Posted by The Examiner.com on June 29, 2009 at 13:51:33:
Calling all bartenders: celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with this fun challenge!
June 27, 11:20 AM
The world is still reeling from the untimely death of Michael Jackson this week. Many people are now gathering to remember him, so why don’t we turn it into a celebration of his life instead? Here's my challenge to all bartenders: let's see how many original drinks we can come up with using Michael Jackson as the inspiration! E-mail your recipes to me (with photos if you have 'em) to andthebartendersays@gmail.com. I’ll post the best results on this page and tell my readers where to find you.
Michael Jackson was a beloved entertainer, and I can’t think of a person I know who wasn’t affected by the incredible talents of this celebrated icon in one way or another. Dust off that Thriller album and put on your thinking caps people, and let’s get to work!
Michael Jackson drink recipe challenge:
Thriller by night: this shot will thrill you more than any ghoul could ever dare try I recently sent out a challenge to all bartenders to help celebrate the incredible life of Michael Jackson by coming up with drink recipes inspired by the legendary superstar. Here’s one of ‘em.
Thriller
Created by: Robert Stahl, Alexandre’s Bar
This drink will make you sing out: “Though you fight to stay alive your body starts to shiver, for no mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller!”
“Looking back on the groundbreaking Thriller video, a couple of things stood out in my mind: namely that fantastic red leather jacket of Michael’s, and that tangible feeling of darkness, that sense of foreboding doom. I wanted my shot to echo that as much as possible. I chose a bright red, cherry flavored mixture for the base, and topped it with Jagermeister, which incidentally is blacker than a witch’s tit.
This shot has lots of visual appeal, especially at night. The flavors come out in waves, more so if you give the 151 a chance to burn just a bit before you drink it, giving the Jagermeister a slightly caramelized taste. Just be real careful to make sure the flame is completely blown out before you chug it. I’ve actually seen someone’s face catch on fire after doing a shot like this—not pretty. He ended up looking worse than one of Mike’s backup dancers from the video. Hmm, on second thought maybe I shoulda named this one "Dangerous"!”
Ingredients
1 oz Three Olives Cherry Vodka
¾ oz Southern Comfort
¾ oz Amaretto
½ oz grenadine
float Jagermeister
float Bacardi 151
Directions
In a mixing tin over ice, combine first four ingredients to chill and pour into a shot glass. Carefully float Jagermeister on top by pouring against the back of a spoon. Finally, layer Bacardi 151 on top of the Jagermeister. When ready to serve, light the 151 and let it burn for a few seconds, then carefully blow it out before serving. CAUTION: blow out 151 away from customers, as it may catch fire if it spills. Also, make sure flame is completely extinguished before serving. Rim of glass may get hot.
Calling all bartenders: celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with this fun challenge!
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