One thing this country has always enjoyed is a good drink. Whether it was rum on the Atlantic, bourbon at the races or that Bloody Mary at Sunday Brunch, alcohol is the American Drink.

February 18th 2011

Micheladas

by yournewfavorite

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Speaking of cocktails for beer drinkers, why not a cocktail made with beer?

Some folks will only drink tomato juice while traveling by plane. But I enjoy tomato juice when day-drinking a traditional Bloody Mary or its lesser-known Mexican cousin, the Michelada. It can really hit the spot when suffering from a hangover or while lounging in the backyard on a Spring day.   

Micheladas

1 can of Mexican beer (Modelo Especial, Corona, Tecate or Pacifico are all great choices)
Tomato Juice or Bloody Mary Mix*
1 wedge of lemon or lime
Ice
Salt
Celery or your favorite pickled veggie for garnish

*Make your own by mixing tomato juice, a few dashes of hot sauce, Worcestershire  sauce and a couple of grinds of the pepper mill.

Rub the lemon wedge around the outer lip of your pint glass; sprinkle the edge with salt. Squeeze the lemon into your glass and toss it in. Add ice and a few ounces of tomato juice to taste. The beer/tomato juice ratio is really up to you. I prefer a beer-ier Michelada, so I only fill my pint glass 1/4 full with juice. Pour the beer over it all and stir. Add a garnish of your choosing: celery for the health-minded or pickles for the sodium-happy among you. 

Enjoy the savory bubbliness of your Michelada and let the hangover melt away.

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December 1st 2010

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Recently a Slovak spirit called borovička came into my possession, thanks to a globe-trotting uncle. According to Wikipedia, borovička is also known as “juniper brandy.” It “tastes like gin” and “is basically gin.”

So! I threw it into a shaker with some Paula’s Orange, passion fruit juice, ice and a twist. The result is worth sharing.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gin

  • 1.5 oz of borovička (or dry gin)
  • 1 oz of orange liquer
  • 1.5 oz of passion fruit juice (or any fruit juice, really)
  • 1 twist of citrus

Shake and serve in a chilled glass. 


Ed. note: If you like Katie’s photos as much as we do, visit her store and buy a print at Your New Favorite Store.

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Recently a Slovak spirit called borovička came into my possession, thanks to a globe-trotting uncle. According to Wikipedia, borovička is also known as “juniper brandy.” It “tastes like gin” and “is basically gin.” So! I threw it into a shaker with some Paula’s Orange, passion fruit juice, ice and a twist. The result is worth sharing. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gin 1.5 oz of borovička (or dry gin) 1 oz of orange liquer 1.5 oz of passion fruit juice (or any fruit juice, really) 1 twist of citrus Shake and serve in a chilled glass.  Ed. note: If you like Katie’s photos as much as we do, visit her store and buy a print at Your New Favorite Store.

October 1st 2010

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Bourbon on ice. For the days when you can’t be bothered to make a Sazerac or a Mint Julep.

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Bourbon on ice. For the days when you can’t be bothered to make a Sazerac or a Mint Julep.

August 27th 2010

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The Paloma

2 oz of Tequila
Juice from 1/2 a lime
Grapefruit soda
A pinch of salt

In a Collins glass, pour the tequila, lime juice and soda over ice. Stir, don’t shake. Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

And remember: If it has grapefruit in it, it must be good for you.

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The Paloma 2 oz of Tequila Juice from 1/2 a lime Grapefruit soda A pinch of salt In a Collins glass, pour the tequila, lime juice and soda over ice. Stir, don’t shake. Garnish with a grapefruit slice. And remember: If it has grapefruit in it, it must be good for you.

July 29th 2010

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[EDITOR’S NOTE: I know, I know, it’s beer but it’s a great picture by one of our favorite photographers, Katie Spence. Check more of her work out at Your New Favorite.]

At a family wedding recently, the bride and groom prepared bottles of home brew for their reception. They made a scotch ale and a hefeweizen. What better way to show their friends and family love than in liquid form? 

If you’d like to make your own beer, visit White Labs for your liquid yeast needs. And start collecting bottles now. Remember: practice makes perfect.

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[EDITOR’S NOTE: I know, I know, it’s beer but it’s a great picture by one of our favorite photographers, Katie Spence. Check more of her work out at Your New Favorite.] At a family wedding recently, the bride and groom prepared bottles of home brew for their reception. They made a scotch ale and a hefeweizen. What better way to show their friends and family love than in liquid form?  If you’d like to make your own beer, visit White Labs for your liquid yeast needs. And start collecting bottles now. Remember: practice makes perfect.