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Best Ever Pina Colada

May 22, 2015 by eghassett

pina colada

Here I am in rainy Colorado, dreaming of tropical places filled with sunshine and coconut cocktails.  We have a saying here in Colorado, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around for 5 minutes, it’ll change!”  And it’s so true….USUALLY!!!  But for the last two weeks it has been non-stop RAIN! In an attempt to…

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Filed Under: Caribbean, Cocktails Tagged With: best ever pina colada, happy hour, pina colada, substitute for coco lopez, tropical cocktail

Pineapple Habanero Margarita

May 5, 2015 by eghassett

Pineapple Habenero Margarita

Happy Cinco de Mayo! I just whipped up a delicious Pineapple Habanero Margarita that I want to share with you! I highly recommend that you stop at the store on your way home or make the trip for these ingredients….totally worth it!! Habaneros are HOT so just use a tiny slice for the perfect heat…

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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

Fall Cider

November 5, 2014 by eghassett

Get in the fall spirit with this yummy cocktail!  Read all about it and get the recipe here….

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Filed Under: Fall Deliciousness Tagged With: apple cider, fall cocktail, fresh lime juice, happy hour, whiskey

Hi, I’m Gena!

I love snow, kids and pure maple syrup!

More importantly, I am the happy mom of three, with a busy weekday schedule. I believe in balance, good ingredients and fun! I spend a lot of time planning our weekly menus and want to share my efforts with you!

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