Cocktails

[bennette]

I preferred the Italian wines best while at Epcot.

Now here is where I will get picky and say that in no way can a glass of wine be considered a cocktail!

Don't get me wrong. I'll drink it; I just won't refer to it as a cocktail.

[DwarfPlanet]

It may not be the definition from the 1800's (spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters; a Manhattan would be an example) but any mixed drink including spirits meets the current broad definition of cocktails.

There are earlier definitions but they seem kind of gross to me.

Gotta back Bennette up, Webster's defines a cocktail as:

"an iced drink of wine or distilled liquor with flavoring ingredients and/or something resembling or suggesting such a drink"

Doesn't mention what form the ice has to be in

[stan4d_steph]

I'm sorry, but using the dictionary does not sway my opinion. Here you go. Now I'll go drink my cocktail by myself.

[Malcon10t]

It may not be the definition from the 1800's (spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters; a Manhattan would be an example) but any mixed drink including spirits meets the current broad definition of cocktails.

Right, the word cocktail simply means combining ingredients. How "drug cocktails" came around.

I like the discussion, I might have to go to WDW in a couple years. The Bellini sounds good, as does the margaritas. If i have to head there, I am going to need a lot of emotion support, so maybe a few drinking buddies will come along... As long as I don't have to plan THIS part 6 mos in advance...

[bennette]

Bellinis are nice. Peach puree with champagne.

Heck, it's all good.

[Toocherie]

Here you go. Now I'll go drink my cocktail by myself.

If this is meant to back up your assertion that a slushie drink is not a cocktail I don't think this article does it. In fact, near the end of the article the author states: "And regardless of whether you are suffering from the dry desert heat or the crushing humidity of a South Florida summer, a frozen slushy cocktail really hits the spot." (Emphasis mine.)

I like the discussion, I might have to go to WDW in a couple years. The Bellini sounds good, as does the margaritas.

The Grand Marnier slushie drink in "France" is to die for. My fave. I also like to get the margarita flight at the bar in Mexico. But you can't get it on Friday/Saturday/Sunday, so be warned. But you also don't have to make a reservation six months in advance so it's all good. (Just tell me when.)

[stan4d_steph]

If this is meant to back up your assertion that a slushie drink is not a cocktail I don't think this article does it. In fact, near the end of the article the author states: "And regardless of whether you are suffering from the dry desert heat or the crushing humidity of a South Florida summer, a frozen slushy cocktail really hits the spot." (Emphasis mine.)

At the top of the article.

Yes, crimes are committed to classic cocktails on an almost daily basis. I question if the damage done to the Martini can ever be corrected. But before all manner of “martinis” could be had, the daiquiri had its artificial sugary-sweet moment in the sun.

The classic daiquiri is a simple mixture of rum, lime and sugar. It is shaken and strained into a cocktail glass. And it’s lovely.

Now here comes the confession.

I happen to really like Fat Tuesday and the “daiquiris” they serve from their wall of boozy slushy machines. To take it a step farther, I like all the iterations of this form, which includes the regrettably named Daiquri Deck in Sarasota.

These are not handcrafted cocktails.

Look, I give up. You win! Hooray!

[cstephens]

I'd rather drink with friends (even if they're drinking non-alcoholic stuff) than argue about what something is called.

[Toocherie]

Ditto cstephens. As long as there is cucumber.

[DwarfPlanet]

The Grand Marnier sounds really good, will have to give that a try next trip. I also like a good Bellini, they serve a really good one in a local Italian restaurent here.

[3Princesses1Prince]

I thought of another yummy adult beverage I had: frozen wild berry margarita from La Cantina. I also grabbed a yummy drink before 'Ohanas but don't remember what it was (not the one in the pineapple).

[tinkaparis]

I just wanted to say that I love this thread and I am taking notes



Fess Parker Reisling at the WAVE. DELISH

[Malcon10t]

Bellinis are nice. Peach puree with champagne.

Heck, it's all good.

My absolute favorite drink is Outback's Wallaby Darned. Peach is good...

Youngest's fav is still the Amaretto Sour. (Or spiked lemonade!)

Not sure about MDM's fav.

And I will bring cucumber next time...

[bennette]

I am thinking it's time for Youngest to try a Sidecar:

Cointreau
Cognac
lemon juice

[cstephens]

I am thinking it's time for Youngest to try a Sidecar:

Cointreau
Cognac
lemon juice

I don't know that Youngest would trust you given your last recommendation for MDM.


Re: bringing your own cucumber - SOMEONE might have expressed the opinion that bringing your own might not be a good idea.

[bennette]

I don't know that Youngest would trust you given your last recommendation for MDM.

I've listed the ingredients to show it's safe!

Re: bringing your own cucumber - SOMEONE might have expressed the opinion that bringing your own might not be a good idea.

Don't look at ME! I'm not going to do it. I'm afraid they'll ban me.

[Toocherie]

We can just keep it in a baggie and sneak it into our drinks when the bartender isn't looking . . . . .

[bennette]

We can just keep it in a baggie and sneak it into our drinks when the bartender isn't looking . . . . .

Sure. Just take it right through bag check.

[wishiwasthere]

Is there a lounge within Yak and Yeti restaurant? I don't know if I want to eat a 'real' meal there but a specialty beverage and some fried green beans sounds really good right now.

Try this!!! Yak Attack! Strong but good!

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[Toocherie]

Sure. Just take it right through bag check.

If someone can take though fried chicken from a deli, and cut up carrots and celery from the grocery store in a large cooler (and then sit at a table near the Little Red Corn Dog Wagon and pull it all out for their family to eat) I think we can get a measly bag of cucumbers through bag check.

Try this!!! Yak Attack! Strong but good!

Have had this a couple of times! Yummo!

[danyoung]

Dan's classic martini is a vodka martini with frangelico (a hazelnut liqueur) instead of vermouth. Smmmoootthhhhhh!!!

And they make 'em great at the Rose & crown, and also at Mizner's in the GF.

[Toocherie]

I love frangelico--just not sure I want it in a martini.

Like I said, I love the Grand Marnier slushie--the same booth has a Grey Goose slushie which is more like a lemonade slushie flavor. and during the Food and Wine event at Epcot there is a cosmopolitan slushie which is also very good (although warning: it will turn your tongue a deep shade of red for a while!)

Otherwise, I usually stick with my Bombay Sapphire straight up, very cold, with a twist.

[mxrapu]

Am I the only one who thinks the Grand Marnier slushie tastes like baby aspirin?

[Malcon10t]

Sure. Just take it right through bag check.

I am sure they won't even blink!! As long as there isn't a knife there to cut it up!

Try this!!! Yak Attack! Strong but good!

What's in it??

If someone can take though fried chicken from a deli, and cut up carrots and celery from the grocery store in a large cooler (and then sit at a table near the Little Red Corn Dog Wagon and pull it all out for their family to eat) I think we can get a measly bag of cucumbers through bag check.

Oh man, I can just picture our next trip. Bag check is going to go "That's the 4th person with cucumber, I wonder what is going on??"

[3Princesses1Prince]

Yak Attack - Mango Daiquiri, Bacardi Light Rum, and Wildberry Flavors