The Teq Manny is a new mixed-drink we all created out of the sky. Well, actually from being outside, by the pool, in the sun. We all decided to have a mixed drink while in the pool on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The problem was there wasn’t a drop of scotch in the house to make the family favorite "Manhattan". So, what would a group of mixed-drink connoisseurs do when faced with a dilemma, improvise. The following is what came out of our improvisation.

Ingredients: 

2 – 1 1/2 oz of Margaritaville Silver Tequila

1 1/2 oz of Martini and Rossi Sweet Red Vermouth

Preparation:

Fill a mixed-drink glass full of ice. Add two jiggers of the Margaritaville Silver Tequila into the glass. Add one jigger of the Martini and Rossi Sweet Red Vermouth. Stir gently with a mixed-drink straw until the tequila and sweet red vermouth is completely blended together.

Teq Manny is a portmanteau of the words "tequila" and "Manhattan". Manhattan, because the concept behind the Teq Manny is derived from this drink. tequila, because it is the core of the drink with two full jiggers and is what we used to substitute for the lack of scotch. Do not substitute the sweet red vermouth with the dry. It isn’t very palatable. Another suggestion is to try other tequila’s. We did give Jose Cuervo a shot [sic], but the white tequila did fit better and didn’t over power the sweet red vermouth.

Give a try!! Change is the spice of life!!! Let us know what you think.

The Gumppertini Martini is here. Here is a new Martini that I came up all by myself. If you are looking for that right cocktail with a little bit of sweetness, full of flavor, and provides a little kick, don’t look any further. I know the folloiwng recipe isn’t to the ‘standards’ of the martini connoisseurs requirements, but I’m not a traditionalist anyway. I happen to enjoy my martini’s with different flavors and mixes.

Ingredients:

1- 1/2 oz of Gin

1- 1/2 oz of Vodka

1- 1/2 oz of Sweat Vermouth

1- 1/2 oz of Triple Sec

1/2 Slice of Lime

 Preparation:

1.) File cocktail glass full of ice.

2.) Starting with the Gin, add all the ingredients except for the lime.

3.) Shake do not stir the contents and strain into a Martini glass.

4.) Squeeze the 1/2 slice of lime and leave the remaining in the drink.

I’ve never had a drink that contained both vodka and gin and  tasted all that well. This Martini is the exception to this cocktail rule. I hope you enjoy this one and let us know your thoughts on the Gumppertini Martini.