Tag Archives: Alcohol

Strawberry Champagne Bellini

Strawberry Champagne Bellini {Recipe}

February
11,
2013

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I was a bit bummed that theĀ Red Velvet Hot ChocolateĀ I made for Valentine’s Day last year didn’t turn out nearly as red as I had hoped. So this year I’m making us a different fun and festively colored beverage on Valentine’s Day: Strawberry Champagne Bellinis!

This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious! And it’s perfect for any celebration or … {Read the rest!}

Champagne Jello Shots

Champagne Jello Shots {Recipe}

January
25,
2013

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I made champagne jello shots for New Year’s Eve this year, and they were a huge hit! And I’m sharing the recipe with you today because they’re the perfect dessert for Valentine’s day too!

I remember making jello shots back in my college days, but these guys are way classier and way more adult! Something about champagne, I think…

Champagne … {Read the rest!}

Make your own flavored vodka

DIY: Flavor Your Own Vodka

June
25,
2012

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Vodka is my favorite liquor because it’s so versatile (and because APPLETINIS!!!) But seriously, it doesn’t have it’s own super strong flavor so it mixes well with pretty much anything without making it “taste” like alcohol. Maybe I’m weird but I don’t actually like the taste of alcohol. I split drinks into “tastes like alcohol” and “doesn’t taste like alcohol”, … {Read the rest!}

Poor mans sangria

Poor Man’s Sangria (or Tinto de Verano)

May
25,
2012

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One of my favorite simple alcoholic beverages is “Poor Man’s Sangria”. It’s only got two ingredients and is super cheap and easy to make!

I discovered it during my semester abroad in Spain. Sangria is a popular drink in Spain, but it isn’t the simplest to make and involves cutting up tons of fruit. So instead we’d go to the … {Read the rest!}

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4 Fun, Festive Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day!

March
15,
2012

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We interrupt your normally scheduled posting because it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and we want to celebrate! I’ll be back to my normal Monday/Friday publishing starting tomorrow.

You may have noticed that we celebrated Valentine’s Day with festively colored drinks, and now we’re doing it again for St. Patrick’s Day. The reason is that I don’t really decorate for holidays. … {Read the rest!}