Drink Recipes For The Summer # 23

Pretty soon I'll be changing my drink recipes to Fall drink recipes, however this recipe is great for that transitional period between Summer and Fall. If this isn't the best Mararita in the world, I don't know what could be better! This drink recipe is for Margarita lovers 1st class!
Fennel And Tangerine Margarita
2 oz premium tequila
1/4 oz Grand Marnier
3/4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
3/4 oz clover honey
1 tsp fennel seeds
Garnish: wide tangerine peel
Place tangerine segments and fennel seeds in a cocktail shaker and press with a muddler until seeds are thoroughly broken up. Add tequila, lime juice and GrandMarnier and clover honey. Fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice into a larger Old-Fashioned glass. Add tangerine peel and DIG-IN! For jazzy home bar decor and accessories- Check this out!

Creating A Martini Masterpiece- Ultimate Drink Recipes

Without a doubt, a true barometer of a bartender's skills and a person's taste is making a great Martini! Martinis have really gained immense popularity over the last decade. Everyone remembers that James Bond loved his martinis, of course they had to be "shaken, not stirred."Making a classic dry martini is almost like creating a very simple, yet very pure piece of art. So, here it is, a step by step recipe for creating the perfect dry martini. The steps to great martinis HERE

Drink Recipes For The Summer #22

Do we have any "Godfather"fans (the movie, of course) out their? This drink recipe was inspired by the hilly orchards of Sicily, home of the godfather himself. Drink recipes from this region are "grapey" and clean! Try it, you'll want another!
The Corleone
11/2 oz gin
1/2 oz grappa
3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
5 white grapes
garnish with a sugar coated white grape
Place grapes in a cocktail shaker and press with a muddler.Add gin, lemon juice, grappa, ssimple syrup and bitters into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a chilled cocktail glass. Make a thin slice into the coated grape and place it on the lip of the glass
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Have You Tried The "New "Gin?"

Gin is definitely on the "comeback" trail when it comes to the palates of U.S. consumers. From 2005-2006, high end gin purchases increased a whopping 18%! Gin sales totaled nearly 870 million dollars in the U.S. Of course, Vodka sales totaled nearly 5 billion dollars, but still a hefty increase. Experts have noted a dramatic increase in the use of gin in martinis over vodka as compared to the 1990's. So why this increase in popularity for a beverage that has been around for centuries? Probably because there are so many new gins in the marketplace. More about the "new" gin

Drink Recipes For The Summer #21

Party Animal here, just tryin to stay cool. I'm gonna whip me up one of my favorite "chillin" drink recipes. This drink recipe is flat out DELICIOUS, especially if you like cherries!
Cherry Tequito
2 sprigs fresh mint
5 fresh Bing cherries, stemmed
2 oz tequila
11/2 oz minty lime syrup
2 oz chilled soda
Garnish with a mint sprig
Tear mint and add to a cocktail shaker. Add cherries and muddle well. Fill shaker with ice. Add tequila and sour mix. Shake vigorously and pour into a tall glass filled with ice. Add soda and stir gently. Garnish with mint. Check out these cool outdoor bar stools

How To Plan A Wine And Cheese Party

One of the most enjoyable ways to enjoy your home bar and wine furniture is to have a wine and cheese party. To make the party a big hit, however, requires creativity and planning. In planning your party, your first step is to select a theme. For example, do you want wines and cheeses from all over the world represented? Or, do you want wines and cheeses representing just one region, California for example. For the sake of putting our focus on a particular theme, let's use wines and cheeses from all over the world. More on planning parties....

Drink Recipes For The Summer # 20

I hope everyone has recovered from Labor Day! Party Animal here, still "lickin" my labor day "wounds!" Summer drink recipes are almost gone as summer winds down. But don't despair, Fall drink recipes are on the way. This drink recipe helps make a perfect transition to the fall, as it has a wonderful apple flavor! Summer Bourbon Sparkling Cider
1 lemon wedge
1 oz bourbon
1/2 oz apricot brandy
1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
30z chilled sparkling apple cider
lemon wedge garnish
Squeeze lemon wedge into a tall glass. Fill with ice. Add bourbon,apricot brandy, and maraschino liqueur. Top with sparkling cider and stir gently. Garnish with lemon wedge. Did someone say Happy Halloween?!? Add a new set of bar stools or counter stools-check them out!