Cosmopolitan

by Karan on August 25, 2009 0 Comments 4 parts Absolut Citron 2 parts Cointreau or Triple Sec 1 part Lime juice 2 parts Cranberry juice Shake with ice, Serve up in a chilled cocktail glass, Garnish with a Lime wedge or Lemon twist]]>

Caipiroska

by Karan on August 25, 2009 0 Comments Vodka 8 wedges Lime Sugar Crushed Ice Crush sugar into the lime wedges with a spoon. Place the lime wedges in the bottom of an 8 oz. glass. Cover with crushed ice. Pour vodka to fill the glass.]]>

Alabama Slammer

by Karan on August 22, 2009 0 Comments 1 oz Southern Comfort 1 oz Amaretto 1/2 oz Sloe gin 1 dash Lemon juice Pour all ingredients (except for lemon juice) over ice in a highball glass. Stir, add a dash of lemon juice, and serve. ]]>

Amaretto Sour

by Karan on August 22, 2009 0 Comments 1 1/2 oz. Amaretto Sour mix Blend with ice, Strain to serve up in chilled cocktail glass, or on rocks, Garnish with an orange slice and cherry]]>

Frozen Margaritas

by Karan on August 21, 2009 0 Comments Ingredients Lime Margaritas: * Lime wedges * Sugar * Kosher salt * Crushed ice * Lime margarita mix * Tequila * Triple sec Variations: * Diced ripe mango Directions 1. Lime Margaritas: Fill a blender with crushed ice, lime margarita mix (or fresh lime juice sweetened with agave nectar), tequila, and triple sec and blend until slushy and smooth. Pour into prepared glasses. 2. Mango Margaritas: Make lime margaritas as directed, and add diced ripe mango to the blender. Blend until slushy and smooth. 3. Strawberry Margaritas: Make lime margaritas as directed, and add fresh or frozen hulled strawberries to the blender. Blend until slushy and smooth. ]]>

Passion Fruit Mojitos

by Karan on August 21, 2009 0 Comments Ingredients 2 parts Passion Fruit Mojito mix 1 part white rum Ice Club soda Mint sprigs Lime slices Directions 1. Combine in a pitcher 2 parts Passion Fruit Mojito mix, 1 part white rum, and ice. Mix, then pour into ice-filled glasses. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime slice. ]]>

Simple Sangria

by Karan on August 20, 2009 0 Comments Ingredients * 1 bottle(s) (1.5 liters) red wine * 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh orange juice * 1/3 cup(s) brandy * 1/3 cup(s) sugar * 2 (nectarines) pitted and cut into wedges * 1 orange, cut in half then sliced * 1 lemon, sliced * 1 (Kirby (pickling) cucumber) sliced * 3 cup(s) seltzer or club soda, chilled Directions 1. In 3- to 4-quart pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. 2. Stir in fruit and cucumber. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight. 3. To serve, stir seltzer into pitcher. Fill glasses with ice and pour sangria.]]>

Bellini Mimosas

by Karan on August 20, 2009 0 Comments Ingredients * Fresh peach slices * Peach nectar, chilled * Sparkling rosé wine, prosecco, or Champagne, well-chilled * Grenadine syrup Directions 1. Put some fresh peach slices into wineglasses and add some chilled peach nectar to cover. Top with well-chilled sparkling rosé wine, prosecco, or Champagne. Add a drop of grenadine syrup to each drink. ]]>