Well, I don’t know about you, but after the mamma drama of this past week (Randy being bitten by a rattlesnake and all)  I could use a BIG OL’ HONKIN’ DRINK!  

My friend Robin, who is one of the wittiest people I know, suggested this week’s drink should be, you guessed it: THE SNAKEBITE! 

It’s not a blended drink, but it does have a real BITE to it! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist).

I’m including TWO VERSIONS of the THE SNAKEBITE. One that’s hardcore, for you TOUGH MOMMIES out there. You know who you are. You gave birth without an epidural! In fact, you’re the ones who, if you were prairie women living 150 years ago, you’d go out behind the barn, bite on a bullet and give birth standing up…alone…while holding on to a hitching post! Then go back inside your one room cabin to see if the stew was ready without missing a beat.

For the more WIMPY  DELICATE MOMMIES out there (me) – the ones who not only begged for an epidural but asked mid-push, “is it too late to change my mind about having this baby?” – I’ve included a recipe that’s more froofy, and easier going down. So whatever your constitution – here ya go.

The perfekt solution to the imperfekt mom’s imperfekt day.

SNAKEBITE (the “I don’t need no stinkin’ epidural” version)

1 part Jack Daniels

1 part 1800 Tequila

5 – 10 drops of Tabasco Sauce

Add 1 part Jack Daniels Whiskey and 1 part tequila to your shot glass (cuz you tough mommies have a set of six lying around). Then add a few drops (5-10) of tabasco sauce. Take it down as a shot!

CHOCOLATE SNAKEBITE – (the “offered to sell your soul for an epidural” version)

1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream

1/2 oz. Kahlua coffee liquer

1/2 oz. brown creme de cacao

1/2 oz. Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps

Pour ingredients into a stainless steel shaker over ice and shake until completely cold. Strain into an old-fashioned glass and serve.

ENJOY!

And remember…don’t feel guilt and drive!