The Drink Chef

Roberto Cavalli Vodka & The Drink Chef

Blake Donaldson — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:05:07 +0000

What'll You Have?

Hey There! I’m at the Wine Warehouse Industry Tasting @ The Century Plaza Hyatt Hotel in Beverly Hills, as the mixologist for Roberto Cavalli Vodka.

This high fashion vodka is a beautiful ‘wheat’ vodka! 100% Italian! From the pristine waters of the Italian Alps, to the wheat fields of Southern Italy, this ‘four column distilled’ vodka is smooth, luxurious and a touch of sweet on the tip of your tongue. Ask for it at your local place… Roberto Cavalli Vodka!

Here’s the menu we offered for this great event…

Cavalli Martini With ‘Feta – Pesto’ Olives

Cantaloupe Martini With Melon Balls and Cilantro Flakes & Maple Smoked Bacon

Cucumber Mint Martini With Cucumber & Mint Flakes

Chocolate Grappa Martini With White Chocolate Shavings

Funny Vid About What Bartenders Say…

Blake Donaldson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:37:30 +0000

This is a hilarious spoof of some of the ‘mixologists’ in our illustrious profession. How many have you heard?

Bring It On Down To Liquorville

Blake Donaldson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:56:10 +0000

Bring It On Down To Liquorville = Click Here!

This is a ‘classic’ vid that will go down in history. If you drink… you must watch this! Hilarious!

Champagne Chair Bartender’s Trick & Souvenir

Blake Donaldson — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:37:12 +0000

This is a great bartender’s trick on how to make this neat little souvenir. I’ve been delighting people with this for over a decade. People come up to me and say “I’ve had that thing on my window sill for ten years. This warms my heart, and theirs!

Mai Tai Cocktail Video Drink Recipe

Blake Donaldson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:43:07 +0000

The Mai Tai became popular in the early Nineteen Forties, in Oakland, California, at a place called Trader Vic’s. There… a visionary named Victor Bergron, one of the founders of this hotspot tiki bar, concocted this great drink that still holds aclaim today! 65 years is a good run for a cocktail. This one goes down in the books. Mai Tai translates from Tahitian to mean “Out of this World.” A fitting description for this cocktail. Over the years the recipe has changed greatly. Shown for you here today is the basic version of this entrenched classic. Mai Tai = 1 oz. Light Rum, 1 oz. Fresh lime Juice, 1 oz. Simple Syrup, 1 oz. Orgeat Syrup (Crème de Almond), 1 oz. Orange Curacoa and 1 oz. Dark Rum. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and a cherry. Cheers!
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Old Fashioned Cocktail Video Drink Recipe

Blake Donaldson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:25:22 +0000

The Old Fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling dissolved sugar with bitters then adding alcohol, such as jenever, whiskey or brandy, but usually whiskey, and a twist of citrus rind. The name references the combination’s age: it is possibly the first drink to be called a cocktail. It is traditionally served in a short, round glass called an Old Fashioned glass, named after the drink. There is great contention on the proper way to make an Old Fashioned. The apparently earliest written recipe, from 1895, specifies the following: “Dissolve a small lump of sugar with a little water in a whiskey-glass; add two dashes Angostura bitters, a small piece of ice, a piece of lemon-peel, one jigger whiskey. Mix with small bar-spoon and serve, leaving spoon in glass. This is the ‘old school’ preparation, however the more modern and contemporary preparation has the preparer muddle a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry with bitters, then add whiskey and ice. So… when your guest orders this cocktail, you should ask them, ‘Would you like the traditional ‘old school’ version or the more modern ‘contemporary’ style. By communicating this to your guest… then you will show them they are in good hands. Old Fashioned – Two Peels of Citrus, One Packet of Sugar, Two Spoons of Water and 3 Shakes of Angostura Bitters, Muddle, then Add 2 ounces Whiskey, Garnish with an Orange Peel.

The Drink Chef’s Homemade Sweet & Sour Recipe

Blake Donaldson — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:35:10 +0000

My recipe for a good fresh Sweet & Sour Mix is:
8 ounces fresh lime juice, 6 ounces fresh lemon juice, 4 ounces fresh orange juice, 18 ounces simple syrup, 8 ounces water*,
*This yields 2 quarts

Made with The Drink Chef's 'Sweet & Sour Mix'

Durty Gurl Sweet Wheat Cocktail Video Recipe

Blake Donaldson — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:48:37 +0000

Sweet Wheat Vodka Sour Video Drink Recipe
Sweet Wheat Vodka Sour Video Cocktail Recipe – In a recent video shoot on the Hermosa Beach shoreline… David Austin ( www.CreativeDetailer.com ) filmed this cool video of me and my cocktail assistant ‘Delores’, mixing a Blue Ice Vodka and Durty Gurl premium margarita mix cocktail. Stay Tuned… more to come….

Black Cherry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

Blake Donaldson — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:37:02 +0000

A Spring Fling Cocktail

Black Cherry Lemonade = 1 1/2 oz. Effen ‘Black Cherry’ Vodka, 3 oz. fresh homemade lemonade and a drizzle of Chambord Liqueur. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a cherry, and you have the perfect spring fling drinky.

Cheers!

VALENTINI – A Valentine’s Day Martini

Blake Donaldson — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:01:29 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day

A perfect Valentine’s Day martini. The Valentini…
In a mixing glass full of ice, add 1 oz. Stoli ‘Vanil’ vodka, 1/2 oz. Kahlua, 1/2 oz Godiva ‘white chocolate’ liqueur and a 1/2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream. Shake vigorously and serve in a chocolate laced ‘chilled’ martini glass. Finish with spoonful of fresh whipped cream and a few coffee beans. Sprinkle with nutmeg, and serve to your favorite valentine.
Cheers