Cocktail Entertaining

  • Red, White and Booze

    More Independence Day drinks from the DIY Maven. These five drinks capture the day with Patriotic name (Yankee Doodle, Stars & Stripes Forever) and most are made with UV’s blue raspberry or cherry vodkas. The bright red and blue colors of these vodkas are perfect for your Fourth of July party.

    Here’s a taste:

    Patriotic Punch Ingredients

    1 part UV Red cherry-flavored vodka
    3 parts lemonade

    Instructions

    Combine and serve in a rocks glass over … Read more

  • All-American Cocktails

    Time to take a midsummer pause to celebrate Independence Day. It may mark our struggle against tyranny and taxes, but for the majority of us it means fireworks, parades and food! This means drinks for all that celebrating and washing down those eats. We’ve assembled a fun collection of cocktails with an American theme.

    Here’s a few to get you started:

      All American American Sweetheart Americano Red White & Blue
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  • World’s Fastest Margarita Maker

    Seen at a recent family wedding. Whereabouts unknown. Uncle Don (not sure who’s side of the family) whipped this together to keep the crowd well quenched. That’s my kind of wedding!

    Richard writes, “When you’ve got a small-block 400, a trailer, assorted parts and the ability to custom fabricate a 6-inch tall replica of a blender blade out of stainless steel, what do you do with your spare time? Make the world’s fastest margarita machine.”… Read more

  • Fried Elephant Garlic Chips

     Elephant Garlic is a larger version of the wonderful spicy clove we all love. (If you don’t think so, stop reading.)

    Emeril created this quick, easy treat to complement his Bloody Bull recipe. We think they are great by themselves.

    Ingredients

    6 cups canola oil, for deep frying
    1 cup very thinly sliced elephant garlic cloves (about 1/8-inch slivers)
    4 rosemary branches
    Salt

    Instructions

    For the Fried Garlic: In a heavy 2-quart pot, heat the … Read more

  • Sponsor Spotlight – Wine Library TV

    My first experience with Wine Library and Gary Vaynerchuk, its energetic Director of Operations, was on a snowy Friday afternoon just before St. Patrick’s Day. I made my way to Penn Station and onto the first train to Seacaucus, New Jersey. My associate met me there and we finished the rest of our journey to the Wine Library in Springfield, NJ. The impressive structure is truly a monument to the enjoyment of wines from all … Read more

  • The Kegulator

    This tool at kegulator.com is key for planning a any party. The site is simple and easy to use. Next party I have, I’ll be testing the Kegulator out. For 100 people it suggests 4 kegs, 120 cups and 177 pounds of ice.

    What is really cool about the Kegulator is the sliders, which let you choose the degree to which your guest willl be drinking. Based on you estimates, the site adjust the amounts … Read more

  • Baileys Drinkable Desserts Challenge – The Winners

    The results of the Baileys Drinkable Desserts Challenge are in!

    Dennis Frisk from New Castle, PA was chosen as the amateur winner and Jessica Taylor from Indianapolis, IN was chosen as the professional winner of the nationwide challenge. The contest was based on one of 2007’s rising trends, drinkable desserts.

    Mr. Frisk and Ms. Taylor used their creativity and love for mixing it up to turn a favorite dessert into something fabulous and drinkable.

    The … Read more

  • Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

    This cocktail treat is a tasty marriage of two of my favorites, shrimp, and Bloody Marys.

    Ingredients

    1 lemon, juiced, plus lemon wedges for garnish
    16 jumbo shrimp, cooked and cleaned
    Salt
    1 (28-ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
    2 tablespoons horseradish
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire, eyeball it
    2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
    2 ribs celery, finely chopped
    4 shots ice cold vodka
    1 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    Squeeze half of the lemon over … Read more

  • More Oscar Cocktails

    They just keep coming. This collection of last minute easy to make Oscar-themed cocktails is perfect wether you are at a Hollywood After Party or watching at home with good friends.

    Baileys Glitz and Glamour Ingredients

    2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
    ½ oz Ciroc Vodka
    ½ oz Godiva Liqueur

    Instructions

    Shake with ice. Serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with Gold Flakes (optional).

    Baileys Golden Statue Ingredients

    2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
    1 oz … Read more