My husband and I have our own preferences when making or ordering cocktails. I prefer my drinks to be light and fruity. He likes drinks that either are classics, like a dry martini, or savory, such as a dirty martini. When I saw this recipe for a cucumber martini, I knew it would be a hit with him. Between the simplicity of a vodka martini and the infusion of mint and cucumber, it practically was a drink created for him.
I am pleased to thank Chef Patricia Williams (of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club) for sharing this recipe with
Posts Tagged ‘martini’
Puzzle Me Pomegranate Martini
by Michele on January 14th, 2010 | Cocktails, Martinis
As a best friend, you have varying responsibilities. Being available to listen, helping when an extra set of hands is needed, remembering the little details that matter. And sometimes you need to create a cocktail for you and your best friends to enjoy while you build the 1,000 piece puzzle that they received as a Christmas gift. Seriously.
Last Saturday we had a date night planned with our friends, OT and Vicki. After dinner at a restaurant we planned to return to their house and work on the thousand piece puzzle OT had received. I asked, jokingly, if we would be
Last Saturday we had a date night planned with our friends, OT and Vicki. After dinner at a restaurant we planned to return to their house and work on the thousand piece puzzle OT had received. I asked, jokingly, if we would be
Quench Your Thirst on Thanksgiving
by Michele on November 19th, 2009 | Contest, Frozen Drinks, Hot Drinks, Margaritas, Martinis, Mixed Drinks
Two weeks ago, the editors at Parched No More posted their top ten choices for Thanksgiving cocktails. As hard as it was to narrow the list down to ten drinks, it seemed daunting to choose one favorite. With a variety of drinks from which to choose, including martinis, a margarita, a frappe, a cider drink, an eggnog, and a wine-tail, the options seemed overwhelming.
However, polling has ended, and our readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce that the Pumkinlicious Martini from ECO-BAR was chosen as the favorite drink for Thanksgiving. In order to create this delicious beverage
However, polling has ended, and our readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce that the Pumkinlicious Martini from ECO-BAR was chosen as the favorite drink for Thanksgiving. In order to create this delicious beverage
PiCoLiBa
by Michele on May 1st, 2009 | Cocktails, Martinis
On a beautiful spring Saturday our house was bustling with activity. One child had plans to attend a movie with her friend in the late afternoon. Another child had plans to have friends over for a cookout and then attend a later movie. To keep us company, my husband and I invited our best friends to our house for a cookout also.
After our friends arrived, Vicki and I headed out to bring the first group of kids home from the movies, while my husband and OT ran the grill for the other group of kids. We then traded kids and
After our friends arrived, Vicki and I headed out to bring the first group of kids home from the movies, while my husband and OT ran the grill for the other group of kids. We then traded kids and
Mango Cocktail
by Michele on March 11th, 2009 | Cocktails, Sparkling
Every Monday night, my husband and I enjoy a quiet dinner for two, even though we have four children. As he has a late meeting and Monday is my busy day at the office, we dine around 8:30 or 9:00. While it means waiting to eat, it is well worth it for candlelight and conversation for two.
For our special dinner, we usually try to choose a theme, whether it be based on a certain ingredient, an ethnicity, or style of cooking. A few weeks ago, we decided to make an assortment of Thai dishes. I have not done much Thai
For our special dinner, we usually try to choose a theme, whether it be based on a certain ingredient, an ethnicity, or style of cooking. A few weeks ago, we decided to make an assortment of Thai dishes. I have not done much Thai
