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Goodbye February, hello March! Ahhhh the month when everyone gets to be Irish to celebrate St Patty's Day. It's a wonderful holiday. Fun parades, green beer, Irish-fare, what's not to love! I was on the lookout for an Irish inspired cocktail and came across a Black Velvet. It's a versatile beverage that includes Guinness with Champagne or Wine. Since I have an abundance of wine in stock I went … [Read more...]
It's the month of celebrating love. That's right Valentines Day is right around the corner...blah blah blah...let's get drinky! Here is a delicious twist on the standard mimosa that any wino will fall in love with. Drink Ingredients: 4 oz Moscato 2 oz Orange Juice Drink Preparation: Pour Moscato into wine glass and top off with orange juice. Garnish with a slice of lemon or an … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! Did you know Bloody Mary's are a popular 1st of the year liquid libation of choice. It is rumored that they help with morning hangovers. Personally I am not a big fan of Bloody Mary's but I love Michelada's! They are a great twist on a Bloody Mary that is much smoother and to me all around tastier. Here is how you make one! Drink Ingredients: 2 oz Bloody Mary Mix Mexican … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!! In light of the holiday spirit try this tasty Hpnotiq blend. Now the original recipe calls for 2 oz of Hpnotiq but I thought it was a bit much so we made it with only 1. Turned out really good! But I will leave that up to you, either way it’s gonna be fantastic! Drink Ingredients: 1 oz Hpnotiq 1 oz Vodka Pineapple Juice Ice Drink Preparation: Fill glass with … [Read more...]
When the weather starts to get gloomy and damp I like to cuddle up with a hot cup of coco. The other night I was torn between having a cocktail or hot chocolate and decided to try some Kahlua in my coco. It was a win win! Here's how I mixed it up. Drink Ingredients: 1 Hot Chocolate Packet 1 oz Kahlua 1 tsp Sugar Small Marshmallows or Whipped Cream Drink Preparation: Make your hot … [Read more...]
It’s October and I am in need of a warm up! Fall has certainly arrived and I have the perfect cocktail to keep you nice and toasty. If you like Irish Creams you will love this months mixer. It’s an Irish Cow with a twist of mint. Drink Ingredients: 4 1/2 oz Baileys Mint Chocolate 4 1/2 oz Milk Drink Preparation: Combine Baileys and milk in a small saucepan. Warm at a low heat. Pour … [Read more...]
How have I never heard of a Cuban Cooler before? I love rum and I like ginger ale but together they make this flavorsome cocktail that is so delicious you just have to try it for yourself! Drink Ingredients: 2 oz Light Rum Ginger Ale Ice Drink Preparation: Fill glass with ice and your favorite light rum, I like to use Bacardi, then fill glass with Ginger Ale. Garnish with a … [Read more...]
With summer coming to an end I would like to finish off this summer with a drink to share. The hubby and I have been known to bust out our famous Spiked Watermelon on special occasions. Many have asked for the recipe and we feel we have held on to it long enough. So here you go! I hope your next camping trip, graduation or birthday party is just a little bit better with your own spiked … [Read more...]
Here is my own twist on a vodka lemonade. If you're like me and love Kool-Aid, I mean who doesn't, then you will appriciate this months mixer. And if you have kiddos it's really a win win for everybody. Kiddos get their Kool-Aid and the parents get a much needed cocktail. Drink Ingredients: 1 oz Kru Voda Blue Raspberry Kool-Aid Ice Drink Preperation: Fill glass with ice add 1 oz. of … [Read more...]
I am a BIG fan of Leinenkugel! Love me some Honey Weiss, Leinie’s Red, Original, Summer Shandy but I have never been a big fan of Berry Weiss. Lots of my friends go gaga over it but it’s always been too fruity for me. That is until I cut it in half with some Honey Weiss. You read right! Take a little sample of each and boom you have a Honey Bear! Drink Ingredients: ½ Bottle or Can of … [Read more...]
I love simple drinks that you can make at home even if you do not have a large stocked bar. Chances are you already have 2 out of the 3 items you need for this month’s mixer. It’s a drink that has become more and more popular these days called the Lunch Box. The secret to this drink that not many people know is that it’s meant to be slammed. Yes you heard me right! It’s a drink that is to … [Read more...]
Welcome back to Yvette’s Monthly Mixer! This month I would like to highlight a cocktail that is one of my all time favs. It’s a lil drink my husband likes to call the “Poor Man’s Margarita”. This is a perfect drink to enjoy with Father’s Day weekend upon us. The Poor Man’s Margarita is so super simple and the best part is you probably already have the ingredients at home. All you … [Read more...]
Just in time for spring we have come up with a drink I like to call the Jolly Goose. Now this is just a prototype, the final touches are still in the works. All you need is a blender full of ice, about 30-40 Jolly Ranchers – depending on how sweet you like it, and some regular vodka (I prefer the ” Goose”). Mix them all together and serve. Drink Ingredients: Jolly Ranchers (30-40 … [Read more...]
Copa brings you fabulous premium wine by the glass without waste, glassware, or time needed to uncork, measure or pour! Copa Di Vino is the first wine by the glass bottled directly into the glass allowing you to conveniently drink wine anywhere with ease! Enjoy Copa while chillin’ at the beach, at a BBQ, or even during a Hotel stay. Why pay extra for that mini bar when you can bring your … [Read more...]
