I wanted to share some additional holiday themed cocktails. You can never have too many cocktails to enjoy the holidays! Hot Buttered Rum Source: beyondwonderful.com via Pretty Pear Bride on Pinterest Ingredients 1 ounce dark rum 1/2 cup boiling water 1 heaping tablespoon hot buttered rum mixture (recipe follows) ~ cinnamon ~ nutmeg Hot Buttered […]
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Thirsty Thursday ~ Holiday Cocktails
It’s getting cold outside, the snow is starting to fall and the fireplace is crackling, YEP it’s getting close to the holidays. The holidays can be filled with the hustle and bustle of entertaining, shopping and enjoying family and friends. But being engaged, newly married or heck if you’re like me and been married for […]
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Thirsty Thursday ~ Apple Pie Martini
Apple Pie Martini Apple Pie Martini 1 oz Vanilla Vodka 2 oz apple cider 1/2 tsp lime juice 1/4 tsp cinnamon Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of apple. Recipe and Image courtesy of Celebrations at Home Blog
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{Happy Thanksgiving} Thirsty Thursday ~ Pumpkin Pie Martini
Happy Thanksgiving from Pretty Pear Bride. Today’s Thirsty Thursday is just what you need for a Thanksgiving cocktail Pumpkin Pie Martini Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe Type: Cocktail Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 3 ounces pecan liqueur 3 ounces vanilla vodka 4 ounces milk 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree pinch of […]
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Thirsty Thursday ~ Vampire Bite
The day is finally here, the premiere of Twilight’s Breaking Dawn 2 starts tonight at 12pm. We have finally come to the end of an epic series so of course we have to do it up and celebrate with a cocktail. And what could be more fitting than a vampire inspired drink. Vampire Bite […]
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{Twilight Thirsty Thursday} Vampire Vixen
I am such a die hard Twilight fan and can’t wait for the final installment of the series to come out November 16th. So we are getting in the Twilight mood with a vampire inspired cocktail. Ingredients 2 parts Skinnygirl Bare Naked Vodka 1 part olive juice 2 parts tomato juice 2 parts club soda […]
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{Weekend Cocktail} Autumn Apple Cider & Champagne Sangria
Autumn Apple Cider & Champagne Sangria This drink literally makes me want to either get up and just start dancing around because it is such a fun drink or snuggle up beside my honey and cuddle for hours. But either way it’s a fun autumn drink. Visit KiranTarun for the ingredients and […]
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{Thirsty Thursday} Icy Hands Halloween Punch
Halloween has passed for some but here in Ohio we will celebrating Halloween on Saturday because of Hurricane Sandy. And I’m sure there will be a few stray Halloween Parties this weekend so we decided to share a fun Halloween punch that will be perfect for the festivities. Ingredients 750 ml bottle premium vodka or […]
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{Thirsty Thursday} The Peaches and Scream
It’s time to get into the spirit of spooky with The Peaches and Scream cocktail. This libation is sure to make you scream! The Peaches and Scream Ingredients 1.5 oz Old Forester Bourbon 0.5 oz Cream 0.5 oz Peach Purée 0.5 Apple Butter Syrup Pinch of Cinnamon Spice Brown Sugar Peach or Apple (to garnish) […]
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{Weekend Cocktail} Candy Corn Martini
OH YEAH, Halloween is right around the corner. Yes, I know this because I’m constantly seeing candy everywhere and my kids are hounding me about STILL getting their costume. I know, I know, I’m behind but I’m that parent who waits till the last minute to get a good deal on a costume. LOL! But […]
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{Thirsty Thursay} Autumn Apple
Fall is here once again and this weeks drink combines the wonderful Autumn flavors of apple and cranberry, Spiked with warming absinthe and the zing of ginger, this one will warm you insider and out Ingredients 1 oz. Lucid Absinthe 2 oz. apple cider 1 oz. cranberry juice 1 oz. ginger ale 0.5 oz. Chambord […]
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{Thirsty Thursday} Cake Batter Martini
This is definitely how I like to start my Thirsty Thursday! via The Novice Chef Blog Via Three Olives Vodka
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{Thirsty Thursday} Poolside Drinks
Since I’m on vacation this week. We have been trying all types of lake side drinks. So I thought why not share some of the best drinks to enjoy while lounging by the pool or beach or even lake. ENJOY!! Source: google.com via Kari on Pinterest Recipes in clockwise order 1. Watermelon Sake […]
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{Thirsty Thursday} Starlight Royale
Introducing a delicious concoction of gin, lime juice, and Champagne topped off with a splash of grenadine for a pink glow (we dipped the rim in lime juice and fine sanding sugar for a 1-inch-wide band of sparkle. 2 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice (or 1 1/2 ounces per shaker), plus more for rims […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Juniper Shine
Juniper Shine Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Original Moonshine Corn Whiskey ¾ oz lemon juice ¾ oz juniper maple syrup ½ stock of rosemary Directions: Place all ingredients except the moonshine into a shaking tin and muddle. Add The Original Moonshine and ice and shake hard for 7 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Makers Mark Classic Kentucky Eggnog
I love me a good Eggnog and especially with a little bourbon in it. Ingredients: 1 liter Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky 1 quart milk 1 quart heavy cream 2 dozen eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar Nutmeg for garnish Directions: Separate eggs and beat yolks until creamy. Whip sugar into yolks. Beat whites until they stand […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Ingredients: 3/4 oz Partida Blanco Tequila 1 oz Peppermint Schnapps 3/4 Godiva Liqueur 1-1/2oz Cream Directions: Rim martini glass with chocolate syrup and crushed candy canes. Shake ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into martini glass. Courtesy of Drink of the Week. Happy Planning,
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Thirsty Thursday: Red Hot Chocolate
I love, love, love Hot Chocolate so of course I had to share this great spin on it. Ingredients: 1 oz. Campari 2 oz. Brandy 3 oz. Whole Milk 0.5 oz. heavy cream (optional) 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips Directions: Put milk, cream and chocolate in a milk frothing cup used for espresso. Froth […]
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Thirsty Thursday: DIY Cranberry Liqueur
I love this idea, especially with the holidays coming up!! It could be a great favor for a wedding, a holiday gift or even a great bridal party gifts. This recipe makes about 2 cups. DIY Cranberry Liqueur 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen) 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups vodka […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Autumn Aperitif
You know I had to do this. It just looks so good and oh, yea, it is Autumn!! 1 ounce Ketel One Oranje 1 ounce sweet Vermouth 1/4 ounce of Zwack herbal liqueur 5 dashes Angostura Bitters Orange Peel Pour Ketel One Oranje, sweet vermouth, Zack and Agostura Bitters in a rocks glass over ice.Gently […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Halloween Cocktails
Oh, my it is Thursday already and the Thursday right before Halloween. So of course I had to give some great Halloween cocktails from the best site every, Drink of the Week Mayhem Cocktail 2 oz Cockspur Fine Rum ½ oz triple sec ½ oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Orange twist for garnish. Combine ingredients in […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Vampire Kiss Martini
Halloween is almost here so what better way to get in the mood than with a great Halloween cocktail and I found a great one on The Food Network by Sandra Lee. I love the wax teeth in the glass, such a great touch!!! Ingredients 1 part vodka, chilled 1 part Champagne 1 part Chambord Garnish […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Fall Punch
The Fall Punch 2 oz. Highland Park 12 year 2 oz. Apple Cider 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz. Simple Syrup 1 oz. Part Cinnamon Syrup* Mix ingredients together in a large container and pour over a full glass of ice. *Cinnamon Syrup Boil equal parts water and sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks until […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Nectarine and Honey
I just love this drink. It gets me in the mood for the coming fall. And you can use any of your favorite fruits in it. Nectarine and Honey 1 1/2 oz vodka 1 ounce honey syrup (half honey – half warm water) 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/2 nectarine, sliced Club soda Muddle the nectarine […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Fireside Martini
This sounds so good especially with fall starting today. Fireside Martini 1 part vodka 1/4 part maraschino liqueur 1 part pomegranate liqueur 1/2 part triple sec 1/4 part sweet vermouth 3 dashes Angostura bitters For garnish: 1 lemon wedge, 1 lemon spiral + rimming sugar Rub the lemon wedge along the rim of a chilled […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Watermelon Jalapeno Slush
I so love me a good slushie but add in some alcohol and spice it up with a jalapeno and I’m at a lost for words…… Love this!!! My little jalapeno plant has been producing like a champ, so I’ll be sharing a few jalapeno-inspired cocktails. One of my favorite ingredients to mix with jalapeno […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Watermelon Cucumber Refresher
Such a refreshing drink!! Watermelon-Cucumber Refresher 3 parts vodka (I used 1 1/2 ounces) [Note: tequila makes a great recipe variation too] 1 part (1/2 ounce) triple sec 1 part (1/2 ounce) watermelon-cucumber-mint juice* 1 part (1/2 ounce) fresh lime juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Raspberry Lemon Drop
This looks so refreshing!! Photo courtesy of YumSugar 2 oz. Vodka 1/2 oz. Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur 2 tsp. Lemon Juice 2 tsp. Sugar Lemon Slice Moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a little lemon juice and dip in 1/2 of the sugar to frost. Mix vodka and remaining lemon juice and […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Sparkling Spring Punch
This just looks so yummy!! Sparkling Spring Punch 4 bottle dry sparkling wine 1 bottle cognac 1 cup Maraschino liqueur 1 cup Loft Lavender liqueur 1/2 cup fresh tangerine juice Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl. Fill a bundt pan or large metal bowl with water and fruit slices, then freeze. Use warm water […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Pink Frost
This drink is a must have for any hot day. Pink Frost 1 1/2 oz. dark rum 1 1/2 oz. white chocolate liqueur 3 strawberries 3 oz. half and half At the bottom of your cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries with the liqueur. Pour in your other ingredients and add ice. Shake vigorously for at […]