Specializing in Brunch, Desserts and Cocktails
This Strawberry Lemon White Wine Sangria would be perfect for when having company this spring! The infusion of fresh strawberry and lemon flavors with white wine is so refreshing and delicious. There is such an abundance of fresh strawberries and lemons at the supermarket right now and this is the perfect way to use them.
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A Monster Mudslide is the perfect adult treat for these hot summer months! It is far from your average muddy dream with the addition of ice cream, peanut butter, chocolate chips and M&M’s to the usual Kahlua and Baileys confection.
I definitely started my 4th of July celebration with a bang this weekend after indulging in this sinful treat! I started off thinking a regular mudslide would suffice, but it somehow turned into a colossal concoction that has me drooling just thinking about it. The biggest regret was forgetting to clear away the bowl of candy and chocolate chips after taking pics. Idle little hands seemed to have found the treasure once again. Note to self…need to make a virgin version of this for the kids next time!
You can change this recipe up a bit by adding whatever extra little chocolate candies you have on hand. Its like drinking a DQ blizzard with the bonus of alcohol! I was so stoked when I found these red, white and blue M&M’s to add a bit of a 4th of July vibe. I just love these kind of win-win situations in life!
I hope your holiday is getting off to a better start than ours. My poor hubby got a horrible bout of the stomach flu or food poisoning over the weekend (no, not from my cooking). Anyhow, drinking alone is okay in these kind of situations, right? A sparkler or 2 on top of any cocktail could be so satisfying. Especially, when trying to stay focused on writing a blog post when the sun is just calling out to you for a day of endless fun.
Be sure to check out my cocktail page for more great drink recipes. My Red White and Blue Pina Colada and Georgia Peach Martini are a couple of my favorites for the summer. It also, never hurts to add a fruit pizza to your entertainment menu for a quick and easy dessert option!
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This Leprechaun’s Kiss Cocktail is so fun for St. Patrick’s Day. A mixture of Blue Curacao, orange juice and vodka makes the perfect shade of green! A splash of sprite creates a bit of fizz at the end of your sprinkle rainbow.
This is a drink to be savored year-round! I’m in love with any cocktail that has Blue Curacao. The flavor is wonderfully sweet and will have you forgetting you are even drinking alcohol. Danger, danger, danger…beware (or not)! Whoops, seem to have an empty bottle situation on my hands here. It took a few tries to get the color “just right”.
Thank goodness its Friday! Its just been one of those weeks that draaaaaged on and on. Maybe, its due to cramped quarters or numerous kiddo meltdowns (including my own). Let’s just say, that a few of these is definitely in order this weekend.
There’s more green to be had…check out my Shamrock Midori Melon Martini for another excuse to spend your evening searching for a gold. Aw snap, I just realized Fat Tuesday is right around the corner! YES, another holiday that glorifies drinking. Start your day off right with a stack of Andes Chocolate Mint Pancakes and end it/begin it with a Blueberry Purple Rain Martini. Just try to fit in a carrot stick in there somewhere. I better go start planning the next big cocktail for Cinco de Mayo. For once, procrastination just isn’t a problem. Maybe I should go organize something with this new found initiative to conquer it all. Oh wait, never mind, that just passed.
If you loved this Leprechaun’s Kiss Cocktail, visit my Cocktail Page for more seasonal favorites.
A Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini makes the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail! This creamy drink has fresh strawberry puree, chocolate and strawberry vodka, and a chocolate covered strawberry garnishment. A festive, red sugar sprinkle rim tops off this dreamy delight with swirls of chocolate syrup.
Chocolate covered strawberries are mandatory around here for Valentine’s Day and luckily, they are super easy to make. First, make sure your strawberries are washed and dried well. Melt a bag of chocolate chips in a double boiler, transfer to a small bowl, dip ’em real good, twirl ’em, and let them cool off on wax paper. Store them in the fridge once cooled for a great Valentine’s treat. My family literally fights over them! That’s why it is absolutely necessary to hide a few for yourself. Beware, its quite the conundrum when you discover your kids have eaten the chocolate coating off of said strawberries while they are ‘safely’ cooling on the counter.
Have you seen all the flavors and brands of vodka available these days? I don’t want to know how many of them are in my cabinet(s)! I’m going to need a vodka cellar in my new house (if there is such a thing). My mother is literally triple wrapping my precious bottles for my upcoming move as I type. Yes, packing avoidance is a true disorder and I have it. Oh lawd…my MOL just said she was going to drink the bottles that “don’t have much”. Hmmm…maybe she is on to something.
If you love this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini, visit my Cocktails Page for more inspiration.
Okay, so I should really be packing right now. I think a martini or 2 is in order to get through the many hardships of moving and my daughter just colored her face and feet with markers. Be sure to check out my Saturated Saturday page for more great cocktail recipes. Red Wine Dark Chocolate Fondue Dip is ultra romantic and great for dipping all your favorite fruits and sweets.
Shake up a festive Gingerbread Martini with Hot Damn!, Vanilla Vodka, Baileys and a Ginger Simple Syrup. Garnish it with crushed ginger snaps and plenty of whipped cream for a decadent Christmas cocktail. This is how you drink your dessert!
Feel free to use Gingerbread Man Cookies or Ginger Snaps for a garnishment. The extra bit of cookie adds a welcome ginger flavor to this creamy, dreamy martini. I made a super easy Ginger Simple Syrup with cloves and fresh ginger to get that sought after cookie flavor. Hot Damn! Schnapps adds a Hot Cinnamon flavor for an extra bit of spice.
I really need to get a move on it! I just sent my husband to the store to buy ingredients for Christmas Eve Bread Pudding. Right before he returned, I realized that we also still need to buy ingredients for our favorite Christmas brunch items. A Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Strata and Overnight Apple French Toast are on the menu with a festive Candy Cane Crescent Roll Pastry. I plan on making everything before bed on Christmas Eve, so I can try and enjoy a somewhat carefree morning.
HA…one can only dream! Hopefully, that Barbie Dream House will be big enough for “sharing”. This skill is just so difficult for these sisters to master. Tiny gladiators seem to come out swinging every time there is a shiny new item. There is just so much fun to be had…standing in line for 2 hours to only have your 2 year old have a complete meltdown when it is finally her turn to sit on Santa’s lap. Well, at least one kid showed up for pictures. I think letters to the North Pole are in order for next year!
Be sure to check out my Saturated Saturday Page or my 20 Holiday Cocktails post for more great cocktail ideas to get through the holidays. So much bliss just waiting to be drank!
This Caramel Creme Brulee White Russian is inspired by one of my favorite seasonal latte flavors at Starbucks. The addition of vanilla and caramel syrup, a floating of whipped cream, and crushed caramel candies makes this the most decadent drink combination. The Dude would be so pleased and I’m over the moon just thinking about drinking another one!
My love for White Russians began shortly after seeing The Big Lebowski for the first time. This was not a shaken, not stirred type of character situation. The Dude just liked to lead a lifestyle of total leisure while bowling with his favorite drink in hand. Sounds good to me, especially when it includes creamy goodness and vodka!
I’m sure you’ve seen different variations of this drink before, but I really wanted to do something a bit different. I was probably drinking my favorite latte from Starbucks when I had a total cocktail epiphany…need latte and White Russian. I had no luck finding the vanilla syrup included in the latte recipe, so I decided to make my own. A simple syrup is quite easy to make and necessary for many great cocktail recipes. Just combine equal parts sugar and water and bring to a boil until thickened. Remove it from heat and add any additional flavorings.
I may have a hole in my bathroom wall days after selling my house (who would of thought a new light fixture would lead to a plumbing leak), but who cares! OH and yes, the kids are both sick again. No problem man…one of these has successfully made me forget about all my problems. The flavors are just SO good and it feels wonderful to drink my dessert. I love you Kahlua and vodka!
If you like this Caramel Creme Brulee White Russian, be sure to visit my Saturated Saturday Page for more great cocktail ideas for all of your holiday needs! My Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini is equally full of creamy vodka goodness. I think hump day calls for a celebration this week!
This Jamaican Rum Punch is the perfect party drink that gets prepared in a pitcher and poured over ice. It is super refreshing with orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice and cherry grenadine. Garnish it with a slice of fresh lime or pineapple for a tropical feel.
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If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, these Baileys and Banana Chocolate Pudding Parfaits are the perfect solution. A bit of Baileys is added to chocolate pudding mix and layered with sliced bananas, chocolate chips and whipped cream. You just can’t go wrong with this chocolatey goodness combination!
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These Strawberry Shortcake Martinis are refreshing and sweet just like the dessert! Fresh strawberry puree, Whipped Cream Vodka, and a dollop of whipped cream create this beautiful cocktail that is perfect for summer entertainment. This is how you do a dessert martini in the summer! Just beware……
These Skinny Watermelon Margaritas are so refreshing with a shot of Midori Melon Liqueur in the bottom! Fresh watermelon and lime juice are blended with tequila and Agave Nectar for this thirst-quenching skinny cocktail. You can also omit the Midori and still have a delicious Watermelon Margarita with less of a kick. …
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