Very serious alcohol question...for experts.

It's either Corona with a lime or 7up and captains. Then there's always whatever anyone else brings. I like to think of drinks as something i don't need to be responsible for if I'm out on my boat with alot of people. lol
 
tdappleman said:
Here's another one for the list:

Redneck Margaritas

1 small can of Minutemaid Limeaid
1 bottle of Corona
use empty can of limeaid to add your tequila to taste
stir well to make sure the frozen mix has dissolved
add ice and enjoy.
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AH yes, beergaritas. :grin:


I stay away from those..... far....far away.
 
tdappleman said:
Here's another one for the list:

Redneck Margaritas

1 small can of Minutemaid Limeaid
1 bottle of Corona
use empty can of limeaid to add your tequila to taste
stir well to make sure the frozen mix has dissolved
add ice and enjoy.
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We add a can of Sprite Zero to this, sometimes two depending on circumstances.
 
bw76273 said:
We add a can of Sprite Zero to this, sometimes two depending on circumstances.
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Leaving the rest of the mix as is? I may have to try that - one of the things we like is the carbonation from the beer so a little more wouldn't hurt... :grin:
 
After significant laboratory testing, we are beginning to trend toward a finalist. To recap the target expectations, I was looking for something that met the following:

1. Has to be very light colored or non staining generally.
2. Blenders are a hassle. I want to make about a gallon of this stuff and take it on board and let people just pour over ice.
3. I'm getting older and calories are an issue. I want to be able to substitute a sugar free alternative (diet tonic water for example, or diet coke) to reduce the calories.
4. I would prefer non-carbonated so that there is some measure of shelf life.

It is important to note that there were some serious contenders. A simple cold beer has much to commend itself. Likewise, the grape vodka recipe refered to earlier in this post was a winner and frankly simpler.

However, I think the leader into the clubhouse is a sucralose Mojito which we are going to henceforth refer to onboard as a Nauti Mojito. The fact that it requires a little prep time and carbonation affects shelf life are negatives-balanced somewhat by the fact I enjoy puttering and it has a tropical karma. The process for simple syrup (an important component) is listed below, but boils down to this...boil water, add it to the sucralose (Splenda) then strain (two cups water, two cups Splenda). After it cools, you have one quart and pour it and three bottles of club soda in a gallon jug for your base. To serve, muddle (crush up in a cup) some mint leaves, then squeeze in a quarter lime or so plus the rind. Add ice, top with base, add a tall jigger of your favorite white rum (Barcardi's, for example) and you are good to go. So far a roughly 3:1 base to rum seems to be working for us. Our garnishes never really worked and tended to fall off, so we rely on the internal garnishing of the mint and lime. Any suggestions or improvements will be appreciated, and alternatives are welcomed as this appears to be an eternal (and elusive) quest.

There are commercial low carb Mojito mixes listed on the internet, but a) I have never successfully found one in captivity and b) they have to have additives to function. They would, however, make this process even easier if they are available to you.

credit to promfh, who originally authored most of the following:

Simple syrup is half water, half sugar. For a diet alternative, dissolve Splenda in water and allow to cool. Strain through a coffee filter to remove sediment. Use wherever a recipe calls for simple syrup.

NOTE: This recipe seems to work best with sucralose sweeteners. I didn't have as much success with the Pink or Blue products. Beyond the obvious differences in proportions, the other products didn't give me a syrup-like consistancy and the flavors weren't as "clean".

While I used Splenda, there are now generic or house brand sucralose sweeteners that work as well. Don't, however, confuse *Splenda for Baking* with bulk Splenda. The baking and brown sugar versions of the Splenda product are 50% sucrose (sugar). I will have to assume that any generic and house brand baking products will be similar in content. It's important to read the product lables to know what you're dealing with. The version with maltodextrin and sucralose is what is called for in this recipe. The versions that also contain sucrose aren't suitable for this particular purpose. However, they are great for baking and other recipes that require some sugar to make the dish come out properly.


Each (1TBS, 13g) serving of the basic syrup has an estimated:
5 Cals, 1g of total carbs, 0.5g fiber (from the maltodextrin), 0.5g NetCarbs.
All other nutrients are zero.
 
Very, very simple....Kettle one (or vodka of choice) soda water and maybe a tablespoon of collins mix or sweet & sour of some sort. The most refreshing drink ever and clear as can be!

Try this one but go easy on the collins mix. My bartenders had a hard time pouring so little but too much makes it a sweet drink!
 
I can't wait to taste your "Nauti Mojito". Mojito is my favorite drink.
 
Our favorite bulk drink for the boat:

Bulk Painkiller:

1 can cream De Coco (15 oz)
1 large Dole's Pineapple juice (48 oz) can - (must use Dole's)
15 oz fresh orange juice
30 oz + of the cheapest dark rum you can find. You can use Pusser's Rum if you really like your guests....

Mix all ingredients into a large container (we use old cranberry juice jugs). Shake very well in the container.

Pour over ice, sprinkle with ground nutmeg, and garnish with orange slice.

Most guests usually only need one. Enjoy.

http://www.pussers.com/rum/cocktails/painkiller/popup
 
Kendall, this is going to the lab for testing. I take this very seriously and I'll report back...eventually.
 
I'm glad I don't drink. That all sounds like too much work!

:grin:
 
For a very simple "boat margarita"...get the Crystal Light (lemonade) packs that are individually sized for a 16 ounce water bottle. Dump one in and shake. Then in an ice filled glass add your favorite tequila and Cointreau (2 parts tequila to one part Cointreau). Fill the remaining with the water bottle mix. This is simple and very tasty. None of that nasty high fructose corn syrup mix you buy in the store. The Cointreau adds just a hint of sweetness with way fewer calories.
 
I generally stick to my Bud. I know where I am and where the dock is.
But last summer there was a bottle of cinnamon flavored Whiskey going around the sand bar. very tasty. I don't know the name but it had a little devil on it.
 
For me 3 icecubes and some Jack........ goes great with a cigar.:thumbsup:

Also enjoy margaritas premade over ice and water to taste
recipe came from margaritaville maker and is strong if not blended with ice, so most people will want a little water or extra orange juice to offset the tartness.

8 oz - tequila
2 oz - trip sec or grand marnier
4 oz - lime juice
4 oz - orange juice
8 oz - margarita mix
 
A drink for an "island holiday" sort of feeling is a simple rum punch. Use Appleton Estates Rum (to be expert about it) and get some orange/pineapple juice blend. That, on ice, is all there is to it. Oh, someone is bound to ask for one of those little umbrellas so you ought to have a few on hand.

Dennis
 
"There's a fine line between sitting on the back of my boat fishing and looking like an idiot."

Fishing off a 270 slx...... you know the bass boat guys are really trying to figure out the cost/benefit of that one!
 
"2005 270 SLX w/ 2008 hull and engine"

oh sh*t!:wow:

I just saw that part of your sig...... whats the story behind that?
 
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