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Get ready to cool off with a tropical twist on your favorite bourbon cocktail! This Bourbon Pineapple Slush combines the rich, smooth flavors of high-quality bourbon with the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple and fresh orange juice. The cream of coconut adds a luscious, silky texture, while orgeat syrup and honey lend a subtle nutty sweetness. A dash of cinnamon gives it a warm, cozy finish, making it a perfect sipper for both summer days and cool fall evenings. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting friends, this refreshing frozen drink is sure to impress! The recipe can be found here. Start by adding all the ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth. Cover the blender and place in the freezer until completely chilled and extremely cold. This will take about 2 hours. Add 4-5 cups of ice and blend until the mixture has a slush like consistency. … Continue reading

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Looking for a cocktail that’s as colorful and fun as it is delicious? Meet the Lifesaver Gummy Cocktail—a tropical, fruity blend that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant drink features light rum, tangy pineapple juice, and a splash of lime for a citrusy twist, while the bold blue hue of Blue Curacao adds a playful touch. A dash of triple sec and a hint of simple syrup balance the flavors with just the right amount of sweetness. The finishing touch? A garnish of Life Saver™ gummies that not only adds a nostalgic candy vibe but also makes this cocktail irresistibly fun. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a laid-back evening, this drink is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! The recipe can be found here. Start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the light rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, blue Curacao, triple sec, and simple syrup to the cocktail … Continue reading

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As the moon rises and the shadows deepen, it’s time to unleash your inner ghoul with a Halloween gathering that will delight your guests and send chills down their spines! This year, we’re conjuring up a frightfully delicious spread that includes creepy cocktails and eerie eats that are sure to be the talk of the afterlife. Sip on a chilling Zombitini, a green-hued concoction that’s equal parts refreshing and spine-tingling or quench your thirst with the gruesomely delightful Halloween Blood Bag, served in playful IV bags for that extra scare factor. For those with a sweet tooth, our Spider Peanut Butter Blossoms will wrap you in a web of flavor, while the Halloween Bruschetta offers a savory bite that’s perfect for any haunt. And let’s not forget the showstopper—Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Skulls that bring a little heat and a lot of fun to your festive feast. Join us as we … Continue reading

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Are you ready to add a burst of fruity fun to your next party? Look no further than Jolly Rancher Infused Vodka! This vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic spirit is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. With just a handful of ingredients and a little patience, you can create a delicious, candy-infused vodka that’s perfect for mixing into refreshing cocktails. The recipe can be found here. Start by unwrapping 15 Jolly Ranchers of the same flavor and place in a mason jar.  Add 2 cups of vodka, seal the lid, and shake.  Set on the counter for about 24-48 hours to infuse the vodka.  Shake every few hours (or as frequently as you remember) until the Jolly Ranchers are dissolved, and the vodka is very flavorful. You should have enough of a few flavors to make more than just one flavor if you want … Continue reading

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As the summer heat beckons for refreshing libations, nothing quite captures the essence of the season like a Rhubarb Elderflower Summer Cocktail. This vibrant drink combines the tartness of rhubarb with the delicate floral notes of elderflower, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. This cocktail isn’t just a drink; it’s a celebration of summer’s bounty, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess with every sip. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard soirée, the Rhubarb Elderflower Summer Cocktail promises to elevate your summer gatherings to new heights of enjoyment. Cheers to the season’s finest flavors! The recipe can be found here. I’ll walk you through making the simple syrup and crafting the cocktail in the following steps. The first step is the simple syrup and the star of the cocktail.  Add the rhubarb, water, lemon juice, and sugar to a large saucepan.  … Continue reading

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In the height of summer, when rhubarb blushes crimson and raspberries burst with sweetness, there’s no better time to savor the vibrant flavors in a Raspberry Rhubarb Cosmopolitan. This cocktail marries the tartness of rhubarb with the brightness of raspberries, creating a symphony of flavors perfect for warm evenings and lively gatherings. To craft this refreshing libation, start by preparing a delightful Raspberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup. This essence of summer will infuse your cocktail with a depth that lingers on the palate. The recipe can be found here. I’ll walk you through making the simple syrup and crafting the cocktail in the following steps. The first step is the simple syrup and the star of the cocktail.  You want to add the rhubarb (fresh or frozen), raspberries, and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Lower the heat to medium-low once boiling, cover, and … Continue reading

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Anyone else dreaming of warm weather and sunny days?  I have a case of the Winter Blues and am thinking back to a fun summer weekend where we made “bucket drinks” to enjoy on a pontoon ride.  If you aren’t familiar with “bucket drinks”, they are cocktails made in plastic buckets…. like a jumbo, fruity cocktail.  And they are delicious! We made Blue Hawaiian Tropical Bucket Cocktails.  As the name states, they are tropical… and full of booze and fruit juice and garnished with some fun fruit, candy, and glitter.  We actually made them multiple weekends in a row after finding the perfect combination of each ingredient, and let me tell you, I’m craving a pontoon ride, sunshine, and a jumbo bucket cocktail right about now 😊 The recipe can be found here. You will need 32 oz plastic beverage buckets.  You can find them on Amazon (click here) or perhaps a local party supply store.  Make sure to wash them before … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.  Do you plan to celebrate with your significant other, kids, or perhaps host a Galentine’s Day celebration?  We like to do something every year but it’s never the same thing.  Some years we go out, some years we stay in, and some years we postpone until we can figure out what we want to do.  Whatever you end up doing (or not doing), I hope you enjoy it! One tradition of mine is to ALWAYS make a beverage or 2 and a dessert or 2 to celebrate during the month of February.  I try to make simple recipes that don’t take a lot of time or ingredients and are something anyone could whip up at home.  Here’s what I have for you this year: Strawberry Pink Hot Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Martini Love Letter Pastries Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts   Now let’s walk through how to make each recipe: STRAWBERRY PINK HOT … Continue reading

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Occasionally during the winter, I start craving warmer weather, fruity cocktails, and a beach somewhere tropical.  Who doesn’t?  But we live in MN and that’s not a reality this time of year.  To curb the winter blues, I sometimes make fruity cocktails at home to feel a little more cheerful about the amount of snow outside 😊 I’m going to share with you 2 new cocktail recipes using Starburst Infused Vodka.  You read that right…I infused vodka with Starburst candy.  It was super simple and didn’t take any effort to make but patience is required to allow the vodka to sit for a few days. The cocktail recipes can be found here: Cherry Limeade with Starburst Infused Vodka Strawberry Lemonade with Starburst Infused Vodka   You want to start by infusing the vodka.  Use a fairly nice vodka because it’s literally 2 ingredients: vodka and Starbursts.  And you want to enjoy the cocktail, not feel like you ordered some … Continue reading

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Christmas is a time for family, friends, food, and of course, cocktails!  I want to share 4 new martini recipes with you today.  All are fun, festive, and sure to get you in the holiday spirit.  Here’s what I have for you: Ornamentini Sugar Cookie Martini Eggnog Martini Holiday Spice Martini   ORNAMENTINI These are super fun to make and are a great way to serve martinis to your guests.  I think they would make great place settings at a dinner party, or you can make them ahead of time and save them to serve as an after-dinner drink.  It’s a very merry martini with a citrusy flavor! The recipe can be found here. Start by adding one rosemary sprig and a few cranberries to the bottom of 2 martini glasses.  Bonus points if you make sugared cranberries to use because they are both delicious and festive!  I opted for … Continue reading

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