17 June, 2010

The JDR Wannabe

Last year I ran the following post. I guess someone from either Coca-Cola or Burger King was reading and taking notes cuz lookie at this link that Southern Gent sent me. At least I know Babe and I have SG looking out for our "little guy" backs. And, our piece of the tacky drink pie...

Babe has developed an eponymous caffeinated morning drink that has become his signature and addiction. It's known as the "JDR" and it's ingredients are Diet Mountain Dew and orange juice...

I recommend drinking from a proper glass, like the above pictured Simon Pearce, to feel a little less Appalachian about the whole endeavor...

It is important to pour the orange juice, approximately 6oz, first to achieve the maximum "fizz" effect. We like to use the orange juice with calcium to feign health consciousness and have even gone as far as juicing organic oranges...

Follow with a full 12oz can of Diet Mountain Dew. Cans rather than bottles make for a more authentic PWT experience...

When the mixology is done correctly, it results in the perfect "Orange Julius" head of fizz which Babe swears is the best part. Cheers!!! And, best wishes in rehab...

Disclaimer...JDR's are highly addictive and reputation tarnishing. I started with just a sip and before I knew it I had a two a day habit. Undergoing IVF forced me to go cold turkey and endure some of the most debilitating headaches of my life. And, I would venture that no amount of Brooks Brothers or Hermes can trump the très declassé first impression making power a JDR has in a high level breakfast meeting with Partners and CEO's.

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  1. K.S.AnthonyJune 17, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    Wow. It's like the crack cocaine version of a mimosa.

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  2. DC GOP GirlJune 17, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    Looove this idea. And love the idea of BK-style mimosas. Too bad I've developed a wicked citrus allergy this past year. Otherwise I'm quite sure I'd be hooked!

    XoXo.

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  3. BethanyJune 17, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Hilarious! That's ok, I like a little tequila with my diet coke. Very elegant, n'est-ce pas?

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  4. Suburban PrincessJune 17, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    So you have squeezed ORGANIC oranges then decided to pollute the juice with diet pop? Do you have any idea what is in diet pop?

    Good grief! Try club soda with cran/blue berry juice and a squeeze of lime :O)

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  5. AEOTJune 17, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Ummmm......YUM! This sounds delish in such an awful way!

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  6. DAMJune 17, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Ahahaha, I forgot about that email until the other day when I saw a billboard with the egg McMuffin.

    Really, if you break it down, it's like a sandwich version of the egg Benedict (swapping cheese for hollandaise sauce). So if Mickey D's wants to jump on the brunch bandwagon with JDR's they could make McBenedict sandwiches with hollandaise (or the big mac sauce if they want to do more cross product growth like the snack wraps - I mean (breakfast tortilla + lettuce + cheese + burger patty cut in half).

    And they I'd have a reason to go to McDonald's for more than just their sweet tea.

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  7. Beth DunnJune 17, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    They look delish!
    xoxo
    SC

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  8. The Uppity PuppyJune 17, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Oh good heavens. And I thought my AM canned diet Tropicana addiction was bad... Thanks Babe for making me feel better!

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  9. Annabel MannersJune 17, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    This made me giggle! Bottoms up!

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  10. Buckhead BelleJune 17, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Ditto the crack cocaine mimosa. That is hilarious! I really might have to try that!

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  11. QueenBeeSwainJune 17, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    teeth be damned, that looks delicious!

    xoox

    kHm

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  12. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Looks like the kitten is fond of this beverage as well. My aunt owned a Himalayan named "Charlemagne".

    ~Hilton

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  13. Black Labs and LillyJune 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    AHHH, the JDR post! Who would have ever thought that making an offhand comment about this concoction to my BF would lead to his own addiction.

    Although I do have to pass on thanks to you and Babe for introducing us to this, my arms have never looked better thanks to lugging cases of DMD home from the store on a weekly basis!

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  14. Tickled Pink And GreenJune 17, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I'm not a coffee drinker so I need something....

    Thanks, Babe. :)

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  15. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Thanks for the tips on exact measurements --- will give it a try. I love OJ and I love fizz. This should suit me perfectly!! xo

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  16. PatsyJune 17, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    if loving this is wrong, I don't want to be right.......this could be my new favorite afternoon mocktail, if I can talk the club into stocking diet 'dew.

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  17. living wellJune 17, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    "a little less Appalachian" -- hahaha I love it! We all have our vices!

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  18. SandraJune 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Sounds delish! For a nighttime treat you could always add a little vodka ;-) hehe xoxo

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  19. KaleeJune 17, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Thank you for the introduction! I look forward to trying this soon.

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  20. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Fizz = love....

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  21. caknitterJune 18, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    Sounds delish. Reminds me of Baskin Robbins orange sherbert ice cream and 7-up concoction...double delish.

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  22. Belle (from Life of a...)June 18, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    I starred this when you ran it the first time but have yet to try it...thanks for the reminder as it isbgetting to darn hot and humid here for more than one cup of coffee in the morning. This just might have to take the place of the second cup.

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  23. bevyJune 21, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Just please remember to brush your teeth every day!!!

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