A house is not a home... when there's no vodka in the cupboard

Stocked up on booze today (vodka, citron vodka, spiced rum - already have regular rum, Jack D & Baileys)... I was completely out & I feel a depression coming on CHECK...

Only allowed myself ONE drink mixer (for a Lavender Martini ) but wanted to try this:



Stirrings Tangerini Martini Mix They had a Wild Blueberry & a Mojito one too. Has anyone ever tried these? Any good? Some mixers taste like pure shit, I ain't droppin' $10 on a whim Tell me if you've tried any of them

Lastly, Torani syrups have a hold on me. In iced coffee, in milkshakes, in drinks too I suppose. There's so many flavors!!!

Almond Roca
Amaretto
Anisette
Apple
Apricot
Black Currant
Blackberry
Blueberry
Boysenberry
Butter Rum
Butterscotch
Caramel
Cherry
Chocolate Bianco (White Chocolate)
Chocolate Biscotti
Chocolate Milano
Chocolate Mint
Cinnamon
Coconut
Coffee
Creme de Banana
Caramel Cream
Creme de Cacao
Creme de Menthe
Cranberry
English Toffee
French Vanilla
Grape
Grenadine/Pomegranate
Ginger Spice
Hazelnut
Irish Cream
Italian Eggnog
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Macadamia Nut
Mandarin Orange
Mango
Melon
Orgeat
Passion Fruit
Peach
Peppermint
Pineapple
Pink Grapefruit
Praline
Raspberry
Root Beer
Strawberry
Tamarindo
Tiramisu
Toasted Walnut
Vanilla



These bitches make me wacko I want all them shits




So help me out - recommend some good drink mixes that don't suck!



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[Edited 5/24/06 2:30am]

CalhounSq said:

we don't even have any flavours

ZombieKitten said:

What do you mean? No Torani at all?

CalhounSq said:

never heard if it

ZombieKitten said:

Nah, I'm sure you've had an Italian soda before They just mix these flavored syrups w/ plain soda water. They're SO good...



I think I'm gonna return my Peppermint & get Chocolate Mint instead, didn't even know they made that one

CalhounSq said:

no, never had an italian soda

if you ever visit and Australian supermarket you will just cry. When I was in Argentina (where the supermarket staff were wearing rollerskates to do fast price checks) I realised how we have absolutely NOTHING here

ZombieKitten said:

DAMN, sorry girlie They're not that good



Fuck, I'm lying - they're awesome.

CalhounSq said:

yeah I was gonna say don't try and make me feel better

All of you drinky muufuckas in here & NOBODY has tried those mixers? No recommendations? WTF?

I mix my vodka with tonic.

CalhounSq said:

lol

This is good




INGREDIENTS
The juice of 6 lemons
4 Tbsp. sugar
6 fresh mint leaves
4 shots of vodka
Ice in shaker
A sugar-rimmed martini glass

Mix lemon juice, sugar and vodka in a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake well and pour into sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with mint.

I add a large stuffed olive to my glass as well for a sweet & sour, salty taste.

Thanks Shanna I have drink recipes though, I was just curious if anyone had tried those particular mixers b/c they look good but they cost a lot & I don't want to invest if they're gross

That's okay, this ain't my first cricket thread ... or last

Have you ever tried the Oasis mixers for pina coladas, darquiri's and mudslides? They are soooo good. And if you use the ice cream mix one with vodka and midori it's to die for!!!

CarrieLee said:

*Oasis mixers*... NOTED! Thanks!!

There's a new Vodka out now called "X". It's got blood orange, passion fruit, and mango juice in it. It's kinda weak compared to regular vodka, but it's got a really good flavor. Tastes fantasic when it's mixed with just plain old soda water, it's got a real nice tartness.

Tom said:

AHH... What they need to make is a mixer for a Blood Orange Cosmo/Martini THAT I'd buy no matter how much it was

I may try "X", too bad it has passion fruit though. That taste is always weird to me

whatsa matter with straight up Vodka ?

CalhounSq said:

Sorry can't help you CSq. The only thing I use is...



...a few ice cubes.


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theAudience said:

I've never had vcdka straight

I like dainty little lady drinks. I have my dainty moments, you know



Bought the Tangerini mix, I hope it's good...

Chocolate martini's are my favourite beverage these days.

Creme de Cacao and Grey Goose vodka - shaken, not stirred

kisscamille said:

You know what's weird - when you mix a better vodka (Grey Goose, Chopin) with anything it tastes like water. They're just too smooth to be mixed IMO

I've only had a chocolate martini once, it was really good

CalhounSq said:

Yes, the Grey Goose is indeed smooth. I guess that's why I love it. I'm not a vodka fan, but I love the GG.

kisscamille said:

But with the Chocolate that's probably divine I tend to drink more citrus based stuff & the lemon just drowns out a vodka that smooth

CalhounSq said:

Try it with the cream de cacao and if you can, add some chocolate shavings to the drink. Yummy!! You will be hooked just like I am.

kisscamille said:

"chocolate shavings" I'll do it! Thanks!

CalhounSq said:

Cheers Cal!

CalhounSq said:

Cal, I drank one of their sour apple martinis last night. Rose's Cocktail Infusions. Delicious!...Tastes like jolly ranchers candy!



...there is also Watermelon, Cranberry, Blue Raspberry, Mango...but, I'm not sure about those yet. lol

Byron said:

lol