I’ve got something in my pocket,
It belongs across my face,
And I keep it very close at hand
In a most convenient place.
I’m sure you couldn’t guess it
If you guessed a long, long while.
So, I’ll take it out and put it on -
It’s a great big Brownie smile!
As a girl, I was a Brownie and a Girl Scout. I even worked for the national organization as an adult. Luckily, I don’t think there are any pictures of me wearing the uniform as an adult. Our office had access to cookies year-round and we kept them in the Cookie Closet. I’m not kidding. That is really what we called it. My colleagues and I really enjoyed that closet and it made us quite popular around town, especially as supplies dwindled for civilians, even for those who hoard the cookies in their freezers.
While reminiscing with some of my former Girl Scout colleagues, we thought about all the happy hours we enjoyed together. Wouldn’t it be great to combine our loves for alcohol and Girl Scout cookies? They encouraged me to develop a drink or several drinks inspired by Girl Scout cookies. Wonderful idea, I thought, and I decided to consult with my bartender brother, Tom.
He took the lead and created two delicious shooters. One is inspired by the Thin Mint cookie and the other tastes like the chocolate and peanut butter Tagalong. Each drink tastes like you are taking a big bite of cookie. They are sure to bring a great big Brownie smile to your face, too.
Thin Mintastic
Makes 2 shooters
2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 ounce creme de menthe
1 ounce creme de cocoa
Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain and pour equally into two small glasses. Toast your silver and gold friends.
Tagalong With Me
Makes 2 shooters
2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 ounce Frangelico
1 ounce creme de cocoa
1 ounce Castries peanut rum creme
Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain and pour equally into two small glasses. Enjoy with a campfire.
We will go to work on the other cookie flavors soon!
