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Bloody Mary Mix from Scratch

A good Bloody Mary is more than a mix from a bottle and cheap Vodka. Making your own mix gives you the power to create a drink that can be savory with just enough spice to tickle your palate. Try my Bloody Mary Mix from Scratch and garnishes to impress your friends at your next […]
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Martini Olive Dip – A Cream Cheese Appetizer for a Vegetable Tray

Spread some cheer on your vegetable platter with my Martini Olive Dip. Using just a few simple ingredients that capture the flavors of a martini with olives, this dip comes together in mere minutes, and is just the thing to get the party started. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === Ingredients 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, […]

Dessert Cocktails and Chocolate – The Brandy Alexander and Grasshopper

Cocktails and chocolate desserts are on my mind today. So how about we combine the two and make chocolate cocktails? My favorite Dessert Cocktails and Chocolate are the Brandy Alexander and the Grasshopper. The Brandy Alexander is chocolatey, sweet, creamy and smooth. Because the alcohol taste is so light, you might think of it as […]

3 Champagne Cocktails for a Party

Champagne is not just for New Years Eve anymore. Nothing says celebration like Champagne Cocktails for a party, brunch or the beginning of a dinner with friends. We love the elegant simplicity of champagne on its own, but there’s something extra special about taking things to the next level by jazzing up your bubbly with […]

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini – A Holiday in a Glass.

Do you love receiving a box of chocolate covered cherries as a gift? Then let’s go to the next level and make an adult version – my Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini is like dessert in a glass! Made with cherry vodka, crème de cocoa, grenadine, and heavy cream. It’s the perfect treat to for Christmas, […]

Pomegranate Martini – the Halloween Edition

The Pomegranate Martini – a modern version of a classic cocktail that should be enjoyed all year round! My recipe uses citrus vodka and lime to give it a crisp, sweet, tart, fruity and light flavor. Then stay tuned and watch me make two versions especially for Halloween! ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Cocktail Recipe ============================ 2 oz. […]

Champagne 101 and Celebrating our 100th Episode

Nothing says a celebration like a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine. While we celebrate our 100th YouTube episode, let’s take a class in Champagne 101. Here we learn that all sparkling wines are not Champagne, but all Champagnes are sparkling wines. Together we will explore the grapes, levels of sweetness, types of Champagne, tasting […]

Tom Collins and John Collins

Bright and refreshing, the Collins family of drinks, Tom Collins and John Collins are a sour cocktail using an alcohol spirit, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a ratio of 3-2-1. Topped with sparking club soda or seltzer and garnished with fresh fruits, you can make a variety of Collins drinks. Use Gin for a […]

White Wine Summer Fruit Sangria

Did you over buy at your local farm stand and don’t know what to do with all the fruit you bought? How about making a bright, refreshing adult beverage – a white wine summer fruit sangria. Not only is it one of the easiest recipes to make, but it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Plus you […]

Lemon Drop Martini

When I was younger, the Lemon Drop was a popular shot for college kids. But we’ve all grown up, and so has the Lemon Drop. Allow me to introduce you to the Lemon Drop Martini -a refreshingly tart, not cloyingly sweet cocktail. The key is to balance sour and sweet with fresh lemon juice along […]

Jasmine Cocktail and The Grapefruit Jasmine

If you’re ready for a change from sweet cocktails and want something different, but the idea of Gin and Campari scare you. Then try the Jasmine Cocktail or my version, the Grapefruit Jasmine Cocktail. Bright, refreshing and sophisticated, these easy to make cocktails will take you to the next level. ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ Makes […]

Negroni Sbagliato – The Negroni Mistake

Cocktail folklore has it that this drink, the Negroni Sbagliato, is a mistake or messed up (aka sbagliato) take on the classic Negroni. The original Negroni is equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari – a bitter drink that is consumed very slowly. It is said that the bartender created the Negroni Sbagliato by accidentally […]