Since Mardi Gras kicked off yesterday, I found it only appropriate to share a Mardi Gras inspired cocktail recipe for this fine March weekend. I went to Mardi Gras a couple years back with Nick and we surprised my mom on her 50th birthday while her and my dad were there on vacation. It was a blast! It was a lot of walking, interesting people and dirty, dirty, dirty! Overall, we had a blast! Have you ever been to Mard
Hump Day Happy Hour is here to warm you up! It’s been Ugg-boot chilly in these parts, and quite frankly, I’m over it! I’m not sure if I can wait ‘til the weekend to indulge in a cup of this brown bad boy. What goes in: 2 parts Milk 1 part Drinking Chocolate 1 part Kahlúa What you do: Bring milk to a simmer. Whisk in drinking chocolate. Simmer for 30 seconds while stirring. Add Kahlúa. Garnish with whipped cream or ma
Anyone else longing for a tropical getaway? Pineapple and Mango Rum Cocktail Ingredients Serves 6 2 1/2 small ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups), plus 1/2 mango cut into slices with skin, for garnish 4 ounces best-quality golden rum 4 cups fresh pineapple juice (from a 4 1/2-pound pineapple) Fresh tropical fruit, such as dragon fruit and star fruit, for garnish Directions Puree mangoes, rum, and 1/2 cup wa
Hello Wednesday! Gosh, I can’t believe it’s already half way through the week! Taking a half day off in order to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Monday sure helped in making this week go by a little faster! Love it. Since it’s Wednesday, we all know what that means…only 3 days until the weekend! Well, 2.5 really if you start your weekend at 5 o’clock on Friday! So here’s a tasty treat to warm you up for the weekend and
Did someone say shots? Jello shots! Celebrating someone’s birthday this weekend? Let me suggest you whip up some of these colorful concoctions as your friend duty! ingredients 6 ounces Jello (large package) 16 ounces Water (boiling) 6 ounces Water (cold) 10 ounces Vodka (I like using fruit flavored vodka like raspberry or cherry) directions Mix the jello with the boiling water until the powder is fully dissolved and