This month I was looking for a classic cocktail that might have been popular in the 50’s and 60’s so of course I went to THE source ~ The Official Mad Men Site. No point to Google or Wiki it when there is an bona fide reason to look at Jon Hamm. Seriously. They have a great page for classic cocktails. Oh darn. Did that link take you to Don Drapper? You’re welcome. Here is the real page. 🙂 I… [Read More]
Top o’ The Morning To You! Some misinformed souls might think they can’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because they don’t have an ounce o’ Irish blood in them. Wrong! After a couple of these Irish Coffee Martinis you’ll be Irish o’ Plenty. Just make sure it’s under .08% and you give the keys to someone else ‘cuz spending the night in the Paddy Wagon is not Irish! From Baileys ~ Baileys Irish Coffee Martini 3 1/2 oz. Baileys Irish cream… [Read More]
A classic way to begin the evening is with champagne perhaps with a blush of Pom liqueur or Cassis with two raspberries swimming in the bottom of the glass or try something different. A Valentine Aperitif ~ A Touch of Venus Refreshing, light, would also look nice with a strawberry on the rim. Ingredients: 3 oz. dry white wine 1 oz. Limoncello (sweet lemon liqueur, I keep it in the freezer-yum!) 1/2 tsp. amaretto 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice Lemon… [Read More]
This is the best recipe for a special occasion coffee to serve either with dessert or in place of. I have been making this delicious concoction for years. It’s very simple and parts can be mixed and made ahead of time. Then just add coffee and top with whipped cream and the garnish of your choice and serve.Makes 2 servings. Almond Mocha Coffee1/4 c. amaretto3 T. Kahlua or other *coffee-flavored liqueur1/4 c. plus 2 T. half & half, scalded1 T…. [Read More]
This month’s cocktail is all about this… No, not my attempt of an artsy shot by putting my antique duck decoy in our evergreen pear tree pretending it’s a partridge but “The Santa Hat.” This is the cocktail we are going to make. The cocktail needs to be a deep pink or red. I have chosen 3. 2 rum based and 1 vodka based. “Oh, yum!” Let’s make the Santa’s Hat part first since it… [Read More]
I’m so excited to add a couple new features to my blog. Decorative Cookies of The MonthandCocktail of The Month I will feature a post on each one then have a link to the post over on my sidebar. If you’ve been following me for awhile you probably know that I like to make decorated cookies. They are a creative outlet for me and I like giving them away.I hope you’ll enjoy seeing what I come up with. It’ll be… [Read More]
Vinturi Wine Aerator I took a blind taste test and this little contraption does make a big difference. They even tried to trick me on the first go round. I thought I would be sampling one aerated and one non-aerated and that would be it. I said the two tasted the same and was pretty smug until I was told I drank out of the same non-aerated glass twice. Hmmm. Okay. Give me another chance. Two more sips. I knew… [Read More]
A girl’s got to accessorize!(from Avanti Cards) I’m flying away on my broom for the weekend so I wanted to leave you with a little treat for your Halloween party. Milky Way Martini1 1/2 oz. Starbucks Cream Liqueur 1 oz. Three Olives Chocolate Vodka1/2 oz. cream Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well blended, then strain into a chilled martini glass. A special trick I do for a Halloween cocktail is to give it a… [Read More]
Last week I wrote a post on tailgating and I loved reading your experiences! Please send more comments of what you do to make game day special even if you are watching from home. They are so much fun to read and I love having you share! 🙂 Can you believe it’s October tomorrow?To honor our fall weather I have chosen warm drinks that you could make ahead and put in a thermos and bring along. I hope you find… [Read More]
This is a primo martini.It’s called The Lush and I had it last weekend.So yummy!Very simple: Raspberry VodkaTuaca I asked the bartender for something similar to a Cosmo and this is what he recommended. I hadn’t heard of Tuaca but it was gooood! The bartender described it as a caramel colored vanilla based liqueur. I had never tasted either ingredients before so I was game. It was made in front of me so I can only tell you amounts by… [Read More]
