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Kiss from a Rosé

Posted on February 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Everyone knows one good kiss deserves another. Delicious kisses often lead to much more exciting and adventurous things. Barefoot Bubbly offers a ‘Bubbly Kiss’ from their Rosé Cuvée variety bringing a blush to the glass that just might extend further into the evening this Valentine’s Day. Redbookmag.com compiled a Top 40 list of their steamiest tips for couples from bubbly kiss to sparkling bliss. Tuck a few secret recipes for success in your pocket including the easy Kiss from a Rosé

Kiss from a Rosé

1/2 measure Raspberry Liqueur

1/2 measure Créme de Cassis

4 measures Barefoot Bubbly Rosé Cuvée

Raspberry & Blackberry Garnish

Place liqueurs and berries in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Barefoot Bubbly Rosé Cuvée.

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly, Valentine's & Lover's Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Creme de Cassis, Raspberry Liqueur, Valentine's Day

Thigh High

Posted on February 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Stepping out single or calling it date night, dress the evening in style. Slip into sexy and dance the night away.

Thigh High

3 Muddled Strawberries

1 Teaspoon Strawberry Liqueur

1 measure Tequila

1 measure Crème de Cacao

1-1/2 measure Half & Half

Muddle strawberries and liqueur in mixing glass. Add remaining liquids with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with strawberry slice if desired.

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Posted in Valentine's & Lover's Cocktails

Tagged Creme de Cacao, Strawberry Liqueur, Tequila, Valentine's Day

Wild Blackberry

Posted on February 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

Coconut water comes in quite handy for adding a bit of flavor, added volume and very little calories to the cocktail. Fresh muddled blackberries give the Wild Blackberry regal and delicious flavor. These hips (..er boots) were made for walkin’ and the Wild Blackberry will keep the girlish figure one stride ahead of winter weight gain.

Wild Blackberry – created by Cheri Loughlin

5 Blackberries

2 measures Coconut Water

1-1/2 measures Rum

1/4 Fresh Lime – Squeezed

1/4 measure Raspberry Syrup Sugar Free

3 Blackberries Garnish – optional

Muddle blackberries and coconut water in mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered blackberries. Total approximate calories based upon 1 measure equals 1 ounce: 117 calories.

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Posted in Figure Friendly

Tagged Figure Friendly, Rum

Fruited Beer Cocktails

Posted on February 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Die hard beer fans may never be persuaded to taint their beer with tablespoons of fresh strawberry or raspberry lemonade, but then again change could be good if not interesting to say the least.

Raspberry Beer Cocktail

3/4 cup Fresh Raspberries*

3-1/2 – 12-ounce Bottles Beer, chilled

12 ounces Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate, thawed

1/2 cup Vodka

Muddle raspberries in bottom of pitcher. Top with beer, thawed raspberry lemonade and vodka. Stir. Serve in rocks glasses over fresh ice. *3/4 cup thawed frozen raspberries can be substituted for fresh if needed.

Strawberry Panache

12 ounces Light Beer

2 tablespoons Fresh Strawberries – diced

Lemon Lime Soda

Fill chilled pilsner glass three quarter full with beer. Add diced strawberries. Top with lemon lime soda. Stir. Cocktail by Fleur de Sel, 5 East 20th Street, New York

Beer Sangria – created by Roger Kugler, Boqueria

6 ounces Brooklyn Lager

2 ounces Fresh Lemon Juice

2 ounces Pear Puree

2 ounces Triple Sec

Place all ingredients in mixing tin. Stir slowly to mix, but not flatten beer. Pour into pint glass filled half with fresh ice. Garnish with seasonal fruits.

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Posted in Football & Tailgating

Tagged Beer, Football Drinks, Super Bowl, Tailgating, Triple Sec, Vodka

Summer Beer

Posted on February 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

When the heat is on it’s time for a little refreshment. Divide this drink between two large beer mugs or keep it all to yourself with one mighty huge glass. Summer Beer keeps the big game day no sweat.

Summer Beer

9 ounces Fresh Lemonade

12 ounces Bottle Beer

1-1/2 ounces Citrus Vodka

Lemon Wedge Garnish

Fill glass with ice. Place half the lemonade in the glass. Slowly pour beer over lemonade. Add remaining lemonade. Top with vodka. Stir gently. Squeeze lemon wedge over top and drop into glass.

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Posted in Football & Tailgating

Tagged Beer, Citrus Vodka, Football Drinks, Tailgating

Le Grand Brielle

Posted on February 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

This champagne cocktail would be lovely to toast celebratory occasions with its distinctive spicy notes deeply rooted within the combination of liqueurs. Mango can easily overtake the flavor if too much is added so keep it light to balance the pizzazz and zing of this delightfully hearty cocktail. Named for Brielle, meaning Exalted Goddess.

Le Grand Brielle – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 measure Benedictine

1/4 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

1/4 measure Licor 43

1/4 measure Mango Puree

1/4 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

5 dashes Classic Bitters

3 measures Brut Champagne

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place liqueurs, puree, juice and bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Champagne. Garnish with fresh lemon twist.

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly, Valentine's & Lover's Cocktails

Tagged Benedictine, Champagne, Licor 43, Premium Orange Liqueur

Alexander and Big Brother

Posted on January 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

Quality of liquor during the days of Prohibition wasn’t quite on par with what it is today. The use of heavy cream and sweetening agents played a huge part in helping mask the undesirable flavor found in inferior spirits. Quality of liquor has certainly changed in modern times, but many still prefer sweetened cocktails to disguise the taste of the liquor they consume. Some things never change. The original Alexander calls for gin by design, but this classic cocktail has been recreated numerous times with different spirits. Some books refer to the gin version as an Alexandra with variations in measurements.

Alexander

1-1/2 measure Gin

1 measure White Crème de Cacao

1 measure Heavy Cream

Grated Nutmeg Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg if desired. Notation: Another variation is Alexander’s Sister which exchanges Green Crème de Menthe for the Crème de Cacao.

Alexander’s Big Brother reaches a bit farther off the classic path.

Alexander’s Big Brother

2 measures Gin

1/2 measure Blue Curacao

1/2 measure Heavy Cream

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

More variations include the Brandy Alexander, which is said to have been among John Lennon’s favorite cocktails and inspired the non-alcoholic Lennon’s Milkshake. The Cherry Vanilla Alexander and Alexander Frappe bring fruit and ice cream to the classic for more varied flavor. January 31 is Brandy Alexander Day. Cheers!

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Posted in Classic Cocktails, Daily Holidays

Tagged Blue Curacao, Brandy Alexander, Classic Cocktail, Creme de Cacao, Creme de Menthe, Gin, Heavy Cream

Nilla Basil Daiquiri

Posted on January 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Sugar free syrups tend to lean a little heavier on the sweet side than actual sugar in my opinion, so cut back just a wee amount when amending a drink recipe for low calorie options. Remember it is always much easier to add in more sweetener than it is to adjust for over sugaring a cocktail. The Nilla Basil Daiquiri may not taste exactly like one with runny honey, but this is a quality drink that still tastes fabulous without the basic boring diet feel.

Nilla Basil Daiquirí – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

Inspired by the Basil & Honey Daiquiri

3 Basil Leaves

1-1/2 Bar Spoon Vanilla Syrup Sugar Free

2 measures Rum

1/4 Lime – Squeezed

Basil Leaf Garnish

Muddle three basil leaves with vanilla syrup and lime juice. Add rum and ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with remaining basil leaf. Total approximate calories based upon 1 measure equals 1 ounce: 132 calories.

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Posted in Figure Friendly

Tagged Basil, Daiquiri, Fresh Lime, Lower Calorie, Rum, Vanilla Syrup

Bavarian Coffee

Posted on January 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

Dress this coffee treat up for the holidays by adding a candy cane stick garnish to the mug for guests to use as stir stick. Or chop pieces of chocolate covered peppermint candy as cool and festive holiday garnish in place of ordinary grated chocolate.

Bavarian Coffee

1/2 measure Peppermint Schnapps

1/2 measure Coffee Liqueur

5 measures Brewed Coffee

1 teaspoon Sugar

1-1/2 measure Whipped Cream

Grated Chocolate Garnish

Place liqueurs and sugar in bottom of heat resistant coffee mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream. Sprinkle with grated chocolate.

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Posted in Barista Cafe

Tagged Coffee, Coffee Liqueur, Peppermint Schnapps, Winter Warmer

Chocolate Temptress

Posted on January 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

If it’s true, absence makes the heart grow fonder, what does absinthe make the heart do? Love causes even the best of us to have delusions. The infamous drink of artists and writers of the 19th century won’t cause you to hallucinate, but will give your cocktail a wonderful blast from the past with modern day style.

Chocolate Temptress

2-1/2 measures Chocolate Vodka

1/2 measure Absinthe

1/2 measure Simple Syrup

Crushed Chocolate Cookie Rim Garnish

Star Anise Floated Garnish

Rim cocktail glass with crushed chocolate cookie crumbs. Set aside. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared glass. Float star anise garnish on top. Substitution: No cookie crumbles were in site, so I drizzled the inside of the glass with chocolate instead. Chocolate temptress makes a rather tasty drink is small doses.

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Posted in Cocktails

Tagged Absinthe, Chocolate Vodka

Kiss from a Rosé

Thigh High

Wild Blackberry

Fruited Beer Cocktails

Summer Beer

Le Grand Brielle

Alexander and Big Brother

Nilla Basil Daiquiri

Bavarian Coffee

Chocolate Temptress

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