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Star Wars Bar Drinks on Movie.

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Star Wars Bar Drinks on Movie.

 Dr. Wetbrain walked into the living room and saw a weird hairy creature. “Harold, why are you dressed like a very short Chewbacca?” The Dr. questioned.

“It’s May 4th. May the 4th be with you.” Harold replied.

“Sick. You are all ready for the Star Wars marathon tonight.” Wetbrain mentioned and continued.

I love the bar scene from the movie Star Wars, A New Hope, Episode IV.

On the planet Tatooine there is an alien filled, dimly lit tavern with very cool looking aliens, strong drinks and modern jazzy music.

The famous bar is named ‘The Mos Eisley Cantina’ and filled with unique alien customers listening to a song called ‘Mad bout Me’ and performed by Bith aliens called, ‘The Cantina Band’.

The patrons in this space bar consisted of…

Ariel Schous – the wolfman with glowing eyes.

Hem Dazon – big eyes and a head with big round head sides.

Kardue ‘sai’ Malloc – you devil you.

Many more alien creatures like Myo, Little Kabe, Momaw Nado and let us not forget the bartender Wuher. The list goes on. Find more at screenrant.com.

Star Wars Drinks on Movie 

Drinks on the menu at The Mos Eisley Cantina tavern on the planet Tatooine…

Tatooine Sunset – fermented fruit and tea. Warm brown colored drink suitable for Humans.

Blue Milk – Bantha Milk which is a blue liquid produced by female Banthas.

Tatooi Junko – a powerful Hutt beverage.

Parkellan Sling – a brown beverage from the planet Takodana.

Med Nog – this drink gives you a buzz and helps heal war wounds faster.

Spotchka – this drink is made from a killed creature called a Krill. Safe to consume for Humans and Klatooinians. Bring it on.

Ruby Bliel – Anakin Skywalker loved this drink in his younger days. This non-alcohol drink is, believe or not, still a gooey tasty beverage. WTF. Many more drinks noted for the Mos Eisley Cantina at Wookieepedia.com.

“So, Harold, you tiny Wookie. I’m going out to warm up the truck. Off to the movie marathon we go.” Dr.Wetbrain excitedly concluded.

The Kraken and Rum.

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The Kraken and Rum.

In the 1700’s large merchant ships were attacked by huge sea creatures that had large heads and long fat octopus like tentacles. Stories would tell that this huge sea creature would quickly swim around the ship to create a whirlpool thus sinking the boat then eating the floating crew members.

“So, Harold.” Dr. Wetbrain blurted out. “You know how much I love stories about cryptids.” Harold sighed and replied with, “yes, I do.”

Of course, I had to look further into the Kraken and rum story.

The rumor of the Kraken started in 1700 somewhere in the Norwegian Sea between Iceland and Norway. Described somewhat by Italian Catholic Priest Francesco Negri.

Same Kraken description was given in detail in 1734 by Hans Egede, The Apostle of Greenland.

Description of The Kraken:

Huge sea serpent which has many heads, several claws and the body measured many miles in length. OK… too much rum.

In reality the first written account of the Kraken was in 1180 by King Sverre of Norway.

The Jules Verne’s novel, ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ was influenced by giant squids sighted by fishermen. The giant squid theory came into true view in 2005 with film footage from Japanese oceanic researchers T. Kubodera and K. Mori.

View Kraken Footage

Note: The name Kraken comes from the Norwegian ‘Krake” which is closely related to a German word for Octopus.

So, what got me thinking about the Kraken was me wondering around the liquor store seeing what’s new. Came across a bottle of Kraken Black Spiced Rum and went into a deep cryptid thought for about 15 minutes until the store worker shook me and said, “Are you alright sir?”

After gathering his faculties, Dr. Wetbrain replied with, “yes”.

This Caribbean black spiced rum of 47% alcohol made by Proximo Spirits of New Jersey, turned out to be quite tasty with a splash of apple juice.

Kraken Rum story is that a lone ship carrying barrels of spiced rum across the Caribbean Sea was attacked by a Kraken. One barrel survived, thus the Kraken Rum Company.

Note: At 47% alcohol, if you drink too much Kraken Rum in one night you may turn into the Kraken. Dr. Wetbrain snickered.  

Does Powdered Alcohol Exist?

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Does Powdered Alcohol Exist?

 

   One day Dr. Wetbrain walked into the kitchen onto Harold putting into a glass of water a teaspoon of a powdered substance.

“What poison are you using Harold!” The doctor yelled.

“Seltzer. Upset stomach if you don’t mind!” Harold replied angrily.

“I thought it was powdered alcohol.” Wetbrain coyly remarked. Like we care.

Sato Foods

“Powdered Alcohol exists!?” Harold said with his eyes wide open.

Well Harold in 1966 Sato Foods from Japan created many powdered compounds of natural products such as vegetables and fruits. One great substance they created was powdered alcohol. Sato Foods technology for the processing patents was acquired in 17 countries. Now selling in the U.S.A.

Scottsdale, Arizona. Inventor Mark Phillips on March 10, 2015, received approval by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to sell Palcohol in the United States.

Palcohol is freeze-dried powdered alcohol produced as ready-made cocktail drinks such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, premium Vodka and Puerto Rican rum drinks.

The Lipsmark Co. sell this product in foil pouches made like drinking glasses where the drink you have sat on the table upright perfectly.

Just pour in 5 ounces of water, zip the pouch closed, shake like hell till powder dissolves. A perfect margarita. Unzip the pouch and enjoy.

Sure, they have whipped cream with alcohol, caffeinated and chocolate alcohol. Unfortunately, Palcohol was condemned by the media. Apparently, this powdered alcohol was experimented on by snorting the powder like cocaine by certain individuals. No noted facts but I’m sure someone tried. Of course, the teenagers might find the bright packages too appealing. Plus, you can sneak these little pouches into events and venues. That charge should be good for a year or 2 in jail.

So, you can still purchase this powdered alcohol in some of the U.S. states like Washington, Alaska and Colorado and a few others. The other states banned Palcohol. What the…?

So now you know that Powdered Alcohol does exist. What a great idea Harold thought as he was checking out Amazon for a delivery. Just cocktail powdered mix available at Amazon if you must know. Cheers!

9 Very Spooky Halloween Drinks.

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Portrait of a vampire.

9 Very Spooky Halloween Drinks.

Dr. Wetbrain, snickering, walked into the dining room where Harold was sitting.

“So, I see you have your Halloween costume on.” Wetbrain jokingly said for Harold looks like he always does.

“So, I see you have yours on also!” Harold replied with a grin.

“Let’s get the party started with some spooky Halloween drinks. So, this year do you want to be the werewolf or vampire?” The doctor asked.

This year if you want to be a vampire for Halloween and want human blood in your cocktail. May I mention that drinking human blood can make you sick by inviting viruses into your body such as Hepatitis and HIV.

Pig’s Blood on the other hand would work out as a much safer cocktail ingredient even for vampires.

Werewolves of London   By –  Drinking in America.com

– 2 oz. of Dry gin

– 1 oz. of Pimm’s No. 1 (A gin liqueur)

– 2 oz. of Pineapple juice

– coconut syrup

– Small amount of Pig’s Blood.

 

Bloody Mary

Since the 1970’s young teenage girls would challenge the ‘Bloody Mary Game’ by going into a washroom with a lit candle. Then look into a mirror and say Bloody Mary 3 times. Eventually drops of blood would appear in the mirror on the first 2 sessions. On the third Bloody Mary incantation a ghostly apparition will appear.

One of the theories of who this ghastly apparition is a Hungarian Countess named Elizabeth Bathory “Queen of Blood”. In the early 1600s she was convicted of murdering 650 young girls so she can bathe in their blood. A type of skin treatment at the time.

 

Bloody Mary – The Cocktail.  By –  A Couple Cooks

   – 2 oz. Vodka

– 4 oz. Tomato Juice

– Dash of Lemon Juice

– 2 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce

– 2 dashes of Tabasco Sauce

– Celery Salt to Rim the Glass

– 2 tbs. of Horseradish

 

 

Vampires Kiss.  By –  A Couple Cooks

–  Vodka

–  Chambord – A popular raspberry liqueur

–  100% Cranberry Juice

–  A little Lemon Juice

–  Grenadine

–  Dry ice for effects.

 

Nightmare On Bourbon Street.

   Recipe – Half Baked Harvest   By – Cosmopolitan

   – Rim a cocktail glass with cinnamon sugar.

– In a shaker with ice combine…

– 1 & 1/2 oz. of Bourbon

– ¼ cup of Apple Cider

– 1 oz of Lemon Juice

– Few tbs. of Maple Syrup

– Hint of Ginger and Cinnamon

– Shake

– Pour into Rimmed Cocktail Glass

– Top with Splash of Sparkling Apple Cider

 

Classic Zombie   By – A Couple Cooks

Warning! This is a strong drink in a large glass.

– 1.5 oz. Of White Rum

– 1.5 oz. Of Spiced Rum

– 1.5 oz. Of Dark Rum or Go Dangerous, 151 Proof Rum

– ¾ oz. Of Lime Juice

– Dash of Lemon Juice

– ½ oz. Of Pineapple Juice

– ½ oz. Of Passion Fruit Syrup

– Dash of Orange Bitters

– 1 Tbs. Of Grenadine

 

 

Witch’s Brew Lemonade    Recipe – Delish     By – Cosmopolitan

Shakespeare: Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and caldron bubble.

– Fill tall glass with ice

– 2 oz. Of Gin

– 2 oz. Of Sparkling Lemonade

– 2 oz. Slow Pour of Blue Curacao, Let Settle to Bottom of Glass

 

Zombie Brain Shot   By – Homemade Hooplah

– In a shot glass, 1 oz. of Peach Schnapps

– Gently layer 1oz. of Bailey’s or any other Irish Cream

– Carefully add a couple drops of Grenadine

This small drink becomes a creepy Zombie Brain Effect.

 

Corpse Reviver #2   By – A Couple Cooks

– In a medium drinking glass with some ice.

– ¾ oz. Of Gin

– ¾ oz. Of Lemon Juice

– ¾ oz. Of Cointreau

– ¾ oz. Of Dry Vermouth

– Splash Of Absinthe

 

Poison Apple   By – Jillian Harris

– Fill shaker with crushed ice

– Add 2 oz. Vodka

– 2 oz. Cranberry – Apple Juice

– 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice

– Shake, pour into tall glass.

 

Harold finally replied to Dr. Wetbrains question. “Ok, I will be the vampire this time. But NO blood drinks! Unless it’s your blood Wetbrain.” Harold gave an evil snicker.

Mark Paulson and 1971 Wine.

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Mike Paulson and 1971 Wine. 

San Francisco in 1971 Mark Paulson was influenced by a friend to purchase a 3-liter bottle of expensive wine for only $250. These days that value would be around $2000. This classy Domaine de la Romanee – Conti wine would be a great present for my daughter’s wedding, Mark thought later.

Fifty years later Mr. Paulson’s son Cody brought to his dad an article about the same bottle of wine that was auctioned off for a mere $80,000. Cody tried to buy this bottle of wine of $5000, dad said no. Shortly after Mark explained this new information to his daughter and gently mentioned that this wine is no longer a wedding present. She concurred.

This precious wine which barely survived an earthquake in 1989, is now set up to be auctioned off by the Bonhams Skinner Auction House. Bidding starts at $50,000. Mr. Paulson noted that with all the publicity going on this bottle can fetch $100,000. Good luck Mark. It may very well happen. I think Mark Paulson has chosen correctly when he bought that fine bottle of Domaine de la Romanee – Conti wine in 1971. Made in Burgundy, France since 1232, Dr. Wetbrain added.

Dr. Wetbrain reminiscing of the 70’s. “I remember during my late teens when you wanted booze you had to find a bootlegger. Someone that was old enough to get into the liquor store. All our peers bought a case of beer or a 26 oz. bottle of whiskey or vodka. Not Lawrence, my best friend and me. We always got a case of fancy imported wines. Wines like Piesporter, Blue Nun and Black Tower. We were so stylish then.”

Unique Whiskey Float.

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Whiskey Float Drink.

 

Dr. Wetbrain was sitting at his kitchen table looking out the window at the forest one day, thinking about the young days.

Remembering one young day learning how to make whiskey floats. Introduced by a new acquaintance. This drinking experiment started out with whiskey then escalated to vodka and white rum. This is a whiskey float drink that you would never imagine and without ice cream.

Dr. Wetbrain’s Whiskey Float.  

   You need:

  • Few medium sizes shot glasses.
  • A cheese cloth kitchen towel or a light towel will do.
  • Favorite Whiskey.

Steps:

1) Fill shot glass ¾ full of water.

2) Place the towel tightly over the shot glass.

3) With two fingers slowly push the tight towel into the glass till you reach the top of the water.

4) After slowly pour into the shot glass over the towel your favorite whiskey, rye, rum or vodka till near full. Dark rum does not work the best for the floating process due to its heavier density.

5) Then very slowly pull the cheese cloth tightly to the top of the glass. Take the cloth off and put to the side for the next whiskey float.

6) Then lift the full shot glass up to eye level and be astonished on how the whiskey sits on top of the water. Density at play.  Then shoot that glass down in one shot. You don’t even taste the alcohol, just feel the burn.

Other Whiskey Floats.  

Whiskey Ice Cream Float.

  • Place few scoops of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass.
  • Top with a splash of Cola and same amount of whiskey.
  • Drink with a straw, slurp or spoon is optional.

Beer Float.

According to Just Beer a beer float should be made with a beer that has a sweet finish. Bitter beer is not good.

  • Place a few scoops of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass.
  • Fill that glass with your favorite beer.
  • To be fancy top with chocolate shavings or whipped cream.

Ah, remembrance from youth. We spent a whole week experimenting with alcohol floats. Home for a rest after that boozing stint.