Archive for the ‘Cocktails’ Category

The Valentini is a great alternative to Champagne on V-Day.  It’s sophisticated and delicious, plus it looks so pretty.  Go on and shake it up! The Valentini Ingredients 3 oz

Here is Christmas cocktail perfect for parties and toasting the New Year too.  Cheers and enjoy! Please remember to always drink responsibly.   Nielsen-Massey Peppermint Pattitini Ingredients 2 oz. Vodka

Here are two very delicious and different takes on Holiday Cocktails from Van Gogh Vodka.  One cool and refreshing and the other a spicy hot, naughty on ice party punch!

Photo Credit: Susie Cushner, Recipe: Susan Branch – Country Living This weekend ( or Monday night, if you want to be official)  is the perfect time for a great Harvest Moon

Piña Coladas are a quintessential summer cocktail, but are NOT always a girl’s best friend.  For example an 8-ounce piña colada that gets served up at a poolside bar can

Try this amazing cocktail from Sauza Tequila.  It’s perfect for Summer Celebrations.  We love the fresh lime and agave nectar! THE SPARKLING SAUZA ® MARGARITA You’ll need: 7.5 oz. Sauza

WOW it’s HOT today!  NYC is in the middle of an early June heat wave!  It was 93 degrees at noon and it’s getting hotter.  Even though it’s not officially

In honor of National Margarita Day try our original recipe for a California Margarita.  It’s fresh and delicious and so easy to mix up!  The orange transforms the original to

Hot Buttered Rum is a cocktail that dates back to the time of George Washington and the birth of America.  The American Heritage Cookbook says hot buttered rum “found its

Eggnog has its fans and its critics.  All opinions seem to be strong and steeped in tradition, but everyone will agree, it’s the beverage that comes to mind 1st when

In honor of Veterans Day this past week, I bring you this very cool and classic cocktail created by Gaspare Campari in Italy.  The cocktail originally known as the “Milano-Torino”,

This is a sweet and simple martini from MARTHA.  Her site has of host of ‘ghoul’ cocktail and punch recipes that look and taste amazing. Make sure to check out

(Credit: Nick de la Torre/azcentral.com) Here’s a sweet treat for the grown-ups this Halloween.  I love the real thing and this cocktail doesn’t disappoint!  Cheers. Caramel Apple Martini Serves 1

Here is roundup of the Ghoulist Halloween Cocktail Ideas from around the Web! “Blood Drip” Vampire Martini Recipe – HostessWithTheMostess.com Pina Ghoulada Recipe – MarthaStewart.com Midori Halloween Punch Recipe –

Photo Credit: Susie Cushner,  Recipe: Susan Branch – Country Living This weekend is the perfect time for a great Harvest Moon cocktail!  Traditionally, this designation goes to the full moon

I am re-posting this cocktail recipe in celebration of the first day of sales for our book “Plan to Party”!  It’s one of our favorites and after you try it

Summer is winding down and there are only a few weeks left before the kids go back to school, sports kick in and we turn our attention toward fall entertaining. 

Our garden is bursting with basil and I am looking for ways to enjoy it. So when I came across this refreshing summer cocktail from Beefeater, it made my day!