The Four O Clock.
Last night my friends and I decided New Year's Eve is going to be our thing. Our way of reconnecting as our lives branch out from one another. Each New Year's Eve we'll meet up and have big fun. Hopefully at my house....which is in a different and better neighborhood.
I've spent a ridiculous portion of the day trying to come up with a post for The Buzz Off, so Logan sent me a post for here. It involves a cocktail recipe. I'm happy he wrote this post for me but I wish he'd written something for the buzz off so tomorrow I could wake up secure in the knowledge that my commitments were taken care of.
Anyway....boo hoo.
The Four O'Clock, by Logan.
A variation on the classic cocktail, the Sidecar. Inspired by a drink I had at clarklewis in Portland, OR. This is a helluva good drink...
You'll need brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice and Pear nectar. Cointreau is similar to triple sec -- but in the same way that Budweiser is similar to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, so splurge and get the good stuff. Use a cocktail shaker and mix 2 parts brandy, 1 part Cointreau, 3/4 part lemon juice and 1 1/2 parts pear nectar.
Shake vigorously and pour into a frosted double old fashioned glass. Liss likes a sugared rim on the glass for this drink and I agree that it's a good addition to the recipe (many bars will add a sugared rim on the glass if you order a Sidecar).
Don't even bother making anything less than a double. You'll just be making another in a short while anyway...
Yum!
Posted by: maiareads | 2007.01.01 at 09:28 PM
Happy New Year!
Sidecars are the best, so this drink sounds pretty awesome. Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try it!
If, however, you are not flush with cash to buy yourself some Cointreau, I'd suggest Patron Citronge. It's usually about 20 bucks for 750 ml and tastes pretty damned similar. Also, don't buy the cheap-ass brandy; the middle range tastes better. But, whatever. Me? drink a sidecar? or 4? Never!
Cheers!
Posted by: katiebe | 2007.01.01 at 09:31 PM
Nice. I don't have these particular ingredients (yet), but you inspired me to get off my ass and make a cocktail.
Posted by: foodmomiac | 2007.01.01 at 09:37 PM
As we pondered the slim remaining contents of the Cointreau bottle tonight, Logan said, "This is one expensive bottle of booze."
And it is. And since I have a house to buy which is away from here.....You are speaking my language.
Posted by: Melissa Summers | 2007.01.01 at 09:40 PM
Rock on! I'm an expert on how to drink the best liquor possible with the least amount of money. I'm a grad student in the humanities--which means I'm 30, poor, and thirsty.
By the way, I love your blog. I've been reading it for a few months now and I look forward to your posts. Good luck on your house-buying this year. You WILL find another dream house.
Posted by: katiebe | 2007.01.01 at 11:57 PM
That drink looks delicious.
Happy New Year
Posted by: Kellie Sullivan-Herring | 2007.01.02 at 03:40 AM
That drink sounds awesome. And the picture you took makes it look even yummier than it sounds.
Posted by: anastasia beaverhausen | 2007.01.02 at 12:30 PM
That sounds awesome. I have to try me one of those (once I can afford to go on another booze-buying spree).
Posted by: superblondgirl | 2007.01.03 at 09:56 PM
That looks like a very tasty cocktail. I had to comment since I live in Portland and I've eaten at clarklewis. I'll be making this soon! Another variation that is popular around here is a sidecar made with our local pear brandy. Now I need a drink!
Posted by: KristiV | 2007.01.04 at 11:29 PM