But not too focused.

Time to whip out these old time-tested stand-bys, sure to keep you afloat one way or the other:

HURRICANE RECIPE:
64 oz vodka

16 oz grenadine syrup

64 oz gin

64 oz light rum

32 oz Bacardi® 151 rum

64 oz amaretto almond liqueur

64 oz triple sec

grapefruit juice

pineapple juice

serve in Hurricane Glass

Dang. We’re gonna need a bigger cup.

TEXAS TWISTER:
1/2 oz vodka

1/2 oz passion fruit liqueur

1/2 oz peach schnapps

orange juice to fill

splash cranberry

build over ice in a tall glass or shake and

strain in a short glass

and for the tea-totlin’:
The Original Texas Twister Drink.

This article appears in September 12 • 2008.

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