Thursday, May 27, 2010

Summer has arrived.....serve up some Memorial Day Drinks

Kick off your summer this weekend - the right way - with some refreshing summer drinks you can serve at your Weekend Barbeques!

Some of our favorites....
Patio Lemonade {from hwtm}

1.5 oz vodka
.5 oz chambord
3 oz lemonade
mix ingredients, shake & serve. 
garnish with fresh berries or add a frozen cherry popsicle for some fun!

Watermelon Margarita {from martha stewart}



Makes 2 cocktails:
2 limes
4 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons vodka
1 tablespoon Triple Sec
2 cups watermelon, seeds removed
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups crushed ice

rub the rims of two glasses with a slice of lime each, and dip the rims in salt.
process the juice of 1 1/2 limes with the other ingredients in a blender until smooth.
add more crushed ice, and blend until slushy.

Classic Mojito {from thebar.com}

1.25 oz. of your favorite Spiced Rum

12 mint leaves
1 teaspoon(s) sugar
.5 oz. lime juice
2 oz. soda water
Place mint leaves in bottom of glass.


add crushed ice, spiced rum, sugar, and lime juice, and muddle.
add soda water and garnish with mint leaves.
also try frozen

Welcome to Summer!!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Contest: Say "I DO" with Sally Hansen!

Get in the mood for love…Sally Hansen has partnered with Brides Magazine and The Diamond Vault Collection and one lucky winner will win a custom diamond eternity band valued at $3,000, and a collection of Sally Hansen® wedding-worthy products, including Diamond Strength® Nail Color for brilliant nails and Diamond 12 Hour Lip Treatment for lavish lips and lasting moisture. The contest will be live on www.Bridesfirstlook.com on May 11th.