If you enjoy fruit and tropical flavors and would like to learn how to make a relaxing cocktail after a long day's work, this recipe will provide the steps you will need to make an After Work Special. This mixed drink blends together the flavors of coconut rum, amaretto, orange juice and pineapple juice to create a tropical beverage.

Amaretto is made using the kernel oils from apricots and a variety of spices. The result is a sweet almond flavor, even though almonds are not used in the manufacturing process. The Italian beverage is not only used in recipes for alcoholic beverages. Because of its flavor, it can be used as a substitute for almond extract in dessert recipes such as cakes or cookies. It may also be served warm over a bowl of ice cream. http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/liqueurs/amaretto.php

JaNee and Mahalo.com have created this tutorial to explain how to make mixed drinks. An After Work Special is the drink of choice in this video. JaNee illustrates how to properly combine the ingredients and garnish the drink. Additional tutorials can be found on the Mahalo YouTube channel.

The first step in making a mixed drink is to gather all the ingredients that you will need. There are three different types of alcoholic beverages used in an After Work Special. This drink is made with amaretto, a coconut rum and a light rum. The mixers for this drink are orange juice and pineapple juice. You will also need a pint glass or other cocktail glass filled with ice.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgTjRo0X6No

Once you have assembled everything that you will need, you can begin to make your cocktail. Before adding any liquids, fill the glass completely with ice. Begin with equal parts of all three alcoholic ingredients. Starting with the amaretto, measure and pour 3/4 of an ounce into the glass. Repeat this measurement for both the coconut rum and the light rum. Then add 2-3 ounces of each juice to the mixture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgTjRo0X6No

Once you have added the juice, your drink is complete. At this point you may want to add a bit of garnish. To compliment the tropical flavors, you may want to add pineapple wedges or slices.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgTjRo0X6No Simply place the fruit on the rim when serving. Another way to garnish a mixed drink is to add twists. A twist is made from the peel of fruits such as a lime, lemon or orange. http://www.thatsthespirit.com/en/mixology/garnishes_create.asp

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