Twinkie
5 shots out of 5
Happy Day before Thanksgiving!
There's no denying it now, Thanksgiving is tomorrow.
The boys got out of school early today and our oldest has a couple friends over to hang out and have dinner before they go home.
Now, there has been a lot going on in the Twinkie world lately and my friends at Pinnacle had tweeted a recipe for a Twinkie cocktail.
I unfortunately did not have both flavors of vodka in the Pinnacle brand, so I used what I had........hopefully they won't be mad at me.
There's no denying it now, Thanksgiving is tomorrow.
The boys got out of school early today and our oldest has a couple friends over to hang out and have dinner before they go home.
Now, there has been a lot going on in the Twinkie world lately and my friends at Pinnacle had tweeted a recipe for a Twinkie cocktail.
I unfortunately did not have both flavors of vodka in the Pinnacle brand, so I used what I had........hopefully they won't be mad at me.
I gave tonight's cocktail 5 shots out of 5.
This cocktail grows on you quite quickly.
This cocktail smells amazing for starters.
Since it's mostly vodka, I think I talked myself into thinking that the first sip tasted like vodka.
Each and every sip after that one tasted delicious, sweet and more or less reminded me of a Twinkie! So if you're feeling nostalgic and you simply can not find a Twinkie at the store (like me), then make yourself one of these and I think you'll definitely be happy!
This cocktail grows on you quite quickly.
This cocktail smells amazing for starters.
Since it's mostly vodka, I think I talked myself into thinking that the first sip tasted like vodka.
Each and every sip after that one tasted delicious, sweet and more or less reminded me of a Twinkie! So if you're feeling nostalgic and you simply can not find a Twinkie at the store (like me), then make yourself one of these and I think you'll definitely be happy!
Here is a photo of the end result:
Here is a photo of the ingredients:
Here is the recipe for a Twinkie:
- 2 oz whipped vodka
- 1 oz cake vodka
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2-3 drops vanilla extract (I say 2-3 because I am 99% sure I used 3, but if it was 2, I don't want to lie)
In a shaker, add ice and all of the ingredients above. Shake and strain your cocktail into a martini glass and enjoy!!
Here's to enjoying a Twinkie dessert as a kid and a Twinkie cocktail as an adult!
Cheers!!
The Cocktail Lady
I was lucky enough to have one of these last night and it was AMAZING. I can't stop thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely has an alcohol flavor, but a good one--- like a really really good martini.
this is a winner, Jen! happy Thanksgiving! oxoxoxo
Is it time to have another one? =)
ReplyDeleteWow! This drink looks tasty! I really want to try this!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge fan of Twinkies, but maybe I'd like the alcoholic version, haha!
ReplyDeleteThe title got me especially since your blog is about cocktails! Liquid Twinkie = delicious! I really like the whipped cream Smirnoff and the Pinnacle cake vodka so this has to be good! Definitely will try it.
ReplyDeleteTwinkie is such a cute name for a cocktail. I love vodka based cocktails!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Annie
I bet this is so good!
ReplyDelete