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Paloma

March 21, 2014

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To kick off a festive mood of fun in the sun – there is no better mix than lime juice and tequila.  And while I don’t believe it’s possible to get “sick of” (“sick on” maybe) margaritas, it is always nice to mix it up.

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Fresh Paloma

  • 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup club soda
  1. Rim a highball glass with grapefruit juice and kosher salt.
  2. Mix grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup in the glass.
  3. Stir in tequila.
  4. Add ice then top with club soda.

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I’ll Have A…

March 14, 2014

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As we all know I love a fun drink – the more involved the better.  Muddled cucumber? Check. Blood Orange Juice? Yes please. Unfortunately, my unique cocktail taste has most dive bar bartenders scratching their heads/hating me, so this drink is my go to when I am trying not to be high-maintenance.

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In honor of St. Patrick’s day I want to introduce you to an easy-to-order/easy-to-drink concoction – Jameson and Ginger.

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Jameson and Ginger

  • 1.5 oz Jameson Whiskey
  • Ginger Ale
  • Wedge of Lime
  1. Pour whiskey into an ice filled highball glass.
  2. Top with ginger ale.
  3. Finish with a squeeze of lime.
  4. Stir and enjoy!

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Blossom Breeze

March 7, 2014

IMG_7194 This past weekend, I had one of the tastiest drinks of my life – the Blossom Breeze.

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Considering one of my most popular posts is my Cucumber Mint Vodka Cocktail, I figured hitting up the bartender for his secret recipe was a necessity… here you go!

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Blossom Breeze

  • 2 oz Square One Cucumber vodka
  • 3/4 oz St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
  • 3/4 oz lime juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • Soda Water
  • Edible flower blooms
  1. Shake vodka, Elderflower liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup in an ice filled shaker.
  2. Strain into an ice filled glass and top with soda water.
  3. Stir and garnish with edible flowers (or a slice of cucumber).

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Blackberry Basil Splash

February 21, 2014

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I was excited to see some gorgeous blackberries at the farmers market and wanted to whip up something fun…  Here is what I came up with!

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Blackberry Basil Splash 

  • 1.5 oz vodka/rum/tequila
  • 5 blackberries
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • Splash of club soda
  1. Muddle blackberries and basil in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add agave, alcohol and ice into shaker.
  3. Shake for 10 seconds or so.
  4. Strain into an ice filled glass and top with club soda.
  5. Stir and garnish with a basil leaf.

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*I made this at a party and was able to create it with vodka, rum and tequila… my favorite was the vodka – but it all comes down to preference 🙂

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Burnin’ Love!

February 14, 2014

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Whether you are spending the night with your sweetie or out with your girls on the town, this conncoction   is perfect way to kick off St. Valentine’s Day!

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Spicy Strawberry Margarita

  • 1 1/2 blanco tequila
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1/2 oz agave nectar
  • 3/4 oz lime juice
  • 2 strawberries
  • 1/2 tsp diced jalapeño
  1. Muddle strawberry and jalapeño in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add ice and remaining ingredients.
  3. Shake for 10-15 seconds and strain into an ice filled glass.
  4. Bottoms up!

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