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Spiked Watermelon Lavender Slurpee – Recipe!

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Remember those frozen concoctions we would buy at convenience stores or movie theatres either bright red or blue?  This Spiked Watermelon Lavender Slurpee is a much much tastier adult version that will cool you off and make you want to grab a straw. I’ve always loved a good frozen drink and especially on a hot […]

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9 Cocktails You Need to Make This Summer!

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As the season changes, so do cocktails and here are a few of my favorites that you can’t miss out on this summer. Fruity, icy or on the rocks — summertime drinks are almost in full swing.  Whether you use the fruits of the season like; watermelon, stone fruit, strawberry, pineapple or blueberry — summer […]

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Vodka Grapefruit Rose Soda – Recipe!

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The weather is warming up and a nice cool Vodka Grapefruit Rose Soda will surely cool you off. Vodka comes in so many varieties these days, and Ketel One is making a botanical grapefruit rose infused flavor that has the perfect balance for a refreshing cocktail.  The ingredients are simple — just a splash of […]

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Mint Julep – Recipe!

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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 […]

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California Sunrise Martini – Recipe!

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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 […]

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Manhattan – Recipe!

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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 […]

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Irish Coffee Martini – Recipe!

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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 […]

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Hornet’s Refresher – Recipe!

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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 […]

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Raspberry Moscow Mules – Recipe!

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It’s always cocktail season, but especially more so when we get closer to summer.  Fruity cocktails are always fun because they highlight the freshness of the season and make any traditional drink into something a little more special. Moscow Mules are a concoction of vodka, lime juice, ginger beer (which is usually non-alcoholic) and served […]

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