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STRAWBERRY SANGRIA

We always end up taking a pinch of Sangria with us to the beach. It’s refreshing, delicious and thanks to the wine… relaxing. Check out this enjoyable recipe and you’ll make this Strawberry Sangria part of your beach day routine.

Ingredients

1 Bottle (750 ml) of Rosé wine (to keep to the Spanish origins of Sangrias you may opt for a Rosé from Spain, a Rosado)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups strawberry lemonade
1 cup sliced strawberries (may use frozen strawberries in a pinch)
2 cups ginger ale

Preparation

Pour wine in the pitcher and add sliced strawberries. Next add sugar, strawberry lemonade and stir gently. Add ginger ale and ice just before serving. (source)

Lavender Bellini Cocktail

A great alternative to the typical Mimosa. The refreshing Lavender Bellini will make you linger a little longer over your usual Sunday Brunch.

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Hollis via gastrogirl

How did you celebrated 5 de Mayo? We were lucky to have a huge block party around the neighborhood. But before hitting the party scene, the hubby and I hosted a pre-game at our place. We wanted to make something special, but also easy to make. After evaluating lots of options, we decided to go with the Frozen Guava Margarita… Simple, festive and quite delish.

Ingredients

4 cups ice cubes
1 1/2 cups guava juice
1/2 cup lime juice
3/4 cup premium silver tequila
1/4 cup triple sec
3 tablespoons simple syrup*
Lime wedge and salt or sugar for rimming glasses
Lime slices, for garnish

Direction

Rub a lime wedge around the edges of margarita glasses and dip immediately in coarse sugar. Place in freezer for 10 minutes. In a blender, combine the ice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, simple syrup, and guava juice. Blend until combined and the ice cubes are crushed. Pour into the chilled glasses, garnish each with a lime slice, and serve immediately. Serves 4. (source)

This champagne cocktail becomes Irish with a splash of whiskey. Add some fresh pear juice and lemon, for the perfectly palatable and not too rough around the edges drink. If your hosting a St. Patricks get together with friend or just a pre-game at your place this will be perfect cocktail. Simple, festive, and just Irish enough. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Click here for recipe.

MINT LEMON DROP

An occasional happy hour can evolved into a big night out! Take notes of this drink ‘cause is super simple and perfect for those occasions. Happy Friday!

Ingredients

Yields: 1 serving

2 shots of vodka
1 large lemon, juiced
1 tbsn. sugar
1 bunch of mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra for serving
lemon wheels or twists, for serving

Directions

In a shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, lemon juice, sugar and mint. Shake vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until very cold and combined. Strain into a martini glass. Top off with a lemon wheel, twist or fresh mint. You can also sugar the rim, if desired. (source) via gastrogirl

Ciao - Mai Tardi

A bit sad to say goodbye to one of my favorite places in Design District. But Mai Tardi is not closing its door without the appropriate celebration. Their last bash will take place tomorrow Wednesday Feb 8, from 7pm to closing. And it will include some artist, music and a prosecco bar. I’m so there!!

Red Wine Lollipop

I went crazy when I found this recipe! You should know by now that I’m a huge fan of a good and creative cocktail. I’ve seen a lot of alcohol Lollipops lately, but never one made with wine. So here it is! If you decide to get fun and creative this weekend, I recommend giving this one a try. Specially with Valentines coming up;-) Salud via gastrogirl red wine lollipop.

Chili Passion Martini

Celebrating 3 years in Miami this weekend and planning to start the celebration with this amazing Chili Passion Martini from The Setai. Recommended by the lovely 365daysofchic. Cheers!

Absolut Miami Edition

The essence of Miami in a bottle… Absolut Miami made a debut during Art Basel this past December and I can’t wait to have it in my mini bar. Happy Friday! via vcid

The best way to start out the year! Champagne Cocktails… Cheers:-) via gastrogirl

Holiday cocktail!

It doesn’t get more christmassy than this! Grasshopper cocktail with homemade creme de menthe. via gastrogirl

Cocktail recipe of the weekend: Blueberry Mojito! Cheers ♥

Ingredients

1 cup of blueberries
1 bottle of ready-to-serve Mojito mix (recommended: Smirnoff)
1 liter bottle sparkling water
8 springs fresh mint, for garnish

Directions

In a large pitcher, add the blueberries and muddle until they release their juices. Pour in the ready-to-serve Mojito mix and sparkling water and stir. Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with a mint sprig and serve. (source)

Cinnamon Bun Eggnog Martini

The first Friday of December makes it official… Christmas is here! So to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, check out the Cinnamon Bun Eggnog Martini. Surprise family & friends on your next party with this yummy cocktail. I’ll be definitely trying this recipe, although I will substitute the Eggnog for home made Coquito. Cheers!

It’s technically Friday!

Here’s your cocktail recipe of the week just in time for Thanksgiving. Sparkling Spiced Apple Cider from gastrogirl I’ll be trying this tomorrow for sure. Cheers!

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