Mexican Hot Chocolate

With the winter on in full swing there is something so comforting about GOOD hot chocolate , its like a drink and dessert all rolled into one . The exoctic mouth feel of this fine hot chocolate is the combination of  really fine unsweetened chocolate , spices and creaminess from a small addition of sweetened [...]

Virgin Cranberry cosmopolitans

Virgin cosmopolitans are deliciously good for you , go ahead , induldge ! Feel free to share with the kids , they will feel included in the fun ! Willian Sonoma Ice cubes 1 cup ( 8 fl oz / 250 ml ) cranberry juice 1 cup ( 8 fl oz / 250 ml ) [...]

Cranberry martinis

Concider serving these crimson cranberry martinis at your next gegathering. Garnish with frozen cranberries and a lemon twist. Williams Sonoma Ice cubes 1 cup (8 fl oz /250ml ) vodka 1/4 cup (2 fl oz / 60 ml ) dry vermouth 1/2 cup ( 4 fl oz / 125 ml ) cranberry juice 8 cranberries [...]

Almond Lace Cookies , DAVID’S ( a bistro!)

David’s ( a bistro !) serves the most delectable fare in Sailsbury , Maryland . Their delicate almond lace cookies just simple melt in your mouth. Just be sure to allow the cookies to cool before transferring them to a rack as they are very soft when they come out of the oven and need [...]

Frozen Baci

As you can tell I love Baci chocolates. I cannot imagine what could be more delicious than sipping on a chocolate hazelnut flavored milkshake, topped with Baci chocolates. Serves 2 Chocolatier magazine 1/2 cup vanilla 2 tbs Hazelnut Liqueur (such as Frangelico or Capella) 1 tsp unsweetened nonalkalized cocoa powder Perugina Baci chocolates Place all [...]

White Heat

I am always on the look out for new , creative  and stylish drinks to serve at different times of the day. This drink ,served hot is aptly called White Heat , it is a heavenly  white version of the classic cocoa version laced with Kahula and Burbon. I love to serve this with a [...]

Love Passion

This Champagne based cocktail is appropriately named for its use of Passion fruit liqueur. It is served at the Park Plaza in Toronto . ..seriously how great would this be on Valentine’s day!!!! 1/2 oz (1 tbs ) gin 1/2 oz (1 tbs) Alize (Passion Fruit Liqueur) 6 tbs chilled dry champagne Garnish Raspberries Makes [...]

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

What can be more festive than a sparkling “red” cocktail. I love to serve this drink anytime ,but ,especially during the holidays and Valentine’s day. The recipe calls for champagne or sparkling wine. The former is too rich for my taste especially when I have to multiply the recipe. I use Prosecco , a sparkling [...]

Glogg ,Hot Scandinavian Christmas Punch

Try this alternative to the usual hot mulled wine. This unusual drink is sold at various indoor and outdoor cafes of Copenhagen.Go ahead raise a glass this holiday season and then finish it off by eating the dried fruit and almonds in the glass ,so much fun!!! Source Gourmet Makes 6 drinks 1 lemon 1 [...]

Koala Float

This unusual alcoholic beverage comes from my personal,favorite ,Hawaiian island of Oahu,from the Turtle Bay Hilton and country club in Oahu.Its simple and easy to make and is certain to impress your guests during the holiday season Serves 2 4 cups ice 3/4 cup canned sweetened coconut cream 6 tablespoons coffee liqueur 6 tablespoons Irish [...]

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