The Curacao Crusher

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 1:02 PM PDT

I must admit I have been spoiled over the years. I have had season tickets in Right Field since 1994 and between Buhner and Ichiro I have seen some solid play over the years. Not to mention entertaining.

I am excited about Balentien being our new every day Right Fielder. Not because I think he will be a superstar, but rather because he is not some old stiff just waiting for retirement. I prefer paying money to watch athletes, not some broken down shell of a slugger.

Yeah, I know, that is what Jay was at the end, but that man gave Mariner fans plenty of good days to be thankful for. And if Balentien can even come close to the career that Buhner had we will be very blessed.

I am very much hoping he can live up to the name Curacoa Crusher because I think that is a damn cool nickname. Also as a former bartender who has spent time on the neighboring Island of Aruba, I plan on concocting a cocktail with that very name that has a local, as in Curacao home of Balentien, flair to it. Therefore it has to have Rum and Curacao of course, but I am asking for ideas on what else I should use.

The plan is to make 12 varieties of drinks this weekend and have my friends test drive them. I will report back as to what drink has become the official drink of Wladimir Balentien.

Bring on the ideas.

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If it's called a crusher, it should have some kick. Maybe use 151 or something, even though I despise that stuff.

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on May 1, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions

Or it could be a stealth drink

that destroys you without you realizing it

by ningwers on May 1, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

That is easily done with pineapple juice.

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

which goes extraordinaly well with rum

by Matthew on May 1, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree, it must have kick.

I am going to hunt for a Rum that is actually made in that area. I had a great local rum when I was in Aruba. I am hoping to stay away from the Long Island Iced Tea style of cocktail, but it will be strong.

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe go for some kind of shooter rather than a cocktail type thing

by seattlebruin on May 1, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I only shoot whiskey

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

No pineapple juice, no umbrellas

This is sounding way too much like a Blue Hawaii…..certainly not a drink that a dude like Wlad is gonna be drinkin’.

by PoorGigHarborite on May 1, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

ignore this person

by Matthew on May 1, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Ignore who?

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions

huh? I didn't say anything.

by Matthew on May 1, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry to bother you then

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Let me know your best concoction

My sister has a bottle of curacao left over from a party. Finding anything palatable to drink it with would be helpful.

by yuniform on May 1, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions

Grenadine, blue curacao, light rum, dark rum

mix it all with coffee liquer

by thewyrm on May 1, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

Ok, now we are getting somewhere.

However I would like to cut it a little so maybe this is where I replace the coffee liquer with pineapple juice and see what happens. Thanks!

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking the coffee for "local flavor"

‘cause like it or not Coffee is the first thing most people think of when they think Seatle

by thewyrm on May 1, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Incorrect.

After living on the east coast for 6 years now, I can say I get more comments about the supposed rain in Seattle, not coffee. Starbucks is only a topic of conversation if one of the people is holding one.

by Faux on May 1, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions

awesome, lets make a drink with alcohol

and RAIN, haha

http://seattlesportsmaniac.blogspot.com

by LantermanC on May 1, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Acid rain!

by seattlebruin on May 1, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

One friend in New York

didn’t know that Starbucks was from Seattle.

by iheartjavelinas on May 2, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I've found that most native New Yorkers

are of the attitude that if it’s not from New York City, it’s irrelevant where it’s from.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on May 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Pace picante...its made in New Yuuuuooooorkkkkkk Ciiiiitttteeeeyyy?

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on May 2, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions

My dad grew up in the Northwest

and has lived here his entire adult life, but lived on the east coast for around ten years for school. He’s still noticeably more douche-baggy than the rest of us (in a randomly-cut-in-front-of-people-in-line/be-rude-as-possible-to-wait-staff kind of way). I love the guy, but seriously, that’s not how things are done.

by Liebkartoffel on May 2, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I was shooting for local to Balentien's home

Not Seattle. I just changed my wording in the Post.

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions

How about straight up coffee curacao?

they make that

by thewyrm on May 1, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions

coffee curacao, grenadine, light and dark rum

I better stop there. This fanpost is killing me, I have been at a dry work site for three weeks and I have three more weeks to go before I can go home and have some tasty, tasty alcahol.

by thewyrm on May 1, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions

ok

pour curacao, pinneapple and mango rum into a bowl like plate. Splash of sprite and gin on top. Garnish with fruit.

And Go

Coach Owens has no bones

by Scruffy Lefty on May 1, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

Heh.

Churchill & I were trying to come up with a good nick for Wlad. Best thing I could come up with was “AROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBA!!!!” (which I’d plan to shout after every one of his HRs). Of course, he’s from Curacao, so…

Well, he was BORN in Aruba.

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions

I like WLAD! as a nickname

by Graham MacAree on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm hoping it catches on

by Robert on May 1, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

WLAD THE IMPALER

by qrsouther on May 1, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Taken.

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on May 1, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I was reiterating

by qrsouther on May 1, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions

but rocks

by JI on May 1, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I love this meme.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on May 2, 2008 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Aruba, Jamaica, ooo I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahamas, come on pretty mama....

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on May 2, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

You need to be shot now.

Worst song in the history of music. Even worse than “Escape (the pina colada song)”. Even worse than “Margaritaville”. Even worse than “Hotel California”.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on May 2, 2008 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

GET OUT OF MY TAXI!!

I like midgets more than I should.

by Thingray on May 2, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions

I just don't like the song, man.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on May 2, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Haha, this song came out when I was 6 years old.

I used to run around the house singing it, which of course drove my parents CRAZY.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on May 2, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions

"This shit, is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!"

Disagrees strongly.

Hmm... Needs more Bonds.

by Double06 on May 2, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Craaaaaaaaazyyy Caaaaaaaaaaaar to Leave me nowhere Leave me nowhere

Case rested.

by qrsouther on May 4, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Totally awesome idea.

I like your idea of a big ingredient being from Curacao, so I’d stick with the plan of finding some hidden local stuff. But try to find the finest strong rum Curacao can offer so it can live up to the “Crusher” part. Also, crushed ice also goes well with Crusher.

Hmm... Needs more Bonds.

by Double06 on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions

I like it. May need muddling even.

by Sec 108 on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

muddling is key

Curacao is a bitter orange peel flavor (with sugar and spices)... I’ve never had it though. Is it similar to Grand Marnier?

Is sounds like it would be good with light rum, muddled limes, and healthy splash of club soda.
(I hate pineapple juice-unless it’s fresh-squeezed- it all tastes like a tin can to me.)

by johnbai on May 1, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Eh, it's closer to triple sec

lower in alc. than Grand Marnier or Cointreau.

I like the idea of muddled limes.
Gin/Curacao/muddled lime/dash of bitters?

I’ve got gin/curacao at home…I may do some experiments. Need bitters or sours though…

by marc w on May 1, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I got it

Mix Curacao, Carlos Rossi, MD 20/20, Flat Ice house, Poncho Villa Tequila, and Monarch Wiskey with Coca Cola, Red Bull, Green Kool-aid, and heavy cream.

Heat the Kool-aid, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, and Heavy cream first.

Garnish with horse radish slivers and candy sprinkles.

by chrisisasavage on May 1, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

You could

muddle some Garlic and Onion into it while your at it. Don’t tell anyone what’s in it. Get the camera ready.

by chrisisasavage on May 1, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

add a live goldfish for good measure

by gumbostu on May 1, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

2 girls, 1 cup...make it happen

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on May 1, 2008 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Here go the recipe

151, Bacardi light, Bacardi dark, grenadine, pineapple juice and empty container of arrowhead water.

by Grant H on May 2, 2008 2:58 AM PDT reply actions

Here's my suggestion

3 oz Bacardi 151
1 oz limoncello cream liquer
1 oz orange curacao liquer

Pour over ice into 12 oz highball glass, fill will orange-pineapple juice.

by Jordan of Boise on May 2, 2008 8:12 AM PDT reply actions

This will be one of my efforts, thanks!

by Sec 108 on May 2, 2008 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions

I'd drink that

by johnbai on May 2, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions

If you're going to create a drink for Wlad, you should make one for Richie Sexson too

12 oz water. There, done.

by seattlebruin on May 2, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions

I think it'd be closer to burnt toast crumbled into a glass of vodka, stirred with a fork.

by Jordan of Boise on May 2, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

12 oz rubbing alcohol.

It’ll put you out of your misery.

by Liebkartoffel on May 2, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

but it's only 1/5th full

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on May 2, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

My wife and I made the Big Whiffie two years ago

I can’t remember what was in it anymore because I kept missing my mouth and pouring it down the front of my shirt.

by Sec 108 on May 2, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Well the winner ended up being a dessert drink.

Here are my test subjects.

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We only made it through 7 different drinks before we were too rummed up to go any further. I made all of these drinks STRONG. They packed a punch to be sure.

Runner-up for Curacao Crusher getting an average of 7 on a 1-10 scale:
Fill Collins Glass with Ice
Squeeze Juice of 1/2 Lime over Ice
1 Shot 151
1 Shot Vodka
1/2 Shot Orange Curacao
Fill with Squirt
Splash with Bitters
Stir
Float Grenadine & Garnish with fruit

Winner for Curacao Crusher getting an average of 8 on a 1-10 scale:
Fill Shaker halfway with Ice
Muddle 4 Lime Wedges then remove the Limes
1 Shot 151
1 Shot Vodka
1 Shot Baileys
1/2 Shot Orange Curacao
Top off with equal parts fresh squeezed Orange and Pineapple juice
Shake and Pour
Float Grenadine & Garnish with fruit

Enjoy!

by Sec 108 on May 4, 2008 7:50 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs