Thank God it’s Friday! Dr. Dre is in the liquor biz and it is about time. Dre has partnered with Drinks Americas, of Trump Vodka fame, to produce a line of spirits and mixers.
First out of the gate will be Dr. Dre Cognac, straight out of Compton. Kidding, actually it is a fine cognac from France. Plans are in the works for a tequila and vodka as well.
Drinks Americas [via Luxist]
Ingredients:3 cups of Sobieski Vanilia Vodka8 eggs Directions:Separate eggs and yolks. Add 1 cup of sugar to yolks while mixing. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to whites after they have been mixed and are stiff.1/4 cup of honeyMix egg whites and yolks together. Stir in 1 1/2 pints of heavy cream and 1 pint of 2%…
Ingredients: 1 oz. Campari2 oz. Brandy3 oz. Whole Milk0.5 oz. heavy cream (optional)2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips Directions: Put milk, cream and chocolate in a milk frothing cup used for espresso. Froth milk as you would for cappuccino. When milk is hot remove frothing wand and whisk or stir vigorously until chocolate is completely…
The Halekulani is probably the nicest hotel in the whole state of Hawaii. It has a prime spot the beach, right in the center of Waikiki, yet has the feel of a much large secluded resort. The hotel has several terrific bars and restaurants that feature awesomely crafted island specialties. Pictured is my Mai Tai…
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Ingredients:2 oz Blanco Tequilla1 ½ oz pumpkin puree*2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice1/3 oz maple syrup Directions:Combine all ingredients into a Boston shaker. Shake and strain into a glass filled with cubed ice. Garnish with an orange slice lightly dusted with cinnamon powder. *Pumpkin Puree Ingredients:1 pound pumpkin peeled and cubed (or good quality Pumpkin…