Posted by Nicole on March 10th 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Martinis, St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart in big cities and small towns alike with parades, “wearing of the green,” music and songs, and Irish food and drink. Its a time for fun. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! Nothing reminds me more of the Irish than a four leaf clover! Enjoy!
Four Leaf Cloverita
2 oz. Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila
½ oz. Grand Marnier
2 oz. Rose’s Lime Juice
Garnish with a lime wheel or Four-Leaf if you’re lucky
Pour Cabo Wabo Tequila, lime juice and Grand Marnier into a mixing glass half filled with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
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Posted by Nicole on March 4th 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Frozen Drinks
Vodka is a distilled spirit made from grains or potatoes. It originated in Eastern Europe, but is now made all over the world. Drinkers have taken
to Vodka for it’s mixability and smooth neutral taste. It comes in many different flavors as well, anywhere from blueberry to vanilla. I thought we’d go with orange, this reminds me of a childhood treat (with a lil kick, of course!) Enjoy!
Creamsicle
Fill a mixing cup with 1/2 way with ice.
1/2 oz. Vodka or Orange Vodka
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Cream
Shake all ingredients well and strain into a cocktail glass.
Use a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of cream & ice, and you’ve got a Dreamsicle. Serve in a large stem or hurricane glass. YUM!
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Posted by Nicole on February 23rd 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Shots
Shots are a drinking tradition the world over. Before all these fancy
mixed cocktails were invented most people took shots of straight booze. Depending on where you lived in the world it was either Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, Tequila or Brandy. Most shots are not born of ancient tradition, rather they came from generations of college and holiday parties! I hope you enjoy this one, salute!
Courtesy of drinkoftheweek.com…
Caramel Apple Shot
1 oz. Apple Pucker
1 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps
Combine in a shaker ice. Strain into a shot glass.
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Posted by Nicole on February 18th 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week
Every four years the world gathers for the Olympic Games (Actually now
that the alternate Winter & Summer) In a few short days the Games begin in Beijing, China. This cocktail should win the gold every time! Enjoy! And, go team USA!!
Olympic
1 oz. Brandy
1 oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. Orange Juice
Orange Peel
Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass. Garnish with the orange peel.
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Posted by Nicole on February 10th 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Holiday Drinks, Martinis
Chocolate is a traditional Valentine’s Day gift. And while there isn’t 
really such a thing as bad chocolate, Valentine’s Day is an occasion to show you put more thought into your gift than running to Target and grabbing the last sampler box! This year make the one you love a mouth-watering cocktail to share. Enjoy, and Happy Valentines Day!
Chocolate Soufle-tini
1 ½ parts Vodka
1 ½ parts Chocolate Liqueur
Splash of Frangelico (hazelnut Liquor)
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass
Garnish with a powdered chocolate rim (optional).
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Posted by Nicole on February 3rd 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Martinis
The big game is coming up and as always, that entails a great day of football, food and fun. Oh yeah, and that means cocktails as well. I 
know, we’re all a little disappointed the Viking’s didn’t make it, however, I say, pick a team and party! Either way, it is a great excuse to have a few cocktails, and pig out on some awesome finger foods! I hope no one is offended, but, I am cheering for the Colts, only because the Saint’s are the ones who killed our dreams!! So, Go Colts!!!
A Colt One
A Colt One
1 1/2 parts Malibu Rum
3/4 part Malibu Pineapple Rum
3/4 part blue curacao
1 3/4 parts pineapple juice
Mix contents in a shaker and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Cocktail courtesy of drinkoftheweek.com
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Posted by Nicole on January 28th 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week
Green Tea Gimlet
The Green Tea Gimlet is light and slightly sweet while still giving you
what you came to a Gimlet for–vodka. And green tea is good for you. Does that mean this cocktail is good for you? I can’t say that, but I’ll let you think that if you want. This cocktail is made with vodka, fresh lemon and a quick-and-easy green tea syrup. If you think you’ll want more green tea cocktails, infusing a green tea vodka or buying the one made by Charbay might be a good investment.
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Green Tea Gimlet
1 1/2 oz. vodka
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 oz. green tea syrup*
Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon wheel.
*Green Tea Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 green tea bag
Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Pour into container and steep tea bag in the liquid for 6-7 minutes. Let cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Posted by Nicole on January 13th 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week
Ok Vikings fans, here is a cocktail that my husband thought of. I came to
him asking if he thought I should do a football themed drink for the Vikes first leg on the road to Miami (Superbowl) and he said “Oh yeah! Can I make one up?” I said “sure”. So, I hope you like it, and go Vikes!!!
Mission Miami
1 oz Smirnoff Vodka
Topped with Grape Crush Soda
Mix together over ice and enjoy!
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Posted by Nicole on January 4th 2010 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week
Well 2009, that’s a wrap! start working on you 2010 resolutions! If yours
was to go out for a night on the town, and not be the one who always is too tired to stay out and party, then this week’s drink is for you. Enjoy!
Midnight Kick
2 oz. Cabo Añejo Tequila
Orange Slice
Cinnamon
Wet the rim of a chilled shot glass with the orange slice. Then rim the shot glass with powdered cinnamon on a plate. Be careful not to turn the glass right side up until it has been rimmed. The orange liquid will drip otherwise. Shake the Cabo Tequila with ice in a shaker and strain into the chilled shot glass. Slam the shot and then bite into the orange slice to finish.
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Posted by Nicole on December 17th 2009 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Hot Drinks
With this freezing cold weather, I thought this drink sounded so warm
and cozy. It looks pretty, too! At this time of year there is nothing better than snugglin up with a cup of hot chocolate, especially with a little holiday cheer (if you know what I mean). Enjoy!
Snowcap
1 part Kahlúa Mocha®
1 part ABSOLUT Vanilia®
Hot chocolate
Combine ingredients in mug and stir to combine. Top with whipped cream.
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