Since the weather jumps from frightful to fair in the span of an afternoon, planning an outting this time of year can be tough. So this week's Great Escape features an idea for relaxing evenings at home or at your girlfriend's house. We're presenting two cocktails, one for warm days and one for those gray wet ones.
The Painkiller
This refreshing cocktail, from an upscale Cincinnati establishment, truly lives up to its name. It's great for days when your son crashed your car, your toddler stuck rice up his nose, or the dog got into the diaper pail. The recipe can also be modified if you'd still like to feel some pain. Just skip the 151 and lessen the Captain Morgan.
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- 1 1/2 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- 1 oz. Orange Juice
- 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
- 2 dashes Nutmeg
- 1 dash Cinnamon
- 151 Rum
- Orange Slice.
Shake Captain Morgan, orange and pineapple juices, nutmeg and cinnamon together and serve over ice. Float 151 on top and garnish with an orange slice.
The Snuggler
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This decadent cocktail is great for chilly days. For these get-togethers, lay out a thirsty door mat for wet boots, turn on the fire, and serve these to the neighborhood ladies or just you and your husband.
- 1 tsp. powdered hot chocolate
- 1 1/3 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
- Coffee
- Whipping Cream
Pour the hot chocolate powder and Bailey's into coffee cup and fill cup with coffee. Top with whipping cream.
Sit down and relax.
