TASTY STRAWBELLINI2-4 fresh strawberries¼ oz. simple syrup (homemade or store bought)1 oz. strawberry-flavored vodka (see recipe below)½ oz. fresh lemon juiceChampagne, as neededSTRAWBERRY VODKA1 bottle vodka (about 25 oz.)6-8 c. strawberries STRAWBERRY VODKA: In pitcher, combine vodka and strawberries. Let…
CHILLING RAMOS GIN FIZZ2 oz. gin1 T. Simple Syrup (homemade or store bought)½ oz. fresh lemon juice½ oz. fresh lime juice1 egg white1 oz. heavy whipping cream3 drops orange flower water2 oz. club soda, chilled In empty cocktail shaker, combine…
FANTASTIC LEMON TIRAMISU1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese½ c. sugar2 t. vanilla1 c. whipping cream2 (3-oz.) pkg. ladyfingers (make sure they are soft)24 (1 ½-oz.) shot glasses1 ½ c. Quick and Easy Lemon Curd24 fresh raspberries24 small fresh mint sprigs Stir…
EASY CARAMEL FRAPPUCCINO4 c. ice½ c. black coffee, cooled¼ c. whole milk1 t. vanilla extract2 T. caramel sauce or syrupWhipped cream, caramel sauce-garnish Process all ingredients in blender until smooth.Pour into 2 large glasses.Top with whipped cream and drizzle with…
DELICIOUS PAPAYA-BANANA SMOOTHIE1 c. milk¼ c. Greek yogurt1 t. vanilla1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced½ large, ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped1 c. ice cubes Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla, banana, papaya and ice cubes in blender.Blend until smooth.Pour…
REFRESHING CUCUMBER-LIME INFUSED GINE AND TONIC6 Persian or English cucumbers, divided8 (2 ½” long) strips lime rind1 ½ c. gin½ c. fresh lime juice1 lime, thinly slice5 c. tonic water, chilled Cut 4 cucumbers into ¼” thick slices, about 2…
FESTIVE POMEGRANATE MARGARITAS¼ c. pomegranate juice (can be store bought)Use seeds for garnish4 ozs. Tequila Blanco1 oz. Triple Sec2 ozs. Fresh lime juice12 ozs. Ice cubesLime wedges or slices, garnishMargarita salt, optional for rim of glass Combine all ingredients except…
YUMMY CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI1 lemon wedge1 T. turbinado sugar (raw sugar)2 T. finely chopped bittersweet chocolate4 T. expresso, cooked1 ½ oz. best vodka, chilled½ oz. crème de cacaoLong lemon twist Wipe the rim of chilled, oversized martini glass with lemon…
VAMPIRE FANG COCKTAIL1 scoop vanilla ice cream1 oz. triple sec½ oz. white crème de cacaoDrizzle of grenadine Blend all ingredients except grenadine until smooth.Pour into stemmed cocktail glass.Drizzle grenadine over top.
WALKING ZOMBIE COCKTAIL1 oz. apricot brandy1 oz. light rum1 oz. dark rum1 oz. lime juice2 dashes grenadineOrange juice1 oz. Bacardi 151 rumCherry/orange slice, garnish Mix light and dark rum and brandy in cocktail shaker.Add lime juice and grenadine.Shake well and…