Cocktails

Dancing Leprechaun – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

tall with lemon twist

I hear the mischievous spirit from traditional Irish folklore knocking at my door. Is it really that time of year again? Thankfully yes, and I am pulling out my favorite St Patrick’s day party gear and getting ready for the corned beef, the singing and a wearing of the green.

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Nutcracker Sweet Martini – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Nutcracker Sweet Martini
Although I do not have a huge sweet tooth; I leave that to my husband, the Christmas holidays always make me think of desserts and what luscious creations I could make to celebrate this festive season. The fantasy of baking with Christmas carols playing in the background helps set the stage for the perfect holiday dessert making.

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Apple Crisp Martini – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Every year my girlfriend Kathy and I search for the season’s perfect summer and holiday cocktail. Well this year I am voting for the Apple Crisp Martini to launch the Thanksgiving holiday dinner! It has all the flavors of Fall but with a fun twist of a liqueur that you don’t hear about often enough.

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Cinnamon Toast Toddy – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Last night I smelled wood fire smoke in the air and that always makes me feel like fall is really here. The days are still pleasantly warm but there is a chilly nip in the air at night. What better reason do we need than this to snuggle up with a hot toddy and a good movie to start the weekend in comfort?

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Parkside Fizz ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Parkside Fizz

Not only does this cocktail take you back to a bygone era, the story behind how you get one of these tasty libations holds even more mystery. Created by Jim Meehan of PDT (Please Don’t Tell) in New York’s East Village for a Belvedere Vodka cocktail contest, the cocktail story opens the “door” to a New York Speakeasy reminiscent of the 1920’s. Continue reading

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