The Smirnoff Bullfrog (1975)

When we first introduced this drink, we were of two minds about it. “Tastes as fresh-faced as summer, we said. But was it, perhaps, a trifle “unsophisticated?”

By this time the Bullfrog has acquired a modest but growing following who don’t seem to have any problems with it at all.

Which raises the question: can a tall, green drink called a Bullfrog become a summertime tradition? That, of course, is up to you.

My version!

I was thrilled when Damon invited me for vodka and beluga on the deck of his 40-foot yacht.

So imagine my surprise when I was given a vodka Bullfrog under a 14 ft dinghy in drydock.

It was after this I had my hearing checked.

To make a Bullfrog, pour 1.5 oz Smirnoff into a tall glass with ice. Fill with 4 oz limeade and stir.

Dude, this drink is delicious. The ratio is such that you don’t even know there’s vodka. So it’s deadly, too.

Alternate version:

Simon was married to my best friend, Beth, for 20 years–the same age as his teaching assistant, now girlfriend, Sherry.

Greg, my husband, is Simon’s best friend. So when we were invited over for dinner, we were obliged to accept.

I brought a very expensive Chablis to drink with dinner. Sherry served limeade mixed with Smirnoff and called it a Bullfrog. She got drunk and yelled the lyrics to Joy to the World at each lull in conversation.

Doesn’t she have a bedtime?

Here, Greg. Here’s a little extra lime for you–oh your eye! How clumsy of me! It burns? No, I don’t have any eye drops. Yes, it is rather red. It’s such a shame we have to leave. No, no no, I insist that I’m okay to drive. Byeeeeeeeee!