Post #484335 by VampiressRN on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 2:13 PM

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE BASTARDIZED MARTINI CONTEST!!!

Marlene started the group out on a "real" Martini made with:
3 parts Bombay Blue Saphire Gin
1 part Martini & Rossi Vermouth
~Chill bottles of gin & vermouth, pour in Martini Pitcher, stir, pour

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FIRST PLACE (Dave & EVA)
PUMPKIN PIE MARTINI

2 parts Hiram Walker "Pumpkin Spice" Liqueur
2 parts Smirnoff "Vanilla" Vodka
1 part Cask & Cream "Caramel Temptation" Cream Liqueur

~Shake WELL over ice
~Rim Martini glass with Caramel Topping followed by Keebler Gram Cracker Crumbs
~Pour then top with a float of REAL Heavy Whipped Cream sprinkle with a few Gram Cracker Crumbs, Cinnamon and fresh ground Nutmeg

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SECOND PLACE Barbara
THE BLENTON

Equal parts:
Tanqueray Gin
Martini & Rossi Extra-Dry Vermouth
Dash of Angostura Bitters

~Shake over ice, no garnish

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SECOND PLACE Brad
THE BRADFORD

Vodka
Cointreau
Crème de Cassis
Orange juice
Lemon sour
(will have to follow up later with quantity and directions)

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Wendy & Duane

Sandy & Brad & Marlene

Barbara & Audry

Brad

Brenda

Cheese & Crackers...like you didn't know!

Dan & Eva & Ami

Martinis & Appetizers...it's all good!

Mike & Dave

...and chocolate covered mice for desert!