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Sexy Monkey 🍌🐒

Dessert cocktails?  Yes please! Here’s a cocktail I came up with after dinner that was oh-so-delicious. It’s sweet but has a great chocolate banana flavor. Yum!!! 2 oz. Banana Liqueur 2 oz. Kahlua or other coffee liqueur 1 oz. Vodka 4 oz. Milk (whatever kind you like) .5 oz. Chocolate Sauce plus more for rimming […]

Classic Mai Tai

Happy National Mai Tai Day! Who doesn’t love a classic Mai Tai? It has the perfect balance of sweet and sour and has a hint of almond flavor which is surprising yet delicious. 1.5 Oz. Aged Rum .5 oz. White Rum .5 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice .5 oz. Orgeat Syrup .5 […]

Whiskey Sour

August 25th is National Whiskey Sour Day! It celebrate, we’re sipping Whiskey Sours using various whiskey brands to see which one we like the best. Which brand of whiskey do you like best for making Whiskey Sours? Whiskey Sour 2 oz. Whiskey 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice 1 oz. Simple Syrup In a cocktail […]

Cosmopolitan with Video

Have you ever had a REALLY good Cosmopolitan?  Well this is it!  This is not one of those wimpy lightweight cosmos that tastes more like cranberry juice.  This is the real deal!  Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City would be proud! Cosmopolitan Recipe: 2.5 oz. Citrus Vodka 1 oz. Cointreau .5 oz. Fresh Squeezed […]

Cherry Vodka Sour

Here’s a refreshing and delicious drink that is great any time of the year, but definitely inspired by summer!! I just made this and OMG it tasted like cherry lemonade.  So good! Cherry Vodka Sour Ingredients: 3 oz. Cherry Vodka 3 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice 1.5 oz. Simple Syrup .5 oz. Maraschino Cherry Juice […]

Peach and Rosemary Prosecco

Peach and Rosemary Prosecco There’s something about biting into a juicy sweet peach that says “summer”.  As the kids are headed back to school, it’s time to savor the last of peach season before pumpkins and all things Fall are in full swing. Start by making the Rosemary Simple Syrup: 1 C. Water, 1 C. […]

Penicillin Cocktail

Have you ever tried a Penicillin Cocktail? Well here’s a recipe that requires making a ginger syrup ahead of time, but definitely worth the effort! To Make the Ginger Syrup:  In a small saucepan combine 1/2 C. Water, 1/2 Cup Honey and about 3 knobs of ginger root cut into small pieces. Bring to a […]

Lemon Margarita

Lemon margaritas are so delicious and refreshing.  Great for enjoying by the pool or on the patio with friends. Make this your new go-to summer beverage! 2 oz. Tequila (white) 1 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau 2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice 1 oz. Agave or Simple Syrup Kosher Salt or Sugar and/or Lemon for […]

Watermelon Mule

Happy National Watermelon Day!  I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Here’s a watermelon drink where you can actually taste the watermelon! 2 oz. Watermelon Vodka 2 oz. Ginger Beer 2 oz. Fresh Watermelon Juice .5 oz. Lime Juice Place the watermelon in a bowl and use the muddler to get 2 oz. of […]

Citrus Cooler

It’s Summer and the temperatures are high!  This drink is refreshing, delicious and easy to make.  This would go great with brunch or any time you just need a little pick-me-up. 2.5 oz. Lemon or Citrus Flavored Vodka 1.5 oz. Peach Schnapps 1 oz. Chambord 3 oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice In a cocktail shaker […]