Archive for November, 2009

So I picked up a bottle of pomegranate liqueur tonight, since Maria had had a pomegranate beverage at dinner sometime last week and liked it.  So here is a version of a pom-tini and my impressions of it.

1.5 oz pomegranate liqueur

1.5 oz vodka

0.25 oz orange liqueur

In particular, I used Pama (specially bought for the purpose), Svedka (only vodka on hand), and a really old bottle of Bols triple sec.  Shake over ice, serve in a martini glass with a lemon zest garnish.  I confess I didn’t measure the triple sec.  (Speaking as manly-ly as possible) I think the pomegranate flavors are just fine; possibly a superior vodka might carry them better.  Sadly I think my triple sec is the weakest link, but I don’t have cointreau to do a side-by-side.

So ridiculously awesome.  They’re based on potatoes, so feel free to spice and top as you would a baked potato.

Take five or six potatoes, peeled and diced.  Boil until mashable, then mash with a tablespoon or two of butter.  Whip three eggs and stir into the cooled potatoes.  Spoon into greased muffin cups, bake at 350 for 45 minutes, and enjoy.

I added salt and pepper while mashing, and threw some cubed cheddar in before baking.  I topped with bacon, green onions, sour cream, and more cheddar.  I actually think the mashed spuds could have been a bit more delicious with some more spicing, possibly chicken bouillon or broth.  Cream cheese has also been suggested.  In any case, these things are awesome.