posted by admin on Nov 9
Just about everybody known as a wine lover has endured the amusing little digs through which friends, colleagues and families express their discomfort and insecurity with wine in general. Over at the erobertparker.com bulletin board, there’s an interesting thread that addresses this issue.
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posted by admin on Nov 9
Perfect for Christmas parties, the Santa Shot is a colorful that is fun to shoot with a group. The dominant mint flavor is accented in a rather odd way with the fruitiness of grenadine at the bottom.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3/4 oz grenadine
- 3/4 oz green crème de menthe
- 3/4 oz peppermint schnapps
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posted by admin on Nov 9
Girls night out just got a little brighter. The Glamour Girl Martini is a wine cocktail that features Folonari Pink Pinot Grigio, a fruity pink wine that plays nicely with the peach and cranberry flavors in this martini.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 oz Folonari Pink Pinot Grigio
- 1 oz Peach Schnapps
- splash of cranberry juice
- maraschino cherry for garnish
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posted by admin on Nov 9
Travel to the islands (well, at least in your mind) with this Hawaiian Margarita. A great blended cocktail with strong strawberry and pineapple flavor. Skewer a chunk of pineapple along with a couple slices of strawberries for a fruity garnish. If the mix is too thick once blended, add more sour mix or Triple Sec: if it’s too thin, add more ice.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of ice
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- 2 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 oz fresh or canned pineapple
- dash of sour mix
- strawberry and/or pineapple for garnish
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posted by admin on Nov 9
As the signature drink for the UV Lemonade Vodka released in July of 2007, the UV Pink Flamingo represents the liquor beautifully. This spectacular summer cocktail is perfect for parties. If you want to go all out and theme your party with flamingos, you’ll not be disappointed. Pink flamingo swizzle sticks, glassware, napkins and almost anything else you need for entertaining can be found (don’t forget all those classic lawn ornaments for the full effect). There are many versions of the Pink Flamingo, so you’ll be sure to find your favorite for your bash.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 parts UV Lemonade Vodka
- 1 part cranberry juice
- splash of triple sec
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