All posts tagged: Cocktails

Thirsty Thursday: National Margarita Day!

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This Sunday, February 22nd, is National Margarita Day and Oscar Day!  Below are a few recipes to get you in the festive spirt from Powell & Mahoney, whether you celebrate National Margarita Day or the ending of award season! Roasted Jalapeno Margarita: In a shaker, mix equal parts Powell & Mahoney Roasted Jalapeno Margarita mixer and 100% blue agave blanco tequila Shake and strain over ice into a Margarita or Old Fashioned glass Garnish with a lime wedge Find more recipes on The National Margarita Day website!  http://nationalmargaritaday.com/ Gold Bar Punch (serves 10): Mix together 1 bottle VSOP Cognac, 1 bottle Powell & Mahoney Lemon Sour mixer, ½ bottle Powell & Mahoney Ginger mixer, 1 cup fresh pineapple juice and 1 cup cold water Chill for several hours before serving When ready to serve, pour into a large punch bowl over the gold bar ice block Top with 1 bottle chilled Champagne and stir Add orange slice   Stay thirsty!

Thirsty Thursday: 50 Shades of Grey and Valentine’s Day Inspired Cocktails!

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With the opening of the highly anticipated movie, 50 Shades of Grey, tomorrow and Valentine’s Day on Saturday, some of us may need a few cocktails to survive these next two days!  Just kidding.  Below are a few cocktails inspired by the movie, ones to serve to yourself, you girlfriends, or significant other on Valentine’s Day.  If you make one of these cocktails this weekend, let me know by tagging @newsforchews on instagram, posting on NewsforChews‘ facebook wall, or email me at newsforchews@gmail.com! About Bare Organic Mixers: Natalie Susi’s created Bare Mixers in her very own San Diego kitchen and decided to make it into a business by navigating the bottling, manufacturing and distribution of a cocktail mixer on her own. Bare Mixers are a natural, low-calorie cocktail mixer used for margaritas, martinis, and so much more made with only the simplest and freshest ingredients including 100% real fruit juices, purified water, and organic agave syrup. Bare Mixers are free of artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and empty calories. They taste great with just …

Thirsty Thursday Valentine’s Day Cocktails and World Nutella Day!!

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Today is a combination of one of two of my favorite days…thirsty Thursday and World Nutella Day!!!  No, I didn’t combine the two for today’s recipes, but I did bring a no-bake Nutella Fudge recipe to the blog and a bunch of delicious Valentine’s Day cocktails!  You should even put the Nutella Fudge on the menu for your Valentine’s Day because it will surely be a hit it your Valentine likes Nutella! Nutella Fudge: 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil 1/4 cup Nutella 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder) 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or agave nectar) 1/4 honey 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract pinch fine grain sea salt, to taste 3/4 cup raw hazelnuts, roughly chopped; 1/4 for garnish on top, the rest to be stirred into fudge (previous recipe using almond butter and walnuts HERE) Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined Line a meatloaf pan with wax paper and pour fudge into pan Top with leftover hazelnuts Place in freezer for about an hour until fudge hardens Slice and enjoy!  If you aren’t …

Thirsty Thursday: Holiday Cocktails

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Can you believe that Christmas is three weeks away?!  If you aren’t already in the festive spirit, today’s post is two cocktails to put you in the holiday spirit. The first of today’s festive cocktail comes from NoMa Social which is located in the Radisson Hotel in New Rochelle, NY. 1 tbs crushed soft peppermint candy 1½ fl oz vodka splash of white creme de menthe ¼ fl oz brandy ½ fl oz half-and-half Crushed ice Peppermint stick for garnish Mint sprig for garnish Combine the vodka and crushed peppermint Stir to dissolve Add the remaining ingredients, stir and garnish More info: Located in the Radisson Hotel of New Rochelle, NoMa Social is a vibrant dining destination that combines a Mediterranean menu created by Executive Chef Bill Rosenberg and a chic, sophisticated setting designed to enhance the social experience of dining. Open for lunch, dinner or just for drinks, NoMa social offers everything for your ideal dining experience. The restaurant offers all genres of food such as American, French, Italian, Latin American, and Spanish/Basque. Also, make sure …

Thirsty Thursday: July 4th Cocktails!

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With July 4th being tomorrow, I had to give you some delicious July 4th cocktails!  Follow the recipes below to make your BBQ or party just a bit more festive! Bohemia Fireworks: 2 strawberries 1.5 oz Bohemia beer 1.5 oz spiced rum .5 oz simple syrup ½  oz lemon Muddle the strawberries and add the rest of the ingredients Shake all ingredients and pour over ice in a collins glass Top with Bohemia beer Herradura’s Red, White and Blue Berries: 1½ oz. Herradura Silver 2 ½ oz. coconut water ¼ oz. agave nectar ½ oz. lime juice Place all ingredients in to a cocktail shaker filled with cubed ice Shake hard and strain over crushed ice in to a tall glass Garnish with raspberries and blueberries Recipes and images courtesy Formula PR Inc. Have a great, safe, fun, and festive July 4th! Stay thirsty…

Thirsty Thursday: Ciroc’s Spicy Summer Cocktails and Sangria Mixes

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It is Thirsty Thursday time!  Since I have been away from your for awhile, I decided to give you a few Thirsty Thursday recipes courtesy of Ciroc!  Find the perfect recipe (or recipes) to try at your next summer party! Summer Spice: 1 oz Ciroc Red Berry .75 oz lime juice .5 oz simple syrup 5 basil leaves 1 slice of jalapeño 3 dashes celery bitters Muddle basil, jalapeño, and celery bitters Add simple syrup, lime juice, and Ciroc Red Berry Pack with ice and give a long, hard shake Double strain into old fashion glass with ice Garnish with basil leaf Peach Sangria: 10 oz Ciroc Peach 5 oz Hennessy 5 oz Fresh Lime Juice 5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup 40 Dashes Bitters 20 oz Club Soda Stir over ice in 64 oz pitcher Red Berry Sangria: 10 oz Ciroc Red Berry 10 oz Rose Wine 5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 5 oz Simple Syrup 20 oz Berry Tea Stir over ice in 64 oz pitcher Take the poll below and let …

Thirsty Thursday-Valentine’s Day Cocktails

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If you are cooking your love a nice home-cooked dinner, you will probably serve a bottle of wine, but you can serve a cocktail or two before dinner or before you leave for your restaurant reservation.  Here are a few recipes to chose from! Loopy Love 2 parts Three Olives Loopy Vodka 2 parts cranberry juice Splash of lemon lime soda Pour first two ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously Strain into a chilled martini glass Top off with a splash of soda and garnish with a lime Strawberry Amore 2 parts Three Olives® Marilyn Monroe™ Strawberry Vodka 4 parts pink lemonade Splash of lemon lime soda Mix all ingredients into a rocks glass filled with ice and stir Won’t you be a Lime 2 parts Three Olives® Grape Vodka 4 parts lemon lime soda Splash of lemon juice Mix all ingredients into a rocks glass filled with ice and stir. Garnish with a lemon. (recipes and images courtesy SSPR) Fiery Passion 1.5 oz Cuca Fresca Gold Cachaca 3 basil leaves …

Labor Day Festivties Part 1

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As the last weekend of the summer comes to a close and the kids go back to school (if not already!), what better way to end the summer than with a big, huge BBQ bang?!  Today’s post is going to put you in a party and BBQ mood!  Let’s start with some cocktails! Sobieski Island Sunburst: 2 oz. Sobieski Toasted Coconut Vodka 2 oz. orange juice ½ oz. cranberry juice Serve in a tall glass over ice End of Summer Blues: 2 ½ oz.  Sobieski Cytron Vodka 2 oz. Blue Curacao 1 oz. orange juice Serve in a rocks glass with ice Garnish with orange slice Camusrita: 2 oz. CAMUS VSOP Elegance Cognac 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. orange juice 1 oz. Triple sec Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass Garnish with a slice of lime Cliffdiver: ¼ oz. CAMUS VSOP Elegance Cognac ½ oz. Ginger Liqueur muddled with fresh ginger (2 slices) 1 oz. unfiltered apple juice ¾ oz. lime juice ¾ oz. simple syrup Shake all ingredients together …

Poptails-Frozen Cocktails on a Stick

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I received the Poptails recipe book in the mail this week and was very excited!  Erin Nichols has created a one-of-a-kind book that features 60 of our favorite cocktails in frozen-on-a-stick form.  Her categories include colorful cocktails, tropical treats, classic cocktails, fizzies and wine, fruity refreshers, party drinks, pudding and cream, and dessert on a stick.  I am giving you the opportunity to decide for me which Poptail I should make first!  One cocktail from each category is represented below.  Vote on your favorite or the one that sounds the tastiest! Like Erin Nichols on Facebook HERE! Follow Erin Nichols on Twitter HERE! Like NewsforChews on Facebook HERE! Follow NewsforChews on Twitter HERE! Stay hungry…or in this case, stay thirsty!