437998 Tue Sep 04 10:59:34 -0700 2007 35 36 Spirits 0 2909152 I am attending a pink cocktail party and need to bring a specialty cocktail. As a whiskey drinker, I know very few pink cocktails other than the Negroni (which would not go over well with this crowd of girls). I could make strawberry daiquiries or watermelon margaritas, but would prefer to avoid excessively complicated drinks that require multiple ingredients and/or a blender (unless it's a really good frozen cocktail). I have grenadine, triple sec and a small amount of dark rum on hand. What else would I need for your crowd-pleasing pink cocktail? Tue Sep 04 10:59:34 -0700 2007 68363 JungMann 1 2909183 Well, I have a really good pink cocktail, but are you looking for only what you can make with grenadine, rum and triple sec? I think your options are pretty limited. Assuming that I am misunderstanding you, the Jasmine is a wonderful cocktail, I make mine like this: 1.5 oz Plymouth 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (or a mixture of fresh lemon and lime juices) 3/4 oz Campari 3/4 oz Cointreau (optional dash Angostura or orange bitters) Shake, strain and serve up. If the girls don't like its beguilingly aromatic and bitter flavors (the ingredients combine to taste like grapefruit), I say, more for you. Tue Sep 04 11:08:36 -0700 2007 2909152 16728 kenito799 2 2909200 It doesn't have to be with just what I have on hand; I'm just trying to avoid buying too many more ingredients. Ideally I'd like to be able to keep costs below $25. Tue Sep 04 11:11:02 -0700 2007 2909183 68363 JungMann 3 2909237 Some old classics are the Pink Squirrel, Pink Lady and Pink Rose. You can Google up recipes for them. They date way way back. Some to the Prohibition Era Tue Sep 04 11:20:04 -0700 2007 2909200 10285 Candy 1 2909321 The Jack Rose is kind of pink. It is made with Applejack, lemon juice and grenadine (although I have actually only had it with homemade grenadine so I do not know if it as good with purchased grenadine) and is a great combination of flavors without being too sweet. Tue Sep 04 11:42:29 -0700 2007 2909152 27702 LauraB 2 2912892 I second the Jack Rose idea. It surprises the folks who are expecting something cosmo-sweet. An English rose is also pink, and somewhat different than the Jack Rose, though it's a bit sweeter: 3/4 oz apricot brandy 1 1/2 oz gin 3/4 oz dry vermouth 1 tsp grenadine syrup 1/4 tsp lemon juice 1 cherry Wed Sep 05 11:36:04 -0700 2007 2909321 23840 Bluebell 1 2909370 What about a madas? Simple to make, easy to drink orange juice,cranberry juice vodka Tue Sep 04 11:56:25 -0700 2007 2909152 84796 TVC15 1 2909440 Don't forget the very 70' Tequila Sunrise either. It has a nice rosy hue. Tue Sep 04 12:15:44 -0700 2007 2909152 10285 Candy 2 2909538 That's a little too orange for me. I'm looking for a really pink impact. Tue Sep 04 12:38:43 -0700 2007 2909440 68363 JungMann 3 2910119 The Pink Lady is pink in hue and name...but it's an odd one: 1.5 oz gin 1/2 oz Applejack or brandy 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice splash grenadine 1/2 egg white (1 egg white per 2 drinks) shake hard at leats 30 seconds, serve up Make sure the egg is very fresh, the froth is wonderful, don't tell anyone it's in there till they have had a few :) Tue Sep 04 14:52:04 -0700 2007 2909538 16728 kenito799 4 3158396 The classic pink lady is a bit different. Originated in the 1940s. I still have some missing cookbooks that are probably waiting for me in the garage, so I can't find my recipe, but this is very similar with the exception of a tsp of lime juice. This one is an opaque pink, and you have to limit your guests. 1 1/2 oz gin 1 tsp grenadine 1 egg white 1 tsp sweet cream Shake well with cracked ice and strain into a martini glass. Tue Nov 27 09:24:08 -0800 2007 2910119 112096 Caroline1 3 2910222 the sunrise didn't originally have any orange juice in it. basically, as I recall, it was a scratch marguarita( tequuila, triple sec, lime juice, and in this case, grenadine and a dash of orange bitters. if you stirr it, it's much pinker than a the commonly made sunrise, and better tasting too, IMHO Tue Sep 04 15:20:48 -0700 2007 2909538 106255 chazzerking 1 2910571 try this, it is really good, really pink, and really easy. (and Low Carb.. the ladies will love it) 1.qt water 1 package of Crystal Light Pink Lemonade (or any other sugar free brand, even generic is fine) 1 cup Vodka (please use a good vodka) 1/2 cup Watermelon Pucker 3 cans of Ginger ale. add all but the ginger ale in a one gallon container, shake like a madwoman, and serve with a topper of ginger ale. I made this at a cook out and it went in less than half an hour. Tue Sep 04 16:58:29 -0700 2007 2909152 54116 gryphonskeeper 2 2911774 That sounds really great! Most of us watch our carbs, so low carb is ideal (and I hate sweet drinks anyway). Have you tried using watermelon vodka/rum instead of the separate liquors or would that be too strong? Wed Sep 05 06:28:26 -0700 2007 2910571 68363 JungMann 3 2913404 Watermelon smirnoff would be fine, as well as watermelon rum. I don't see where they would do any harm. HOWEVER, make a tiny batch at first. Wed Sep 05 13:35:06 -0700 2007 2911774 54116 gryphonskeeper 2 2913801 I assure you, nothing with Watermelon Pucker in it is low in carbs. Wed Sep 05 15:04:11 -0700 2007 2910571 92744 invinotheresverde 3 2914388 ok ok... "lower" in carbs. :P Seriously though, sour mix is higher in carbs than most people realize. If you could omit about 200 calories from a drink, wouldn't you? Wed Sep 05 17:56:47 -0700 2007 2913801 54116 gryphonskeeper 4 2915725 Absolutely, although they sell 1 carb sour which is pretty decent, considering. If I could only find the link... Beware though, because Watermelon Pucker has just under 20 carbs per ounce, which is certainly not low. Thu Sep 06 07:48:38 -0700 2007 2914388 92744 invinotheresverde 1 2912257 Here's a pink cocktail involving whiskey, the Ward 8: 1 1/2 oz bourbon 3/4 oz OJ. Juice from 1/2 lemon 1 tsp grenadine Shake, and serve up in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry. Wed Sep 05 09:10:36 -0700 2007 2909152 99087 mhiggins 2 2912445 Is it any good? I'm a big bourbon fan, but don't typically mix it with much more than water or cola. Wed Sep 05 09:56:30 -0700 2007 2912257 68363 JungMann 3 2912462 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Cosmopolitan....or is it lacking in creativity? It is a very nice pink color and I've never met a girl that doesn't like it. It is the quintessential girly cocktail. Wed Sep 05 10:00:47 -0700 2007 2912445 100701 millygirl 4 2928926 Ugh. This girl HATES Cosmopolitans. How about a Taconic? Gin, tonic and Angostura bitters? For more tropical, I love a Bermuda Rum Swizzle or a Juniper Breeze, but both are multiple ingredients. Mon Sep 10 19:03:30 -0700 2007 2912462 10669 Amuse Bouches 3 2912870 The Ward 8 is great - my wife's favorite cocktail. The bourbon taste is definitely not at the forefront, but it's a wonderful drink. Wed Sep 05 11:31:51 -0700 2007 2912445 99087 mhiggins 1 2912921 What a great idea for a party! How about a watermelon cocktail, with either rum or tequila? Here's a thread with lots of recipes: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/293289 The one with pink lemonade, watermelon juice, and vodka sounds simple and yummy. Anne P.S. Me, I'm going to try kenito799's recipe for a Jasmine Cocktail tonight - it sounds great. I don't have Plymouth gin, though, so it'll have to be Beefeaters... Wed Sep 05 11:41:50 -0700 2007 2909152 12541 AnneInMpls 1 2912947 easy, cheap, pink: stoli raspberry with pink lemonade. mix in big pitcher to taste. serve over ice in tall glasses w straw. garnish with lemon slice, cherry or raspberries and paper pink parasol (optional). universally popular & easy to drink. and pink. Wed Sep 05 11:46:22 -0700 2007 2909152 46030 soupkitten 2 2913512 I know! Unfortunately someone already took that! I suppose it's an excuse for me to get creative. Wed Sep 05 13:56:43 -0700 2007 2912947 68363 JungMann 3 2913645 ahhh. here's my second, more labor intensive suggestion then. still pink! :) http://www.chowhound.com/topics/400688 Wed Sep 05 14:27:35 -0700 2007 2913512 46030 soupkitten 1 2913776 You know there is nothing wrong with a good French rose or a Blanc de Noirs Champers. Eye of the Partridge comes to mind. A lovely sparkly with a gorgeous ping hue. It can also please those who are avoiding carbs. Wed Sep 05 15:00:03 -0700 2007 2909152 10285 Candy 1 2914755 How about a pink gin? Gin with a dash of Angostura bitters. Wed Sep 05 19:57:21 -0700 2007 2909152 117844 lennox53 1 2915858 Don't know if this is a crowd please, but I know it used to be really popular in the late 70's early 80's, the Pink Squirrel. Not exactly calorie conscious either but oh so tasty! 1 oz Creme de Noyaux 1 tblsp white Creme de Cacao 1 tblsp Light cream A bit of Grenadine for color Mixing instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve. Thu Sep 06 08:24:41 -0700 2007 2909152 12099 sivyaleah 1 2929466 A Poinsetta is easy and fun Champagne and Cranberry juice. Costs can be kept down and who doesn't like a bubbly drink. If you can find a guava juice champagne and guava juice is tasty option. Mon Sep 10 23:16:30 -0700 2007 2909152 104704 sweetnspicy 2 3016949 A similar drink I've heard called a Cape Cod Mimosa or a New England Mimosa is (cheap) champagne, orange juice and topped with the cranberry. It's a little smoother than the poinsetta and the OJ really masks the inferior champagne. You can use Dom if you want too, I suppose. Mon Oct 08 23:34:51 -0700 2007 2929466 20717 sailormouth 3 3023537 That sounds even better than a Mimosa. Cape Codder is a basic favorite of mine. Is it pink or red? Instead of cranberry juice "cocktail" (HFCS) I use equal parts vodka and straight cranberry juice, sweeten to taste with triple sec. Guess that needs a new name. Wed Oct 10 18:37:27 -0700 2007 3016949 43399 atheorist 4 3023990 I like Cape Codder's as a cheapo bar drink where a gin and tonic is a tall order, this pseudo-mimosa works well at any place that offers a mimosa, which I've found to be too much like a screwdriver: bad for the stomach and not great for a morning after. Wed Oct 10 22:53:58 -0700 2007 3023537 20717 sailormouth 1 3017271 How about a Kir or Kir Royale? 1 part Creme de Cassis 9 parts White wine (Champagne if Royale) Served in a Champagne flute. They can add more Cassis if they want it sweeter. dave Tue Oct 09 06:21:35 -0700 2007 2909152 119739 davebough 1 3150540 As a bartender what I will do is to ask the lady what her name is and then name the drink after her with this variation on the Pink Squirrel: Julie! The recipe: 1.75 oz Amaretto .75 oz White Creme de Cacao 3 oz milk 1 dot Grenadine Shake and break into a martini glass. Striclty speaking a Pink Squirrel is made with Creme de Noyeaau as DiSarrono didn't come to this country until after WW II. Let us know how she like it! Sat Nov 24 00:51:18 -0800 2007 2909152 134512 postemotional1