Tasty Cadillac Margarita
TASTY CADILLAC MARGARITA 3 oz. reposado tequila 3 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice 2 oz. orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier ½ oz. agave nectar, optional Sea salt, for glasses Lime and mandarin slices, garnish
Wonderful Watermelon Mint Iced Tea
WONDERFUL WATERMELON MINT ICED TEA1 watermelon (to make 2 c. of melon juice)2 mint tea bags2 c. waterFresh mint leaves, optional Brew tea bags in 2 c. of water and let cool. PREPARE MELON FOR JUICING: Slice melon into medium-sized…
Fantastic Strawberry Margaritas
FANTASTIC STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS1 t. fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 4 c.)½ c. sugarJuice of 3 limes2 c. silver tequila½ c. triple sec1 c. freeze-dried strawberries¼ c. kosher saltLemon wedges, garnish Puree fresh berries, sugar and lime juice in blender…
Lucky Irish Whiskey Cocktail
LUCKY IRISH WHISKEY COCKTAIL2 oz. Irish whiskey1 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream½ oz. crème de mentheIce as needed1 Andes mint-flavored chocolate candy Mix together in shaker, whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream and crème de menthe. Add Ice and shake. Strain and pour…
Amazing Mardi Gras King Cake Cream Liqueur
AMAZING MARDI GRAS KING CAKE CREAM LIQUEUR½ c. sugar½ c. filtered water1 t. Tony Chachere’s BOLD Creole seasoning2 c. heavy cream1 t. cinnamon1 t. vanilla1 ¼ c. dark rum¼ c. Tony Chachere’s BOLD Creole seasoning simple syrup2 cans sweetened condensed…
Refreshing Pina Colada Milkshake
REFRESHING PINA COLADA MILKSHAKES2 ½ c. vanilla ice cream8 oz. crushed pineapple in pineapple juice (undrained)¼ c. coconut milk¼ c Cream of Coconut¼ c. light rumShredded sweetened coconut flakesWhipped cream and maraschino cherries for garnish Place about 2 T. of…
Jazzed-Up Mint Chocolate Chip Shake
JAZZED UP MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP SHAKE½ c. milk1 quart good quality ice cream¼ t. peppermint extractGreen food coloring¼ c. mini chocolate chipsGarnish: fresh mint Combine milk, ice cream, extract in blender. Process until smooth. Add drops of food coloring to…
Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate
CROCK-POT HOT CHOCOLATE½ c. sugar1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder6 c. whole milk2 c. heavy cream2 (4-oz.) semisweet chocolate bars, chopped2 t. vanilla1 t. instant espresso or coffee15 jumbo marshmallows, plus more for garnish8 oz. Bailey’s Irish cream Liqueur (optional)Shaved chocolate,…
Amazing Appletini
AMAZING APPLETINI4 oz. vodka2 oz. apple schnapps, such as Sour Apple Pucker1 oz. fresh lemon juice½ oz. simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)Green apple slices, garnishMaraschino cherries, garnish Fill cocktail shaker halfway full with ice. Add vodka, schnapps, lemon juice and…
Festive Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail
FESTIVE POMEGRANATE MOJITO COCKTAILLime wedge and pomegranate arils, to serve¼ c. rum¼ c. pomegranate juice2 T. fresh lime juice2 T. Mint Simple Syrup (recipe below)Cold sparkling mineral water, as neededFresh mint sprig, garnishMINT SIMPLE SYRUP:2/3 c. sugar2/3 c. water1 oz…