Broken Down Golf Cart #5
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Broken Down Golf Cart #5
- Amaretto 0.75 cl
- Cranberry Juice 0.75 cl
- Midori Melon Liqueur 0.75 cl
- Vodka 0.75 cl
Shot Glass
The Broken Down Golf Cart #5 is a popular vodka cocktail that adds an extra twist to the already twisted version of the classic, The Broken Down golf Car #1, that offer a combination of Amaretto, Cranberry Juice, and Midori Melon Liqueur. This variation introduces Vodka into the mix, creating a unique flavor profile. The cocktail is typically served in any glass of your choice, prefererably a cocktail glass for sipping or even as a shot for the more adventurous ones, allowing for flexibility in presentation.
The addition of vodka to the Broken Down Golf Cart recipe brings a few interesting elements to the cocktail. Vodka is known for its neutral taste and smooth character, which allows it to seamlessly blend with other flavors without overpowering them. By incorporating vodka into the mix, mixologists aim to enhance the overall experience of the drink by adding a subtle alcoholic kick and creating a more well-rounded flavor profile.
The vodka in the Broken Down Golf Cart #5 adds a clean and crisp element that reduces the richness of the Amaretto, the tartness of the Cranberry Juice, and the sweetness of the Midori Melon Liqueur.
The presence of Vodka not only adds a bite to the cocktail, it brings depth and complexity to the overall taste experience too, but, most importantly makes it palatable to those that don't want that extra sweet shot.
So, if you're looking for a Broken Down Golf Cart with an extra kick and a broader flavor spectrum, the Broken Down Golf Cart #5 is the way to go. Embrace the combination of Amaretto, Cranberry Juice, Midori Melon Liqueur, and vodka, and enjoy the spirited and well-balanced nature of this delightful vodka cocktail. Cheers to the creativity and versatility of mixology!
Broken Down Golf Cart #5 Ingredients
Amaretto,Cranberry Juice,Midori Melon Liqueur,Vodka,
Broken Down Golf Cart #5 Recipe
Mix and serve over ice in a cocktail glass. Or just pour straight into a shot glass.
The cocktail golf cart was invented in the early 1800s by celebrated mixologists of his era, Jerry Thomas. It quickly became popular because it was a convenient way to transport alcohol and mix drinks while on the go. Today it is still a popular choice for bartenders and partygoers alike.
Although popularly, the two legendary crooners, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are credited with the invention of the drinks cart of Golf, so that they could enjoy a few rounds of Golf with a few rounds of drink, but let's not get into who invented it, and instead, enjoy the fact that these men loved their drink a lot.
The Broken Down Golf Cart cocktail was probably invented by one of the greatest bartenders of this generation, bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana also known as Mr. Lyan It is a refreshing and easy to make drink that is perfect for any occasion. This cocktail is made with Amaretto Liqueur, Midori and Lime juice.
An unconfirmed story refers to the origin of the name to be that originally the shooter was served in Golf Cart cup holders.
The Midori and Amaretto mix is sweet and has a fruit and nut flavour and the lime dash or limeade is used to cut down the sweetness a little. Perfect when you are not willing to spread on the floor too early.
As expected, there are several variations of the original, but all of them follow the core of the cocktail diligently and the deviations are not stark or drastic in nature.
Amaretto
Amaretto is a liqueur, a sweet Italian liqueur that originated in Saronno. There are different brands and each have their slight variations and ingredients vary from apricot kernel, bitter almonds, peach stones or almonds, all these are natural sources of the benzaldehyde that brings the almond flavour to the liqueur. Amaretto usually contains a 21% to 48% Alcohol by Volume.
Amaretto liqueur can be drunk straight or used as an ingredient in mixed drinks, or with coffee.
The name Amaretto originated from the Italian word amaro, meaning bitter. Amaretto's bitterness is derived from the drupe kernel and although the bitterness of Amaretto tends to be mild, sweeteners and at time sweet almonds are added to enhance the flavour of the final product.Cranberry Juice
Cranberry Juice is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, the compounds that fight free radicals and kills harmful bacteria. Cranberry juice is a home remedy for Urinary Tract Infection.
Pure Cranberry Juice is sour and bitter with very low sugar in it, and thus fortified Cranberry Juice is used for consumption and sugar is added to it for taste. The resulting juice tart and sweet and with a pH of 2.6 it is quite acidic and is an excellent substitute for Red Wine.Midori Melon Liqueur
A liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made mostly from rectified neutral spirits flavoured with sugar, fruits, herbs and spices. Liqueurs are often served as aperitif or digestif or used as bitters, and some are ceremonial or have regional cultural significance.
Most liqueur recipes that date back to the medieval or early modern era tend to have secret recipes and legends following them trough centuries. Liqueurs mostly began in the laboratories of pharmacists as medicines or at homes as ways of preserving seasonal fruits, or were created by monks in their monasteries. and then took off as fragrant, flavourful liqueurs, either filtered to be clear or cloudy.
Liqueurs are created by infusing or macerating fruits and herbs in neutral grain spirit, brandy base like cognac, rum, vodka or even whisky and then filtering the infused alcohol to produce the unique sweet beverage.Vodka
Vodka is an European clear distilled alcoholic drink that has been one of the most popular drinks across the world .
You'll find it to be the most popular spirit in drink making because of it's neutral taste and absence of flavour and colour.
Vodka often replaces Gin in many traditional cocktails
Vodka is known to be good for the heart, and if consumed in moderation, can prove to be good for cardiovascular health
Note that these days there are flavoured Vodka available in the market too, and some cocktails do make use of them.
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