Laugh Cheers Mint Julep – Recipe! May 6, 2023 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment It’s Kentucky Derby day and there is no better cocktail than a Mint Julep to sip on while watching this historical race. A Mint Julep is a simple mix of bourbon, simple syrup, mint leaves and a splash of sparkling water. Bourbon originates in Kentucky, and is the most popular spirit in the entire state […] Read more » Bourbon Cocktails Cheers! Cocktails Cocktails with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Mint Julep Recipe
Laugh Cheers California Sunrise Martini – Recipe! April 14, 2023 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Happy Friday and it’s cocktail night. Tequila is my liquor of choice in a cocktail, so I thought a drink with a citrusy vibe would be nice like this California Sunrise Martini. A tequila sunrise is usually made in a long tall glass with ice, but my version has California flair, and can served up […] Read more » California Sunrise Martini - Recipe! Cheers! Cocktails with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Martini Recipe tequila cocktails Teuqila Sunrise Cocktail
Laugh Cheers Meyer Lemon Drop – Recipe! March 31, 2023 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Meyer lemons are one of the best citrus fruits and when shaken into a cocktail – this Meyer Lemon Drop – will tantalize the tastebuds. Meyer lemons taste like a cross between a lemon and a tangerine and offer the most delightful citrus flavors on the planet, and to sip on such a treat at […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails Drinks with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Lemon Drop Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe Meyer Lemon Drop - Recipe! Meyer Lemon Recipes
Laugh Cheers Manhattan – Recipe! March 10, 2023 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment A good Manhattan is my cocktail of choice when the weather is chilly and rainy outside. There is nothing like sipping on a bourbon mixed with good vermouth and a few splashes of bitters to set the evening just right. There is always a warming sensation the comes with a Manhattan and it’s perfect on […] Read more » Cheers! Classic Manhattan Recipe Cocktails Cocktails with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Manhattan - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Irish Coffee Martini – Recipe! February 24, 2023 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 2 Comments on Irish Coffee Martini – Recipe! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, I couldn’t help resist creating this Irish Coffee Martini. Irish coffee is one of my favorite things to sip on when it’s cold outside. Maybe it’s the coffee, but it’s probably the combination of Irish Whiskey and cream that makes these drinks so delicious. I first decided to […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails Cocktails with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Irish Coffee Irish Coffee Martini - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Lightened-Up Vanilla Bean Eggnog – Recipe! December 21, 2022 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I am always up for a good cup of eggnog around the holidays, but homemade eggnog even more so. My Lightened-Up Vanilla Bean Eggnog is super creamy and so delicious, considering I made it with low-fat milk. The eggs act like a thickener allowing that luscious consistency to come through. I prefer lighter eggnog to […] Read more » Cheers! cooking with Gena Bell Eggnog Recipes genabellrecipes Lightened Up Eggnog Lightened-Up Vanilla Bean Eggnog - Recipe! Vanilla Bean Eggnog Recipe
Laugh Cheers Rum Punch Cocktail – Recipe! December 15, 2022 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Christmastime is about celebration and what better way to bring in good cheer than with a Rum Punch Cocktail that’s mixed with fresh citrus juices, Luxardo cherry syrup and rum. It’s all prepared in one glass, and swirled together with a spoon, before crushed ice, an orange slice and fresh mint top it off. You […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktail with Gena Bell Cocktails genabellrecipes Holiday Cheer Rum Cocktails Rum Punch Cocktail - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Pomegranate Orange Gin & Tonic – Recipe! November 19, 2022 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Tis’ the season for great cocktails and this Pomegranate Orange Gin & Tonic is super tasty. I like to think of it as a kicked-up gin & tonic because pomegranate juice and a splash of Grand Marnier really make this drink festive and fun. This holiday season most of us will serve some sort of […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails genabellrecipes Gin and Tonic Recipe Pomegranate Orange Gin & Tonic - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Monster Mash Frothy Margarita – Recipe! October 28, 2022 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Every Halloween requires a Spooktacular cocktail to sip on with friends while we admire each others costumes and watch the little ones frolic through their candy. There’s something magical about the ability to create a drink that’s purple hued and tastes frightfully delicious like this monster mash frothy margarita. This drink is created with pomegranate […] Read more » Cheers! Cocktails Drinks with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Margarita Recipes Monster Mash Frothy Margarita - Recipe! Pomegranate Frothy Margarita - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Hornet’s Refresher – Recipe! September 2, 2022 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment We made these drinks over Facetime with our Canadian friends a few nights ago and I thought they were super refreshing and a good way to kick-off the long holiday weekend. I got the idea from a local restaurant in Santa Ynez called Brothers at the Red Barn, who make outstanding cocktails and food. This […] Read more » Aperol Recipes Bourbon Recipes Cheers! Cocktails Cocktails with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Hornet's Refresher - Recipe!