Rum Yukka / (original) Yukka

I recently learned of this "tradition"... I've put the original below, but have also tweaked it a bit for my personal tastes.

Rum Yukka

1 handle coconut rum
4-5 large limes or 1 fresh chopped pineapple*
1 cup sugar
ice
sun tea container (1 gallon or so) with dispensing spout

* if fresh pineapple isn't available, or not very juicy, consider using 100% pure chunked pineapple from a can. One 16oz can should work well.

Put the rum and sugar in the container. half the limes, squeeze the juice into the container and toss in the rest of the lime. fill with ice (this should end up filling the container).

Next, take the container around to everyone at the party. have them give the container some shakes. you might wrap the container with a towel, as it will become cold and possibly slippery. after EVERYONE has done their shakes, time to drink! keep shaking to mix well and to help the juice come out of the fruit.

How to drink the Yukka.

Have a server and a recipient. The recipient sits in a chair, head tilted back, mouth open. The server holds the container over their mouth and pushes the dispense spout button. When the recipient's mouth is full or when they don't want anymore, they "tap out" by tapping the server. Consider using the shake towel as the ceremonial Yukka bib incase there is any miscommunication with the tap out.

Enjoy!

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Original Yukka

1 handle Vodka
2-3 large lemons
1 cup sugar
ice
sun tea container (1 gallon or so) with dispensing spout

Put the vodka and sugar in the container. half or quarter the lemons, squeeze the juice into the container and toss in the rest of the lemon. fill with ice (this should end up filling the container).

Next, take the container around to everyone at the party. have them give the container some shakes. you might wrap the container with a towel, as it will become cold and possibly slippery. after EVERYONE has done their shakes, time to drink! keep shaking to mix well and to help the juice come out of the fruit.


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As usual feel free to try your favorite alcohol and fruit.

Basil Jack Scallops

Ingredients:

large scallops
fresh lime
fresh basil, chopped
pepper jack cheese


heat olive oil in frying pan and begin to brown scallops on one side. medium heat, about 5 minutes or when browned on bottom. squeeze lime juice over scallops while browning. flip scallops and squeeze fresh lime on browned side. (feel free to add any extra lime juice to oil while cooking for added flavor) place a pinch or two of the fresh basil on top of the scallops, and then place a small slice of pepper jack on top of the basiled scallop. cover to finish browning and help melt the cheese a bit. serve and add some fresh ground pepper to taste.