Gimlet time I think!I’ve had one of those days and what I need now is my dog to stroke, feet up and ice cold Gimlet in my hand!Ingredients 2 1/2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce lime juice Ice Lime wedge, for garnish Directions Shake or stir gin with lime juice, and strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Gimlet time I think!
I’ve had one of those days and what I need now is my dog to stroke, feet up and ice cold Gimlet in my hand!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge, for garnish

Directions

  1. Shake or stir gin with lime juice, and strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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http://unusualtimes.net/an-altogether-curious-confectionery-concoction-using-hendricks-gin/

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French Kiss: 1oz Chambord, 1oz Vodka, 1oz Dark Creme de Cacao, 1.5oz half & half; Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add Hershey Kiss for garnish

French Kiss: 1oz Chambord, 1oz Vodka, 1oz Dark Creme de Cacao, 1.5oz half & half; Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add Hershey Kiss for garnish

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1940s CABARET LOUNGE Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald were singing the blues, while the Andrew Sisters were cheering up the troops. Other women sang in husky tones while draping themselves across pianos in smoke-filled cabaret lounges. Think big band, swing and jazz to instantly transport your guests to the glamour of the 1940s Bring ambiance to your space with low-lit lamps to create a smoky cabaret lounge feel Scour second-hand furniture stores for small round tables to add authenticity. Drape with white tablecloths and place a single tea light in a red candle holder on each Create a separate round table for your glasses and a vase of white orchids Tie napkins with silk ribbon and slip a single purple orchid underneath the tie from  http://www.artofthecocktailhour.com.au/2011/07/styling-tips-for-your-cocktail-hour/

1940s CABARET LOUNGE
Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald were singing the blues, while the Andrew Sisters were cheering up the troops. Other women sang in husky tones while draping themselves across pianos in smoke-filled cabaret lounges.

  • Think big band, swing and jazz to instantly transport your guests to the glamour of the 1940s
  • Bring ambiance to your space with low-lit lamps to create a smoky cabaret lounge feel
  • Scour second-hand furniture stores for small round tables to add authenticity. Drape with white tablecloths and place a single tea light in a red candle holder on each
  • Create a separate round table for your glasses and a vase of white orchids
  • Tie napkins with silk ribbon and slip a single purple orchid underneath the tie

from 

http://www.artofthecocktailhour.com.au/2011/07/styling-tips-for-your-cocktail-hour/

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My mantra

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Loving John the Busker! Great for cocktail parties! http://www.buskerjohn.co.uk/home.html

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http://www.buskerjohn.co.uk/home.html

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Dream Cocktail Dress

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The Marilyn Monroe Cocktail Famous for her love of Champagne, it’s no surprise that Marilyn Monroe has a cocktail named after her. This scarlet was rarely spotted without a glass of bubbly and in celebration of this free spirit we bring you the Marilyn Monroe Cocktail. Ingredients 1 shot apple brandy dash grenadine Champagne All you need to to is just poor everything in a Champagne glass and you are ready to indulge in the legacy that Marilyn Monroe left behind.

The Marilyn Monroe Cocktail

Famous for her love of Champagne, it’s no surprise that Marilyn Monroe has a cocktail named after her. This scarlet was rarely spotted without a glass of bubbly and in celebration of this free spirit we bring you the Marilyn Monroe Cocktail.

Ingredients
1 shot apple brandy
dash grenadine
Champagne

All you need to to is just poor everything in a Champagne glass and you are ready to indulge in the legacy that Marilyn Monroe left behind.

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The David Bowie Cocktail Portland microdistillery New Deal named this drink after Ziggy Stardust. It’s five parts chocolate liqueur and one part bourbon, stirred together on the rocks and garnished with an orange wedge.

The David Bowie Cocktail

Portland microdistillery New Deal named this drink after Ziggy Stardust. It’s five parts chocolate liqueur and one part bourbon, stirred together on the rocks and garnished with an orange wedge.

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A cocktail by any other name……

Taste - Strong, fruity, naughty.

Recipe -

  • Light Rum
  • Spiced Rum
  • Orange Juice
  • Black currant
  • Bitters
  • Strawberries and syrup (canned)
  • Cointreau

Make - Mixed to taste with ice. Can be blended. 

Tip - Easy to drink but beware! It can be dangerously tasty.

This cocktail is in need of a name, what do you think?

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Mr Sterling Remember, Don…when God closes a door, he opens a dress.

Mr Sterling

Remember, Don…when God closes a door, he opens a dress.



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