TGIF

Short on time today, so no loose hypothyesizing about partying this time -- however, its Friday, so a drink is in order.

I came up with this one for a cocktail contest at Ivar's Salmon House in Seattle, WA. It didn't take first, but did get 2nd place, and was worth a shirt and a free dinner out with my spouse - well worth the effort.

It rather balanced, being neither particularly sweet or sour, and has a sort of mother-of-pearl color, lent to it largely by Hypnotiq, a French blend of tropical juices with vodka and cognac.

Hypnotiq Clam    

1 1/2 oz white rum

1/2 oz Hypnotiq

1/2 oz Cointreau

3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

Prep a cocktail glass by running the wet, spent lemon shell around the rim; and then inverting the glass and dipping the rim into a shallow saucer with some sugar in it. Shake all the ingredients with ice, and strain the drink into the prepared sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.

Liquid refreshment is served!