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Definition: Muddle

partysugar — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:11:19 -0800

Muddle:
To mash, smash, or crush ingredients with a spoon or a long wooden/metal rod with a flattened end (muddler). A technique that is usually identified with the preparation of mixed drinks such as when mint leaves and cucumber are muddled together for a Limelight cocktail.

Happy Hour: Limelight

partysugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:58:12 -0800

Have you ever had a cocktail with cucumber as one of the ingredients? If not, you must shake up this cocktail for yourself pronto! I first experienced a cucumber flavored martini back when I was a bartender and was testing out specialty cocktail ideas. Don't be afraid of experimenting with savory vegetable flavors in your drinks, think about how classic the Bloody Mary has become over the years. Surprisingly refreshing, cucumber not only spices up a cocktail, it can also turn an ordinary glass of water into a cooling taste treat. To see how cucumber is muddled with mint to release the essence and aromas to create a revitalizing drink, read more

Limelight
From The Bar

1 oz. Lime Flavored Vodka (if you cant find lime flavored vodka, use regular vodka and add a splash of Rose's lime juice)
1.5 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Cucumber
Fresh mint

Muddle cucumber in a mixing glass, add mint and bruise.
Add remaining ingredients, fill glass with ice, shake, strain and pour into a martini glass, garnish with a sprig of mint and a cucumber wheel.

Makes 1 cocktail.

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*Please note: I am fully aware that both a cucumber and tomato are technically fruits, however they are commonly referred to as vegetables and that is how I shall refer to them.*

Yum Market Finds: Cocktail Time

partysugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:28:39 -0700

You know I am a fan of specialty cocktails served in specialty glasses. Like the right outfit for a certain occasion, the right glass is necessary for a certain drink. Not just for aesthetic appeal, but because the drink actually tastes different, better. With that said, I ran across some pretty cool cocktail glasses recently in the Yum Market on TeamSugar. Take this beautiful blue champagne glass for example. I take one look at it and I instantly crave a bellini or mimosa. I wonder if atkoester thought the same thing when she found this flute?

Two more distinctive glasses so read more

Rubialala saved this golden goblet that would be ideal for a tall glass of beer or a refreshing mixed drink that includes ice like a lime rickey or pomtea spritzer.

I love these stemless martini glasses so much that I'm thinking about ordering a set! They set an immediate cool and tranquil mood and can make any martini from the manhattan to a limelight seem sophisticated and appetizing. Great find almost famous!

Please keep on sharing your kitchen-y bookmarks in the Yum Market!