Following our political theme, let's issue a drink for a phrase recently coined by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

He has been through many scandals recently, but the most recent involve what he has termed "Bunga Bunga" parties.

I'll let you figure that one out, here's our drink.

Bunga Bunga:

1 part Frangelico
1 part Amaretto
1 part Campari

Serve on the rocks, take the first sip while facing Italy.

~In good times

Josh

Since Chicago is having mayoral elections this Tuesday, I figured maybe we could invent a drink in honor of our future ex-mayor.

Let's start with the original:

"John Daley"

1.5oz Vodka
.5oz Triple Sec
Fill with half lemonade half Iced Tea

Now, we add our personal flair.  We'll use "Silver Wolf" brand vodka both for its representation of his hair, and its economic impact.  Let's also reduce the number of ingredients, in the spirit of retirement.  Since we've got a  public servant stepping down, we'll call it:

"Daley's Day Off"

2oz "Silver Wolf" Vodka
1oz triple sec
Fill with Iced Tea

That should get us through the weekend, and hopefully tuesday night as well.

~To good times

Josh

I don't know if you heard about the crazy snow going on in Chicago right now, but check out this pic on yfrog.com.

Needless to say, most of Chicago is snowed down.  That doesn't mean we can't do a little in-home entertaining right?!

Here is a hot drink that is perfect for a snow day.

Irish Coffee:

2 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
Coffee

Add the Bailey's to a coffee mug first, then add black coffee to fill.  Traditional Irish coffee mugs are made of glass and look like this.

Bailey's is actually a liqueur that doesn't have as high of an alcohol content(34 proof) as say a vodka or rum(80 proof).  It does have a very nice chocolate taste.  You most likely won't need to add cream to your coffee with this.

You could also add one of the flavor variations that Bailey's offers.  I'm fond of the chocolate mint version.

If you're looking for a bartender or DJ, give Chicago Movers and Shakers a shot.


To good times in the snow,

~Josh Law~