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Gossip Columnist: Emmet "The It Man" Bane
A Taste of RhyDin! July 13, 2010
RhyDin my loves, I should have been a bartender.
Did you know that, in this town, everybody knows everything about everyone" D'uh! Of course you do. It's my job to circulate the information, after all. Well here's an interesting bit of fact that you might not have known: Bars and taverns all around the city have been using what they know to create amazing drinks named for some of RhyDin's most popular folk. Don't believe me" Take a stroll through the Marketplace and stop in for a beverage or two during happy hour at some of the lesser-known establishments and see for yourself. These things actually exist!
Because some of them tasted so damn delicious, I decided to compile a list of my favorite recipes that were circulating through RhyDin's premier alcoholic enterprises. And just because we had so much fun with it, a few of us at the Gossip Column came up with some of our own.
Without further ado, I present to you A Taste of RhyDin!
Liquid courage, at its finest.
Thrash and Crash Named for Jake Thrash. Chase with a good, old-fashioned Badsider, but don't expect seconds. Don Pedro Brandy, Gin, Bacardi, lime juice, a dash of bitters, and a splash of ginger ale.
Edible Eless Almost as delicious as our second sexiest woman, Elessaria Devabriel! Peach sorbet, Absolut Apeach vodka, champagne, and a shot of raspberry liqueur.
Impalicious No, this doesn't make you as entertaining as him' though you might possibly think you are. Absolut Kurant, Gin, Ruby Rey White Rum, Jose Cuervo, Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour Mix, Blue Curacao, a splash of lemon and lime soda, and served with a wedge of lemon.
Night With a Gypsy Because who doesn't want to party it up with a buxom beauty like Lilliana McClae" Viscaya VXOP Spiced Rum, Stoli Elit, cherry liqueur, grenadine, and cherry cola.
G'nort 3:16 Says NO slashing! Named for G'nort Dragoon-Talandor. If you manage to win a duel after two of these, the bar will foot your entire tab for the evening. Black Sambuca, Captain Morgan Black Label OP, Patron Silver.
Dirty Old Man Named for RhyDin's favorite dirty old man, Tasslehofl Momus. Not that that's a bad thing. Phillips Union Vanilla Whiskey, bitters, lemon and lime soda, and a dash of Bols Dry Orange.
Here Kitty Kitty Mixed with Kitty O'Helston in mind. Claws in or out is entirely up to you. Strawberry Liqueur, Chambord, Blackberry Schnapps, Grand Marnier, and a splash of Stoli White Pomegranik. Serve in a chilled martini glass.
Ride of the Valkyries Just what the EmDoc ordered! Triple Crown, Glenmorangie, and raspberry liqueur. Serve over ice.
The Mishtake Named for Mish'Cael. Don't say we didn't warn you. Chase with aspirin and establish a good alibi beforehand. Rye whiskey, bitters, Bacardi 151, St. Vincent Sunset 169, and lemon juice.
Living in Sin It leaves a delicious burning on your lips and an ache for more, just like another dangerously sexy bit of Sin we know. Goldschlager, Chambord, Bacardi 151, and cranberry juice. Whipped cream optional.
Eva's Espresso Named after Eva Luna. What real doctors put in their coffee. Vodka, Kahlua Coffee liqueur, espresso, and White Cr"me de Cacao.
Amber Bliss As sweet as every minute spent in her company. Butterscotch Schnapps, Prichard's Crystal White Rum, and Bailey's Irish Cream. Serve over ice.
Venetian Lover Not quite twenty minutes behind a closed curtain with Antonio Falconne, but as close as we can get you. Glenmorangie, Godiva liqueur, Kirsch, and mint bitters. Whipped cream optional.
Juicy Duci in a Jacuzzi A fresh take on the classic Cosmo! Absolut Citron vodka, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lime juice, and cranberry juice. Mix them all together, and top off with champagne for some flirty bubbles.
Sex With the Governor Named with Driscol in mind. Apparently, it's supposed to be like nothing you've ever had before. Absolut Berri Acai, Grenadine, Everclear, Kirsch, and pomegranate and cranberry juice.
Down Goes the Diamond Because entering a Diamond Quest with Matt Simon is suicide anyway. Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, sour mix, and Red Dragon Liquid Fuel (energy drink).
Grem Up or Get Out But if you do, we're sure going to miss you. Patron Silver, Sambuca, Kahlua, Bacardi 151, and Absolut 100.
Mason's Mango Madness It's not called madness for no reason. Attempt to keep a doctor around if you plan on having a second. Mango puree, Stoli Blue, Silver Gin, Whiskey, Siembra Azul Tequila, club soda, and sugar.
Heels and Honey For every bark, there is a hotter, sweeter bite. Mixed with Koyliak VanDuran-Simon in mind. Stoli 80, honey syrup, and lemon juice. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve chilled in a martini glass.
Snow Queen This handy beverage is served in a glass carved entirely out of ice, and dusted with powdered sugar to simulate Wyheree Ravenlock's snowfall. White Cr"me de Menthe, Bols Blue, Snow Queen Vodka, lime juice, a dash of Cointreau, and 7-Up.
Randy Romance in the Arena Named for Rand alTan. Sometimes, it's just better not to ask. Banana Rum, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, coconut sorbet.
Reluctant Death Wish Inspired by everyone's favorite bringer of death, Deathlord. Whatever you do, steer clear of West End. Those minions can get awfully persuasive after one or two of these. Jose Cuervo Tequila, Bacardi 151, Devil Springs Vodka, Yukon Jack Canadian Liqueur, Everclear, Courvoisier VS Cognac, Goldschlager, and E&J Brandy.
Half-Baked Bomber Stick a fork in him, he's done! Created for none other than our boy Baker. Pour Jose Cuervo Tequila and Bacardi 151 into a shotglass. Sink shot into a full glass of Badsider beer. Drink, and enjoy!
Just Kidding As with all things Stephen Kidd: Clothing optional. Captain Morgan Rum, Pirate's Choice Dark Rum, orange juice, crushed pineapple, and a splash of lemon.
Night at the Inn Recipe formulated with Panther in mind. A few shots of these, and RhyDin will feel right at home to you. Bacardi 151, Rumpleminze, and Jagermeister.
Awesome-Tastic An original take on Darcy Huntington's classic screwdriver! Absolut Raspberri, orange juice, orange sorbet, raspberry flavoring, and a splash of 7-Up.
Krazy Kazzy The less "Krazy" of you can always opt out of the 100. " Weaklings! Absolut 100, Amaretto, Midori Melon Liqueur, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice, lime juice, crushed ice.
Earplugs Optional For the love of Creation, don't give this to Harris D'Artainian, its namesake. Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker, Jameson Scotch, and Red Dragon Liquid Fuel (energy drink).
Des-perately Sweet A taste of something rustic with a twist of something sweet, just like precious Des! Lemonade, Absolut Mandarin, frozen strawberries, Bols Kiwi liqueur, and lemon zest.
Lucious LovePuppet Named for Lucien Mallorek. Because "Miserable LovePuppet" didn't have quite the same ring to it. Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, and a splash of seltzer. Serve garnished with a wedge of lemon.
Hit Me Over the Head With a Banjo Slightly reminiscent of a night in the Inn with Tara Ryneiyn's tunes" Taken in shot form. Jack Daniel's, Jager, Bacardi 151, cranberry juice, and grain alcohol. For those truly courageous ones, try it with a dash of blood.
Teag'n'Jo Sorry we can't get you closer than this to Teagan and Joey Damarco. Try groveling next time. Absolut Pears, pomegranate juice, a splash of champagne, and a dash of Stoli White Pomegranik. Serve in a chilled cocktail glass.
French Pirate Porthos in a Thong What' some people can dream, can't they" Chambord, Jager, and Coconut Rum, served over ice. Watch your wandering eyes, people.
Guapo Bastardo If only it were this easy to get the real guapo, Salvador Delahada, well in hand. Patron Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Vermouth, lime, and crushed ice. Drink it straight, or be brave and chase it with another shot of Patron.
Hatchlings Guaranteed Created with Icer in mind" But please, do not think we condone them! For the love of Creation, neuter your dragons! Everclear, Amaretto Orange Liqueur, ginger ale, and pineapple juice. Blend with ice and serve frozen.
Kiss Me in Handcuffs Sometimes, a night in the Watch detention facility with Riley O'Rourke just makes freedom taste so much sweeter. Stoli Strawberry, Midori Melon liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh mint. Serve over ice.
Naughty Archmage They say Smith's got the biggest, manliest set of? magical" skills" RhyDin has to offer. Absolut 100, Absolut Citron, sweet and sour, and raw sugar. Mix liquid ingredients, pour over ice, and stir in melted caramelized sugar. Enjoy!
Skid Row Snapout Hallucinations likely and not entirely optional? quite like the real thing. Taken as a shot. Gin, Absinthe, Cointreau, and brown sugar. Served flaming.
London Sweet A better take on a London Sour, given this artist's more charming personality. Jameson Scotch, Absolut Citron, crushed mint, lemon zest, and simple syrup.
PB&J That is, Pissed Bull and Jam. Named for everyone's favorite cow, Horam. Take it how you will. Chase with Red Dragon Liquid Fuel, and wait for the rage and trippy dreams to set in. Taken as a shot. Jager, Bacardi 151, Firewater cinnamon schnapps, and Bols Raspberry.
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A Taste of RhyDin! July 13, 2010
RhyDin my loves, I should have been a bartender.
Did you know that, in this town, everybody knows everything about everyone" D'uh! Of course you do. It's my job to circulate the information, after all. Well here's an interesting bit of fact that you might not have known: Bars and taverns all around the city have been using what they know to create amazing drinks named for some of RhyDin's most popular folk. Don't believe me" Take a stroll through the Marketplace and stop in for a beverage or two during happy hour at some of the lesser-known establishments and see for yourself. These things actually exist!
Because some of them tasted so damn delicious, I decided to compile a list of my favorite recipes that were circulating through RhyDin's premier alcoholic enterprises. And just because we had so much fun with it, a few of us at the Gossip Column came up with some of our own.
Without further ado, I present to you A Taste of RhyDin!
Liquid courage, at its finest.
Thrash and Crash Named for Jake Thrash. Chase with a good, old-fashioned Badsider, but don't expect seconds. Don Pedro Brandy, Gin, Bacardi, lime juice, a dash of bitters, and a splash of ginger ale.
Edible Eless Almost as delicious as our second sexiest woman, Elessaria Devabriel! Peach sorbet, Absolut Apeach vodka, champagne, and a shot of raspberry liqueur.
Impalicious No, this doesn't make you as entertaining as him' though you might possibly think you are. Absolut Kurant, Gin, Ruby Rey White Rum, Jose Cuervo, Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour Mix, Blue Curacao, a splash of lemon and lime soda, and served with a wedge of lemon.
Night With a Gypsy Because who doesn't want to party it up with a buxom beauty like Lilliana McClae" Viscaya VXOP Spiced Rum, Stoli Elit, cherry liqueur, grenadine, and cherry cola.
G'nort 3:16 Says NO slashing! Named for G'nort Dragoon-Talandor. If you manage to win a duel after two of these, the bar will foot your entire tab for the evening. Black Sambuca, Captain Morgan Black Label OP, Patron Silver.
Dirty Old Man Named for RhyDin's favorite dirty old man, Tasslehofl Momus. Not that that's a bad thing. Phillips Union Vanilla Whiskey, bitters, lemon and lime soda, and a dash of Bols Dry Orange.
Here Kitty Kitty Mixed with Kitty O'Helston in mind. Claws in or out is entirely up to you. Strawberry Liqueur, Chambord, Blackberry Schnapps, Grand Marnier, and a splash of Stoli White Pomegranik. Serve in a chilled martini glass.
Ride of the Valkyries Just what the EmDoc ordered! Triple Crown, Glenmorangie, and raspberry liqueur. Serve over ice.
The Mishtake Named for Mish'Cael. Don't say we didn't warn you. Chase with aspirin and establish a good alibi beforehand. Rye whiskey, bitters, Bacardi 151, St. Vincent Sunset 169, and lemon juice.
Living in Sin It leaves a delicious burning on your lips and an ache for more, just like another dangerously sexy bit of Sin we know. Goldschlager, Chambord, Bacardi 151, and cranberry juice. Whipped cream optional.
Eva's Espresso Named after Eva Luna. What real doctors put in their coffee. Vodka, Kahlua Coffee liqueur, espresso, and White Cr"me de Cacao.
Amber Bliss As sweet as every minute spent in her company. Butterscotch Schnapps, Prichard's Crystal White Rum, and Bailey's Irish Cream. Serve over ice.
Venetian Lover Not quite twenty minutes behind a closed curtain with Antonio Falconne, but as close as we can get you. Glenmorangie, Godiva liqueur, Kirsch, and mint bitters. Whipped cream optional.
Juicy Duci in a Jacuzzi A fresh take on the classic Cosmo! Absolut Citron vodka, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lime juice, and cranberry juice. Mix them all together, and top off with champagne for some flirty bubbles.
Sex With the Governor Named with Driscol in mind. Apparently, it's supposed to be like nothing you've ever had before. Absolut Berri Acai, Grenadine, Everclear, Kirsch, and pomegranate and cranberry juice.
Down Goes the Diamond Because entering a Diamond Quest with Matt Simon is suicide anyway. Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, sour mix, and Red Dragon Liquid Fuel (energy drink).
Grem Up or Get Out But if you do, we're sure going to miss you. Patron Silver, Sambuca, Kahlua, Bacardi 151, and Absolut 100.
Mason's Mango Madness It's not called madness for no reason. Attempt to keep a doctor around if you plan on having a second. Mango puree, Stoli Blue, Silver Gin, Whiskey, Siembra Azul Tequila, club soda, and sugar.
Heels and Honey For every bark, there is a hotter, sweeter bite. Mixed with Koyliak VanDuran-Simon in mind. Stoli 80, honey syrup, and lemon juice. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve chilled in a martini glass.
Snow Queen This handy beverage is served in a glass carved entirely out of ice, and dusted with powdered sugar to simulate Wyheree Ravenlock's snowfall. White Cr"me de Menthe, Bols Blue, Snow Queen Vodka, lime juice, a dash of Cointreau, and 7-Up.
Randy Romance in the Arena Named for Rand alTan. Sometimes, it's just better not to ask. Banana Rum, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, coconut sorbet.
Reluctant Death Wish Inspired by everyone's favorite bringer of death, Deathlord. Whatever you do, steer clear of West End. Those minions can get awfully persuasive after one or two of these. Jose Cuervo Tequila, Bacardi 151, Devil Springs Vodka, Yukon Jack Canadian Liqueur, Everclear, Courvoisier VS Cognac, Goldschlager, and E&J Brandy.
Half-Baked Bomber Stick a fork in him, he's done! Created for none other than our boy Baker. Pour Jose Cuervo Tequila and Bacardi 151 into a shotglass. Sink shot into a full glass of Badsider beer. Drink, and enjoy!
Just Kidding As with all things Stephen Kidd: Clothing optional. Captain Morgan Rum, Pirate's Choice Dark Rum, orange juice, crushed pineapple, and a splash of lemon.
Night at the Inn Recipe formulated with Panther in mind. A few shots of these, and RhyDin will feel right at home to you. Bacardi 151, Rumpleminze, and Jagermeister.
Awesome-Tastic An original take on Darcy Huntington's classic screwdriver! Absolut Raspberri, orange juice, orange sorbet, raspberry flavoring, and a splash of 7-Up.
Krazy Kazzy The less "Krazy" of you can always opt out of the 100. " Weaklings! Absolut 100, Amaretto, Midori Melon Liqueur, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice, lime juice, crushed ice.
Earplugs Optional For the love of Creation, don't give this to Harris D'Artainian, its namesake. Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker, Jameson Scotch, and Red Dragon Liquid Fuel (energy drink).
Des-perately Sweet A taste of something rustic with a twist of something sweet, just like precious Des! Lemonade, Absolut Mandarin, frozen strawberries, Bols Kiwi liqueur, and lemon zest.
Lucious LovePuppet Named for Lucien Mallorek. Because "Miserable LovePuppet" didn't have quite the same ring to it. Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, and a splash of seltzer. Serve garnished with a wedge of lemon.
Hit Me Over the Head With a Banjo Slightly reminiscent of a night in the Inn with Tara Ryneiyn's tunes" Taken in shot form. Jack Daniel's, Jager, Bacardi 151, cranberry juice, and grain alcohol. For those truly courageous ones, try it with a dash of blood.
Teag'n'Jo Sorry we can't get you closer than this to Teagan and Joey Damarco. Try groveling next time. Absolut Pears, pomegranate juice, a splash of champagne, and a dash of Stoli White Pomegranik. Serve in a chilled cocktail glass.
French Pirate Porthos in a Thong What' some people can dream, can't they" Chambord, Jager, and Coconut Rum, served over ice. Watch your wandering eyes, people.
Guapo Bastardo If only it were this easy to get the real guapo, Salvador Delahada, well in hand. Patron Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Vermouth, lime, and crushed ice. Drink it straight, or be brave and chase it with another shot of Patron.
Hatchlings Guaranteed Created with Icer in mind" But please, do not think we condone them! For the love of Creation, neuter your dragons! Everclear, Amaretto Orange Liqueur, ginger ale, and pineapple juice. Blend with ice and serve frozen.
Kiss Me in Handcuffs Sometimes, a night in the Watch detention facility with Riley O'Rourke just makes freedom taste so much sweeter. Stoli Strawberry, Midori Melon liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh mint. Serve over ice.
Naughty Archmage They say Smith's got the biggest, manliest set of? magical" skills" RhyDin has to offer. Absolut 100, Absolut Citron, sweet and sour, and raw sugar. Mix liquid ingredients, pour over ice, and stir in melted caramelized sugar. Enjoy!
Skid Row Snapout Hallucinations likely and not entirely optional? quite like the real thing. Taken as a shot. Gin, Absinthe, Cointreau, and brown sugar. Served flaming.
London Sweet A better take on a London Sour, given this artist's more charming personality. Jameson Scotch, Absolut Citron, crushed mint, lemon zest, and simple syrup.
PB&J That is, Pissed Bull and Jam. Named for everyone's favorite cow, Horam. Take it how you will. Chase with Red Dragon Liquid Fuel, and wait for the rage and trippy dreams to set in. Taken as a shot. Jager, Bacardi 151, Firewater cinnamon schnapps, and Bols Raspberry.
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