Sauzaliky

What a fun name for a drink! And what better tequila to use for the Sauzaliky than Sauza? I really enjoyed this cocktail more than most blended drinks I've made this year. For one thing, it was like a smoothie with a tequila kick. Fresh bananas, fresh squeezed orange juice, and a hint of lime give the drink a tropical feel, while blended ice and fruit have a silkiness (not grainy like a Frozen Margarita) that makes for non-stop sipping.

Half a banana for one drink is a lot of banana, but I appreciate how the flavor remains without the need for artificial tasting liqueurs. If you have a blender and a few fruit staples on hand, this is a great choice. Sauza gold has this rich taste that also appeared in the cocktail, despite all of the other ingredients.

• 2 oz. gold tequila
• 4 oz. orange juice
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 1/2 banana sliced

Add all ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a cocktail glass or wine goblet. 

Virtual Bar

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The database about whisky

I’ve uploaded a virtual bar to Whiskybase.com so everyone can see my collection. Check it out! Of course it only includes whiskey and scotches that I currently have. You’ll notice that I have more than a dozen bargain brands that I use for mixing and that all of my bottles are open. There are only a few gems for collecting here and most are nearly gone. My philosophy is to enjoy drinking the whiskey with friends not to keep it sealed up and gathering dust. You can create your own virtual bar at Whiskybase.com by finding what you have in their database and adding it to your collection. Even better, it has a great map feature to help you find distillers and stores!