Cocktails

Rye Witch ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

October brings mystery and witchcraft so it seems apropos to have some witchy tidbits served up with our cocktail today. In the late 1600’s, the Puritan settlement of Salem, Massachusetts flew into hysteria when accusations of witchcraft began to appear. Continue reading →

Cava Sangria ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

A cocktail toast to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in celebration of his historic trip and discovery of San Diego! This weekend in San Diego, the annual Cabrillo Festival brings to life the story of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese conquistador and explorer in Mexico and Central America, who spent his youth in Cuba. Continue reading →

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

Start the party on Friday but continue through the weekend. That is the beauty of Sangria. The longer the ingredients meld together the better it tastes. Sangria is a great summer time drink that goes with so many grilled foods and will please even your friends that “aren’t into wine”. Continue reading →

To Keg or Not to Keg, That is The Question!

Kegger Parties from college were the way to go then but is that what works best for the party you are going to throw now? Not only do our tastes change but we are more sophisticated now, right? Variety is the spice of life and to offer several kinds of beer is a classy thing to do.

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Patriotic Cosmos ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Kick off the 4th of July holiday weekend with a party cocktail that says “Let Freedom Ring”! Fourth of July is American Independence Day and celebrates the spirit of Patriotism and Freedom. This festive summertime holiday is perfect for picnics and barbecues with family and friends.

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Lynchburg Lemonade ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Father’s Day is a special occasion and it is a great excuse to make your father a special drink. These are “manly drinks” and should hit the spot. If mixed drinks aren’t Dad’s thing, then Ice Cold Beer is a given so make sure you have plenty of Dad’s favorite brand.

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The Pama Kiss ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

My girlfriend Kathy’s birthday is Saturday and I wanted to find a drink with her in mind. For many summers we have created a new drink for the fun in the sun summer pool season. And since it is pool season, healthy and fit comes to mind. What could be healthier than pomegranates, cranberries and an apple a day to keep the doctor away!

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Cupids Blush ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Today is our wedding anniversary so I wanted to serve a special cocktail to celebrate this happy day. We are going to spend time together in the kitchen this evening creating some of our favorite foods and then watch our wedding DVD. It is so much fun to look back at our wedding day with all our friends and family near us, sharing in the beginning of our lives together.

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Luck Be A Lady – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

How very lucky to be women we are and today should not be any different. Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some but not in my house. 13 has always been a lucky number for us and a very good reason to celebrate, especially when it falls on Friday. The color orange is often referred to as the “social” color in feng shui energy and is said to create and promote lively conversations and good times. Change your luck with this fresh and frisky citrus libation!

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Roasted Serrano Blackberry Margaritas – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Time to party! A few days ago I posted the Roasted Serrano Infused Tequila “experiment” and if you started it then, your Roasted Serrano Infused Tequila should be ready to consume. If not, get that project started so you can enjoy this unique, lip smacking cocktail this weekend! A little spice with some juicy berry and this is a real change up from the usual margarita!

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