Dear Friends: I apologize longly and loudly for not providing a new drink recipe since way back in December when I posted about the Salted Caramel martini. I think this will make up for it.
This is the Snowdrift martini. I am not sure of the origins of the name but I think perhaps those big dogs that rescue people from snowdrifts carry this concoction in those little kegs around their necks and it is administered to revive them when they have been buried under an avalanche. I'm fairly certain about that.
Snowdrift Martini
2 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz amaretto
1 oz sour mix (or I use 1/2 oz each of frozen lemonade and water)
Put all ingredients in a shaker packed with ice and strain into a martini glass.
A handful of cashews on the side makes a nice accompaniment. Unless you have been buried under an avalanche, in which case go ahead and eat a whole can. I insist.
This sounds great! Your Salted Caramel Martini was a huge hit around our house and it even prompted me to make Kahlua for all my friends for Christmas. I can't wait to try this one!
Posted by: Jenny | 02/10/2012 at 07:10 AM
Yummy! Definitely making this one. Still make salted carmel and lucky cat martinis as well. Thanks for all the fab recipes!!
Posted by: Barbara | 02/10/2012 at 10:15 AM
Considering that we are expecting snow tonight I guess that makes YOU our St. Bernard! Many thanks. We'll be warm and toasty now in our own snowdrift!
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 02/10/2012 at 11:20 AM
I think you and Mary Ann need to visit San Francisco and have cocktails with me!
Posted by: Pamela | 02/10/2012 at 07:57 PM