Cheers Laugh Pear Martini – Recipe! October 2, 2020 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Martini’s are always a popular drink, no matter the season and my favorite martini just happens to be a Manhattan because I am a fan of rye whiskey and Carpano Antica, an Italian vermouth. However, there are a few other martini’s I enjoy like a Dirty Martini with a big splash of olive juice, and […] Read more » Cocktail Recipes Festive Cocktails Gena Bell Cooks genabellrecipes Holiday Cocktails How to Make a Martini Pear Cocktails Pear Martini - Recipe! Vodka Cocktails
Food Cheers Desserts Laugh Paloma Granitas with Lime Whipped Cream – Recipe! September 25, 2020 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I’ve been sipping on Palomas during the early evenings on many occasions this summer. This light and refreshing cocktail made with just a handful of ingredients, like freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, good tequila, and a splash of both agave nectar and sparkling water seemed to satisfy my palate, while watching the sun go down. The simplicity […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Granita Recipe How to Make a Granita Paloma Granita Recipe Paloma Granitas with Lime Whipped Cream - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Watermelon Campari Spritzer – Recipe! July 12, 2020 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Summertime is the perfect time for a spritzer. Spritzers derive their name from carbonation added to any combination of fruit juice, wine or hard alcohol. An Aperol Spritz or White Wine Spritzer are probably the most popular of cocktails in this category, but during the warmer months, it’s always a superb idea to use fresh […] Read more » Campari Spritzer Recipe Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Spritzers Summer Cocktail Recipes Watermelon Campari Spritzers - Recipe! Watermelon Recipes
Laugh Cheers Peach Bellini – Recipe! May 24, 2020 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Some days I just want to pretend I’m on vacation in a far away place, sipping on something cool to drink. I’m sure most of us sort of feel the same way, but we’re here at home, doing the best we can, trying to keep our spirits up despite all the news in the world […] Read more » Bellini Recipe Cocktail Recipe genabellrecipe Harry's Bar Recipe How to Make Peach Bellini's Peach Bellini - Recipe!
Laugh Cheers Bourbon Sour – Recipe! February 21, 2020 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment It’s never too early to talk about weekend cocktails. By the end of the week, most of us could use a drink, a good drink. Bourbon tends to be a favorite in my household, so we often use that as a base in our cocktails. Bourbon Sours make a nice drink to sip on because […] Read more » Bourbon Cocktail Bourbon Drinks Bourbon Sour Recipe Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes
Laugh Cheers Apple Pie Martini – Recipe! November 23, 2019 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I know it’s a little early for a cocktail, but never too early to talk about a cocktail. Since most people will be in the grocery store sometime this weekend, stocking up on Thanksgiving items, I thought it would be wise to throw in another recipe, so you can buy the ingredients ahead of time. […] Read more » Apple Pie Cocktail Recipe Apple Pie Martini - Recipe! Apple Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Fall Drink Recipes genabellrecipes Thanksgiving Cocktails
Laugh Cheers Bloody Martini – Recipe! October 30, 2019 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Halloween is this Thursday and what better way to celebrate this haunting evening than with a festive cocktail in hand. I could really use a drink about now, with all the evacuating, and packing up cars. It’s really taken a toll on me. You are never Really prepared, even though most of us know what […] Read more » Bloody Martini - Recipe! genabellrecipes Halloween Cocktails Halloween Drinks Martini Recipes Pomegranate Martini Recipe
Laugh Cheers Rose Martinis – Recipe! May 23, 2019 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Spring is flower season and buds of all kinds are popping up around my neighborhood and in my backyard. I love the look of pinks, yellows and oranges flourishing in a green landscape, and with all the rain this year, the colors are even more vibrant. Flowers of all kinds show up on dishes at […] Read more » Cocktail Recipes genabellrecipes Holiday Cocktails Rose Cocktail Recipe Rose Martini - Recipe! Rose Water Recipes Roses in Cocktails Wedding Cocktails
Cheers Laugh Mint Julep – Recipe! May 2, 2019 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment The first Saturday in May is our nation’s biggest horse race, The Kentucky Derby. If you haven’t had a chance to go to Louisville, hundreds of people all dressed up in their Sunday best, head to Churchill Downs to watch the 2 km race. The grandstands are full of onlookers who have potentially made a […] Read more » Bourbon Cocktails Recipe Bourbon Recipes genabellrecipes How to Make a Mint Julep Kentucky Derby Cocktails Kentucky Derby Drink - Mint Julep Kentucky Derby Drinks Mint Julep Recipe
Laugh Cheers Chocolate Peppermint Martini’s – Recipe! December 21, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Tis’ the season for fun and festive cocktails. Whether you prefer them sweet or super dry, there’s always room for something exciting to sip on during the holiday season. This year I decided to go sweet with a minty finish for a dessert-like drink that can be enjoyed before or after a meal. Cocktails are […] Read more » Chocolate Martinis Chocolate Peppermint Martini's - Recipe! Cocktails by Gena Bell Festive Cocktails Holiday Cocktails Peppermint Cocktails
