Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Friday, December 9, 2011
FRIDAY COCKTAIL - HOLIDAY HOPPER!
This is a take on the traditional grasshopper cocktail with a twist. So rich and creamy with the creme de menthe and white creme de cacao....not especially low calorie, but IT'S THE HOLIDAYS!!!!
1 oz Midori melon liqueur
1/2 oz green creme de menthe
1/2 oz white creme de cacao
2 oz half and half
mint leaves and raspberries for garnish
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a martini glass and garnish with mint and raspberry.
LOVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
ENJOY!
1 oz Midori melon liqueur
1/2 oz green creme de menthe
1/2 oz white creme de cacao
2 oz half and half
mint leaves and raspberries for garnish
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a martini glass and garnish with mint and raspberry.
LOVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
ENJOY!
Friday, December 2, 2011
FRIDAY COCKTAIL - CANDY CANE!
Hope everyone had a marvelous Thanksgiving. I certainly did! Now begins all of our Christmas Holiday cocktails...yum! This makes a great pre-dinner cocktail or a perfect after dinner sweet!
3/4 oz berry flavored vodka
3/4 oz peppermint schnapps
3/4 oz white creme de cacao
1/4 oz grenadine
half & half
soda water
candy cane for garnish
In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, schnapps, white creme de cacao and grenadine. You can either crush the candy cane and rim a martini glass with it or hang the cane on the side of the glass as a garnish. Pour the vodka mix into the martini glass, fill with cream and add a splash of soda water.
WELCOME DECEMBER!
ENJOY!
Friday, November 18, 2011
FRIDAY COCKTAIL - AUTUMN EVE MARTINI!
This one may just knock your socks off!!!! Wonderful combination of flavors. A perfect start to your Thanksgiving Day festivities.
Ingredients:
1/2 oz Amaretto
1/2 oz Raspberry liqueur
1/4 oz sour mix
1/2 oz Southern Comfort
1 oz Raspberry Vodka
garnish with a cherry or raspberry
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a cherry or raspberry.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
ENJOY!
Friday, November 11, 2011
FRIDAY COCKTAIL - APPLE CIDER SPARKLE!
This is a GREAT Thanksgiving punch for a big crowd. So Beth and Mary it's the one for you!
Ingredients:
6 cups apple cider(splurge get the good stuff)
2 cups of your favorite fruit juice or blend (like cran/rasp - orange/mango)
1-1/2 bottles champagne
1/2 cup lemon juice
Mix the cider, and fruit juices in a bowl or pitcher. When you are ready to serve to guests add the champagne and keep the punch chilled. Serves about 15..
GOBBLE GOBBLE!
ENJOY!
Ingredients:
6 cups apple cider(splurge get the good stuff)
2 cups of your favorite fruit juice or blend (like cran/rasp - orange/mango)
1-1/2 bottles champagne
1/2 cup lemon juice
Mix the cider, and fruit juices in a bowl or pitcher. When you are ready to serve to guests add the champagne and keep the punch chilled. Serves about 15..
GOBBLE GOBBLE!
ENJOY!
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