Showing posts with label cocktails. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cocktails. Show all posts

Friday, August 24, 2012

Twenty-One is the Loneliest Number


Synopsis:
Since Rory was a tyke, the Gilmore girls have planned her 21st birthday: in Atlantic City, sipping martinis, playing 21. But with the estrangement, Emily plans the birthday party -and it's soooo not Atlantic City.

Dress Like a Gilmore:

Striped men's work shirt styled dress.

Black cocktail dress with lace neckline.

Drink Like a Gilmore:
Have a Rory. Mix equal parts champagne, vodka, and pineapple juice. Add a splash of grenadine and a cherry!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Welcome to the Dollhouse


Synopsis:
What's in a name? To boost tourism, Taylor suggests reviving Stars Hollow's original street names. Lorelai thinks that's a charming idea -until she learns what the new Dragonfly Inn address will be.

Dress Like a Gilmore:

Embroidered plaid fitted jacket

Brown sweater with double gold necklace

Drink Like a Gilmore:
Nightcap
Ingredients:

1 ounce brandy
1 ounce anisette or another anise liqueur
1 ounce curacao liqueur 
1 egg yolk

Preparation:
  1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and dry shake (without ice) vigorously.
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously again.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.



Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The New and Improved Lorelai


Synopsis:
Luke answers Lorelai's question and as news of Luke's reply leaks to the denizens of Stars Hollow, the untraditional proposal stirs up more talk than the answer itself. Richard and his lawyer go to bat for Rory in court for her yacht incident, but the judge is tougher than expected.

Dress Like a Gilmore:

Pink and white camisole with a white jacket.

Drink Like a Gilmore:
Beer Floats
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a glass of beer.

Monday, August 20, 2012

To Live and Let Diorama


Synopsis:
Luke volunteers to help convert old man Twickum's house into a museum just to see if he can buy it. Meanwhile with the help of some Founder's day punch, Lane, Paris and Rory commiserate about their love lives. Lorelai forgets to keep some news off the record when she is interviewed by a magazine about the success of the Dragonfly Inn.

Dress Like a Gilmore:

Floral v-neck vintage dress with a double gold necklace.

Drink Like a Gilmore:

Miss Patty's Punch

1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice, chilled
2 (12 oz.) cans frozen limeade concentrate
1 (2 liter) 7-Up
1/2 fifth vodka
Red food coloring (opt.)
Ice ring or ice cubes


Combine pineapple juice and limeade concentrate (not diluted). Add vodka and stir lightly. Pour 7-Up down side of punch bowl. Add desired amount of food coloring, stirring lightly again. Makes 44 (4 oz.) servings.



Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Lorelai's Graduation Day



Synopsis:
After doing her best to avoid Luke, Lorelai can't avoid the inevitable, but Luke isn't ready to patch things up yet. Rory invites her grandparents to her mom's graduation, but misses it herself after cutting school to meet Jess in New York.


Drink Like a Gilmore:
Margaritas

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
  • 6 fluid ounces tequila
  • 2 fluid ounces triple sec

  • Directions

  • Fill blender with crushed ice. Pour in limeade concentrate, tequila and triple sec. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Dress Like a Gilmore:

Turquoise and tan dress with a matching cardigan. Very unique neckline as well.