Crazy Oscar drinks

So stiff drinks may not be the first thing that come to mind Monday morning, but I though I'd pass along this recipe from The Bachelor Guy in my inbox:

"The Departini"(Created in honor of "The Departed")

2 parts Tequila Tezon Reposado

1 part Martell Cognac

1 part Cointreau

1 tbsp agave nectar

Squeeze of lime juice

Shake well and serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

*Recipe by: Tequila Tezon

I'm just happy I was able to see a few of the Oscar nominees before they became big winners last night ("The Departed," a total departure from the usual fluff I like to watch, and "Babel").

I was toasting the winners with Centine - a wonderful 2002 Italian vintage that wasn't quite equaled by the 2003 bottling. It's 60% Sangiovese; 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot. Pity, though, I think I'm down to my last two bottles. D'oh!