My friend Todd is a mixologist. Technically, he is a college molecular biology instructor, but on the side, the guy can mix up some fabulous drinks. His specialty? What he calls "booze candy" - anything that's so super sweet that it's basically, well, candy. These are things that are made with fruit flavored vodkas, juices, cordials and liqueurs, and can be very appropriately served in a sugar-rimmed glass.
Normally, the sticky, almost syrupy drinks are too sweet for my personal taste, but if I drink them after dinner and with the mindset that they are dessert, then watch out. Booze candy is so easy is to drink, I can finish three of them without even realizing it.
A drink recipe I came across is so perfectly "booze candy, it's ridiculous: Almond Joy Martini. I love the dark chocolate covered coconut and almond bar, so I love the idea. I haven't actually made it yet, as I don't have all the ingredients, but the next time I have a cocktail party, I'm sure Todd and I will have to give this a try.
Almond Joy Martini
Shake 1 oz. each of coconut-flavored rum (Parrot Bay or Malibu), Frangelico, Godiva or other chocolate-flavored liqueur, Hershey's chocolate syrup, and vodka. Add 4 oz. half and half or light cream, shake with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with shredded coconut.
6-29-2006 @1:29PM hermz said... All I'm lacking is the Malibu. >:)
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7-02-2006 @10:26AM Super Weiss said... This sounds like a Mounds bar, not an Almond Joy.
"Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you dont..."
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7-03-2006 @1:42PM sarah said... i think the frangelico is a nutty flavored liquor...
yep, i feel like a nut!
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7-04-2006 @2:35AM hermz said... Frangelico is a halzelnut liqueur. It always feels like a nut.
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7-12-2006 @1:40PM Tammy said... I have had several and they are fabulous. They taste like chocolate milk with a kick.
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