Drinks with Friends

OK Ladies, you‘ve got to be more creative when it comes to drinking with your girlfriends. I mean, we asked you what you like to drink and you said, “wine, Malibu Rum or Jack & Coke?!” Really… Let’s get adventurous.

First, try a real Skinny Girl Mojito. You’ve got to tell the bartender how you want it. Crush the mint, then add club soda, followed by 3 packets of Splenda and finally lots of Vodka. There are absolutely NO calories here other than the vodka!

Want to impress the bartender? Ask for a Vesper Cocktail. This drink was made famous in the James Bond movie Casino Royal. It consists of three parts Gin, one part Vodka and ½ part Lillet (pronounced “Li-lay”) – a French aperitif. To sound really clever, specify white Lillet or Chopin vodka (a potato vodka) which was preferred by Bond. Make sure you request it shaken until it is very cold and served in a large champagne goblet.

                       

Let’s plan the perfect “Girlfriend Drinking Party.” Have the bartender serve several types of wines at different prices ranges. Everyone has to identify the wine and the cost. It’s great fun and you’ll be surprised which wine you like best! Obviously, you must have a friendly bartender who will keep track for you. Don’t forget to tip your bartender…WELL!

Here’s another trick. Believe it or not, you can order a great bottle of champagne and it will be less expensive than individual drinks and much more fabulous. If you’re planning on “prostituting” the champagne by adding flavors, you’re much better off ordering a side of Crème de Cassis or Llikoi to add as you like it.  

And last but not least, a creation from my husband…

Combine 2 parts Bailey’s Irish Cream, 1 part Amaretto and 2 parts vodka. (Tip: order the “house” Vodka. Mixing Vodka with anything other than Gin or rocks doesn’t call for a premium brand.) Anyway, you either mix the ingredients together and serve it straight in a brand snifter OR you can serve it on the rocks. You can even blend it with a little ice. This is down right fabulous. My husband invented this on a flight from Boston to Hawaii. It’s the perfect celebration of friendship among friends .

Finally, the most important tip – don’t drink and drive. It’s better to pay a taxi than to pay a lawyer!