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Coastal Companion

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Mother’s Day Cocktails

May 7, 2012 by Susanne Talentino

No matter what your plans are for Mother’s Day, you can never go wrong with a cocktail created for this very special day. If you prefer, you could start with a memorable treat: Breakfast in Bed. Next to the plate of perfectly browned French toast, offer her something celebratory – a glass of bubbly, something flowery or even fruity.

If breakfast is not the time for your celebration, no worries. These light cocktails are perfect for sipping outside in the shade on a sunny afternoon as well.

 

Here are three simple recipes for Mom’s special day:

Champagne DreamsChampagne Dreams
Jazz up a boring, ordinary Mimosa by adding other fruit liqueurs to make it even more delectable.

2 oz. PAMA Liqueur
2 oz. Champagne
¼ oz. orange liqueur
1 oz. fresh orange juice

Combine all ingredients except champagne in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled flute and top with champagne.

Tulipe de Lis
This floral cocktail is a perfect complement to a vase of flowers on the breakfast or lunch tray.

2 oz. Denizen Rum
¾ oz. St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
¾ oz. fresh lime juice
½ tsp. granulated sugar

Place sugar and lime juice in a shaker and stir to dissolve sugar. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a wedge of lime. For an added touch, garnish with a tulip petal.

Fruit Cobbler
Welcome the warmer weather with this sparkling, fruity tipple perfect for a lazy afternoon.

1 oz. PAMA Liqueur
1 oz. Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. Lemon Juice
½ oz. Simple Syrup
Club Soda
Garnish: Blueberry, Kiwi and Strawberry Spear

Combine all ingredients except club soda in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass, fill glass with ice and top with soda. Garnish with a kiwi, strawberry and blueberry spear.

To find out more visit these websites:

PAMA: www.pamaliqueur.com 
Denizen Rum: www.denizenrum.com

 

 

 

Trail Mix Day is Coming Up!

August 25, 2011 by Susanne Talentino

Trail Mix Day is coming up on August 31, 2011, so we thought you might want to try this  unique sweet and salty granola recipe which is very  easy to prepare and can be ready to eat in minutes!

Nutritious and Delicious Granola

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 8 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats

¾ cup coarsely chopped unsalted nuts of your choice

½ teaspoon of canola oil

1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup of dried fruit of choice

 

Put the oats, nuts, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly coated.

Put the oat mixture into the ActiFry pan and cook for 7 minutes, until the oats and nuts are well toasted. Add the dried fruit and cook for an additional minute.

Remove ActiFry pan from its base and allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes. It will crisp further as it cools. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

More information at www.tfal.com

 

 

Spice it up with Cocktails

July 5, 2011 by Susanne Talentino

Kick it up a notch with these cocktails with a bite! These cocktail recipes will bring a little bit of spicy heat and excitement to your day, even if your weekends feel short and vacation is out of the question right now. Just stay in your own backyard and enjoy a lazy Summer evening. Invite some friends, listen to Latin American tunes, and invoke the feelings of the tropics with these refreshing, fruity cocktails. Staycation is not so bad after all — at least not when you can spend it on the coast!

These cocktails are perfect for the adventure seeker, but if you are a afraid of things “too hot” — just forget the spicy tequila and just use regular.

 

Tequila Sunburst

1 1/2 oz. TABASCOâ„¢ Spicy Tequila
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
3 oz. Pineapple Juice
Squeeze Lemon Juice

Combine ingredients in a 12 oz. highball glass filled with ice. Stir and serve garnished with a pineapple wheel.

Don’t forget the umbrella and the straw. Drinks like these require a  straw, don’t they?

 

Avery Island

1 ½ oz TABASCO™ Spicy Tequila
¾ oz Triple Sec
½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
¾ oz Cranberry Juice
¼ oz Simple Syrup

Shake ingredients vigorously over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

 

Hot Breeze


1 1/2 oz. TABASCOâ„¢ Spicy Tequila
2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
3 oz. Cranberry Juice

Build over ice and garnish with a lime.

 

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Cocktails for Fourth of July

June 23, 2011 by Susanne Talentino

This summer try something different for your Fourth of July party.  These  colorful cocktails were inspired by the colors of fireworks. Spice things up at your party and impress your guests.

Get ready to have a blast!

Fourth of July CocktailsRoman Candle

3 oz. Three-O Berry Vodka

½ Oz. Cranberry Juice

Dash of Grenadine

½ oz. Blue Curacao
Shake vodka, cranberry juice and grenadine in a shaker with ice. Strain into martini glass. Pour Blue Curaçao gently down the side of the glass so it comes to settle on the bottom.

The Sparkler 4th of July cocktailsSparkler

1 oz. Three-O Pomegranate Vodka

2 oz. Sparkling Wine

Splash POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice

Combine vodka and pomegranate juice in the bottom of a champagne flute

Top with sparkling wine or champagne

Fire Cracker 4th of July cocktailsFire Cracker

2 oz. Three-O Grape Vodka

½ oz. Blue Curacao

Splash Tonic

Shake vodka and blue curacao with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass

Add tonic and garnish with a cherry

Cherry bomber fourth of july drinksCherry Bomber

1 ½ oz. Three-O Cherry Vodka

4 oz. Ginger Ale

Splash of grenadine

Mix in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry

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Great Cocktails for Memorial Day Weekend

May 13, 2011 by Susanne Talentino

Many of us have friends or family coming to town for Memorial Day weekend. For many of us a cold beer is a Memorial Day staple and works well with your barbeque or picnic. But some of us opt for a party in the backyard for the weekend, and these cocktail recipes could come in handy if you want to try something different. Just get ready to shake things up and impress the in-laws or your friends with more than just your bocce ball skills.

Here are some refreshing summer cocktails everyone will enjoy.


1800 Tequini

¾ oz. 1800 Silver Tequila
½ oz. Dry Vermouth

Stir with ice, strain into martini glass, garnish with a lime

Blue Keys
3 oz. Three-O Citrus Vodka
½ oz. Blue Curacao
1 oz. Lemonade

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass
Garnish with a lemon wedge

Cherry Temple
1 ½ oz. Three-O Cherry Vodka
4 oz. Ginger Ale
Splash of grenadine

Mix in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry

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