Cape Cod Rock Hopper

Jellyfish & Jellyfish Drinks

         Ok, so after last week what do we follow up with, well all I can think of is that which is related to our recipe this week Jellyfish. Now the Cape is not prime waters for anything spectacular, and we don't get the rare Portuguese Man of War (which I recently found out was not actually a jellyfish, although is widely thought to be. But the Cape water's (the Nantucket Sound) do from time to time get their fare share of moon jellies, especially if there are storms blowing in or other overly active water current activities happening. I have been one of the lucky ones that has not have the experience of being stung by one of these pesky little critters that they say  has the felling of being stung by a bee. (I don't like bees either, especially the ones that sting). But I have seen many a kid and even several adults that have come hauling out of the water like a some Orca had just shown up hootin' and a hollerin' to no end. Most of us kind of thought it funny, however I am not one to make fun of since I run at the sight of a bee. Anyway jellyfish have always had there interesting moments or times to show up in places I could have done without then. Most of the times when I have been sailing and running into rather ruff seas. I remember looking over the side of the boat wondering if the boat was going to tip over, between the winds and the waves and all of a sudden seeing schools of jellyfish pass me by. All I could think of was ain't no way I'm going into those waters, I don't care if I have to climb the mast of my Sunfish. The only problem to this story is that is just didn't happen once, yet several times over the years. You would think I would watch the weather a little better or watch for changes in the ocean current activities.
    I have also seen on occasion, jellyfish floating by while laying on a float or in a rubber boat when I have been out towards the sandbars that are beyond the jetties. We have watched them float on by and as kids do antagonized these creates of the ocean to see what would happen. Ohhh, big bad bullies we were, but hey what else were we to do while getting more sun then any dermatologist would ever recommend. Anyway, every now and then after a storm would blow through we would find a could jellyfish mixed in with the seaweed that had strewn up on the beach. Again we would poke at it and on occasion dare each other to touch it or try to fling it back into the water.
    But the fascination of jellyfish has always been there and still today continues to spark interest for me today. As I go to aquariums and watch these interesting creatures and notice the differences between them and how they like snow flakes really are different from each other. I have also noticed the difference in sizes and shapes and colors, and in the different waters they occupy. In all of this are interesting living creatures that deserve our attention, to watch out for so not to get stung, but also to be careful as we share there waters and there habitat as we swim and boat in the water off Cape Cod...
    Someone keep the lamp in the lighthouse lit till I can find my way back. Have a great day and watch for our friendly jellyfish.

    This is the fifth wednesday of the month we it is extra month. So with that I am going for a two-for this time and both are called by the same name. We are going drinks this month, Both recipes are documented on many different sights so its take your pick. One is a shot specialty the other a true cocktail, so whichever your fancy, or are just having the heebee jeebies about things and go for both, in either case please drink responsibly.

    This weeks two-for is the Jellyfish.

    Recipe #1: Jellyfish Shooter

    1/2 shot    white creme de cacao
    1/2 shot    amaretto almond liqueur
            Bailey's Irish Cream
            grenadine syrup

    Pour the white creme de cacao into a shot glass then add the amaretto almond liqueur. Float the Bailey's Irish Cream to cover then top off with a few drops of grenadine into it, and serve. Careful you don't get stung by drinking to many.

    Recipe #2: Jellyfish Cocktail

    1 1/2    oz    vodka
    1 1/2    oz    blue curaca
    1 1/2    oz    white sanbuc
       1/2    oz    cream

    Into a Highball glass filled with ice you will want to layer, first the vodka, then carefully float the blue curaca, then next float the white sanbuc, and finally pouring over the back of a spoon add the cream. Stir oh so delicately not to ruin the jellyfish effect, and serve.