One thing comes to mind on National Kahlua Day” Dirty Bananna ”

In this Cocktail Culture, Donovan from Nancy’s creates the delicious “Dirty Banana.” Complete with irish cream and Kahlua. To make the Dirty Banana at home, check out the recipe here!

” a drink in the hand is worth two feet in the sand”

Enjoy,
Pete and Pando

Nicaraguan Hurricane

This is a twist on the favorite from Pat O’Brien’s signature drink, introducing theNicaraguan Hurricane – ! Created in the 1940s, the original Hurricane cocktail quickly grew to become a favorite of sailors and even locals living in the French Quarter today.

2 oz Flor de Cana rum
2 oz passion fruit juice
1 oz orange juice
juice of a half a lime
1 Tbsp simple syrup
1 Tbsp grenadine

orange slice and cherry for garnish

Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into a hurricane glass.

Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.

” a drink in the hand is worth two feet in the sand”

Cheers,
Pete and Pando

It may sound more like a salad than a tropical cocktail. . Here’s how to make it and enjoy it at home:

BALSAMIC MARTINI
1 ½ oz (6counts) Vanilla Rum
¾ oz (3counts) Simple Syrup
½ oz (2counts) Strawberry Puree
3 Small Strawberries
4 lime wedges
12-15 Dashes of Aged Balsamic Vinegar
1 Spaghetti Squash
Balsamic Glaze

PREPARATION:
Take three strawberries, make sure they are nicely washed and the stem is removed. Place them in the mixing glass and add a lime wedge and the ¾ oz of simple syrup, 12/15 dashes of Balsamic Vinegar and ½ oz of the home made simple syrup and start muddling. The muddling process is done while you are pressing the lime so the unique flavor of the essential oil, contained in the skin, comes out. Add 1 ½ oz and it is time to fill the shaker with ice. Then, pour the mix into the shaker and start shaking! Strain into a balsamic glaze drizzled martini glass.

” a drink in the hand is worth wo feet in the sand”

Enjoy,
Pete and Pando

Win your love over with a love potion number 12.

Love Potion #12

2 oz. organic 100% pomegranate juice
1 1/2 oz. Square One organic vodka
1/2 blood orange squeezed
1/2 lime squeezed
1/4 to 1/2 oz. simple syrup (1/2 raw sugar–1/2 water dissolved)

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously for 10 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass. Float 3 fresh cranberries for garnish.

” a drink in the hand is worth two feet in the sand”

Enjoy ,
Pet and Pando

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/organic-valentines-day-cocktails.html#ixzz1mNt6MRUE

Island Girl

Why we like it: This refreshing cocktail will truly make you feel like you’re on an island.

Stir together 8 ounces (1 cup) cranberry juice cocktail,
8 ounces (1 cup) vodka,
4 ounces (½ cup) ginger ale,
and 2 ounces (¼ cup) fresh lime juice in a large pitcher.

Pour into ice-filled glasses, and garnish with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.

” a drink in the hand is worth two feet in the sand”

Cheers,
Pete and Pando

The Super Bowl has become one of the biggest game days of the year. No matter if you like football or not or are a fan of either team, there is something captivating about this big event and it’s a great excuse for a fantastic party.

This Sunday millions of Americans will be crowded in living rooms to watch the biggest football game of the year and those over-priced, well-produced ads that go with it. In preparation, here are some suggestions for planning your

A London dry gin and apricot brandy combine in the Boston Cocktail for a delightful little drink. The herbal aspects of the gin shine against the fruity sweetness of the brandy and grenadine, while the lemon balances everything out with a bit of tart. The finished flavor is a little more on the sweet side than some people may enjoy. On the other hand, if you are one of the drinkers with a little bit of sweet tooth, this is a great gin cocktail to try because it is a nice middle ground drink.

Ingredients:

•1 1/2 ounce London dry gin
•1 1/2 ounce apricot brandy
•1/4 ounce grenadine
•juice of 1/2 a lemon

Preparation:

1.Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2.Shake well.
3.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Winter is in full swing with snow on the way. Enjoy a Raspberry Bombshell while you sit next to the fire and slip into a barefoot state of mind

Ingredients
3/4 oz. Chambord Flavoured Vodka
3/4 oz. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
2 oz. Lemonade
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
1 squirt(s) Lemon Juice

Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist and a black raspberry.

” a drink in the hand is worth two feet in the sand”

Enjoy,
Pete and Pando

To make a proper Mai Tai, use an Old Fashioned glass. The classic Mai Tai combination always includes rum, French almond syrup (Orgeat) and orange Curacao. The recipe below is from The Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and is called Scratch because it is made from scratch. Once you get the hang of it, you can create your own Mai Tai style cocktail and perhaps you will become the next Trader Vic…or Don the Beachcomber! Serve these very potent drinks with assorted nuts, macadamia nuts, or Japanese rice crackers. A platter of chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce is also a nice accompaniment.

SCRATCH MAI TAI
1 ounce Barcardi Silver rum

1/2 ounce Orgeat syrup

1/2 ounce orange Curaco

1 ounce orange juice

2 ounces pineapple juice

1/2 ounce. Whalers dark rum

1. Combine all of the ingredients except the Whalers Dark Rum in an old-fashioned style glass over shaved ice. Carefully pour the dark rum on top floater).

2. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a parasol with a skewered Maraschino cherry and fresh lime wedge.

” a drink in the hand is worth two feet in the hawaiian beach sand”

Enjoy,
Pete and Pando

A low calorie drink for the New Year. This drink is fresh and simple—with zero fake stuff like sugary mixers or artificial sweeteners. For parties, multiply ingredient amounts by the number of guests, and keep the batch refrigerated until it’s time to serve.

Ingredients:1 1/2 ounces blueberry-flavored vodka, like Stoli Bluberi
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
About 2 ounces soda water
Fresh mint sprig for garnish (optional)

Directions:1. Place all ingredients except soda water into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.

3. Pour with the ice into a tall glass leaving about an inch from the top of the glass.

4. Top off with soda water, and garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.

Nutrition:
Calories 156 (0% from fat); Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 15g; Sugars 14g; Fiber 0g; Iron 0mg; Sodium 1mg; Calcium 3mg

” a drink in the hand is worth two feet in the sand”

Cheers,
Pete and Pando

Greet your guests with a tray of refreshing bellinis. The traditional Italian beverage is typically made with fresh peaches, but we’ve used strawberries for this festive version.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 cups hulled strawberries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (750-milliliter) bottle prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled

Preparation

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
Place sugar mixture, strawberries, and lemon juice in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed strawberry mixture through a sieve over a medium bowl, reserving liquid. Discard solids.
Place 3 tablespoons strawberry mixture into each of 8 Champagne flutes. Pour 1/3 cup wine into each flute.

” A DRINK IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO FEET IN THE SAND”

CHEERS,
PETE AND PANDO