Since we consume what we serve, and we want to enjoy it, we spent a lot of time devising drinks that would look like what was seen on-screen but actually tasted good! It was also important to us that the drinks be unusual; in other words, not what most Americans ordinarily consume whether they prefer alcoholic or non-alcoholic concoctions. Fortunately, unusual ingredients are easily available to us but they may be hard to find for people who live in remote areas. While some are available online, state laws may prevent you from importing them. What you cannot find, you can make, using a book like this one, Infused by Susan MacNeal A few of the recipes below are common cocktails with the names of the ingredients changed to "alien" names; the rest were developed by us to use the ingredients we wanted to serve. What we usually did was take a common recipe and change one ingredient. For instance, the Cool Blueblood Martini is a classic martini made with Magellan gin which happens to be a light blue color. Using this method, you can create your own cocktails to suit your own tastes. KC didn't like the term "virgin" - it connoted, for him, visions of Shirley Temples and Kiddie Cocktails which he refused to serve, so he coined the term "ALCO-NULL" which is what we now use. Please give him credit if you choose to use it. All of the alco-null recipes were developed by us. We took non-alcoholic versions of the ingredients (for instance elderberry syrup instead of elderberry liqueur) and played around with the proportions until it tasted good. They are as complex as the alcoholic version, not merely the alcohol-free components of the cocktail. Finally, it was important to us that all our guests find something acceptable to drink regardless of their dietary restrictions so in addition to the alco-null versions of most cocktails, we also served a selection sugar-free and low-calorie beverages. All of these were also given alien names and the labels on the bottles were covered with custom made labels created by John Harrington of Cedar Street Studio . are available here, presented by one of the bartenders who worked there. Below I have translated a small portion of our recipes so that Terrans can use them. The recipes assume a basic knowledge of mixing drinks, such as how to use a cocktail shaker, stir a drink, and build a pousse-café. All our teas come from Arbor Teas . Most of the flavored syrups came from Monin (the others were custom made, recipe below). All other ingredients can be found using an Internet search. It's been seven years since our last event, and some things may have been discontinued. If you need help finding an ingredient, please contact me. They may NOT be reproduced or added to your blogs, websites or apps without written permission from me, QuarksBarB. If permission is granted, QuarksBarB must be credited. FLAVORED SIMPLE SYRUP (*) Combine 2 T. flavoring ingredient with 8oz. water in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 20 minutes. Strain into glass jar and add 1 c. sugar. Cover and shake gently until dissolved. Refrigerate up to one month. INFUSED ALCOHOL Macerate ingredients for the amount of time indicated. Strain into clean glass container. Refrigerate and use within 3 days. FRUIT and VEGETABLE EXTRACTS (+) Peel fruit/vegetable, chop into 1/2-inch pieces and puree in blender or processor. Strain through fine strainer or nut-milk bag. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Flavoring extracts and syrups are available from http://www.naturesflavors.com/ |
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ARCHER's COMET (Terran) at Quark's Qantina
Fire and ice combine in the intergalactically famous Archer's Comet! ALCOHOLIC version 1/2 oz Molly's Irish cream liqueur 1/2 oz Goldschlager 1 drop Stroh's 80-proof ALCO-NULL version 1/2 oz Irish cream syrup 1 drop cinnamon extract 1/2 oz schplict (cream) 1 marshmallow 1 drop Stroh's 80-proof Layer in order given. Light Stroh's on fire! (for alco-null version wedge marshmallow in top of glass and drop Stroh's on top) Light Stroh's (alcohol will burn off top of marshmallow and toast it slightly) Garnish: sprinkle with cinnamon to create sparks (and a mess on your counter) This WILL make the rim of the glass HOT! Wait a few minutes before consuming. ANDORIAN ICEBERG at Quark's Qantina A cooling concoction of Andorian mint vodka, risenberry vodka, and rokassa juice - if you like mint and red berries, you'll love this. ALCOHOLIC version simple syrup finely crushed blue mint candies 2 oz Risanberry vodka (Ciroc red berry) 2.5 oz white rokassa juice (white cranberry juice) 1/4 oz Andorian mint liqueur (Phillips 100 blue mint) ALCO-NULL version simple syrup finely crushed blue mint candies 1/2 oz mint syrup (*) with a drop of blue food coloring added 3 oz Vitamin Water Zero 1 drop wild strawberry extract 1 drop cherry extract 4 drops peppermint extract Rim glass with simple syrup and roll in blue candies Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into Chilled Glass. Garnish: none ANTAREAN GLOW WORMHOLE at Quark's Qantina Let this strong complex fuel redolent of lavender flowers, orchard fruit and vanilla katterpod launch your taste buds through time and space. ALCOHOLIC version 1 oz Katterpod vodka (vanilla vodka) 2 oz Antarean Glow Water (Vermont Spirits lavender-pear vodka) 1/2 oz Papalla syrup (lavender syrup) splash of lemon juice dash Spican bitters (lavender bitters) Necti (club soda) ALCO-NULL version 2 drops Katterpod extract (vanilla extract) 2 oz Glow juice (pear juice) 1/2 oz Papalla syrup (lavender syrup) 2 oz Saurian tea (pineapple green tea) dash Spican bitters (lavender bitters) Necti (club soda) Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into large glass. Garnish: pineapple chunk on spican gem pick and lite cube BLOODWINE MARTINI (Klingon) at Quark's Qantina The earthy flavor of house-made bloodwine vodka, infused with rokeg bloodroot, blended with a touch of sweet prometheus nectar and a squeeze of tart jacarine juice is not for the faint of heart. ALCOHOLIC version 1 oz bloodwine (beet vodka (macerate 3 raw beets, peeled, in 750ml vodka for 3 days)) 1 oz organic Prairie vodka 1 tsp. lemon-lime juice 1/4 oz simple syrup 1 drop targhagon extract (tarragon extract) ALCO-NULL version 1 oz bloodroot juice (beet juice) 1 oz lemongrass green tea 1/4 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 1 dropper gin flavoring 2 drops targhagon extract (tarragon extract) Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into Chilled Glass. Garnish: 3 lemon wheels on submerged toothpick BAJORAN FIRECAVE MARGARITA (very hot) at Quark's Qantina Hair-raising heat tempered by cool citrus. Made with house-infused smoked rekja syrup, silverstar spirit, fire orange schnapps and lime-juice. ALCOHOLIC version orange flower honey green rekja (jalapeno) flakes 1/2 oz smoked rekja (chipotle) simple syrup (*) 1.5 oz silver tequila 1 oz firecave spirit (blood orange liqueur) 1/4 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz lime juice Habanero bitters to taste ALCO-NULL version orange flower honey green rekja (jalapeno) flakes 1/2 oz smoked rekja (chipotle) simple syrup (*) 1 oz deka tea (berry-orange tea) 1 oz uttaberry tea (raspberry green tea) 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz lime juice 1/4 t. tequila flavoring Habanero bitters to taste Rim half of glass with honey, then roll in green pepper flakes. Place jumbo ice cube in glass Combine remaining ingredients, shake well, and strain into glass Garnish: none CARDASSIAN SUNSET (Shipyard Bar) at Quark's Qantina A creamy pousse café with strawberry and orange overtones made by layering risanberry liqueur, papalla brandy, apha-currant juice and schplicht. ALCOHOLIC version 1/4 oz Papalla Brandy (Parfait Amour) 1/4 oz Risanberry liqueur (strawberry liqueur) 1.5 oz alpha-currant juice (tangerine juice) 3/4 oz schplict (cream) 2 wild risanberries (small wild strawberries) Place straw into glass Build (as for pousse café using back of spoon) in order given. Drop wild risanberries through schplict (cream) CYLON COCKTAIL (Battlestar Galactica) at Quark's Qantina Made from sweet Oblique, fruity Seduction Spirit, and tangy papalla brandy, this mixture will inure you to the dangerous Cylons. ALCOHOLIC version 2 oz Oblique (Damiana liqueur) 2 oz Seduction spirit (Ty-Ku) 1/2 oz Papalla Brandy (Parfait Amour) Necti (club soda) Cylon eye (amarena cherry) Combine first three ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Top with Necti (club soda) Garnish: Cylon eye (Amarena cherry) HOMETREE BANSHEE (Pandoran) at Quark's Qantina Utu mauti puree, episoth syrup, and schplicht combine to create a creamy banana and maple flavored drink to refresh any Na'vi pilot. ALCOHOLIC version 2 oz Utu Mauti puree (baby bananas) 2 tsp maple syrup 1/2 oz Utu Mauti spirit (banana liqueur) 1.5 oz Hometree Brew (Vermont Spirits milk vodka) 2 oz schplict (cream) 1 dropper maple bitters 4 drops walnut bitters ALCO-NULL version 2 oz Utu Mauti puree (baby bananas) 2 tsp maple syrup 2 oz targ milk (coconut milk) 2 oz schplict (cream) 1 dropper maple bitters 4 drops walnut bitters Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into Chilled Glass. Garnish: origami banshee on straw KLINGON k'ROWN at Quark's Qantina This noble combination of potent k'Rown Black Label whiskey, fire orange schnapps, and black lime is worthy of any Great House. Qapla'! ALCOHOLIC version 1.5 oz k'Rrown Royal Black Label whiskey 3/4 oz blood orange liqueur 1 oz black lime tea 1/4 oz black lime simple syrup (*) Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: black lime slice KOLINAHR NEGRONI (Vulcan) at Quark's Qantina A strong drink for a strong mind smoothly blended from Kolinahr Cynar, Triskelion whiskey, and sweet vermouth. ALCOHOLIC version 1 oz Cynar 1/2 oz Jameson's Irish Whiskey 1/2 oz sweet vermouth 4 drops orange bitters Fill glass 3/4 full with ice. Layer in order given. Stir. Garnish: none KREETASSAN MEAD at Quark's Qantina Don't eat in front of a Kreetassan! But, you may drink this nectar redolent of tart tarran fruit, sweet panopyra spirit and Kreetassan spice. ALCOHOLIC version 1.5 oz grapefruit juice 1.5 oz honey liqueur 1/2 oz allspice simple syrup (*) 1/2 oz lime juice ALCO-NULL version 1.5 oz grapefruit juice 1.5 oz orange blossom honey 1/2 oz allspice simple syrup (*) 1/2 oz lime juice Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: dried persimmon and 2 goldenberries KTARIAN MARGARITA at Quark's Qantina An unusual margarita with a Ktarian chocolate twist and a slight rekja kick. ALCOHOLIC version 1.5 oz silver tequila 1 oz white crème de cacao 2 dashes chocolate bitters cayenne flavor extract to taste Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: fresh chile pepper and raw cacao bean LANGOUR COCKTAIL at Quark's Qantina House favorite. Tropical chee'lash and moba purees with a touch of nutty moolt. ALCOHOLIC version 4 oz guava juice 1 oz mango puree 1.5 oz Langour (Alize Rose) 1/4 oz orgeat ALCO-NULL version 4 oz guava juice 1 oz mango puree 1/4 oz lime juice 2 drops almond extract 2 drops guava extract Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Pour WITH ICE into glass Garnish: lite cube and 3 slices guava LEELOO's PERFECT COCKTAIL at Quark's Qantina ALCOHOLIC version 2 oz Xtabentun 1/4 oz lime juice 1/2 oz Amaretto 1.4 oz simple syrup dash grapefruit bitters 1 drop cayenne extract Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: lite straw LITTLE GREEN GAMZIAN at Quark's Qantina Bitter-sweet Gamzian green wine served as a carbonated cocktail. ALCOHOLIC version 1 part Gamzian wine green (Zen green tea liqueur) 2 parts Calaman sherry (champagne or prosescco) ALCO-NULL version 1 part strong green tea 2 parts Necti (club soda) Layer as written. Garnish: squiggly straw with 2 slices dried kiwi ORION PHEROMONE BOOSTER at Quark's Qantina The Orion's secret: Orion gin, fruity Seduction Spirit, and fizzy Prosecco will help enslave your suitors. Strong and green, just like an Orion. ALCOHOLIC version 1.5 oz Orion gin (Bulldog gin) 1.5 oz Seduction spirit (Ty-Ku) Calaman sherry (champagne or prosescco) Place round ice cube in glass Layer spirits over ice Top with Calaman sherry RA'TAJ REVIVER (Klingon) at Quark's Qantina Wake up your senses with this mix of a coffee-like essence of raktajino spiked with rulot vodka and mixed with Irish Cream. Drink of choice for Miles O'Brien, and our staff, too! ALCOHOLIC version 2 oz Raktjino (Illy issimo caffé ) 2 oz Molly's Irish Cream 1.5 oz Luksusowa vodka dash chocolate bitters ALCO-NULL version 2 oz Raktajino (Illy issimo caffé ) 2 oz schplict (cream) 1.25 oz simple syrup 5 drops Irish Cream flavoring dash chocolate bitters Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake GENTLY for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: coffee caramel on Klingon sword pick RED TORIAN at Quark's Qantina This strong bitter-sweet citrus and spicy black rekja concoction might brainwash you, but please don't spill it. ALCOHOLIC version 1.5 oz Aperol 1/2 oz Campari 2 oz Prometheus Springs pomegranate black pepper water 1/2 oz black pepper simple syrup (*) 1/4 oz lemon juice ALCO-NULL version 1 oz tangerine juice 2 oz Prometheus Springs pomegranate black pepper water 1/2 oz black pepper simple syrup (*) 1/4 oz lemon juice 1/2 bottle Sanbitter Fill glass with ice. Add first 4 ingredients and stir well Top alco-null glass with Sanbitter Garnish: Add lite cube, dry ice, and yerba mate straw !!! A NOTE ON DRY ICE !!! If dry ice is ingested it can be deadly! To prevent accidental ingestion we serve all dry ice beverages with Yerba Mate straws which have a screen on the end to prevent anything but liquid from entering them. If YOU serve dry ice please take precautions! REKARRI STARBURST (Talaxian) at Quark's Qantina A house favorite. Cucumber-like jibelian berry juice, floral moonblossom spirit, and vodka combine to create this festive Talaxian beverage. ALCOHOLIC version 1 oz jibelian berry juice (cucumber juice extract (+) 1.5 oz Moonblossom spirit (St Germaine elderflower liqueur) 1/4 oz lime juice 3 oz Tombo Shochu ALCO-NULL version 1 oz jibelian berry juice (cucumber juice extract (+) 2 oz moonblossom syrup (elderflower syrup) 1/4 oz lime juice 4-5 oz jibelian berry soda (cucumber soda) Combine all but soda in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Top with soda Garnish: caviar lime balls and green glow straw RISAN MAI-TAI at Quark's Qantina Mixed from Risan rum, traggle liqueur and synth Saurian brandy this is a classic Mai-Tai for all seasons, not just the Festival of the Moon. ALCOHOLIC version 2 oz Pampero Aniversario aged rum 1/4 oz Cointreau 1 oz lemon-lime juice 1 oz simple syrup 1 oz pineapple juice 1/4 oz grenadine 1/4 oz orgeat ALCO-NULL version 2 oz pineapple green tea 2 oz orange juice 1/2 oz lemon-lime juice 1/2 oz maple syrup 1/2 oz grenadine 1/4 oz orgeat 1 dropper maple bitters Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Pour WITH ICE into glass Garnish: kiwano and kumquat on tall stick ROCKET FUEL (Terran) at Quark's Qantina Blast off with this turbo boost of whiskey and gingerbread syrup. ALCOHOLIC version 2 oz simple syrup 1/4 tsp. gingerbread flavor extract dash maple bitters 4 oz Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: Dry Ice and yerba mate straw !!! A NOTE ON DRY ICE !!! If dry ice is ingested it can be deadly! To prevent accidental ingestion we serve all dry ice beverages with Yerba Mate straws which have a screen on the end to prevent anything but liquid from entering them. If YOU serve dry ice please take precautions! TALARIAN BLOODY Q'MAIRE at Quark's Qantina A signature drink named for the famous ship, the Bloody Q'Maire boasts spicy-sweet Talerian tomato juice and house-infused Malkothian spirits. ALCOHOLIC version balsamic vinegar smoked salt tomato juice macerated with balsamic, garlic, and smoked salt for 3 days 1.5 oz tomato vodka 1/4 oz lemon juice dash celery bitters ALCO-NULL version balsamic vinegar smoked salt tomato juice macerated with balsamic, garlic, and smoked salt for 3 days 1/4 oz lemon juice dash celery bitters Rim glass with balsamic and roll in smoked salt. Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: none THOLIAN LEMONADE at Quark's Qantina Who knew the Tholians had the best lemonade recipe in the Alpha Quadrant. ALCO-NULL version 3 oz targ milk (coconut milk) 2 oz lime juice 3/4 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz orgeat Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: blood orange slice TRANYA at Quark's Qantina Even grapefruit-haters love this addictive mixture of floral moonblossom spirit and fruity Syrup of Squill. Warning, Balok couldn't get enough of it. ALCOHOLIC version 1.5 oz Moonblossom spirit (St. Germain elderflower liqueur) 1 oz syrup of Squill (X-rated vodka) 1.5 oz pink grapefruit juice dash grapefruit bitters pink Calaman sherry (champagne or prosesso) ALCO-NULL version 1 oz moonblossom syrup (elderflower syrup) 4 oz pink grapefruit juice 2 oz pink grapefruit soda Combine all but last ingredient in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass and top with fizz Garnish: blood orange twist VULCAN PON FARR POTION at Quark's Qantina A passionate marriage of herbal Vulcan port, chocolaty Ktarian liqueur and creamy schplicht will ease anyone through the throes of Pon Farr. ALCOHOLIC version 1.5 oz Vulcan port (Chartreuse green VEP) 1 oz dark chocolate liqueur 1 oz schplict (cream) dash chocolate bitters Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake GENTLY for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: angelica WARGARITA (Klingon) at Quark's Qantina Prove your authenticity to your fellow Klingons! This combination of silverstar spirit, lime, and genuine Warnog ale - not replicated ale - is a tradition at Quark's Qantina. ALCOHOLIC version 1 oz silver tequila 1/4 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 1.5 oz Warnog (Duvel Belgian ale) Combine ingredients EXCEPT BEER in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass, add beer and stir gently Garnish: lime foam WARRIOR's MARTINI (Klingon) at Quark's Qantina TlhIngan gin, prune juice, jacarine juice and hot rekja, the true test of Klingon warrior’s prowess! ALCOHOLIC version 2 oz tlhIngan gin (Farmer's gin) 1.5 oz prune juice scant 1/4 oz lemon juice 1 drop cayenne flavor extract ALCO-NULL version 1 oz prune juice 1/4 oz lemon juice drop cayenne flavor extract Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Strain into glass Garnish: batleth |
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