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How to Make the Classic Daiquiri Cocktail and the Strawberry Daiquiri

With origins dating back to the late 1800s, the classic Daiquiri cocktail is made from just three simple ingredients – lime, sugar and rum. While many variations have been developed over the years, this classic bright and refreshing cocktail is the foundation for all of them. Let’s explore the Classic and the Strawberry Daiquiri. === […]

Wine Tasting for Beginners | Let’s Celebrate TV Live

Sunday, February 19, 2023 – 3:30pm Eastern US EST (UTC-5) – Join us in our kitchen for a fun and informative wine tasting experience! Wine Tasting for Beginners is for those new to the world of wine or will be visiting a winery for a tasting. Let’s talk about the basics of wine tasting, including […]
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The Gin Gimlet Cocktail – Discovering Gin

It doesn’t get much simpler or refreshing than the Gin Gimlet. This classic cocktail is made from gin, lime juice and simple syrup. This drink is a great way to explore the nuances of different gins with a great lime taste. Think of it as limeade for adults. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === Gin Gimlet: 2 […]

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. […]

Sip in Style – Making the French 75 & French 125 Champagne Cocktails

Raise a glass to the art of mixology with the French 75 & French 125 champagne cocktails. Get ready to discover their rich history and learn the secret to crafting the perfect drink. Join us now for an unforgettable cocktail experience! === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === French 75: 1 1/2 ounces (45 ml) Gin 3/4 ounce […]

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 […]

The Americano Cocktail: A Bitter Beginning, A Sweet Finish

It’s time to shake up your cocktail routine! Discover our take on the Americano. We are blending Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and a splash of soda to form an elegant and perfectly balanced cocktail. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) Campari 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) sweet vermouth Soda water, chilled, to top Garnish: slice […]

Martini Madness: A Delicious Orange Blossom Twist

The Orange Blossom. This vodka based cocktail gets a triple shot of orange flavor by combining orange vodka, Cointreau and freshly squeezed orange juice! === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) Blood Orange Vodka (Skyy) 1 ounce (30ml) Cointreau 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) Orange Juice (Pulp Free) Garnish: Orange Peel Combine the ingredients in […]
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The Classic Rob Roy and the Maple Rob Roy – Smokey Manhattan Cocktails

Created in 1894 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City, the Rob Roy is the smoky cousin of the Manhattan, made from blended scotch and sweet vermouth. The Maple Rob Roy is a more recent variation includes dry vermouth and pure maple syrup. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === Classic Rob Roy 2 ounces (60 […]
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When to Shake or Stir a Cocktail – Basic Bar Skills

When to Shake or Stir a cocktail is one of the burning questions for home bartenders and one of much debate, especially when talking about the famous martini. Generally stirred cocktails will be cold with little dilution, where as shaken cocktails will be extra cold, aerated and foamy. The general rule for shaking: When the […]