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
Laugh Parties Cocktail & Appetizer Pairings for Oscar Night – Recipes! February 24, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Oscar night is this Sunday and even though they are predicting rain, there is a glitzy festive party ahead. Usually on Oscar Night, I like to prepare an appetizer or two with a delicious cocktail or sparkling wine. I think the occasion dictates small plates recipes for a fun and festive feel and adds to […] Read more » Appetizer Recipes Celebrate Oscar Night Cocktail & Appetizer Pairings for Oscar Night - Recipes! Cocktail Recipes Cooking for Oscar Night cooking with Gena Bell Oscar Night Appetizers Oscar Night Cocktails Party Recipes
Cheers Laugh Tangerine Martinis – Recipe! January 8, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 2 Comments on Tangerine Martinis – Recipe! The Golden Globes start in just over an hour and what better way to enjoy the show, than with a Tangerine Martini in hand. Jimmy Fallon is the host this year, so there should be a lot of laughter and great views of the fabulous gowns parading on stage. I just love a good awards […] Read more » Best Martini Recipes Cocktail Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Golden Globe Cocktails Martini Recipes Tangerine Cocktails Tangerine Martini - Recipe!
Cheers Laugh Cocktail Recipes for New Year’s Eve! December 27, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and whether you are throwing a fun bash or having a quite night with a few friends, here are some of my favorite Cocktail Recipes to bring in the New Year. Most of the recipes are for 1 or 2 drinks, but you can scale them accordingly. […] Read more » Cocktail Recipes Cocktail Recipes for New Year's Eve! Cocktails Festive Cocktails Gena Bell Cooking Holiday Cocktails Party Drinks
Cheers Laugh Cherry Gin & Tonics! So Refreshing! June 17, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 3 Comments on Cherry Gin & Tonics! So Refreshing! Nothing says summer like sweet cherries, which have several varietals — some sweet and others tart. But all cherries have one thing in common, they are succulent and delicious. Summer cocktail season has just begun and a Cherry Gin & Tonic, definitely hits the spot on a warm day. A basic gin & tonic is […] Read more » Best Cocktail Recipes Cherry Gin & Tonic! So Refreshing! Cherry Recipes Cocktail Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Gin & Tonic Recipe How to Make a Gin & Tonic Summer Cocktail Recipes
Cheers Laugh Kumquat Vodka Mojitos – Recipe! April 8, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Kumquat Vodka Mojitos – Recipe! Kumquats are a unique fruit because they taste like the opposite of most citrus – the skin is sweet and the interior is sour. Because of this, you don’t need to separate the fruit from the flesh and you can use the entire kumquat in recipes, including cocktails. Kumquats make the perfect Mojito because they […] Read more » Best Cocktail Recipes Cocktail Recipes cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Mojitos Kumquat Recipes Kumquat Vodka Mojitos - Recipe! Mojitos Recipe
Cheers Laugh Classic Negroni – Recipe! Cin cin! June 11, 2015 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment A classic Negroni originates back to Florence Italy in 1919 and the ingredients are Gin, Campari and Sweet Vermouth. Even though Negroni’s are fairly old school they have been popping up everywhere lately from food and wine magazines to new restaurants around Los Angeles. I enjoy the bitter combination of flavors and it makes a […] Read more » Cheers! Cin cin! Classic Negroni Recipe Cocktail Recipes Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Negroni Cocktail Recipe Negroni Recipe
Cheers Laugh Blueberry Mojitos – Recipe! May 28, 2015 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 2 Comments on Blueberry Mojitos – Recipe! I am in a blueberry state of mind lately, if there is such a thing?! I love blueberries in all sorts of things – desserts, salads, glazes and yes, Mojitos. Blueberry Mojitos are not only refreshing, but easy to make and delicious. By muddling a few blueberries and adding a little mint and lime, you […] Read more » Blueberry Cocktail Recipe Blueberry Drinks Recipe Blueberry Mojitos - Recipe! Cocktail Recipes How to Make a Mojito Mojito Recipe
Cheers Laugh French 75 Cocktail February 24, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on French 75 Cocktail Champagne has always been a favorite drink for special occasions, but why not turn it into a cocktail and drink it more often. French 75 has been around since 1915 and was created in a New York style bar in Paris and was brought back to the United States after World War I. The French […] Read more » Champagne Cocktails Cocktail Recipes Drinks using Gin Drinks with Champagne French 75 Recipe How to Make a Champagne Cocktail