High Rev Libations Charge Your Battery

Denise F

Friday, December 07, 2007

It’s a well known social fact that the bartenders are the ones to keep the night scene going. Not only are they surrounded by beautiful people enjoying their cocktails, but they provide the liquid fuel that charges up a party’s stamina- helping everyone enjoy themselves for hours.
A club hopping diva loves nothing better than when she tells the bartender to whip her up a drink, and BAM!... there it is- tasty & packed with lots of punch! On the other hand, the biggest party foul is to toss out a name of a drink and have the bartender look at you like he’s clueless. The bar tender is the key to a good times LONG time.

So what is the secret to keeping the party going??

Energy drinks have given the night scene a whole new “extended battery”. With the constant desire to live it up and make it last, those looking to recharge their inner battery have turned to energy drink cocktails for that extra dose of power. Since the introduction of your favorite vodka mixed with that crimson bull (you know- the one in the silver & blue can); concoctions of the energy drink based cocktails have gotten more diverse. A new breed of high powered cocktails have recently dominated the party scene and started its invasion of the mainstream.

In the true spirit of a once avid party go’er, I have included a few recipes to some of my favorite fusions. All of these tried & true recipes were introduces or recommended to me by my favorite bartender, my brother Joe (who by the way is always surrounded by hordes of sexy women looking to get that perfect blend of energy & spirits!). With these recipes at your fingertips you can amaze your friends with your knowledge of delicious recharging cocktails, or produce your own circle of foxy ladies!

	Crunk Juice (can be made for the masses!) 3 Parts Crunk Energy Drink 1 part SKYY® 1 part Raw Dog® 2 parts grapefruit juice Pour all ingredients into a pitcher, Stir slightly and serve over ice * Best served in a Pimp Cup*		Fight or Flight 1/2 Can Red Bull 1 1/2 oz. 151 proof Rum 1/2 oz. Captain Morgan's Rum Fill glass w/ice & pour in liquour. Top w/energy drink.
	The Lemon Drop Fusion 2oz. Ketel One® Citroen Vodka 1oz. Triple Sec® 3 splashes lemon juice 1/2 oz. Red Bull® 21/2oz. lemonade with pulp 1oz. orange juice with pulp Shake ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a glass. Garnish w/ lemon slices.		Battering Ram 1 Splash Lime Juice 2 oz. Vodka 2 oz Tequila Monster Energy Drink Mix alcohols in highball glass, add ice and dash of lime. Sti, top off w/Energy Drink
	Blue Eyes 4 oz. Vodka 2 oz. Blue Curacao 1 Part Cocaine Energy Drink 1 Part Sweet & Sour Fill glass w/ice./ Pour alcohols & Energy drink. Add Curacao		Brass Monkey 2 Parts lighter Draught Beer 1 Shot Vodka 1 Part Red Bull Fill glass 2/3 with Beer Top off with Red Bull Pour Shot in glass
	Bengali Tiger 1 oz. Monster Energy Drink (Orange) 1 oz Campari & Gin each 1/2 oz Grenadine 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice Blend all but Grenadine. Pour over ice. Add Grenadine, garnish w/orange		Green Spade 8oz can Red Bull® energy drink 6oz. UV® blue raspberry vodka 4oz. chilled lemonade Stir & Serve w/lemon garnish
	Cherry Bomb Extreme 2oz. Jagermeister® 4oz. Blue Ox(Black Cherry) 1 tbsp grenadine syrup Garnish w/a cherry, Stir & Serve		Darth Vader 1/2 oz. Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Light Rum ,Jagermiester each 1/2 oz. Rockstar Energy Drink Pour all in mixer glass w/ice Shake& strain into a Collins glass
	Bacardi Bull 1/2 Part Bacardi Limon 1/2 Part Red Bull Energy Drink Fill collins glass w/ice and pour equal parts. Garnish w/Lime		The Starburst 1 Part Citrus Vodka 1 Part Mandarin Vodka 1 Part Energy Drink & O.J. 1 Part Orange Juice
	Life is Good 1oz. Stoli® Raspberry vodka 5oz. Sprite® soda 1 splash cranberry juice 1 splash Red Bull® energy drink Garnish with lime		Stinger Bomb 1 oz. Skorppio Vodka Fill glass w/Stinger Energy Drink Garnish w/edible Scorpion from theVodka bottle

Now, the responsible adult in me must warn you… studies have shown that the combination of high rev energy drinks and alcohol are not necessarily best for the old ticker. And of course, there is always the reminder not to drink and drive. Since some of these tempting drinks are not so easy to turn from, here are a few tips on how to keep your good time from going sour:

Hydrate yourself regularly-
Drink water before you go out and in between drinks. Make sure to drink lots more once your night on the town is over. Hydrating your self regularly helps prevent that regrettable hang over!
Eat before indulging-
Enjoy a meal! Carbohydrates and fats slow down your bloodstreams absorption of alcohol. Sugary foods help, also, since alcohol breaks down the sugar in your liver.
Moderate Yourself- Umm, maybe this isn’t the easiest one, but it works!
If you can’t do any of the above- the failsafe is to have a designated driver, and yes, a cab counts!

Just remember the key to living a full life is fully living it. Enjoy good times, and drink responsibly!

High Rev Libations Charge Your Battery

High Rev Libations Charge Your Battery

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