Island fever

Thanks, Anne, for explaining the transfigurative properties of the lime. Does it extend beyond cocktails? For example, if I squeeze a lime over my morning eggs, do I create a Liberation Omelet? Is lime juice the secret to Freedom Fries?

The lime does a make a difference in the Cuba Libre, making a rum and Coke less oversweet. There's a nice balance to the flavors, and this is a perfect beach drink — pleasant to the taste, providing a cheery buzz while keeping you cool.

I imagine the daiquiri would have the same properties if I'd made it right. Instead of a blender, I shook the rum, Triple Sec and sweet and sour over ice, then poured it into a cocktail glass. Too much sweet and sour (but I followed directions!). I ended up with a syrupy, weak rum drink instead of what should have been a crisp, cooling cocktail. At some point I'll try to improve on that effort.

Cuba Libre
Manly or girly? Neither.
Appearance: Coke with lime.
Consistency: Fizzy.
Taste: All three flavors (Coke, rum, lime) are distinct and complement each other.
Stomach acceptance: It sure did.
Good drink for: Hot summer nights, tropical locations, toasting la revolucion!
Hangover factor: High
Would I actually order this in public? Sure.

Daiquiri
Manly or girly? Kinda girly.
Appearance: Neon, glow-in-the-dark green
Consistency: Mine was syrupy; not sure it was supposed to be
Taste: Weak and flat
Stomach acceptance: Unenthusiastic
Good drink for: If made right, high-end cocktail hours in tropical locations
Hangover factor: Low
Would I actually order this in public? Not likely.

Wishy-Washy

Well, the Daiquiri looked pretty.

I used too much ice and watered down the cocktail, thus turning out a pretty ho-hum kind of drink. Still, it was fun to crank up the blender. I'll defer to Alan on this one.

 Here's What You Need to Make a Daiquiri:

• Blender
  
• Ice
• 1 1/2 oz Rum (I know, I know, but I'm going to try again)
  
• 1/4 oz Triple Sec (a splash)
  
• 3 oz Sweet and Sour
• Highball glass
  

Here's How Anne Made It:
Blenderized, but with too much ice. How much is too much ice? Two handfuls is too much ice.


Manly or Girly? Depends on your setting. If you're in an island paradise, it's cool and refreshing even for men. If you're on the Las Vegas Strip, it's girly
Appearance: Pale yellow/green slushy
Consistency: Icy
Taste: Mine had a hint of Sweet & Sour and even less of a hint of Rum (which might be a good thing)
Stomach acceptance: No problem whatsoever
Good drink for: Island paradises, anywhere hot
Hangover factor: Possible. Hangovers are more likely with combined alcohol and sugar
Would I actually order this in public? Perhaps ... maybe ...

Tomorrow's Other Assignment: Fuzzy Navel

Homework for tomorrow:

• Ice
• 2 oz Peach Schnapps
  
• Orange Juice
  
• Highball glass