TGIF's Mojitos

Went to TGIF at Trinoma, a convenient location for peope who think MRT is a gift from heaven (like I do!) I think their Ball Park Nachos is a version of unconventional pulutan because of the sheer volume as seen in the photo (okay, so that's my niece. And no, she did not finish that).

1 Mojito
1 Mojito Apple
1 Ball Park Nachos

Price: Php 736.61 (excluding service charge)

I liked the original mojito more than the apple one. But for Php 174.11 a glass, I just had to find out how to make one.

From Taste of Cuba:

1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Juice from 1 lime (2 ounces)
4 mint leaves
1 sprig of mint
White Rum (2 ounces)
2 ounces club soda


Place the mint leaves into a long mojito glass (often called a "collins" glass) and squeeze the juice from a cut lime over it. You'll want about two ounces of lime juice, so it may not require all of the juice from a single lime. Add the powdered sugar, then gently smash the mint into the lime juice and sugar with a muddler (a long wooden device pictured below, though you can also use the back of a fork or spoon if one isn't available). Add ice (preferably crushed) then add the rum and stir, and top off with the club soda (you can also stir the club soda in as per your taste). Garnish with a mint sprig.

So in the end, I probably don't need a mint sprig.

Thinking in Thailand

The photo was taken at Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. But the thoughts came while drinking a glass of wine in Thailand. See the photo of the bottle below. Not exactly came but more of found. They are not mine but these words describe exactly how I have been these past few weeks.

If you like a mid-range place for a decent Thai meal and some beer, head to Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 12. It's walking distance from the Sheraton Hotel that is near the Asoke BTS/MRT station. It has amusing decor and an interesting story. Read about it here.

Happy Thirstday!

SOCO. I am gonna learn how to make you. Where do you find SOCO? Check out the address in this previous post.

This is what you should say when someone's forcing you to tell who you like.

Happy Thirstday!

Beeramisu, Anyone?

Through Married to Chocolate (thank you, Kris), I found this recipe by Working Class Foodies. Awesome!


What you need:

Filling
1 pint heavy Cream
1 pound of Mascarpone
2 eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Crust:
lady fingers
beer (mocha stout and pumpkin beer)
Cocoa powder

Cocktails All-You-Can

Went out with the girl behind this blog that aptly puts this entry under the tag "musings."

1029 Resto Bar & Grill

Sgt. Esguerra Ave.,

Quezon City

They only accept cash payments. Cocktails all you can until 8pm for P150!

We tried the tuna sisig and wouldn't recommend it but the pitcher each of Screwdriver and the Margarita (for P150 each) were good buys.

I Have Two Beers

Sure I went to Vegas but the only thing I drank there were Shirley Temples. That is something I just had to do. I mean, not drink in Vegas. You should try it once. It's funny how when I declared it over a round table that I am not going to drink in Vegas, everyone thought I won't be able not to drink but I did (yahoo!). The next time (well, if there is a next time), I will do the "standard" and that is to have an alcohol-infused nightout along the strip.

It's in Chicago where I finally got some bottles of beers and a couple of vodka tonics (I also had a glass of Yellow Tail Pinot Noir on one lazy evening). I loved the freshness of Corona with a slice of lime the first, the second, the third, ... well, until the last bottle. On Memorial Day Weekend, I crashed a children's party (yup, you read that right). And it was there that I got introduced to 312. And I so loved it!

That said...

Beer Hybrids

Found these recipes from Men's Health, Nov 2009 issue (US edition). Quite excited to try them out soon.

SPICY LADY
Rim glass with raw sugar. In a shaker, muddle the 2 tsp cayenne, lemon slices, 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Pour mixture into the rimmed glass and add some ice. Top with light-bodied beer, say Corona. Stir a little.

CERVEZA PREPARADA
Rim a glass with salt. Add a dash of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce and fill the glass with beer (lager). Top with 1/2 oz lime juice.