Now that this Halloween business is over with, we can start planning how we’re going to suffer through those horrible Thanksgiving and Christmas conversations. The answer is drunk. Here are some food and drink ideas from Crown Royal Maple, the whiskey that tastes like pancake syrup.
If you fancy yourself a self-made mixologist or have ever cracked open a drink recipe book, you’ve probably gotten real pissed that half the stuff requires some type of vermouth and you never bought any because…what the hell is it?
Basically, vermouth is white wine with some liquor added into it. The stuff they add to it is usually too nasty to make a drink in itself like flowers and tree bark and shit, so that’s why they have to mix it with wine.
When you mix it into a drink with a strong liquor base, it sort of dilutes the alcohol content without watering it down. Instead, it should enhance the flavor of the base liquor or add something to it—thus the different types. So if you’re down to get blackout drunk, you don’t really have to add it, or if you like the flavor of your base liquor and any other ingredients, you may not miss it.
So Halloween’s not my thing. I’m not really into children, costumes or cold weather, so the only reason I choose to acknowledge it exists is that people throw parties; and I love parties. So if you’re planning a Halloween party, here’s a festive drink idea from our friends at 360 Vodka that I won’t actually drink if I come to your party because I don’t like popcorn either.
Spooky Colada
I don’t know anything about country music after 2000. But apparently there’s someone named Kelleigh Bannen who people like and apparently she has a favorite Manhattan recipe.
Basically the only thing I want from that video is the ice cube tray. She may not know it, but those things are not only “hilarious.” They also keep your drink from getting too watered down while keeping it cold. Inventive, I know.
This is perhaps the most American shot on anyone’s menu. And if there’s a milliliter of American in you, this will turn it into a gallon. Why? Because we use the Imperial system because it’s better.
You won’t even get arrested for shooting anyone. But you might get arrested for lots of other things.
I was recently invited to ‘step into the black’ with Captain Morgan Black spiced rum – the newest member of the Morgan family – and judging by the 94.6 proof, it’s pretty clear that this new rum is the crazy cousin that likes to party balls. This new rum is dark, spiced and very flavorful – and it isn’t just for rum drinkers.
At the tasting, we were schooled in the art of the cocktail by world-renowned mixologist Toby Maloney. He mixed up all different kinds of cocktails traditionally made with whiskey – and they all tasted like magic in my mouth. The dark, full flavor and spiciness of the new Captain Morgan Black brought these old drinks to a whole new level – and pretty much blew my mind. My favorite drink was the Black and Honey, which is strong enough to get you to swashbuckler status and tasty enough to make you want to chug it savor the deliciousness
Believe it or not, I like to know what I’m eating and drinking. Of course, I’m positive I’ve had more growth hormone-infested meat and pink slime than most folks I know, but that “All Natural” label gets me every time.
Normally, this means that my mixed drinks are also hand made, which can be hit or miss if you’re not a good mixologist, but Abby and I recently got a chance to try Powell & Mahoney‘s Low-Cal Margarita and Fresh Mojito mixers, and we were pretty impressed.
This company only uses juices, oils and organic cane sugar to keep things fresh, and the expiration date is surprisingly far off compared to most natural products.
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Cinco de Mayo, Shminco de Shmayo. This is Dallas.
That means we celebrate Derby Day. You know—big hats, bow ties, bright colors, smug sense of self-satisfaction. Also, horse races.
So if you’re going to celebrate the right way, you’ve got to spend the day donning gay apparel and sipping mint juleps in the sunshine. It’s pretty much the best day of the year. And here’s how you do the drank:
I know, I know. It’s so warm outside. It feels amazing. But let’s not forget this is Texas. You could wake up on any given day and be frozen to the person next to you with no warning from the weather man. Sucks.
In case that happens, here’s a nice recipe to thaw you out.
NOTE: This is NOT going to help you stay skinny this winter.
Hot Buttered Rum
Batter Recipe
Well, it’s February, and it’s finally starting to get chilly in DFW. And although you may not be slingshotting your bikini on anytime soon, now’s the time to make sure it doesn’t make you bleed when the time comes.
These are some tips to reduce the pudge caused by drinking. Now, I can’t be held liable if you continue eating a pizza every day and an HBCB every night, but these will at least offset a little bit of the complacency that results from long sleeves and sweats.
Believe me. I fully appreciate the difference between classic Budweiser and Bud Light. Night and day. But you know what? I suck it up. Beer is calorie and carbohydrate-heavy. If you do most of your drinking shortly before bed/pass out-time, thats lots of carbs you won’t be burning off. Do yourself a favor and stick to low-cal beers or make the switch to liquor. It’ll get the job done at the same rate or quicker, and if done right, will save you calories and carbs.
Calories per ounce:
100 proof liquor – 82 cal
90 proof liquor – 73 cal
80 proof liquor – 64 cal
<80 proof liquor – why bother?
*An average shot is 1.5 oz.
Not everything has to be mixed with Coke. In fact, believe it or not, there are tons of mixers out there that also taste awesome with booze. Many of them, even with added calories from whichever alcohol you choose, have fewer calories than light beer. Plus, the less sugar you get from mixers, the smaller the chance that you’ll be dying the next morning.
Cocktail Calories:
Piña Colada (6 oz.) – 378 cal
Mojito (8 oz.) – 214 cal
Cosmo (4 oz.) – 200 cal
Margarita (8 oz.) – 280 cal
Appletini (3 oz.) – 148 cal
Martini (2.5 oz.) – 160 cal
Bloody Mary (5 oz.) – 118 cal
Red Wine (5 oz.) – 120 cal
White Wine (5 oz.) – 120 cal
Champagne (5 oz.) – 106-120 cal
Wine Spritzer (5 oz.) – 100 cal
Vodka Tonic (8 oz.) – 200 cal
Screwdriver (8 oz.) – 190 cal
Mimosa (4 oz.) – 75 cal
Gin and Tonic (7 oz. ) – 200 cal
Long Island Iced Tea (8 oz.) – 780 cal
Rum and Coke (8 oz.) – 185 cal
*Keep in mind that these serving sizes are not typical
Speaking of dying the next morning, nothing cures a hangover better than grease, cheese and a good old Coca-Cola. Unfortunately, saving calories the night before can easily be undone with an anti-hangover meal. What’s the point? Try preventing the hangover in the first place. Electrolyte-heavy mixers such as iX Mixer can help with this, or drinks mixed with soda keep you better hydrated than those mixed with sugar.
Again, I don’t want to hear any complaining if you blow up like Oprah this winter. It’s not my fault. Keep an eye on the old blog here for low-cal recipes this winter.
Sources: Livestrong, WebMD
Just because you’re skinny doesn’t mean you can drive drunk. Call a cab.
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