Cocktails

Roasted Serrano Infused Tequila -An Unexpected Party

 
An unexpected party broke out when my friend Ann and I tried to recreate a tequila based liqueur that we just love! We poured everything we could think of together to back engineer our little favorite but we just ended up face down on the carpet with a ridiculous mess all over the dining room table. But it sure was fun!

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Income Tax Cocktail – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Income Tax Cocktail
The dreaded yearly task is finally done and we all know it’s no party doing your taxes even if you hand them over to your accountant. You have a reason to celebrate – 1. You know how much money you are getting back or 2. There is no longer a mystery about how much you owe. Either way, the dirty deed is done and you have completed your income taxes! Whether you finished your taxes early, are sliding in sideways to the post office or an accountant who has made it through one more tax season, kick back and celebrate your accomplishment with this bitter sweet cocktail. Help is on the way!

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April Fools Cocktail – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

 
Mezcal Cream Soda
 
Have you fallen for an April Fool’s joke or two today? Well you are probably not alone. The pranksters are out in full force today and as long as the joke makes everyone laugh, even the one it is played on, then laughter is great! Here is a recipe that was created by the Food Network Kitchens and I don’t know if it is a joke or not. Try one out and let me know. Was it a fun twist on a child hood favorite Orange Creamsicle or just a “tasteless” joke?

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Sgroppino Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

 
 
 
Happy Birthday Italy!
 
Italy celebrated the 150th anniversary of its unification yesterday (17 March) but the party continues all week. The Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed on March 17, 1861 after military forces led by national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi conquered the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which at the time spread from Sicily to Naples. Garibaldi delivered the conquered territory to the King of Piedmont, Savoy and Sardinia, Victor Emanuel II, who then became the first King of Italy.

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Ginger, Rosemary, Lemon Spritzer Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

I’ve got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day as they say in the song. I certainly have an abundance of Meyer Lemons on my tree, the rosemary bush from Christmas that was planted in the garden needs a trim and a knob of ginger left over from the Thai shrimp dinner earlier in the week are all begging for a makeover. The weather is rainy and citrus is so cheerful that I just had to make this lovely cocktail. The concentrate can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week so there is no reason not to have sunshine all weekend! 

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French Kiss Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

 
Kiss
 
One name, so many recipes! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and a romantic cocktail is just what we need to get the loving feelings flowing. I found recipes that ranged from a simple half ‘n half of sweet vermouth and dry vermouth chilled and shaken to creamy dessert like drinks or bubbly cosmos to ones that were just plain boring. And boring is not what we want for Valentine’s Day! These two versions felt special yet different from each other. Take your pick or try both but don’t forget, this time it’s OK to French Kiss and tell me which cocktail put you in the mood.

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Grand Rum Toddy – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

 
Hot Toddy 2
 
Let’s have a Hot Toddy! It sounds like a great idea but who knows how to make one? I set out to find the scoop behind all this toddy business. A girl who knows her stuff about the toddy and has experimented with quite a few is Colleen Graham of About.com Guide. Check out her Hot Toddy Collection for more warm and soothing toddy treats.

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Teapot Cocktails – High Tea with a Twist

 

Teapot Cocktails
 
Teapot cocktails are quite the rage in Sydney, Australia and especially at the Loft for High Tea. Not much tea with a lovely combination of fruit juices and alcohol served in a teapot with little finger sandwiches make for a wonderful way to unwind with the girlfriends.

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