The Drunken Milkmaid

Day 70

The Drunken Milkmaid

4.5 shots out of 5

First off, I would like to say Happy 70th Day of Cocktails!  Thank You to all of those who have been with me from Day 1 and also to those of you who have found me along the way!  I am having a really fun time making and trying all of these cocktails, as I hope you are having fun reading about them and maybe even trying some of them along with me.  I must say that so far the cocktail recipes that I have received from all of you have been really good ones!  I haven't had a bad recipe from a reader yet!  I love trying the cocktails you all love to drink at home.

I gave tonight's cocktail 4.5 shots out of 5.  I received this recipe from Kera, Thank You Kera!!  The Drunken Milkmaid is a good cocktail that is perfectly mixed (in my opinion of course) by all of its ingredients.  If you notice, the glass has been "designed" a bit different tonight from when I designed the glass for Brown Lady.  Reason being........my husband wanted to design tonight's glass.......but.........I think he used a "bit" too much chocolate?  Anyways, it tastes very yummy with the amount he used and I know it would taste yummy with even less chocolate syrup.  I must say....as I am typing this blog and looking at the chocolate that has now collected more toward the bottom of my glass....I just realized that I was supposed to put whipped cream on top of it!  I even have it out on the counter.  I'm sorry Kera, I wish I would have remembered about it.....instead of being too excited to drink it.

Here is the recipe for The Drunken Milkmaid:

• 1/2 shot kahlua
• 1/2 shot creme de cacao
• 1/2 shot butterscotch schnapps
• 1/2 shot amaretto
• 1/2 shot milk
• chocolate syrup
• whipped cream (which I totally forgot)

In a shaker add ice, kahlua, creme de cacao, butterscotch schnapps, amaretto and milk.  Shake it up really well so that all of the ingredients get blended well.  Strain it into a martini glass that has been "designed" with chocolate syrup.  Top with whipped cream (still mad that I forgot that) and enjoy!

Here is a photo of the end result:

Here is a photo of the ingredients:

A big Thank You to Kera for this lovely cocktail!  I have to say that I was always skeptical about chocolate syrup in your cocktail until I tried the Brown Lady and The Drunken Milkmaid.  Not anymore though!  It's a wonderful touch, I must say!

Cheers!!

The Cocktail Lady

Purple Matador

Day 56

Purple Matador

4.5 shots out of 5

Um, YUM!!!!  WOW!!  Amaretto you say?  As the main ingredient you say?  I would never have ordered this one on purpose......even though the ingredients sound like they could be good........I would have never had the guts to order this cocktail at a bar.......ever.

I gave tonight's cocktail 4.5 shots out of 5.  I am impressed with this cocktail.  I really am.  The flavor is like none I've ever tasted before.  I would definitely have to make this one for my girls to try at our next get together!  This is a cocktail that you need to take that first sip, and not judge it right away.  Give it a minute.  Take another sip.  Then say what you think of it.  The flavor is so different and surprising that you need to take that second sip to decide whether you like it or not.  


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Here is the recipe for the Purple Matador:

• 1 1/2 shots Amaretto
• 1 shot Chambord
• 1/2 shot pineapple juice

In a shake add ice, amaretto, chambord and pineapple juice.  Shake it up really well to mix all of the ingredients.  Strain it into a chilled martini glass and enjoy!  Remember, don't judge it until the second sip!

Here is a photo of the end result:

Here is a photo of the ingredients:

Cheers to you Amaretto and your amazing flavor!

The Cocktail Lady

Toasted Almond

Day 33

Toasted Almond

4 shots out of 5

WOW, I have received quite a few YUMMY sounding cocktail recipes from some of my readers, THANK YOU!!  I need to buy a couple more items to make some of them, but I did have all of the ingredients to make tonight's cocktail, the Toasted Almond!  Thank You to Jenny for the request!  You remembered 2 of the 3 ingredients, great job!!

I gave tonight's cocktail 4 shots out of 5, I am enjoying it as I type!  This is a creamy cocktail for those of you who enjoy a more creamier drink.  It actually works perfectly for me tonight, as I had a BIG weekend celebrating a good friends birthday, and let me tell you The Cocktail Lady had a few too many cocktails!  Therefore this cocktail is a nice calm, not to alcoholy tasting drink that works well when your tummy isn't "quite" settled yet, haha.

Again, thank you Jenny for your cocktail idea!  I hope you try it again one day!

Here is the recipe for the Toasted Almond:

• 1 shot amaretto liqueur
• 1 shot kahlua
• 1 shot cream

In a highball glass add ice about 3/4 to the top.  Pour in your amaretto liqueur, kahlua and cream and give it a good stir.  Enjoy!!

Here is a photo of the end result:

Here is a photo of the ingredients:

Here's to creamier cocktails on a queezy tummy!!

Cheers!!

The Cocktail Lady

Irish Headlock Cocktail

Day 31

Irish Headlock

2 shots out of 5

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all!!  Hope you remembered to wear your green today!  Since it is an Irish holiday today, I figured that I should honor that and make an Irish cocktail!  There were quite a few to choose from and finally I decided on the Irish Headlock.  

I gave tonight's cocktail 2 shots out of 5, which I know most likely upsets my husband because he really liked it.  I don't really have a liking for whiskey.......sorry.  I keep sipping it and trying to like it, but it's just......I can't do it.  When I start to take a sip the baileys is the first thing I taste, so I think, hey, maybe I'm used to the flavor now and will like it...........NOPE THERE'S THE WHISKEY FLAVOR!!  

Tonight's cocktail makes me make squinchy faces.  Maybe by the end of this year of cocktails I'll be used to the flavor of whiskey?  I mean I'm "starting" to tolerate gin now.......yea we'll just have to wait and see on that one.

Here is the recipe for the Irish Headlock:

• 1/2 shot Irish Whiskey
• 1/2 shot Irish Cream (such as Baileys)
• 1/2 shot Brandy (I used cognac)
• 1/2 shot Amaretto

In a shaker add ice, Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Brandy and Amaretto.  Shake your cocktail real well to mix it up real good.  Strain your cocktail into a frosted highball glass and if you enjoy whiskey........enjoy!  

Here is a photo of the end result:

Here is a photo of the ingredients:

Cheers to Saint Patrick's Day!  Hope you all enjoy your evening!!

The Cocktail Lady

Bananas Foster Cocktail

Day 28

Bananas Foster

5 shots out of 5

Another Ah-maze-ing Banana puree cocktail!!  Can I just say that I LOVE making blended cocktails!!  My husband and I are on a total blended cocktail kick now.  For some reason we always "thought" we didn't really like blended cocktails.......not quite sure why now.  They are so yummy, refreshing and not to alcohol tasting, but be careful, they're creepers!!

Tonight's cocktail is the Bananas Foster and I gave it 5 shots out of 5.  It tastes like we're sitting at a table and eating our dessert of Bananas Foster....well except we're drinking it of course.  If you're a lover of (or just enjoy them from time to time) bananas, I highly recommend you try tonight's cocktail or my other creation Swing'n Banana Daiquiri.  

Here is the recipe for my Bananas Foster:

• 1 Tbsp of brown sugar
• 1 1/2 shots banana puree
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 3/4 shot cognac
• 1/2 shot amaretto
• 1/2 shot cream

In a blended add a cup of ice, brown sugar, banana puree, lemon juice, cognac, amaretto and cream.  Blend them all together so that there is no ice left.  Pour your cocktail into a margarita glass and enjoy!!

Here is a photo of the end result:

Here is a photo of the ingredients:

Cheers to the people at Finest Call for their awesome Banana Puree!!

The Cocktail Lady