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Barefoot Mistletoe Cosmo

Posted on December 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Cosmopolitan cocktails were once all the rage when sipped by celebrities and glamorized in Girls Night Out settings in popular television shows. They received not so pleasant reviews by trendy mixologists and cocktail bars when they became so common every cocktail menu in the country listed a Cosmo as signature drink. They were often sloppily made, sugary and cotton candy pink. However, the Cosmo is a contemporary classic that has remained a cocktail favorite of many; myself included.

Every fabulous classic cocktail and contemporary classic inspires a new generation of cocktails. With wine cocktails rising in popularity it just makes sense to spin a new favorite to sample and enjoy. After all, the whole concept of cocktails and happy hour is having fun with good friends and good spirits. Enjoy a happy holiday season!

Barefoot Mistletoe Cosmo – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Barefoot Merlot Wine

1 measure Boysenberry Syrup

1-1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

1/2 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Slice or Skewered Cranberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime slice or skewered cranberries according to preference

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Camarena Frost

Posted on December 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Camarena Frost may give the impression of chilly snowball, but the warming effect of this cocktail is simply phenomenal. This dessert style cocktail contains excellent tequila and spice aroma with sweet, nutty chocolate flavor. It is considerably warm in the finish as cinnamon mingles with light touch within the cocktail as a whole.

Camarena Frost – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Camarena Reposado Tequila

1/2 measure White Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

1 measure Heavy Whipping Cream

Sprinkled Cinnamon Garnish

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

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Tagged Camarena Frost, Camarena Tequila, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Creme de Cacao, Hazelnut Liqueur, Heavy Cream, Tequila

Spiced Silver Bell

Posted on December 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Nice lightly spiced cranberry flavor. More depth than plain cranberry and tequila, but just as simple with the easy to make syrup. Gentle enough for summer sipping, mild spice tones for fall flair. Great holiday party rocks drink.

Spiced Silver Bell – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/2 measure Cranberry Spice Syrup

2 measures Ginger Beer

Lime Wedge Garnish

Combine liquids in large rocks glass in order given. Stir. Garnish with lime wedge.

Cranberry Spice Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 cup Brown Sugar

3/4 cup Water

4 Cinnamon Sticks

1 teaspoon Whole Allspice

1 teaspoon Whole Clove

1 tablespoon Orange Zest

1 cup Fresh Cranberries

Place all ingredients in saucepan over medium low heat. Stir continually until skins of cranberries begin to pop and they easily mash with back of spoon. Lightly mash cranberries, but not so much to create “sauce.” Remove from heat. Strain into heat proof container. Allow to cool. Refrigerate.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Barefoot Holiday Sparkler

Posted on December 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

This beautiful sparkling holiday cocktail almost comes across with classic margarita like quality. Pomegranate smoothes out the slight lime tartness while bubbly acts as the nice sparkler bite in place of tequila. It’s a bubbly lime sensation. Let the holiday festivities begin!

Barefoot Holiday Sparkler – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Pomegranate Juice

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/4 measure Simple Syrup

3 measures Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry

Lime Twist Garnish

Combine juices and syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry. Garnish with lime twist.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Tagged Barefoot Holiday Sparkler, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lime, Pomegranate Juice, Simple Syrup

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer

Posted on December 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Grapefruit adds citrus spike to this versatile cocktail with hints of lush berry. This is an excellent recipe to make in batch form for punch or pitcher serve for your holiday party. Simply multiply the chilled measurements according to your guest list requirements. Combine in punch bowl or pitcher. Stir. Serve in punch glasses or rocks glasses over fresh ice.

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

1-3/4 measure Cranberry Juice

1/2 measure Grenadine

1/4 measure Lime Juice

2 measures Barefoot Moscato Spumante

Cranberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into champagne flute.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Review: DonQ Pasion Rum

Posted on November 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Puerto Rican Rum with Natural Passionfruit Flavors

60 Proof / 30% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $12 to $15 range

Availability: United States offices opened in June 2009 with the purpose of increasing availability to all fifty states. DonQ Pasion Rum has limited availability in US at this time.

Tasting Notes

Color: Mostly clear with just barely there tinge of ecru w/ very light peach. Not perfectly clear.

Aroma: Detect a bit of alcohol on the nose, but no burn. Passionfruit inclusion is barely there if at all. Fruit is extremely faint.

Tasted Neat: Light sweetness. Toasted type sweetness. Burn. Passionfruit is again very light. I do like the unusual sweetness with its mix of burnt sugar, roasted fruit feel. More fruit comes through in third to fourth sip. Not liking the after taste neat, but this is not a flavor that is meant to be sipped neat. It’s meant to be paired with favorite mixers.

Mouth Feel: Upper end of light.

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails: Variation on classic Cosmo comes to mind first, using Passionfruit Rum version. Might also go well with orange juice with squeeze of lemon. Possibly Sprite topper.

Holiday Highball

2 ounces DonQ Pasion Rum

1/2 ounce DonQ Anejo Rum

1 ounce Passion Fruit Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Sparkling Wine

Mint Sprig & Lemon Wheel Garnish

Combine rums, juice and simple syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend & chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Top with splash of sparkling wine. Garnish with mint sprig and lemon wheel.

Pasion Madras

1-1/2 ounce DonQ Pasion Rum

1-1/2 ounce Orange Juice

4 ounces Cranberry Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Build in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange slice.

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Tagged Christmas, Cranberry Juice, DonQ Pasion Rum, DonQ Rum, Holiday, Holiday Highball, Madras, Orange Juice, Pasion Madras, Passion Fruit Juice, Passionfruit Rum, Rum, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Wine

Shopaholic

Posted on December 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

Perfect for holidays and gift giving times… The shopaholic is a bit self-indulgent and wants one of everything.

Shopaholic – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 measure Coffee Liqueur

1/4 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

1/4 measure Butterscotch Schnapps

1/4 measure Irish Cream

1/4 measure Heavy Cream

Layer liquids in shot glass in order given. Layer by carefully drizzling liquids over back of bar spoon, one on top of another.

Decadent indeed! Definitely dessert worthy. Creamy coffee with lovely silky sweet notes.

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Tagged Butterscotch Schnapps, Christmas, Coffee Liqueur, Hazelnut Liqueur, Heavy Cream, Holiday, Irish Cream, Shot-tails

Chocolate Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

Chocolate Christmas

1-1/2 measure Vodka

1-1/2 measure White Chocolate Liqueur

1 measure Half & Half

1/4 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

1/4 measure Raspberry Liqueur

Raspberries Garnish

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

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals.

High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Tagged Chocolate Liqueur, Christmas, Half & Half, Hazelnut Liqueur, Holiday, Raspberry Liqueur, Vodka

Peppermint Rocks

Posted on December 1, 2011 | Leave a comment

Peppermint Rocks

2 measures Vodka

1 measure White Crème de Menthe

1/4 measure Peppermint Schnapps

Peppermint Stick Garnish

Combine liquids in rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir with peppermint stick garnish.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals.

High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Poinsettia

Posted on November 30, 2011 | 1 Comment

Poinsettia

3/4 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

3/4 measure Cranberry Juice

Brut Champagne

Frozen Cranberries Garnish

Combine liqueur and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with frozen cranberries.

High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.