Saturday, September 22, 2007

5 Reasons I Love My Home Bars

Well, here we are at the end of the Summer. It was hot as the dickens and we had torrential rains about 75% of the time, so I'm not sorry. Jeez, if it hadn't been for some out of this world summer drink recipes, I would have packed it up. Anyway, during this transition from Summer to Fall, I thought I'd pay tribute to my home bars. I've discovered 5 main reasons why my bar is one of the best investments I've ever made. Here goes....
1) It's a gorgeous piece of furniture. That's right, bars can easily be your most beautiful piece of furniture! Gorgeous Mahogany, rich finishes, lots of brass etc. etc.
2) It doubles as a dining area. Perfect for lunches or snacks. A breakfast bar is great for breakfast.
3) It enhances the overall decor of my home. My home's decor is traditional, so is my home bar.
4.) It's a great gathering spot for family and friends.
5.) It offers great storage for my bar accessories, stemware, wine bottles etc.
So, NOW is the best time to check out a home bar for yourself. Go ahead, buy one for yourself for Christmas! At least check out home bars HERE

Friday, September 21, 2007

Drink Recipes For The Summer "Lady Killer"

Howdy Y'all! Party Animal reporting in. I hate to brag, but I've always been considered kind of a "lady killer" myself. So when I stumbled on to this drink recipe, I HAD to go for it. Know what I mean?? Alas, Summer drink recipes are a "drink" of the past, thank heavens I've saved the best for last.( you'll note the rhyme- right?)
Lady Killer
11/2 tbsp gin
3 tsp apricot brandy
3 tsp Cointreau
3 tbsp passion fruit juice
3 tbsp pineapple juice
Shake all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into a highball glass half filled with ice. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple. OOH-WEEEEE GOOD!
Summer's over and now's the time to visit my store, check out some cool wine bars and wine furniture and more HERE

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Drink Recipes For The Summer- "Brandy Melba"

"Sum-Sum summer time, sum-sum-suh summer time!" Oh well, won't be singing that tune much longer. Not to worry, Fall drink recipes are on the way! These last few drink recipes are perfect for the transition to Fall. This one is awesome, especially for"Peach melba" fans. Party Animal- over and out. Brandy Melba
6 tsp cognac
2 tsp peach schnapps
1 tsp creme de framboise
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp orange bitters
Shake well with ice, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh peach. Wow, this one could almost be a dessert! Curious about my home bars, bar stools and bar accessories?GO HERE

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Drink Recipes For The Summer- "The Honolulu"

How about a fruity summer drink recipe served in a shot glass?Drink recipes like "Honolulu" bring a little tear to your eyes, and it's not from a sad movie. Drink up!!
Honolulu
11/2 tbsp gin
1 tsp pineapple juice
1 tsp orange juice
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp pineapple syrup
1 drop Angostura bitters
Shake all but the bitters with ice, and strain into a shot glass. Add a single drop of bitters, and knock one back! What a way to end the summer! Have you checked out my cool online store? It's fun to browse around all the home bars, wine racks, bar stools- CHECK IT OUT

Monday, September 17, 2007

Drink Recipes For The Summer #27

I don't know about y'all, but I LOVE peanut butter! Drink recipes with coffee are among my favorites, too. So, needless to say this drink recipe is one of my favorites. I know, I know, I say that all the time. But this time I really mean it! You'll see....
Peanut Coffee
6 tsp kahlua
41/2 tbsp whole milk
1 tbsp vanilla ice cream
2 tsp smooth peanut butter
41/2 tbsp 7-Up
Put all but the 7-Up into a blender with crushed ice, and combine. Pour into a cocktail glass, and add the 7-Up. Stir gently. Told ya you'd love it!! You'll love browsing around my online store for your favorite bar stools, home bars, and bar accessories CHECK IT OUT NOW!

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Drink Recipes For The Summer #26

Here's Party Animal howlin at ya again! Talk about a perfect drink recipe for sippin on a Sunday morning!! Drink recipes with orange juice are perfect with a nice brunch on the patio,(weather permitting, of course) Enjoy this decadent masterpiece right now!

Dubonnet Fizz
6 tbsp red Dubonnet
2 tsp cherry brandy
2 measures/3 tbsp orange juice
11/2tbsp lemon juice
champagne
Shake all but the cahmpagne well with ice, and strain into a highball glass. Top up with champagne. Garnish with slice of orange if desired. Sunday morning never started out better!
Browse around my store and check out the cool bar stools and wine racks HERE