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Saturday, June 28, 2008
My Favorite Cocktail: The Cable Car Martini...
In Las Vegas, when I went there with Meowmix a couple years ago, I fell in love - truly, madly and deeply - with a cocktail: The Cable Car Martini.
We stayed at the MGM and that is where Cable Car and I began our torrid affair. Now, as many know, I am also a Captain Morgan aficionado. So if you give me a martini where the primary ingredient is Captain Morgan, I'm a VERY happy gal.
So, if you are a lover of all things rum and out of the box, why not give it a try...
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Ingredients:
1½ ounce (or 2 oz.) Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
¾ ounce Orange Curacao (or 1 oz. Cointreau)
½ ounce Fresh Sweet and Sour or Fresh Lemon juice.
For the Rim:
Cinnamon
Sugar
Orange Peel for garnish
In an ice filled mixing glass, add the above ingredients, shake until well blended.
Strain into a Martini glass that has a “caramelized rim” of raw sugar and cinnamon.
Serve with a garnish of an orange spiral.
*To rim the glass, moisten the edge of the glass with a lemon wedge, dip the glass into the mixture of cinnamon sugar and let dry for 3-5 min while you mix the cocktail.
Also - you might have to add a bit more Captain Morgan to taste.
Labels: Cocktails, Tried and True
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Obsessed With: LaTienda's Sangria Pitcher...
What is YOUR favorite summertime cocktail?
For me, it has to be Sangria. Sangria seems to bring visions of tropical breezes, cool places and relaxation. It's always a hit whenever it's on the menu and is one of my favorite go-to cocktails when I throw a soiree.
LaTienda has a stunning Sangria Pitcher that I'm contemplating purchasing. It's reasonably priced and has that "wow" factor that would look fantastic on the bar. I love to make big pitchers of Sangria and my guests just keep their glasses filled throughout the night.
Effortless and elegant entertaining - can't beat that.
Labels: Cocktails, Cool Products, Entertaining, Obsessed With
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Limoncello Brings A Little Bit of Sunshine
Is this gorgeous? Gotta love Michael Chiarello and Napastyle for their excellent serving ideas. This carafe set is on my "Must get" list.
Speaking of Limoncello, the other day I bought my first bottle ofLimoncello, just because. I saw a couple cocktail recipes that I want to try and they sounded delicious. I knew it had a bit of za-za-zu as, well, we all heard about Danny Devito and George Clooney falling prey to its siren call.
As I was in my freezer this morning, that lovely bottle was just in front of my eyes begging to be in recipes other than just cocktails which sent me on a mission.
Courtesy of Epicurious, I'm adding this recipe to my arsenal for my next soiree. Enjoy!
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Mixed Berries With Marscarpone-Limoncello Cream
Recipe Courtesy of Epicurious.com
Ingredients:
For the Marscapone Cream:
3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
1/2 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons limoncello (lemon liqueur)
For the Berries:
8 cups assorted fresh berries (such as raspberries, blueberries,blackberries, and hulled sliced strawberries; about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Preparation
Combine whipping cream, mascarpone, 3 tablespoons sugar, and limoncello in large bowl. Beat until soft peaks form.
Combine all berries, raspberry preserves, lemon peel, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in another large bowl; toss gently.
Divide berry mixture among 8 cups. Top with mascarpone cream
Labels: Cocktails, Desserts, Entertaining, Epicurious, Shopping
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A Bit O' The Irish - Martini Style...
I know many people (including myself) has the standard Guinness or the Irish Coffee idea when it comes to cocktails from the Emerald Isle and we won't talk about the green beer. However, Fine Living debunks the standard Irish cocktail fare and puts forth a few new ones in their "10 Cocktails For The Irish In Everyone" series.
This one I found intriguing - a fabulous Baileys Irish Martini recipe just in time for St. Patty's Day. As a Baileys aficionado from a wee age, this is one that appears to be super simple yet chic.
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Baileys Irish Martini [Recipe courtesy of FineLiving.com]
Ingredients:
3 1/2 oz. Baileys Irish cream
3/4 oz. Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey
shot of strong, cold coffee
Instructions:
1. Drop some ice cubes into a shaker and pour over Baileys.
2. Add Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey, then a shot of strong cold coffee.
3. Shake vigorously and serve in a martini glass.
[Photo courtesy of FineLiving.com]
Labels: Cocktails, Fine Living, Holiday
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In Las Vegas, when I went there with Meowmix a couple years ago, I fell in love - truly, madly and deeply - with a cocktail: The Cable Car Martini.
What is YOUR favorite summertime cocktail?
I know many people (including myself) has the standard Guinness or the Irish Coffee idea when it comes to cocktails from the Emerald Isle and we won't talk about the green beer. However, Fine Living debunks the standard Irish cocktail fare and puts forth a few new ones in their "10 Cocktails For The Irish In Everyone" series. 