With cranberry and lime or a white Russian,

Sweet cream, orange juice and however much vodka you prefer to add. Get the mix right and it tastes like an Orange creamsicle. I’m a bourbon/scotch drinker but my wife’s aunt made the creamsicle drinks one year at Christmas and before I knew it I was tipsy. Way too easy to indulge if you like it.

Some great recipes listed. I haven’t had a White Russian in a long time! Vodka goes with anything!

I like a Bloody Mary as well and the best mix I have ever had is Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix. Just mix it with vodka and add a celery stick.

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Originally posted by V-Tail:

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Originally posted by WaterburyBob:

Can't get more simple than a Screwdriver - Vodka and orange juice.

There's always the Phillips Screwdriver -- Vodka and Milk of Magnesia.

Or the Pile Driver… Vodka and prune juice.

Thanks to all.

Gonna try the Moscow Mule for New Year's Eve, the wife and I. Looking forward to it.

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Originally posted by WaterburyBob:
Can't get more simple than a Screwdriver - Vodka and orange juice.

I like to lead a simple lifestyle with vodka. Screwdriver for me!

Disgusting V Tail

Where's that pukey smiley?

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Thanks to all.

Gonna try the Moscow Mule for New Year's Eve, the wife and I. Looking forward to it.

A local variation I've had that was also good was the Monterrey Mule, made with tequila instead of vodka.
Local TexMex place makes a great one.

You'll enjoy that para. The copper cup's a fun decoration, but it's good in everything from a Solo cup up to a crystal highball!

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Originally posted by P250UA5:

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Thanks to all.

Gonna try the Moscow Mule for New Year's Eve, the wife and I. Looking forward to it.

A local variation I've had that was also good was the Monterrey Mule, made with tequila instead of vodka.
Local TexMex place makes a great one.

Another great one is a Kentucky Buck, using whiskey or bourbon. Or as it was named in San Antonio, the Texas Buck!

Got my ginger beer- both Q and Fever-Tree. They're chilling in the fridge now. We'll taste each ahead of making the cocktails, to see which we prefer.

Got my lime, vodka, glasses, ice, every damn thang.

The wife likes a peach mule, add a couple ounces of this

Lemon drop

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/.../lemon-drop-martini/

For those that like a real spicy Bloody Mary, I have seen a touch of fine horseradish added.

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Originally posted by rtquig:
...I have seen a touch of fine horseradish added.

Oh, my, no.

On a roast beef sandwich, yes, but in a beverage...

OK, the wife and I just tried the ginger beer. The Fever-Tree is the favorite. The Q- there's a lot of stuff going on in that can. It's pretty far from what I consider ginger beer.

Of course, the vodka and lime will change it all up, so there's only one way to know which ginger beer makes for a better cocktail, and that's to try them both.

Yep, it's gonna be Two Mules for Mister Para

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Two Mules for Mister Para

I am a big fan for Citrus flavored drinks. Lemon drop martini. Tastes even better if you use a frosted glass.

I like the idea of the lemon drop martini but "rim sugar" sounds like something you'd find on a prostitute's menu: "Rim Sugar- added services- 35.00"

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Originally posted by parabellum:
I like the idea of the lemon drop martini but "rim sugar" sounds like something you'd find on a prostitute's menu: "Rim Sugar- added services- 35.00"

I was not expecting this, took a drink of ice tea which I had to clean off the monitor!!

Thanks Para, I really needed a good laugh tonight

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