Archive for the ‘Martinis’ Category
Thanksgiving Cocktails
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
With three weeks until Thanksgiving, many people have begun planning their menus: appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Not to be forgotten are the beverages that you serve. While you can't go wrong with a bottle of Chenin Blanc or Shiraz, a little mixing, shaking, and blending can infuse a little more fun into your holiday.
We solicited recipes for Thanksgiving-inspired cocktails. Our editors have chosen their ten favorite and now are seeking our readers' thoughts. Which cocktail is the most tantalizing for Turkey Day? Read their descriptions, then cast your vote.
1. Gobble-Tini- (Smirnoff Cranberry Twist, Chambord, & cranberry juice) Courtesy of SMIRNOFF
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Not Your Typical Cran-Peach
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
When you travel down the juice aisle at the grocery store, it seems that there is an endless array of cranberry juice combinations. Cran-apple, cran-raspberry, cran-cherry, cran-peach, and more. When I was creating cocktails for my husband and me recently, I decided to give a try at making my own cranberry concoction. What I made was quite tasty but not something that you could find in the juice aisle or offer to anyone under the age of 21.
Although cranberry juice can be tart, the use of peach liqueur gave a bit of sweetness to the drink. I think it could...
Vanilla-Cherry Delight
Friday, September 25th, 2009
Although last Sunday was the second weekend of the NFL season, it was the first weekend that my husband and I were able to make snacks and spend the afternoon lounging.
We had a great menu of Teriyaki Steak, Broiled Tomatoes & Cheese, and Hot Corn Dip. Our menu had no theme, we simply chose appetizers by themes: a meat dish, a veggie dish, and a dip. With no theme for our food, we had unlimited options for our drink making.
I decided to take a look in our liquor cabinet to begin my brainstorming. I had purchased cherry vodka recently,...
Peach-Cherry Martini, Two Ways
Friday, September 18th, 2009
We had the pleasure of my mom's company for a couple weeks at the end of summer. While I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her and my family, I think the best part of the trip was an evening I spent with just her. As my husband was away on business and the kids weren't home, the two of us were left to our own devices.
I had told my mom about Tapas Night dining that my husband and I enjoy on most Mondays. She always seemed interested in the dishes, so I decided that she and I would have...
Strawberry-tini
Friday, August 21st, 2009
We are having our first week of high temperatures for the summer. With a few days of temps near or over 90, it has been quite hot in New England. While the kids have been busy keeping cool with dips in the pool and ice cream for dessert, there have been different approaches for the adults.
Unfortunately for us, afternoons are spent working instead of floating in the pool. However, we do have the luxury of central air, so there shouldn't be too much pity for us. In the evenings while the kids enjoy a dish of chilling ice cream, my...
