As hard as it may be to believe, 2010 is nearing its end. Of course, that means that its time to welcome 2011 with celebrations of all sorts. If you have chosen to stay home or attend a party at someone else's home, why not make (or bring) a cocktail that has the right amount of sparkle for this occasion?
The Ginger Dazzle from Kilimanjaro Foods, Inc. was the winning cocktail from our New Year's Eve cocktail contest. It was a tough choice with ten excellent recipes that had flavorful ingredients and beautiful garnishes. When the votes were tallied,
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Ciroc Skinny Colada
by Michele on March 26th, 2010 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
As regular readers know, I like drinks that are light and fruity. While I have a few recipes that I favor, I always am willing to try a new combination. When I received this recipe for a skinny colada, its name alone piqued my interest. Skinny and colada in one drink? It sounded like a winner to me.
Having tried the recipe, it is the perfect way to fix that craving for a tropical drink. Although I love the flavors in a pina colada, I find that the frozen versions are heavy and filling. If I am going to indulge in
Having tried the recipe, it is the perfect way to fix that craving for a tropical drink. Although I love the flavors in a pina colada, I find that the frozen versions are heavy and filling. If I am going to indulge in
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
The Tri-Tini
by Michele on October 16th, 2008 | Cocktails, Martinis
My husband and I are very fortunate to have a pair of best friends that are there for any event. Whether it's hosting a holiday with family and hoping for some sanity, moving to a new house and needing some extra hands, or attending a child's sporting event and wanting a cheering squad, they are there.
This past weekend our eldest competed in a tri-county cross country meet. Of course, our best friends were in attendance with us. To cap off our day, they joined us and two of our kids at home. Having a little fun with the big
This past weekend our eldest competed in a tri-county cross country meet. Of course, our best friends were in attendance with us. To cap off our day, they joined us and two of our kids at home. Having a little fun with the big
Hawaiian Honeymoon
by Michele on August 13th, 2008 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
As a newlywed with a delayed honeymoon, I am anticipating my trip to Hawaii with much excitement. So, on a recent night I created a dinner menu based on different Hawaiian flavors. And, of course, to accompany the dishes I wanted to serve a drink with a Hawaiian theme.
If you have read my articles about martinis, you might have noticed that I prefer my beverages to have a fruity base. So, I went with my first instinct of a pineapple and coconut combination. I thought about making frozen pina coladas, but that sounded too heavy for a
If you have read my articles about martinis, you might have noticed that I prefer my beverages to have a fruity base. So, I went with my first instinct of a pineapple and coconut combination. I thought about making frozen pina coladas, but that sounded too heavy for a
