The Green Manalishi (Song)
Written by
Peter Green prior to 1969, and performed by
Fleetwood Mac,
the Green Manalishi (with the two-pronged crown) is a seminal
rock song. However, it didn't gain much popularity until it was covered by
Judas Priest 10 years later, on their
Hell Bent for Leather album.
It has been performed by Fleetwood Mac, Judas Priest, the Melvins, Electric Hellfire Club, Burning Inside, and innumerable Fleetwood Mac and Judas Priest cover bands.
Ironically, the Fleetwood Mac rendition is scads eerier and creepier than the Judas Priest version.
Lyrics
Now, when the
day goes to
sleep and the
full moon looks
The night is so
black that the darkness cooks
Don't
you come creepin' around - makin' me do
things I don't want to
Can't believe that you need my love so bad
Come sneakin' around tryin' to drive me mad
Bustin' in on my dreams - making me see things I don't wanna see
'Cause you're the Green Manalishi with the two prong crown
All my tryin' is up - all your bringin' is down
Just taking my love then slippin' away
Leavin' me here just tryin' to keep from following you
The Green Manalishi (Cocktail)
My love of the color
green,
lime,
mint, and the
Judas Priest song is the inspiration for this semi-original
cocktail. Really, it's nothing more than an amalgamation of the
Gimlet and
the Jewel of the Nile, but since none, to my knowledge, have done it before, I'm doing it.
This is best made with a gin such as Bombay Sapphire, as the spices and herbs which make up the flavor characteristics of it complement the 130 spices present in green Chartreuse. While lime and mint do not seem to be a natural pairing, they work quite well together, providing a refreshing taste sensation.
Ingredients:
Mixing instructions:
- Pour the liquor and juice into a shaker with the ice.
- Mix thoroughly. In fact, shake the shit out of it. Gin cannot be bruised.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Decorate with mint.
Return to the
Everything Bartender for another round!
Sources:
- All Music Guide - http://www.allmusic.com/
- Webtender - http://www.webtender.com/
- Cocktailtime - http://www.cocktailtime.com/
- My fucked up brain