon-pumpkin soda*, chilled * Garnish: bay leaf Directions: Add the rum and allspice liqueur to a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with the lemon-pumpkin soda. Garnish with a bay leaf. *Lemon-pumpkin soda: Add 12 ounces pumpkin puree (canned, or to make fresh, roast seeded pumpkin at 350° Fahrenheit for 45 minutes and puree in a food processor), 4 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 ounces water to a shaker and shake to thoroughly incorporate. Add mixture to a soda siphon and charge with 1 CO2 cartridge.

Rabbit, rabbit, White Rabbit Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke) About Rum and Coke, or the Cuba libre, is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and in many recipes lime juice on ice. Wikipedia Main alcohol: Rum Ingredients: 1 2/3 oz White rum, 1/3 oz Fresh lime juice, 4 oz Cola Preparation: Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Standard garnish: Lime wedge Drinkware: Highball glass

Paloma cocktail: Kosher salt 1 grapefruit wedge ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ cup mescal or tequila ¼ cup club soda Preparation Pour some kosher salt on a plate. Rub half of rim of a highball glass with grapefruit wedge; dip rim of glass in salt. Combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and sugar in glass; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in mescal, add ice, and top off with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Off to the Chiropractor this morning. LIngering effects of the cart accident. White tea cocktail: The White Tea Shot is sweet and fresh. It has a base of vodka, but tastes like peach and lemon lime soda. Ingredients: 3 oz vodka 3 oz peach Schnapps 1 oz simple syrup 1 lemon, juiced 1 lime, juiced 4 oz Sprite 1 cup ice cubes 1 orange, sliced for garnish Directions: Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Measure vodka, peach schnapps, simple syrup, and juiced lemon and lime. Add it to the shaker Shake for 30 seconds so everything is well mixed and cold. Add the sprite to the shaker and stir (don’t shake this carbonation). Pour into six single shots. Serve the shots with an orange slice or lemon wedge and enjoy.

Midori Martini: Ingredients: 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. Midori melon liqueur Add simple syrup to taste to sweeten. Directions: Fill a shaker with ice. Add the vodka and Midori. Shake Pour into a martini glass.

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Good Saturday morning. Thank you @kochieffel, Paul for the fantastic job you did with the drtink of the day while I was gone. Creole Splash cocktail: The Creole Splash cocktail is a unique and flavorful libation that brings the taste of New Orleans to your glass. Made with bourbon, peach schnapps, lemon juice, and grenadine, this cocktail is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and boozy flavors. The bourbon provides a rich and robust base, while the peach schnapps adds a luscious sweetness. The lemon juice adds a tart kick, and the grenadine brings a hint of sweetness and a beautiful crimson color. The Creole Splash cocktail is a popular choice for Mardi Gras celebrations, Southern-themed parties, or anytime you're craving a taste of the Big Easy. Ingredients: 1/2 oz. lemon juice 2 1/2 oz. bourbon .25 oz. grenadine 1 oz. peach schnapps Directions: In a mixing glass filled with ice pour all ingredients and mix well. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

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The French Martini helped to kick off the flavored Martini craze of the 1990s. Featuring vodka, pineapple juice and Chambord, the cocktail was first brought to prominence in the late-1980s when it debuted at the famous New York City restaurant Balthazar. The cocktail is emblematic of the era’s preference for fruity and sweet drinks, especially those with Martini in the name or anything appended with a ’Tini suffix (looking at you, Appletini). The reason why this Martini is called a “French” Martini is the inclusion of Chambord black raspberry liqueur, which has been produced in France since the 17th century. The Chambord, along with the pineapple juice, adds rich fruit flavor to the drink. When shaken hard with plenty of ice, the pineapple juice—use the freshest you can find—creates a pleasantly creamy mouthfeel and a frothy head. Ingrediens: 2 oz. vodka 1/4 oz. Chambord black raspberry liqueur 1 3/4 oz. pineapple juice Directions: Add the vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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DD, DSIL, and DGS arrive today! It's going to be HOT in Florida today. Skip and Go Naked cocktail: Ingredients: 2/3 cup cold beer 2/3 cup frozen pink lemonade 1/4 cup vodka Directions: Fill a blender half way with ice. Pour in beer, lemonade, and vodka. Blend well and serve. Serves 2.

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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.

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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.