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This week at Copykat.com – Tapas Party

Stephanie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:53:07 +0000

So we spent the majority of this week getting ready for a Tapas party for one of our friends. We had talked about going out, but grabbing Tapas out at one of our local places means spending a ton of money, and drinking down some seriously watered down Sangria, and at over twenty dollars a picture, we decided we would throw our own Tapas party. Everyone enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes. Throwing at party at home means having a much more relaxed evening, than having to shout over a ton of people in a restaurant.

Our menu consisted of
Variety of olives
salted mushrooms – thanks to our local Russian store
pickled mushrooms – again thanks to our local Russian store
Cherry Tomatoes Tapinade – will soon be published
Stuffed New Potatoes
Bone in Ribeyes seasoned with Bulgolgi seasoning
Spanish Style meatballs
marinaded mozzarella salad
Garlic Aioli
homemade Foccica
Chickpeas with spicy Chorizo
Smoked Salmon
Cold Corned Beef

I am sure there were a couple of other things that populated the table. I personally used this occasion to clean out my refrigerator out on my friends. What are friends for? We also made two varieties of Sangria. I really feel like making your own Sangria is so much better than what you buy in the bottle, and you have the option of adding flavorings, and fruits that you really enjoy. Here was the recipe from the first batch of sangria we made.

Homemade Sangria
2 bottles Spanish Rioja
2 sliced organges
2 sliced lemons
8 oz. Fresh Apple Juice
4 oz. Fresh Pineapple with Juice
1 bottle San Pelligrino Sparkling Water
1/2 C. sugar
3 C. Grand Marnier
Combine all ingredients together, and mix well. You can add ice if you like. This is best served chilled.

The Grand Marnier was an accident, I was busy chatting with my friends when I was making this, and failed to realize how much I added until after it was done. This was a really good Sangria, and I look forward to trying it again. We did make a second batch of sangria, but since we re-used the fruit wasn’t anything to write home about, and we remarked what makes the difference between this and trash can punch? We thought it was being out of college for about 15 years, and using bottles that didn’t have screw tops to them.

Meanwhile we continue working on adding back all of our photos to our recipes. We hope that everyone enjoys having photos again! We are also putting the final touches on a Jack in the Box Mini Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. This will be our last Jack in the Box inspired creation, but we couldn’t resist another way of making buffalo chicken. So be looking for that to appear shortly!

Happy Cooking!
The CopyKat Crew

Bloody Mary Mix – don’t buy a pre packaged mix for these, make your own Bloody Mary Mix.

Stephanie — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:55:38 +0000

This is the best recipe for a Bloody Mary. My sister’s FAVORITE is a Bloody Mary. I made these for her and she dumped her mixes down the sink after tasting these!!

1 32oz Bottle Clamato
2 32oz Bottles Beefamato
Juice from 4 FRESH LEMONS
1/2 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp FRESH GROUND pepper
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Vodka

Mix all ingredients(except Vodka) together in a gallon container. Shake before pouring.
Serve in glasses with Vodka to your liking.
If you like more spice, add a couple dashes of Tobasco to your glass

Hot Buttered Rum Mix – you can have hot buttered rum all winter long with this mix recipe.

Stephanie — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:51:51 +0000

This recipe was sent in by a fellow viewer. The recipe was her Father’s. It’s great for sipping around a campfire on a cold night! I especially like this recipe because the mix is delicious, and honestly better than I have purchased. It makes about two pints, and you will have enough for yourself, and to give to a special friend.

For the Mix
1 LB Dark brown sugar
1 Lb powdered sugar
1 LB butter (not margarine)
4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg

Soften butter and mix all ingredients together.
To serve place a heaping tablespoon and a half of the mixture in a mug, add 1 jigger (1&1/2 oz) rum and fill with boiling water. Mixture will last indefinitely in freezer.

Thanks to Mari for sharing this recipe.

World’s Best Bloody Mary Mix – make up this mix for a party or for anytime.

Stephanie — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:47:39 +0000

Just ask a guest to sample this mix, and they will never make another Bloody any other way. This is an un-top able Bloody. I would dare to see a better flavor anywhere.

1 32oz. Jug Beefamato, you can use Clamato if that suits your taste.
5 Full Tbsp. Worcestershire
1/4 tsp. Celery salt
1/2 tsp. Ground Pepper
6 or 7 good shakes of Louisiana Hot Sauce (not Tabasco)
3 tsp. lemon juice
1 Heaping Tbsp. of Horseradish
Vodka of Course

Combine all ingredients together and mix with Vodka when you are ready to serve.

Don’t use a flavored Hot Sauce. The color should be between red and a touch on the dark side, due to the heavy Worcestershire.

Thanks to cheezew for sharing this cocktail recipe.

Russian Gringo Cocktail a cocktail created by Ukrainian and Spanish friends.

Stephanie — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:55:54 +0000

This recipe was created by both my Ukrainian and Spanish Friends (no kidding)…..

Shot and a Half Premium Vodka
Shot and a Half Silver Tequila
Slice of Lime
one cocktail onion

In a cocktail shaker,,,,fill with crushed ice. shake the vodka and tequila until chilled.. strain into cocktail glass rimmed with lime juice and salt..spear the lime,and the onion, so that the onion is enclosed in the lime. Ole, Comrade

Thanks to bunkp1 for sharing this cocktail recipe.

Margarita – this combines tequila and beer for a real treat.

Stephanie — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:21:57 +0000

This makes up a picture of refreshing margaritas. These are easy to put together, and everyone will enjoy having ice cold margaritas. Get some friends and enjoy the evening.

1 12 oz Limeade frozen
1 8 oz sprite
1 Bottle Corona Beer
12 oz Tequila

Mix together all ingredients together and serve over ice if you like.

Thanks to boatinggirl for this drink recipe.

Washington Apple – this is a fruity shot make with Crown Royal and Sour Apple Pucker.

Stephanie — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:55:24 +0000

Enjoy this one on the rocks or even as a shot.

1/4 cup of Crown Royal (or to taste)
1/4 cup of Sour Apple pucker(or to taste)
1/2 cup of Cranberry Juice(or to taste)
1/4 cup of Pineapple Juice(or to taste)

Chill all ingredients before mixing.Combine all ingredients and shake well. Pour into shot glasses or over the rocks & enjoy!

Soggy Dollar Bar Painkiller – if you like fruity drinks you will enjoy this one.

Stephanie — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:49:54 +0000

This drink got its name from everyone coming up from the beach to the bar with their soggy dollars, this is somewhat like a pina colada without the work.

2 oz Pusser’s® dark rum (or any brand)
1 oz cream of coconut
4 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice

Shake ingredients, and pour over ice in a tall glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top, and serve.

Colorado Cow

Stephanie — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:34:35 +0000

Adult drinks are wonderful treat sometimes, this one has a distinct coffee flavor, and the scotch added makes this taste rich and smooth.

Two ounces of Kaluha
Four ounces of whole milk
Half ounce of scotch
ice

Pour milk into highball glass with ice followed by the Kaluha. Then slowly cover the top of drink with scotch. Drink slowly to drag the Kaluha and milk through the scotch, tasted like butterscotch.

Thanks to shuswapgord, for sharing this recipe.

Harry’s Bar Bellini – a freshing drink with peach puree and champange.

Stephanie — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:37:12 +0000

Bellini’s are a drink that goes hand in hand with a Sunday brunch. You can make these easily, and when fresh peaches are in season it is almost a sin not to make these.

1 peach

Champagne (chilled)

Wash, core, and peel the peach and puree in blender. Add one tablespoon of the puree in a champagne flute and top up with champagne, mix and serve.

Kalhua White Russian

Stephanie — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:12:09 +0000

You can’t beat a White Russian, and now you can make these at home.

1 oz. Kalhua
1 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Milk

Pour Kalhua and Vodka over ice, top with milk, stirs and serve.

Kalhua Mudslide

Stephanie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:10:24 +0000

You don’ t have to buy the premixed bottles at the store, you can make this up at home, and adjust for your own personal taste.

1/2 oz. Kahlua
1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
1/2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Milk

Pour ingredients over ice and stir.

Makes 1

Ruby Tuesday’s Killer Kool Aide

Stephanie — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:02:32 +0000

Ruby Tuesday’s makes a delicious adult drink, you can make this one at home.

1 jigger Southern Comfort
1 jigger Amaretto
Cranberry Juice

Fill a highball glass with ice add Southern Comfort and Amaretto. Fill to top with cranberry juice.

Simon and Seafort’s Irish Coffee is the perfect after dinner drink.

Stephanie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:33:49 +0000

The following came from a publication that Simon and Seafort’s put out several years ago. There is nothing better than a coffee with a little extra kick in it.

Preheat a 7 oz. fizz glass with hot water. Mull 2 cubes sugar in the glass.

Then pour in order:
Rich strong coffee to 2/3 mark
1 oz. Murphy’s Irish Whiskey
Float fresh soft whipped cream

The liquor is always poured last to be sure the alcohol does not evaporate and the drink maintains its strength.

TGI Friday’s Sex on the Beach

Stephanie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:31:38 +0000

TGI Friday’s is known for their wonderful drinks. This drink is fruity and very refreshing. Try our version of this recipe.

3/4 oz. Vodka
3/4 oz. Midori (Melon liqueur)
3/4 oz. Chambord (Raspberry liqueur)
1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice

Mix well and pour over ice.

Makes 1 serving.