Archive for the ‘Spirits & Libations’ Category

The Best Cinco De Mayo Watermelon Margarita Recipe

May 5, 2006 | Posted as Spirits & Libations at 9:12 am | (1) Comment »

Happy Cinco De Mayo!  Now let’s really celebrate with this wonderful watermelon margarita recipe! Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, seeded & cubed 1 6-ounce can frozen limeade concentrate 1/2 cup tequila, your pick 3 tablespoons sugar & lime wedges for garnish In a large zip-lock bag- place watermelon cubes inside & freeze for 8 hours. Take out [...]

Allison’s Top 5 Martini Recipes

April 18, 2006 | Posted as Spirits & Libations at 12:40 pm | Comments »

Let’s get these spirits & libations on the road & make a toast to my top 5 Martini recipes.  Now, I’ve already said I’m no Martini purist, so don’t hold my chocolate, Sake & Vodka against me.  Here goes….. #5:  Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You Sake Martini Recipe: Ingredients: 2.5 oz Gin (or go for [...]

An Informative History of My Friend the Martini

April 18, 2006 | Posted as Spirits & Libations, The Facts / History at 10:00 am | Comments »

Just a little historical walk with my pal the Martini, why don’t you join us.  The modern day true Martini consists of Gin and a varying amount of dry Vermouth and is sometimes garnished with an olive, twist or cocktail onion.  But I’m no Martini purist, so if you add a little Vodka or mix in [...]