Persephone's Poison

In Greek mythology, Hades kidnaps Persephone and brings her back with him to the underworld. She eventually gets rescued by her mother, Demeter. But Hades only lets Persephone go on one condition: she must return to the underworld each year and stay there one month for every pomegranate seed she had eaten. Now, every year when Persephone returns to the underworld, Demeter spirals into a deep depression that renders her unable to fulfill her duties as goddess of the harvest. Hence winter.

In real life, this is a drink invented by Tech N9ne, called KC Tea. We just threw in the pomegranate seeds, and we think they add a delicious little something.

Ingredients:
-Hennessy (double shot)
-a couple squirts of lemon juice (to your taste)
-Sprite
-pomegranate seeds


Tip: Don't skimp on the pomegranate seeds. You'll want a few in every sip. A good inch should do the trick. And while you're at it, mix one up for Hades. You and he will be spending quite a bit of time together, and I hear he loves his Henny.


YY

P.S. We've missed you.

The Dirty Doctor

Hennessy. Dr. Pepper. Frozen blackberries. Open your mouth and say, "aaaahhhh..."

Ripe Ricky

Add a little asian FLARE to your daunting evening.


-Mango/Guava puree
-Orange juice
-clementine vodka


Combine with ice and enjoy!
-YY

Jack & Ginger

This drink is flavorful and delicious, and a little bit spicy.  Close your eyes, take a sip, and you'll feel like you've been transported to your own private Caribbean island.  Kick your shoes off and enjoy!

Ingredients:

-frozen orange segments (break it into segments before freezing, because you won't be able to after!)

-Jack Daniels

-ginger beer

-garnish of fresh pineapple

Suggestion:  for a fun sLush-y variation, pop the ginger beer in the freezer for about an hour so it begins to freeze (but make sure to take it out before it freezes solid and you can't pour it!)

Columbian cadet

Oh soo DIRTY.

-Tequila

-Vodka

-Soda

-lime

-mint

Combinar y disfrutar!

-YY

In Omnia Paratus

Courtesy of guest LUSH: Adam M. Greene

Start off your night right and be prepared for anything. This Fruity, FIERCE, and Fabulous drink will be the perfect KICKoff.

-Pineapple vodka

-Red bull energy drink

-Mango/peach/orange juice

-Frozen berries

Muddle the berries with the pineapple infused vodka. 

Add the fruit juice and redbull. ENJOY!

Lovely Lushin

-YY

The Cheshire

This TRIPPY cocktail will definitely put a smile on your face!

-ACAI juice

-Orange juice

-Vodka/Gin

-LUSH ON

Y;)Y

The Persian Pony

HOT in the Winter... What's better than that?!


-Ginger Beer
-Vodka
-Mint
-Sugar
-Lime 


First- muddle the vodka, sugar, and mint together. 
After combined, pour in the ginger beer. Add a lime wedge and enjoy!


-Lovely Lushin'
YY

The Dandy

All judgement aside, this drink is bitchin'...
Great as a dapper day drink or sophisticated evening night-cap.




-Vodka
-Cranberry/rasberry juice
-orange wedges
(optional- frozen cranberries)




Sip on!
YY

The Razzy

This drink is light and refreshing, and incredibly simple to make.  Fill a nice tall glass with ice, or better yet, frozen raspberries if you have them.  Add the following:

-an inch of vodka of your choice (I used Reyka lava-rock-filtered vodka from Iceland)

-a liberal splash of Chambord

-fill glass the rest of the way with seltzer

I garnished mine with an aloe vera leaf for a little mid-winter health boost.  An orange or lime slice would be good too.

YY Cheers!

The Merry Melange

Ingredients:

frozen cranberries

gin

vermouth

seltzer
 

Directions:

Pick a pretty glass, and toss in a small handful of frozen cranberries.  Pour in (at least) enough gin to cover the cranberries.  Fill the glass to 2/3 with apple juice, then add a dash of vermouth.  Lastly, fill your glass the rest of the way with seltzer for a little holiday sparkle.

Drink classy. YY

Bitchin' Bourbon Balls

Don't want to stop consuming bourbon, but need to eat something?  Here!

Ingredients:
12 cups crushed vanilla wafers (4 boxes)
3/4 cup dark corn syrup

6 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder

4 3/4 cups chopped pecans, divided
4 1/4 cups powered sugar, divided

3 cups bourbon

Directions:

In large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.  Refrigerate for 24 hours.  Roll into balls, and roll the balls in the remaining powdered sugar and chopped pecans.

Did somebody ask you to bring a dessert to a potluck, but liquor is really more your spirit?  Whip out your favorite bourbon, and whip up a batch of these little devils.  They couldn't be simpler, you just have to remember to make the batter a day early so it has time to firm.

YY  Lush on.

Purple Poison

Guest recipe concocted by: Katie Higgins-Beer

 

Ingredients:

1 part orange juice

1 part cranberry juice

1 part vanilla seltzer

1 part Tabasco tequila

frozen dark cherries

 

This intriguing potion captures the senses and leaves them deliriously bewildered.  It tastes kind of like a fizzy dreamsicle, but with a kick.  Mix this one up when you're feeling reminiscent about childhood.  The blend of orange, berry, and vanilla hearkens back to the melty popsicles of summers long ago, while the note of Tabasco adds another layer and updates the flavor for your matured palette.  Lastly, but most importantly, tequila recreates the excitement of the first few faint notes of that familiar song that meant only one thing: the neighborhood ice cream truck.

YY  Cheers!

Southern Hospitality

~ 1 part Bourbon
~ 1/2 part Triple Sec
~ Dash of Orange Bitters
~ Orange zest (garnish)
(**Bitters can tend to overpower the Triple Sec. Use sparingly)




Feeling a little rowdy? If not, you sure will after you down this dapper drink.  Whether you're lounging on the porch enjoying a nice sunset, or cozied up by the crackling fire in the wintertime, a little Southern Hospitality is all you'll need to cap off the day.






Cheers!
YY

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

(name credit: Yenesey Concepcion)

I've been aching for the long languid lazy luscious days of summer, and this lemonade is just the cure.

Throw these in your glass, in this order:

~a handful of frozen mango cubes

~1 part gin

~2 parts lemonade

~garnish with a fresh basil leaf (bonus points if you can find a mutant double-tipped one like mine!)

Keep this in mind: it may be a long winter, but much like the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, spring will eventually come once again, bringing joy and sunshine.  

Till then, you know we'll keep you warm ;)

YY  The Lushes

Goose & Juice

Goose & juice is always good, and is made simply by combining Grey Goose with any kind of juice.

Here, I used grape juice, and poured it all over frozen dark cherries.

YY ~~~~~ Lush-ious Tip of the Day ~~~~~ YY

Use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes.  It won't water down your drink like ice will, and as a bonus you get some alcohol-soaked fruit to snack on at the end! 

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YYum.

Killer Christmas Cocoa!

-One GODIVA chocolate bar
-1 1/2  cup of milk
-Shot of curacao liquor
(grand marnier also works well)
**Ground nutmeg
 (if desired)




PREP
Chop Chocolate into even chunks




Procedure
Using a double boiler, heat the milk until simmering.
Add the chocolate and stir until melted.
When finished melting, pour into a mug and add the shot!
**Top with nutmeg


Enjoy!
YY

The Elbaz

The Elbaz


-Vodka
-Tonic water
-Frozen grapes
-Hint of Vermouth (if desired)


Feeling exotiques? Give The Elbaz a try. Named after the Parisian fashion designer, Alber Elbaz this drink is both bold and sweet. The vodka (and vermouth) macerate the grapes while the tonic adds a bit of a bite (with a fizzy flair). 

Enjoy!

 YY

Spicy Cider

We've all had the cold-weather-classic spiced cider, but here's a little variation with a kick.  Warm up with this after a fun and wholesome day of apple picking or other similarly autumnal activities.

Ingredients:

-spicy Tabasco tequila

-apple cider

-a dash of maple syrup, to blend the flavors together

Serve over ice (you'll want it!) and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

YY

The Tonic of Life

Ingredients:

-tonic water

-mango nectar (juice, puree, whatever)

-coconut water

-Grey Goose

Instructions:

Mix ingredients together in whatever proportions you like.

Serve on the rocks, garnished with fresh basil.

Sit back, relax, and feel life get better, from the inside out.

Cheers! YY