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Cocktail Friday: Pina Colada

July 29, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Pina Colada

Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but this week seemed to breeze by. The weather, however, has been less than breezy. With temperatures spiking as high as 110 degrees, one would think we were living in the tropics. So, because we’re practically living on the beaches of Fiji, this week’s cocktail is a Pina [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Soda

July 22, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Soda

I think it’s safe to say that it’s hot outside. Blistering, suffocating, sweat-through-your-shirt-the-minute-you-step-outside-hot. So, what better way to beat the heat than to go back in time and enjoy a classic chocolate soda. Gone are the days of local soda shops where patrons would perch on padded stools, elbows bent on the polished counter tops, [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Mojito Slush

July 15, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Mojito Slush

Happy Friday! Thank goodness the weekend here, and what better way to celebrate than with this cool mojito slush. With its minty crispness and limey tartness, this fabulous cocktail is perfect poolside. Mojito Slush 1 package (3 ounces)  lime gelatin 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup boiling water 1 cup fresh mint leaves 2 cans (12 [...]

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Cocktail Fridays: Topsy-Turvey Sangria

July 8, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Fridays: Topsy-Turvey Sangria

Happy Friday!! While it may have been a short week, I think we’re all in definite need of a refreshing summer cocktail. After a busy 4th of July weekend, and a week trying to play catch up, it’s time to sit outside and enjoy a slow weekend. What better way to enjoy the end of [...]

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Cocktail Fridays: Firecracker Float

July 1, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Fridays: Firecracker Float

Happy 4th of July weekend!! It’s time for sno-cones, face paint, barbecue, and this scrumptious firecracker float. I know it’s not a traditional cocktail, but it’s fitting for this explosive holiday. Remember Pop Rocks? That colorful fizzy candy that snap, crackled, and popped in your mouth? Well this frosty recipe uses that same childhood candy [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Peach Wine Cooler

June 24, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Peach Wine Cooler

Happy Friday! This week summer officially arrived, bringing with it rain, rain, and more rain. I’m hoping the seasons will get their act together and bring some warm sunshine in time for the farmer’s markets tomorrow.  No one likes shopping for fresh produce in the rain. Whether you’re suffering from sun withdrawal like me, or [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Limoncello Spritzer

June 17, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Limoncello Spritzer

I love those old pictures from the 1950s where women are lounging in their cabanas with wide brimmed hats and a spritzer in hand. I can just imagine the crooning voices of the Beach Boys being drowned out by gossip and laughter. Giving a nod to those golden years, we’re having a Limoncello Sprizter for [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Sangria

June 10, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Sangria

It’s been a long and hot week. With the weekend finally here, it’s time to cool off with a little refreshment. Grab the biggest pitcher you can find and get ready because today we’re making sangria. What I love about sangria is that it’s full of fresh (or frozen) fruit, adding extra sweetness to the [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Cherry Brandy Old-Fashioned

June 3, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Cherry Brandy Old-Fashioned

It’s cherry season! I love going to market and finding baskets of deep, red cherries. I’ll occasionally pop a few in my mouth as I visit the other market stalls. Their sweetness reminding me of lazy summer afternoons. Since it’s finally Friday, I’m thinking we should kick-off the weekend with those gorgeous red cherries in [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Beer Margaritas

May 27, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Beer Margaritas

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all made if through the week unscathed. It’s time to kickoff the unofficial start to summer. I’m sure many of you have parties planed for the long weekend. Maybe a few of you are even heading out of town, camping, or visiting a nearby attraction.  But either way, grills [...]

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