Archive for November 4th, 2012

The following are two hurricane Sandy inspired cocktails.  Warning: these drinks have been linked to serious and prolonged blackouts.

Hurricane Sandy Manhattan

• 2 oz rye whiskey
• 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
• 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 oz salt water
• Maraschino cherry for garnish

Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes and stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherry.

Hurricane Sandy Long Island Ice Tea

• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/2 oz light rum
• 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz tequila
• 1 oz sour mix
• 2 oz salt water
• Cola
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Pour the spirits and sour mix into a collins glass with ice and stir well or shake. Top the glass off with cola. Garnish with the lemon wedge.

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In all seriousness, the effects of the storm are still being felt strongly by many in the tri-state area.  Donate today to the Red Cross hurricane relief.  Or find a local volunteer opportunity to help those in need.