cocktail recipes

4 May

Margarita Madness: 10 Unique Flavors

Most of us have enjoyed a classic or strawberry flavored margarita at one time or another, but how about a Smoky Grilled Grapefruit or Honeydew Rita?
There are so many variations of this popular drink – and seeing how tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo – it seems like the perfect time to explore some of these [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 4th, 2009 at 9:34am

30 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Punch

categories: cocktail recipes, theme parties

While the Mint Julep is definitely the obvious drink of choice when it comes to Kentucky Derby parties, revelers who aren’t fans of bourbon can sip on vodka-based “Infield Punch” instead. This simple cocktail recipe from Budget Living’s Party Central is basically just fruit punch & vodka garnished with lemon, but it’s so much more [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 30th, 2009 at 5:28am

24 Apr

Simply Stated: Spring Green…Gorgeous Cocktails & Garnishes

categories: Simply Stated, cocktail recipes, food and drinks

Today over at Simply Stated – check out a few pretty cocktails & creative drink garnish ideas in fresh, lovely shades of spring green!

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Read more → Posted on April 24th, 2009 at 9:41am

15 Apr

Drink of the Week: Raspberry Margarita

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Is it Friday yet? This Raspberry Margarita recipe is going to be included of the Summer Cocktail Guide we’re working on, but I just received the super-delicious image for it this morning and couldn’t resist sharing it little early!
We served these margaritas at a few of the Hip Hostess last year, so I can [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 15th, 2009 at 10:16am

9 Apr

“Barbie-licious” PINK Drinks (Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap – Part 2)

categories: bachelorette, cocktail recipes, theme parties

Just realized that I forgot to post these pink drink recipes earlier from Barbie’s 50th Birthday Party – sorry about that!
Recipes for all 4 (aptly named!) signature drinks from the Colin Cowie-designed bash are below. Cheers!
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Barbie Doll-icious!
1.5 oz Knob Creek
1 oz Cranberry
.75 oz Pineapple Juice
.75 oz fresh OJ
.75 oz fresh Lemon Juice
Ginger Ale
Combine all the [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 9th, 2009 at 1:02pm

17 Mar

Best of the Web: St. Patrick’s Day Chic

categories: cocktail recipes, decorating ideas, food and drinks, st. patrick's day

When you think of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, I’m guessing the word “chic” isn’t the first adjective that comes to mind, but these smart & stylish ideas from ’round the web prove there’s another side to St. Patty’s Day festivities that’s sans the all-you-can-drink green beer and rowdy pub crowds!
1. Chic St. Patty’s Day [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 17th, 2009 at 10:16am