New Political Party
Dr. Scan Man has proposed that we start a new political party …
That aside. Why don’t you start a political party Moof, and name it the ‘Grateful Dead Party.’ I’m fairly certain we will have at least a dozen members. Note the we, I would like to be recognized as one of the founding members with immediate grant of US citizenship. ;)
Now, I think the man has something there! Why not, indeed!?
I declare the party, um, started … or is that thrown?
Well, in any case … by the powers conferred on me by, um, myself, I grant Dr. Scan Man full US Citizenship!
Actually guys … we could learn a lot from Dr. Scan Man and his fellow citizens … I know that he amazes me with new ideas all the time!
Anyway … as Dr. Scan Man proposed, we’ll name the party the “Grateful Dead” party (the drink, not the rock band, sorry Arunn! ;o) … and the only requirement for belonging to the party is having a love for the ambrosial nectar … :o)
Here is the party’s secret, um *cough* formula:
Official Grateful Dead Recipe
1 part tequila
1 part vodka
1 part light rum
1 part gin
1 part Triple Sec
1 part Chambord® raspberry liqueur
1 or 2 parts Sour Mix
Shake ingredients, pour over ice in a collins glass, and serve.
MY Grateful Dead Recipe
3 1/2 - 4 ozs Long Island Ice Tea mix (CLEAR colored)
OR premix equal parts of tequila, vodka, light rum, gin and Triple Sec.
1 oz Razz-ma-Tazz
OR 1 oz Chambord, if you can afford it. Razz-ma-Tazz works fine.
Top with FRESHLY MADE Sour Mix (see below)
Mix all of the above in a Collins glass full of ice … and shake until frothy. Garnish with a wedge of Lime.
Make sure you have a place to hang out for a while … do not attempt to operate your feet, never mind your car!!!
I cheat when I make my Sour Mix. I buy frozen concentrated lime juice, and I mix it heavy … I leave off some water. For example, if the can calls for 3 1/3 cups of water, I use just short of 3 cups. Do not, I repeat , do not under any circumstances let anyone convince you that a Grateful Dead made with POWDERED SOUR MIX is “as good.” They’re not only not “as good,” they’re not even drinkable!
A properly made Grateful Dead will cause your ears to steam, your socks to fly off from your feet, and your eyeballs to roll back into your head … all the while being as light and fruity to the palate as a raspberry fruit punch. Restaurants will only serve any one customer two of the frothy pink beauties, and then you’re cut off, Dude!
Our Party’s Motto: “We may not change the world, but we’ll sure change the way you see it!” >;o)
Anyone who wants to join this new political party … sign up below!
August 6th, 2006 at 2:32 pm
I’m not quite drinking age yet but it sounds like such a fun party. I want to join in on the fun!
Hey, I know. I can be the designated driver!! Wheeeee! ;-)
August 6th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
oh! i so need to try that. i may just hold a ‘grateful dead party’..only purpose will be to try moof’s recipe!
August 6th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
Sign me up! 2 of them you say? I think one would just about kill me but I’m game.
August 6th, 2006 at 5:40 pm
ohh wow moof everytime i see that recipe i start to feel woozy…
wonder what it would do to me if i drank it LOL
August 6th, 2006 at 5:50 pm
Does Cherry Garcia ice cream figure as an accompaniment to the aforementioned libations? It just seems apt, somehow.
cheers, Ian — or maybe I should say ’skol’
August 6th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
I don’t think we will care about many issue. LOL
August 7th, 2006 at 1:40 am
…and you’re supposed to DRINK this, or LIGHT it???
Dang, Moof, darlin’, your guests would be three sheets to the wind just reading the recipe!
August 7th, 2006 at 8:42 am
*waving arms wildly, jumping up and down with reckless abandon*
Oh please, yes, I would like to join! I have a feeling with even just a SIP of this stuff, we won’t really care about “party issues” of any importance…that is ok, isn’t it? *hiccup*
August 7th, 2006 at 9:47 am
*hic*
August 7th, 2006 at 10:21 am
Pattie … the party issues are, um … they’re … ah …
*bleary eyed blink*
Lemme see …
Issue #1: Keeping the cupboard well stocked with Grateful Dead fodder
Issue #2: Keeping the freezer well stocked with sour mix …
Issue #3: Keeping lots and lots of ice on hand …
Issue #4: Keeping track of your own collins glass … ? Tall order!
Issue #5: Making sure there’s always at least one person sober enough to make a new batch!
Issue #6: Making sure we’re all happy enough to not have any issues!
And Ian … bring on the Cherry Garcia Ice Cream! >;o)
(Moof tries to prevent Shelly from lighting Grateful Deads in order to see where she’s going … telling her she’d see better with her eyes open.)
August 7th, 2006 at 5:39 pm
Moof…I’ll join the party, but you’ll need a bed for me because I never drink and ride! Maggie
August 7th, 2006 at 10:47 pm
Maggie! Thanks for dropping and leaving a comment! :o)
Of course you can have a bed! There are mattresses and beds all over this little camp! :o)