Saskatoon Honey Gin Bramble Cocktail I love designing different cocktails with unique spirits like in this Saskatoon Honey Gin Bramble Cocktail. Eau Claire Distillery just released this Saskatoon Honey Gin on March 20 as a seasonal product, just in time for spring. It sure didn’t take me long to then wrap my head around this…
Earls Coconut Mint Margarita
Earls Coconut Mint Margarita As you know if you are a follower here I have done many posts on Earls Restaurants in the past. I was recently asked by a reader Kirsten, if I could possibly do a copycat of Earls Coconut Mint Margarita. Going one better I just asked Earls if they would kindly…
Cherry Gin & Tonic
Cherry Gin & Tonic Do you love a simple cocktail? I sure do and I have to say a gin and tonic is something that I don’t have that often but when I do man are they good! When I received a gorgeous bottle of cherry gin from Eau Claire Distillery, I thought of my…
Salty Dog Cocktail
Salty Dog Cocktail I love fun cocktails for anytime of the year. I also love presenting company with a new and different cocktail. So today I bring you a Salty Dog Cocktail. I saw this in my travels and thought, yum what a great idea with a gorgeous salty rim and the tart, sweet grapefruit. …
Rhubarb Margaritas
Rhubarb Margaritas Do you have a rhubarb patch? I have a huge one that I actually have added more rhubarb too. At the end of the season I cut up 25 cups and put them into bags and into the freezer. Now that I have thoughts of spring again I pulled some out to make…
Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita & 1918 Tap and Table
Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita & 1918 Tap and Table Summer is in full swing and there is nothing better than to enjoy a great cocktail, so today I bring you Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita & 1918 Tap and Table. You wonder why these two are together today. Well, I had the pleasure of attending yet another media…
Refreshing Peach Basil Cocktail
Refreshing Peach Basil Cocktail I love creating cocktails and this Refreshing Peach Basil Cocktail is a winner, winner of a porch sipper!! You can have it with gin or vodka and it is refreshing and cooling on a hot summer day!! I added whole slices of frozen peaches to keep your libation ultra cool. Once…
Shrimp Salad with Cranberry Pineapple Marinade
Shrimp Salad with Cranberry Pineapple Marinade Spring has sprung and with that comes light and refreshing recipes like this Shrimp Salad with Cranberry Pineapple Marinade using Ocean Spray® Cran·Pineapple™ Cocktail. We are huge lovers of Ocean Spray® Cranberry™ Cocktail at our house so I am really excited to add this new fruit juice cocktail to our…
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade It is almost picnic season and I am thrilled for some warm weather and venturing outdoors to enjoy great picnic fare and sunshine. Have you made homemade lemonade before? It really is very simple to make. Adding an additional flavor is easy too like in this Lavender Lemonade. For this post and in…
Crabmeat Cocktail
Crabmeat Cocktail I love old Hollywood, the stories, the glamour, the stars, and now with this book, L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants and this Crabmeat Cocktail, the recipes!! This gorgeous hardcover cookbook is loaded with not only recipes but tons of fabulous pictures that have never been published before. I also have a giveaway for you for one…
Cranberry Moscow Mule
Cranberry Moscow Mule The beauty of a great cocktail!! Like with anything food wise you want your eyes to be first enchanted and then you taste buds awakened. This Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe has it all and is perfect for the coming holiday season!! Bright plump tart cranberries add the red while fresh citrusy limes…
Hurricane Cocktail
Hurricane Cocktail Do you remember this libation? A Hurricane Cocktail has been around for a long time. A hurricane cocktail consists of a blend of rums, fruit juices and grenadine! This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where also I’m a contributor. I am now sharing this lovely lively beverage here for you today!!…