Cowboy cocktails : boot scootin' beverages and tasty vittles from the wild west

Cowboys may be tough and gritty, but their beverages can be as smooth and refreshing as a mornin' sunrise. "Fishin' with a Worm," "Drugstore Cowboy Shake," "Branding Iron" -- these are just a few of the thirst-quenching libations served up in COWBOY COCKTAILS, the best drink collection this side of the muddy Mississippi. Step into the world of hot days, hard work, and dusty afternoons, and treat yourself to a bona fide cowboy cocktail straight from the heart of Texas. This is the perfect partner to the cookbook A COWBOY IN THE KITCHEN by Grady Spears.

Author Notes

Grady Spears is a former cowhand turned executive chef of the three Reats restaurants in Fort Worth, Alpine (Texas), and Beverly Hills
Brigit L. Binns is the author or co-author of five cookbooks and a frequent contributor to many national magazines. She lives in Venice, California

Introduction	p. 1
The Cowboy Cocktails Liquor Cabinet	p. 5
Techniques and Measurements	p. 6
1. Cowboy Coffee Dranks	p. 8
Boquillas Border Coffee	p. 10
Drugstore Cowboy Shake	p. 11
Vaquero Breakfast	p. 12
Fishin' with a Worm	p. 13
A Night on the Rio Grande	p. 14
Alpine Latte	p. 15
Southern Cross	p. 16
Spindletop	p. 18
East Texas Mocha	p. 19
2. Drinks From the Border	p. 20
El Crudo	p. 22
Mezcal Margarita	p. 23
Remember the Alamo	p. 26
Margtini	p. 27
A Day in Boquillas	p. 28
Reata 'Rita	p. 30
Bloody Maria	p. 31
Border Crossing	p. 32
Cactus Bite	p. 33
Yellow Rose of Texas	p. 34
3. Shots and Shooters	p. 36
Trail Dust	p. 38
Lust in the Dust (or Strawberry Roan)	p. 39
West Texas Tequila Slammer	p. 40
Silver Bullet	p. 41
Red-Haired Turkey Shoot	p. 42
Texas Prairie Fire	p. 43
Branding Iron	p. 44
The Texican	p. 45
Irish Cowboy	p. 46
4. Sippin' With the City Slickers	p. 48
Well Water	p. 50
Texas Cosmopolitan	p. 51
Fruitini	p. 52
Cancuntini	p. 53
Five-Card Draw	p. 54
Texas Widebrim	p. 55
Horse's Neck	p. 56
Goldminer's Cocktail	p. 57
Sonora Sangria	p. 58
Rusted Spur	p. 59
5. Quenchers from the Garden	p. 60
Sour Beer Punch	p. 62
Texas Lemonade	p. 63
Afternoon Tea	p. 64
Sittin' on the Porch	p. 65
Cherry-Vanilla Limeade	p. 66
Peach-Melon Cooler	p. 67
Pumpkin Pie	p. 68
Texas Tea	p. 69
Reata's "Famous" Bloody Mary	p. 70
Texas Applesauce	p. 71
Red Rooster	p. 72
Cowboy Roy	p. 73
6. Soothing Sundowners	p. 74
Montana Cowboy	p. 76
Marfa Light	p. 77
El Postre	p. 78
Red River Punch	p. 79
Purple Jesus	p. 80
Long Day on the Trail	p. 81
Last Dance	p. 82
7. Unleaded Beverages	p. 84
Sarsaparilla Sno-Cone	p. 86
Mango Sno-Cone	p. 87
Virgin Cherry-Vanilla Limeade	p. 88
Strawberry-Lemonade Fizz	p. 89
Virgin La Paloma	p. 90
Dr Pepper Moo	p. 91
Melon-Up	p. 92
8. Tasty Vittles	p. 94
Albondigas	p. 97
Pan Del Campos	p. 98
Pork Picadillo Rolls	p. 100
Lone Star Shrimp Sandwich	p. 102
CF Burgers	p. 105
Dr Pepper Tacos	p. 106
Lone Star-Battered Rib-Eye Strips	p. 108
Pitchfork Steak Fajitas	p. 109
Texas Strip Steak Nachos	p. 111
Molasses-Glazed Chicken Wings	p. 112
Sliders	p. 114
Spicy Cabbage	p. 115
Marinated Tomatoes	p. 115
Spicy Pecans	p. 116
Mescal Pralines	p. 116
Pico de Gallo	p. 117
Avocado Sour Cream	p. 117
Guacamole de Ojinaga	p. 119
Fruit Mustard	p. 120
Red Chile Mayo	p. 120
Cilantro-Pecan Mash	p. 121
Sunflower Seed Mash	p. 121
Sundried Tomato Mash	p. 122
Reata Grill Blend	p. 122
Chipotle BBQ Sauce	p. 123
Onion Marmalade	p. 124
9. Basic Recipes and Garnishes	p. 126
Kahlua Cream	p. 127
Reata Sweet 'n' Sour Mix	p. 128
Reata's Famous Bloody Mary Mix	p. 128
Simple Syrup	p. 129
Cinnamon Stars	p. 129
Candied Limes	p. 130
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers	p. 130
Photo Credits	p. 131
Index	p. 132

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