The Drunken Moogle

Relax and Have a Drink, Man Vincent and Orlando, from Catherine,...

thedrunkenmitch — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:41:56 -0400

Relax and Have a Drink, Man

Vincent and Orlando, from Catherine, enjoy a few drinks over a conversation at a sushi bar.

Rikki as Vincent
Earthbound as Orlando
Photography by SakuraGraffiti

gourmetgaming: Health Potion (Diablo cocktail) Ingredients:1...

thedrunkenmitch — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:07:35 -0400

gourmetgaming: Health Potion (Diablo cocktail)

Ingredients:
1 Measure Cranberry Gin
0.5 Measure Żubrówka (Buffalo/Bison Grass Vodka)
0.5 Measure Amaretto
Squeeze of Lime Juice
Top Up Tonic

Directions: Mix first four ingredients in a flask or glass and top off with tonic. Consume as needed.

A note from the creator:

The red health potion, stored in a mystical apothecary vessel, is incredibly iconic in gaming and is found in many a dungeon crawler. Since I’m so excited for Diablo III I thought I’d focus on the most famous and original version as found in the series (though I’m aware that health potions are not being used in Diablo III – boo!). So in the spirit of Christmas and New Year being a time for relaxation and recuperation I thought this surprisingly sweet and refreshing health potion is just what most of us are looking for.

Many people have been asking where to get the flask from - it was a lovely gift from a friend who picked it up at http://www.demijohn.co.uk/. For people outside the UK I came across this site which has a great selection http://www.specialtybottle.com/. Found somewhere better for the US? Let me know!

Drink Created and photographed by the wonderful GourmetGaming.

Vera (Firefly cocktail) Ingredients:2 oz. Bourbon whiskey1/2 oz....

thedrunkenmitch — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:21:13 -0400

Vera (Firefly cocktail)

Ingredients:
2 oz. Bourbon whiskey
1/2 oz. Bacardi 151
1/2 oz. Sake
3/4 oz ginger syrup
3-4 dashes Angostura Bitters

Instructions for Ginger Syrup:
1 cup of water
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup fresh diced Ginger
In a pot or large pan, add the water, sugar, and half of the ginger in the beginning. Boil for 1-2 minutes while mixing. Then add the other half once the first batch gets mushy. This makes it nice and spicy. Let sit until everything is nice and syrupy, then remove from the stove and let cool.

Directions: Add ginger syrup and bitters to an Old Fashioned Glass. Next add the rum and whiskey. Fill with cubed ice then float the Sake on top. Before drinking, give the glass a quick swirl to lightly distribute Sake.

Note from the creator:

I figured if Jane would drink a cocktail, it would be one of the original and manliest of cocktails, and Old-Fashion. But in the Firefly universe, American and Chinese cultures have mixed, so I felt it needed an Asian twist. This is where the ginger syrup and Sake comes in. The Bacardi 151 bumps the manliness factor of this drink up by giving a much higher alcohol content, plus the Bacardi gives an extra spicy, smokey flavor. Enjoy yourself a Vera.

“This is my very favorite gun… I call it Vera” -Jayne Cobb

Drink created and photographed by Eddie Strickland.

Warcraft Horde Custom Etched FlaskCreated by Invokethee -...

thedrunkenmitch — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:40:59 -0400

Warcraft Horde Custom Etched Flask
Created by Invokethee - $32.50

For the Horde!

Skyy and Mel from Tipsy Bartender tested our Dratini Pokemon...

thedrunkenmitch — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:31:46 -0400

Skyy and Mel from Tipsy Bartender tested our Dratini Pokemon cocktail today!

gourmetgaming: Leechade (Bastion cocktail) Ingredients: 1...

thedrunkenmitch — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:17:08 -0400

gourmetgaming: Leechade (Bastion cocktail)

Ingredients:
1 Measure Advocaat
1 Measure Dry London Gin
0.5 Measure Triple Sec
0.5 Measure Blue Curaçao
Top Up Cloudy Lemonade
Lemon Wedge Garnish

Directions: The kid mixed all the ingredients in a round jar, or lowball glass, and garnished the drink with a lemon wedge and twist.

A note from the creator:

Bastion was the impressive and visually stunning Indie hit of 2011, if you’ve not played it yet I recommend you pick it up right away on Xbox Live, Steam or Google Chrome! One of the most awesome things about the game is the Distillery where The Kid can choose all sorts of interesting potions to help him on his journey. Each one has a unique effect, taste and appearance – I just wish I had the amazing bottles to do each spirit justice. “Leechade’s so sour, it’ll perk you right up when you’re feeling low”.

Drink created and photographed by GourmetGaming.

Star Wars - Empire/Rebel Alliance Custom Etched Pint Glass...

thedrunkenmitch — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:28:49 -0400

Star Wars - Empire/Rebel Alliance Custom Etched Pint Glass Set
by FanboyGlass - $22

May the 4th be with you!

expbaronline: Black Widow (The Avengers cocktail) Ingredients:1...

thedrunkenmitch — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:04:39 -0400

expbaronline: Black Widow (The Avengers cocktail)

Ingredients:
1 oz. Vodka
.75 oz. Kahlua
1 oz. grenadine
Cola

Directions:

Pour the first three ingredients in a high ball or pint glass over ice
Fill with cola of choice
Stir gently

Note from the creators: “The black widow, Natasha Romanof, Russian born agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. What better way to encapsulate this Russian femme fetale than a sweet smooth variant on the Black Russian. This drink is smooth, sweet, and has just the hint of coffee flavour you’d want from a Kahlua drink.”

Drink created and photographed by EXPBarOnline.

expbaronline: The Avengers Shot Challenge Ingredients:Captain...

thedrunkenmitch — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:04:00 -0400

Avengers assemble

Stars... and... Stripes!!

One for the flight

ANOTHER!!!!

More love for hawkeye than the trailers

Hulk Smashed!

expbaronline: The Avengers Shot Challenge

Ingredients:
Captain America-
Grenadine
Blue curacao
Blueberry schnapps

Iron Man-
Grenadine
Blue curacao
Black Heart spiced rum

Thor-
Wild Turkey American Honey
Citrus Vodka

Hawkeye-
Grape Pucker
Captain Morgan: Tattoo

The Hulk:
Grape Pucker
Absinthe (NV Absinthe Verte used)

Directions: For all shots, layer the ingredients in the order given (except for Thor, which should be stirred). If all the ingredients are chilled, it should be very easy to layer them.

A note from the creators and the ‘shot challenge’ explanation:

Happy Avengers Day one and all!! So the trick here is they get stronger the further you go down the list. We have the order very carefully placed and drinks carefully crafted to embody the heroes. We are using the movie universe avengers even though we are aware they were not the first avengers.

Captain America:

Doctor erskine was going to share blueberry schnapps with him, but he couldn’t have it. Also due to the advanced tissues on his organs he can’t get drunk, hence this shot is the weakest.

Iron man:

Tony stark has battled on and off with alcoholism so his tolerance for alcohol is high hence the high proof rum, yet he tries to not drink hence the grenadine to dilute the alcohol.

Thor:

He is a god. He drinks after battle and can handle his alcohol, yet human alcohol seems to affect him more hence he is the middle.

Hawkeye:

Just a normal human with unbelievable accuracy with all fire arms, bow being his weapon of choice. (p.s. Unlike the trailers we here at EXPbaronline do support Hawkeye and think he is bad ass)

Hulk:

He’s the Hulk, and as he so eloquently has stated in the past, “HULK AM THE STRONGEST THERE IS!!!!!” hence he is last.

So there you have it the avengers shot challenge. Enjoy.

Spcial thanks to Alex Stephenson this week for his amazing art for the avengers shots. Check out his hilarious web comic Narcolepsy inc.

Congrats to EXPbaronline on creating this great looking shot series! If you’re still hungry for more Avengers drinks, don’t forget about Black Widow’s cocktail. Remember, always be responsible while drinking.

Pac-Man 6 oz. Flask Custom names and scores available.Created by...

thedrunkenmitch — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:40:06 -0400

Pac-Man 6 oz. Flask

Custom names and scores available.
Created by YourFlask - $15.99

Immortal (Starcraft II cocktail) Ingredients:1 cl Bols Blue3 cl...

thedrunkenmitch — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:00 -0400

Immortal (Starcraft II cocktail)

Ingredients:
1 cl Bols Blue
3 cl Passoã
4 cl Apple juice
1 cl Malibu coconut rum

Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice and pour into a lowball glass. Drink and fight off those Zerg!

Drink created and photographed by Mike Khamphoukeo of Scrollbar.dk.

Mudder’s Milk T-Shirt “All the protein, vitamins and...

thedrunkenmitch — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:54:08 -0400

Mudder’s Milk T-Shirt

“All the protein, vitamins and carbs of your grandma’s best turkey dinner, plus 15 percent alcohol”

$14.99 - TShirtBordello

Hammer of Thor Bottle Opener Wield the power of Thor and open...

thedrunkenmitch — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:58:22 -0400

Hammer of Thor Bottle Opener

Wield the power of Thor and open many beers with your trusty Mjolnir bottle opener! The 6-inch metal hammer includes the inscription, “Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor”.

$14.99 at Think Geek

Slow and Haste (Final Fantasy cocktail and...

thedrunkenmitch — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:09:00 -0400

Slow and Haste (Final Fantasy cocktail and mocktail)

Ingredients:
Slow-
1.5 oz. UV Blue Raspberry Vodka
1 splash of Rose’s Blue Raspberry Cocktail Mix
4 oz. Sprite

Haste:
1.5 oz. Orange juice
1.5 oz. Pineapple juice
3 oz. Red Bull
1 splash of Grenadine

Directions:
For Slow, mix the UV vodka and Rose’s mix to a champagne flute and fill with Sprite. Take your time and chill out for a bit.

For Haste, mix the pineapple juice and orange juice in a champagne flute, then top off with Red Bull. Add a very small splash of grenadine to the top (no more than a few drops) and it will sink to the bottom. Enjoy and feel the rush.

Drinks created and photographed by Mitch of The Drunken Moogle.

ianbrooks: A Song of Hops and Barley by satansbrand Shirts and...

thedrunkenmitch — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:44:00 -0400

ianbrooks: A Song of Hops and Barley by satansbrand

Shirts and stickers available at redbubble. From the George R.R. Martin Brewery in Westeros.

Chocobo Hand Engraved Pint Glassby Placidrain - $20

thedrunkenmitch — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:12:00 -0400

Chocobo Hand Engraved Pint Glass
by Placidrain - $20

Metal Blade (Mega Man 2 cocktail) Ingredients:30 ml Silver...

thedrunkenmitch — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:11:46 -0400

Metal Blade (Mega Man 2 cocktail)

Ingredients:
30 ml Silver tequila (Camino Real used)
15 ml Pineapple liqueur (Ananas Garoeda Black Pineapple used)
15 ml Lime juice
1 Lime wheel

Directions: Rim a cocktail glass with sugar, for the “blade”. Stir the liquid ingredients and strain into the glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. Serve and, when in doubt, hit that sucka with a Metal Blade!

Drink created and photographed by Cocktail.daa.jp.

harebrained: “It’s dangerous to go sober. Take this.” Trying my...

thedrunkenmitch — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:41:50 -0400

harebrained:

“It’s dangerous to go sober. Take this.”

Trying my hand at designing some nerd culture tees!

Follow Harebrained on Facebook!

via ifeelthecosmos: Red and White Cloak (Journey mocktail and...

thedrunkenmitch — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400

via ifeelthecosmos: Red and White Cloak (Journey mocktail and cocktail)

Ingredients:
Yogurt base (makes enough for 2 drinks)

4oz plain yogurt
4oz whole milk
8 oz Almond Water*
Juice of 2 limes
2 tbsp Honey

Whisk all ingredients together. *Almond water may be substituted for sweetened almond milk, or soda water with an ounce of orgeat syrup.

Red Cloak (Journey mocktail)

8oz Yogurt Base
1 1/2oz Pomegranate Syrup
2-3 drops rose water

White Cloak (Journey cocktail)

8oz Yogurt Base
1 1/2oz Arak, or similar anise spirit
2-3 drops rose water

Directions: Shake with ice, pour into a highball glass filled with crushed ice and add rose water. To make pomegranate syrup, combine equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar.

Note from the creator: “Much like Journey itself, the premise of these yogurt based cocktails may sound a little odd at first, but in the end you’ll hopefully find them delightful and refreshing.”

Drinks created and photographed by Mer, of I Feel the Cosmos.

Portal Companion Cube Pint Glassby Fanboyglass - $12 The...

thedrunkenmitch — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:58:00 -0400

Portal Companion Cube Pint Glass
by Fanboyglass - $12

The Weighted Companion Cube pint glass will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak.