Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
To go along with our Easter Entertaining with Hadley Pottery, I made this sparkling fruity punch which is so great for Spring & Summer. It’s refreshing and serves all ages – if you want an extra “kick” you can make it with champagne. I made frozen juice “ice sticks” to keep the drinks cold while not… Read More
I have a delicious champagne cocktail to share with you today, because everything’s better with a little bubbly! As much as I love champagne I think it’s even better when mixed with a bit of liqueur and a mixer that’s slightly sweet and fruity. Make this your signature drink for any party or serve it… Read More
To round out our Rustic Holiday Entertaining series, I want to share this YUMMY eggnog punch recipe. It’s incredibly easy and starts with store-bought eggnog….I know, I know, hard core foodies may scoff at that but you can use your homemade recipe if you like. The great thing about this mixture is that you can… Read More
Everyone needs a little help at Christmas time, right? Shake up this “Santa’s Helper” cocktail in the perfect shade of red for the holidays, and you’ll be on your way to having a great time! Make this your signature drink for a cocktail party too. Cheers! Santa’s Helper 1 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Amaretto 3 oz… Read More
If you enjoy making your own gifts to give, here is a sweet gift idea perfect for teachers, co-workers, hostesses, or friends. I created a small crate “basket” filled with mocha coffee mixture (see recipe below), a mini pie, and special holiday mug… You can use any attractive container that can be re-used by the… Read More
In my final post of this Autumn entertaining series I decided to talk about setting up a coffee bar {these ideas can also be translated into a hot cocoa bar too}. If your family & friends are anything like mine, coffee is a necessity of life! We drink it in the morning, in the afternoon, and some… Read More
Need a hot toddy to warm you up this Fall? Give this Spiced Apple cocktail a try. It’ll warm you from the inside out! Serve this for a brunch gathering or for Thanksgiving while you’re waiting for the main meal to finish cooking. Spiced Apple Toddy 1 1/2 oz Spiced Rum 4 oz Hot Apple… Read More
Are you getting ready to have a Spooktacular Halloween weekend of parties and fun? Serving up this delicious Black Magic Cocktail will help get things started. I was recently experimenting with flavor combinations when creating my Gothic Glam ladies night and this one was too good not to share. This is a sweet cocktail that… Read More
Try this adult punch recipe for Halloween and give it a creepy name like “Green Goblin” punch, or “slime.” The color also lends itself nicely to a St. Patricks day party, or any party bases on a green color scheme. The melon and coconut flavored liquors make this punch delicious year round. Green Melon Punch… Read More
Whether you are hosting an adult soiree or a family friendly gathering for Halloween this month, here are 8 ways you can dress up your drinks for the party. Half the fun of Halloween after all, is the decor and these range from cute to creepy! These GHOSTLY bottles of milk (seen on my Kids Halloween… Read More
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