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Spicy Cucumber Margarita

April 20, 2015 by eghassett

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and I have the perfect, festive drink for your celebration…a Spicy Cucumber Margarita! I have made these a few times now and they always get rave reviews!  I just take my favorite margarita and add cucumber and jalapeño for a light, refreshing, beautiful festive cocktail.  Perfect for Cinco…

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Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Spring Goodness Tagged With: chili powder rim, Cinco de Mayo, cucumber drink, margarita, spicy margarita, spring cocktail

Blood Moon Cocktail

April 3, 2015 by eghassett

Blood Orange Cocktail

Enjoy this cocktail in honor of the Blood Moon Total Eclipse, occuring tomorrow morning, at approximately 6:02 a.m. MST. We saw the last one and it was incredible!! Have a Blood Moon Cocktail to toast the Blood Moon and celebrate this rare occasion!!  I believe there will be another one in September of 2015. I…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Gena's Favorites Tagged With: blood orange juice, blood orange martini, homemade simple syrup, rosemary simple syrup

Samoa Martini

March 18, 2015 by eghassett

Samoa Martini

….as in, may I please have “Samoa…?”  haha!  That’s not really what the name means.  It’s referring to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, of course!  In honor of the much loved Girl Scout cookie selling season, this martini is made with caramel, chocolate liquer and vodka, enhanced with a special coconut and caramel rim. So,…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Festive Fun!, Girl Scout Cookies Tagged With: chocolate liquer, coconut, girl scout cookie cocktail, girl scout cookie theme, girl scout cookies, homemade caramel sauce

Irish Coffee with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

March 17, 2015 by eghassett

Irish Coffee with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

I’ve made quite a few trips to the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco to experience the best Irish Coffees in the world! You can sit at the counter and watch the whole magical process.  The bartender lines up about 20 glasses in a row and makes them all at once, assembly line style, faster…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: cinnamon whipped cream, homemade whipped cream, irish coffee, irish whiskey

Thin Mint Martini

March 7, 2015 by eghassett

Thin Mint Martini

In honor of girl scout cookie season, I bring you the Thin Mint Martini!  Made with mint and rum, it should technically be called a mojito.  However, for some reason when I add special ingredients and ice into a cocktail shaker and serve it chilled I just have to call it a martini.  Feel free…

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Filed Under: Cocktails Tagged With: girl scout cookie, girl scout cookie cocktail, handcrafted cocktail, homemade simple syrup, mint, mint simple syrup, thin mint

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini

February 10, 2015 by eghassett

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini

The romantic flavors of chocolate and cherries blend with vodka to make the perfect Valentine’s Cocktail for your special someone. Read more and get the recipe here… Looking for a special drink to spoil your kids or prefer a non-alcoholic drink?  Try a Chocolate Covered Cherry Italian Soda that will make everyone feel loved! Have…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Cherry simple syrup, chocolate cherry simple syrup, chocolate covered cherry cocktail, martini, Valentine cocktail, Valentine martini, Valentine's Day cocktails, Valentine's Day drinks

Orange and Blue Fever

January 11, 2015 by eghassett

Denver Bronco Cocktail

Today the Broncos are in the playoffs!!  So…..of course I’m infusing some oranges into vodka for a special game day cocktail! Notice the orange flowers  in the blue polka-dot mug in the back…thank you Nicki for my Bronco birthday present. Xoxoxo…! Go Broncos!!! Happy Game Day!! ~ Gena Click here to read more and get…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Festive Fun!, Football Party Tagged With: denver bronco cocktail, football cocktail, football party, orange and blue fever, orange crush, tailgate cocktail, tailgate party ideas

Iced Vodka Bottle

December 31, 2014 by eghassett

Iced Vodka Bottle

Watch your guests’ faces light up as they see your elegant vodka bar, with this beautiful iced creation taking center stage. Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Holiday Goodness Tagged With: iced bottle, new years eve, new years party, party ideas, vodka, vodka bar, vodka ice sculpture

Mistletoe Mojito

December 24, 2014 by eghassett

christmas mojito

Enjoy a Christmas toast with this festive mojito! Read more and get the recipe…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Holiday Goodness Tagged With: christmas cocktail, christmas mojito, cranberry mojito, cranberry simple syrup, mint, mojito

Cranberry Lime Infused Vodka

December 16, 2014 by eghassett

Looking for the perfect host gift?  Try this easy to make and beautiful Cranberry and Lime Infused Vodka. Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Fall Deliciousness, Holiday Goodness Tagged With: christmas cocktail, christmas gift, cranberry vodka, happy hour, holiday hostess gift, hostess gift, infused vodka

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Hi, I’m Gena!

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