February 2014 Dr.Anks

I'm kind of excited about this one folks. It's a real departure from our usual emphasis on dry, bitter cocktails. Instead we will be FLAUNTING a series of rather sweet, spicy, strong and flamboyant cocktails that I intend to test tomorrow. Thanks to Hannah for volunteering to be my guinea pig.

The Chi Chi Pache is one I found in an old issue of "Fine Cooking Magazine" that ran an article on Tiki drinks. It's a (coconut) creamy, cinnamon/spice, vodka based highball. Well balanced and tasty.

The Hellfire Punch I found in one of my favorite cocktail books called "The Gentlemen's Guide To Cocktails" a good reference for classic cocktails. The punch is essentially a shandy fortified with rum and spiced with hot sauce. If anyone winds up staying over and finds themselves with an unfortunate hangover....this is what I'll be serving in the morning. Hope you like sleeping in a coffin. ::coffin reference::

The Laughing Zombie is one I found on a pretty extensive Tiki blog that features an already drinkable rum based simplified Zombie that is then topped with a froth of pineapple, rum, sugar, eggs and absinthe. I've never done anything like it and I'm a little nervous, but I intend to fucking cane it.

Beer? A couple of standard Jamaican and Thai Lagers. Good for knockin' back.

Wine? 86

For years now I've joked to Kaitlin "Hey, what if at this Tricycle people show up and I don't have anything to serve but Hawaiian Punch?" Vive La France Theme? Hawaiian Punch. The Classic The Update? Hawaiian Punch. It's always been on the table. At Tricycle "Red" I even had an excuse, but chickened out. At this one, it's finally becoming a reality.

Just in case you're teetotal or preganant or a recovering alcoholic and you don't want to be shafted with Hawaiian Punch, I'm also going to do a mocktail of pineapple juice, lemon juice and thyme simple syrup. I'll also probably have some Reeds Ginger Brew on hand.

Thanks in advance.

We're pretty excited about this one.

It's a TROPICAL TURNAROUND, Because You Deserve It :)

Thanks to all our fabulous friends who voted in the Facebook poll for a February theme. You all inspire us every two months to think up a fresh new menu, and I know I can speak for Mike when I say we're thrilled to see our foray into increased guest participation is a success! While Chewbacca (Foods That ARE Chewie) held a close second place during the first week, Tropical Turnaround has been surging us into spring. I just couldn't be happier with the results because I know I, for one, definitely deserve to see things heat up a bit around here after this wicked frigid Minnesota winter ;)

Now, if you were looking forward to a heart-healthy Mediterranean menu inspired by foods from the great book of Christianity, the New Testament; or if you were up for a dose of cholesterol from all that meat and cheese by bringing Mammal to Me; or if you've been having a Chocolate Fantasy, don't you worry. All these themes and more may still make a return for future Tricycle happy hours. We'll see you there!

Finally, the menu for Friday, February 28, 2014

tree nut, peanut, gluten and dairy free. vegan and paleo options.

Tropical Turnaround: Because You Deserve It :)

Mashed Plantains with Beef OR Tempeh Stew 

Ceviche Tostado: Halibut Shrimp OR Lupin Bean 

Lamb Satay with Sambal 

Gado Gado

A couple of nice pictures from December Tricycle. Thanks Pete!