Alright, let’s talk about this Grateful Dead drink, or whatever those city folks call it. I ain’t no fancy bartender, but I know a thing or two about mixing up a good time. So, you wanna know what’s in it? Well, hold your horses, I’m gettin’ to it.
First off, you need some of that tequila. You know, the stuff that makes you wanna dance on the tables. Don’t skimp on it, get the good stuff. Then, you gotta have some vodka. Now, I ain’t sure why they put all this different liquor in there, but they say it makes it taste good. So, vodka it is.
Next up is gin. I heard some folks say it tastes like pine needles, but I ain’t never eaten no pine needles myself. Just pour it in, that’s what the recipe says. And don’t forget the rum. The white kind, they say. Not that dark, syrupy stuff. This is supposed to be a light and fruity drink, or so I’m told.
- Tequila – the kickstarter
- Vodka – smooth and sneaky
- Gin – the one that tastes like trees
- Rum – gotta be the white kind
Now, for the sweet stuff. You gotta have some triple sec. It’s an orange kind of liquor, makes it taste all citrusy and nice. And then there’s this raspberry liquor. That’s what gives it that purdy color, you know, like them violets that grow in the spring. Makes it sweet, too, but not too sweet.
But listen here, you can’t just throw all that liquor together and call it a day. You need somethin’ to balance it out, somethin’ sour. That’s where the sweet and sour mix comes in. You can buy it at the store, or you can make it yourself with lemons and sugar and such. But honestly, the store-bought stuff is just fine. Saves you a whole lotta trouble.
So, you got your tequila, your vodka, your gin, your rum, your triple sec, your raspberry liquor, and your sweet and sour mix. That’s a whole lotta booze, ain’t it? They say it’s got six different kinds of alcohol in it. No wonder they call it the Grateful Dead, probably makes you feel like you’re one of them if you drink too much! Some folks call it the Black Widow too. Sounds dangerous, don’t it? But hey, life’s too short to be boring.
Now, how much of each do you put in? Well, that’s where it gets tricky. I ain’t got no fancy measuring spoons or nothin’. I just kinda eyeball it. But I reckon it’s about an ounce of each liquor, and then maybe two ounces of the sweet and sour mix. You can adjust it to your likin’, of course. If you want it sweeter, add more raspberry liquor. If you want it more sour, add more sweet and sour mix. It ain’t rocket science, you know?
And don’t go usin’ no cheap booze, neither. It makes a difference, trust me. If you start with bad liquor, you’ll end up with a bad drink. And nobody wants that. Spend a little extra, get the good stuff. You deserve it. This here Grateful Dead drink, it’s supposed to be a treat, not somethin’ you choke down just to get drunk.
So, once you got all your ingredients in a glass with some ice, you gotta stir it up good. You don’t wanna be gettin’ a mouthful of straight tequila, then a mouthful of straight raspberry liquor. It’s gotta be mixed up real good. Some folks shake it in a shaker, but I ain’t got time for all that. A spoon works just fine.
And there you have it, a Grateful Dead drink. It’s sweet, it’s sour, it’s strong, and it’s pretty. What more could you want? Just remember to drink it slow and don’t go drivin’ nowhere after you have a couple. It’ll sneak up on ya, that’s for sure.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ this is the only way to make a Grateful Dead drink. There are probably a million different recipes out there. But this is how I make it, and it always seems to turn out pretty good. So give it a try, and let me know what you think. And if you don’t like it, well, more for me!
One more thing, this Grateful Dead drink, it reminds me a little bit of that Long Island Iced Tea, but sweeter, I reckon. Both of ‘em are strong though, so be careful. You don’t want to end up like old man Jenkins after he tried to drink a whole pitcher of margaritas by himself. That wasn’t pretty, let me tell you.
Alright, I think that’s about all I gotta say about the Grateful Dead drink ingredients. Just remember, good liquor, mix it up good, and don’t overdo it. And most importantly, have fun! That’s what life’s all about, ain’t it? Now go on and make yourself a drink, you deserve it.
