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The Kiss

The Kiss photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Sometimes a simple kiss says it all.

The Kiss – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Spiced Rum

1/2 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

1/2 ounce Praline Pecan Liqueur

1-1/2 ounce Apricot Nectar

Fresh Ground Nutmeg Garnish

Orange Twist

Build liquid ingredients over ice in rocks glass. Stir. Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg and orange twist.

I used Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum and Grand Marnier while creating this cocktail.

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Velvet Pop

Smoothed out vanilla orange flavor. Would only be dreamier by blending with heavy cream and ice. Then again the Velvet Pop would no longer be lower calorie.

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Velvet Pop – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Vanilla Vodka

2 measures Trop50 Orange Juice

1/4 measure Pineapple Juice

1/4 measure Apricot Nectar

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

Approximately 97.5 Calories

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Prunella’s Pina Colada

Incorporating tropical non-alcoholic fun into the summer sipping atmosphere is a good way to stretch the long sunny days into long summer nights.

Prunella’s Pina Colada – created by Cheri Loughlin

Prunella's Pina Colada - created by and photo copyright Cheri Loughlin3 ounces Pineapple Juice

1 ounce Apricot Nectar

1-1/2 ounce Coco Lopez Coconut Cream

1 ounce Half & Half

Fresh Pineapple Garnish

Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until thoroughly combined. Strain into a tall decorative glass over ice. Garnish with skewer of pineapple or frilly umbrella. 

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Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp

Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp – created by Cheri Loughlin

Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp cocktail commissioned for Hiram Walker - created by Cheri Loughlin - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 part Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

1/2 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur

1-1/2 part Kern’s Apricot Nectar

1-1/2 part Zipang Sparkling Sake

Skewered Crystallized Ginger Round Garnish

Combine Stranahan’s Whiskey, Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur and apricot nectar in a mixing glass.  Stir.  Pour into a highball glass over ice.  Top with measurement of Zipang Sparkling Sake.  Garnish with skewered crystallized ginger.

*Stranahan’s Whiskey gives this cocktail unique ‘ginger beer’ robust flair due to the distinctive beer quality Stranahan’s contains in the finish.

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About Thyme

Anytime is an ideal time for delicious sipping. Cocktails have hit a new high in quality and versatility. But it’s exceedingly fabulous that through all the cocktail innovation, non-alcoholic cocktails (Mocktails) have become just as fashionable to serve at parties as traditional cocktails. It’s about time!

About Thyme – created by Cheri Loughlin

About Thyme Mocktail - created by Cheri Loughlin - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin2 measures Thyme Infused Orange Juice*

1 measure Apricot Nectar

1 measure Cranberry Juice

Thyme Sprig Garnish

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

Thyme Infused Orange Juice

2 cups Orange Juice

15 Thyme Sprigs

Bring one cup orange juice to simmer in sauce pan. Add thyme sprigs. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining one cup orange juice. Refrigerate.

About Thyme serves stylishly with light thyme notes within the citrus overlay. Apricot nectar gives the faintest hint of lush factor for beautiful sipping.

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Review: Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila

Olmeca Altos Tequila 2 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila Tasting Notes

100% de Agave. 38% Alcohol.

Aroma: Spice. Pepper; hot pepper rather than black pepper.

Taste: Buttery. Spice Heat. Hot Pepper such as Jalapeño Pepper. Grassy notes come to the forefront after three or four sips. Much more flavor than many blancos. Clean with just enough bite.

Brazen Lady – created by Cheri Loughlin

Brazen Lady created by Cheri Loughlin - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin2 measures Tequila

2 measures Apricot Nectar

1/4 measure Yellow Chartreuse

1/4 Lime – Squeezed

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.

Sweet, slightly warming. Nice sipper for relaxing poolside.

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Fresh Fruit Margaritas

Regardless of the fact that tequila carries the bad boy rep of spirits, fresh fruit Margaritas happen to be one of the most popular drinks in the United States. Topping the list of favorite fresh fruit Margarita drinks are those flavored with fresh fruits such as strawberry and mango. But there are other fresh fruit flavors that draw a crowd. Join thirsty imbibers across the nation during National Margarita Day, February 22, by shaking, blending and muddling a fresh fruit Margarita of your own.

Blood Orange Margarita: Fresh Fruit Margarita with Blood Orange Liqueur, Tequila, Agave Nectar, Orange Juice, Key Lime Juice. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Blood Orange Margarita: Fresh Fruit Margarita with Blood Orange Liqueur, Tequila, Agave Nectar, Orange Juice, Key Lime Juice. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Blood Orange Margarita – Rose Bar, Plaza Hotel NYC

3/4 ounce Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur

1-1/2 ounce Premium Tequila

1/4 ounce Agave Nectar

1/2 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

Squeeze Fresh Key Lime

Salted Rim & Blood Orange Segment Garnish

Salt rim of rocks glass or chilled cocktail glass. Set aside. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain over fresh ice in prepared rocks glass or strain into chilled cocktail glass depending upon preference. Garnish with segment of blood orange.

Apricot Margarita with Reposado Tequila, fresh apricots, sugar, lime juice and apricot nectar, blended with ice. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Apricot Margarita with Reposado Tequila, fresh apricots, sugar, lime juice and apricot nectar, blended with ice. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Apricot Margarita

4 ounces Reposado Tequila

1-1/2 cups Fresh Apricots

1/4 cup Sugar

4 ounces Fresh Lime Juice

4 ounces Apricot Nectar

Cut apricots in half and remove pit. Combine all ingredients in blender. Begin blending. Slowly add ice to desired consistency. Pour into chilled margarita glasses or cocktail glasses.

Watermelon Margarita: Fresh Fruit Margarita with Blanco Tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and fresh watermelon. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Watermelon Margarita: Fresh Fruit Margarita with Blanco Tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and fresh watermelon. – photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Watermelon Margarita

1-1/2 ounce Blanco Tequila

1/2 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Agave Syrup

5 chunks Watermelon

Watermelon Slice Garnish

Muddle watermelon chunks and agave syrup in cocktail shaker. Add remaining liquids with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with watermelon slice.

Find more traditional and fresh fruit Margarita variations and Tequila recipes in post by following the links.

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Gridiron Greats Football & Tailgating Cocktails & Drink Recipes

Customize your game day football watching experience with cocktail recipes First Down Shot created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlinthat follow football action play by play.

First Down Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Voyant Chai

1/2 ounce Godiva White Chocolate

Layer in shot glass in order given. – Give the first round your best shot.

Fuzzy Field Goal – created by Cheri Loughlin

Fuzzy Field Goal created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 ounce Jagermeister

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

3/4 ounce Bacardi Peach Red

2 ounces Orange Juice

Orange Slices Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Garnish with orange slices.

Gridiron Lemonade – created by Cheri Loughlin

Gridiron Lemonade created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1-1/2 ounce Jagermeister

1/4 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Buttershots

3 ounces Lemonade

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Hail Mary – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

Hail Mary - Jim Beam Black - adapted by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1-1/2 ounce Jim Beam Black

2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

5 dashes Tabasco Sauce

2 dashes Angostura

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3 ounces Clamato Juice

Jalapeno Stuffed Olives Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass in order given. Stir. Garnish with jalapeno stuffed olives or garnish of choice. – Ride on heritage and team spirit.

Necessary Roughness – created by Cheri Loughlin

Necessary Roughness - Tequila - created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1-1/2 ounce Tequila

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/2 ounce Crème de Cassis

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Lime Wedge Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into margarita glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with lime wedge. – Classic ventures beyond ordinary.

Red Zone Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

Layer in shot glass in order given. – A moment in the hot spot.

Spearing the Stag – created by Cheri Loughlin

Spearing the Stag created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 ounce Coconut Rum

1 ounce Jagermeister

1-1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

Pineapple Spear Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with skewered pineapple. – Easiest penalty you’ll ever sip.

Strong Safety – created by Cheri Loughlin

Strong Safety - Coffee Mocktail - created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri LoughlinBarspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

Barspoon Hazelnut Syrup

Hot Coffee

Whipped Cream

Cacao Bits

Place chocolate syrup and hazelnut syrup in heat proof mug. Fill with hot coffee. Top with Whipped cream. Sprinkle with Cacao bits. – Tailgates begin early and go long; caffeine to keep your wits.

T-formation – created by Cheri Loughlin

T-formation - created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1-1/2 ounce Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea

1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

1/4 ounce Peach Schnapps

2 ounces Apricot Nectar

2 ounces Lemonade

Squeeze of Half a Lemon

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Southern style with wicked twist.

Third & Long – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

Third and Long adapted by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 part Tequila

1/2 part Light Rum

1/2 part Vodka

1/2 part Triple Sec

3/4 part Lemon Juice

1-1/2 part Cola

Lemon Wedge Garnish

Build in a tall glass over ice. Top with cola. Garnish with lemon wedge if desired. – Three spirits, long on taste.

Quick Count Rattler – created by Cheri Loughlin

Quick Count Rattler created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 ounce Yukon Jack

1/2 ounce Apricot Brandy

3/4 ounce Southern Comfort

1 ounce Apricot Nectar

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Sip too fast & this might bite!

Bull by the Horns – created by Cheri Loughlin

Bull by the Horns created by Cheri Loughlin photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 ounce Red Stag by Jim Beam

1 ounce Jagermeister

2 ounces Red Bull

Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with maraschino cherries. – Two stags & bull battle for perfect play.

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