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Cherry Smash Cocktail Drink Menu Option

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Cherry Smash

(photo by: Pornchai Mittongtare)

Here is a beautiful and yummy drink option for your cocktail menu. This is a Cherry Smash from Epicurious. Enjoy!

Ingredients
* 1 cup fresh pitted Bing cherries
* 1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
* 1/4 cup sugar

 

* 1 cup ice cubes
* 6 tablespoons Courvoisier or other premium Cognac
* 1/4 cup orange curaçao
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon Cherry Heering liqueur or other cherry liqueur

 

Preparation
Combine cherries, kirsch, and sugar in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours, stirring occasionally. (Brandied cherries can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.)

 

Place 2 Martini glasses in freezer and chill at least 2 hours.

 

Place 3 brandied cherries in each of 2 chilled glasses; crush cherries with back of spoon. Combine ice cubes, Cognac, orange curaçao, lemon juice, and cherry liqueur in cocktail shaker. Shake well, strain into Martini glasses with cherries, and serve.

 

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Drink Option French 75

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75

Ingredients
* 1 lemon
* 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) gin
* 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup
* 1 cup ice cubes
* 1/4 cup (2 ounces) dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne, chilled

 

Preparation
Using zester or paring knife, slice peel from lemon in long, thin spiral. Reserve lemon for another use and set peel aside.

 

In cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled Champagne flute and top with sparkling wine.

 

Curl lemon peel around finger to create twist at least 6 inches long. Garnish drink with twist and serve immediately.
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Yummy Desserts for a Memorial Day Themed Shower

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Looking for great patriotic inspired recipes for a Memorial Day Shower? I have just the thing for you. The recipes below are sure to impress all of your guests. The display is just so stunning. To get the recipe, simply click on the name below the picture and you will be redirected to the recipe. Enjoy!

 

dessert 4th

Liberty Fruit Wreath, Patriotic Trifle,Star-Spangled Fruit Tart,Stars and Stripes Forever Dessert

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Lemon Inspired Wedding Shower

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I love the smell, look, and taste of lemons. I actually think I am quite obsessed.  I love lemon pie, and lemon pound cake. Yumm….I am making myself hungry! Okay, to my point. I think that nothing screams summer more than a fresh lemon. Everything about them is just plain refreshing. So if you are throwing a bridal shower why not play on these details and have a lemon inspired decor and menu. The options are endless!

 

lemon decor

Lemon Decor from The Knot is the perfect way to create a beautiful table setting for a wedding shower. Plus, you can make these designs right at home. Also, you could opt for a clear vase overflowing with flowers and the bottom adorned with lemon slices to cover the stems. Also, a very pretty option.

 

lemon menu

Looking for the perfect menu? Look no further! All of these lemon inspired  options are sure to tantalize the pallet. Click on the links below for the recipes.
Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil,Romaine Salad with Homemade Croutons and Lemon Vinaigrette,Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Lemon,and Beer Battered Asparagus with a Lemon Herbed Dipping Service

 

lemon dessert

Now to my favorite part, the dessert! I need to say no more. Yummm…….

Lemon Ice, Lemon Charlottes with Lemon Curd and Candied Lemon Peel, Lemon and White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Strawberries, and Lemon Sheet Cake

 

Now for the part you have all been waiting for–the cocktails!

Frosty Lemon Martini, Ginger-Rosemary Lemon-Drop Cocktails

 

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Margarita Popsicles~Yummy!

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Margarita Popsicles

These popsicles are not for the kidos! Nope, these are strictly for the adults. This recipe from Bon Appétit is a fun twist on the beloved drink–the Margarita. I did not think you could get much better than a Margarita on a hot summers day, but I think these popsicles are a fun and unique twist. These would perfect to cool down your wedding guests on a hot summer’s day!

 

Ingredients

 

  •    1/2 cup tequila
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt
  • 6 frozen lime-flavored ice pops or fruit bars, unwrapped

Prep
Mix tequila and lime juice in 1-cup measuring cup. Place coarse salt in small bowl. Place all ice pops, sticks up, in deep bowl, or place 1 pop in each of 6 glasses. Pour tequila mixture over ice pops. Lightly dip 1 edge of each ice pop into coarse salt and serve.

 

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Lemony Delights!

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lemon

I’m in love with this clever barware idea from Brides.com. I came across this idea while browsing my favorite blog–The Hostess with the Mostess. To create this stylish barware simply, serve up a fun signature drink (like the hard lemonade pictured here) – in mason jars with stylish die-cut lids that have room for a straw!

These Daisy Cut Metal Lids are available in both pewter & gold finishes at Candle Soylutions (starting at $0.39 each).  Various sizes of mason jars are also available at Candle Soylutions.

April Fools!

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corn cupcakes

If you are looking for a great dessert idea for April Fool’s Day then I have just the thing for you! These cupcakes are one sweet trick! They are made to look like corn on the cob but are actually a lot better. The cupcakes are made by placing three cakes to together and garnishing the top with varying colors of yellow jelly belly’s. The butter is made of a slightly melter fruit chew and then the “corn” is sprinkled with green candy sugar. They are so cute and are sure to steel the show at an April bridal shower or even a BBQ themed shower. Simply adorible!!!! Check them out!!!

Yumm… A Midnight Snack

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midnight snack

I was browsing the Hostess with the Mostess blog and strolled across this uber cute idea. If you are having a late reception, why not send your guests home with a little midnight snack. A night of dancing can definitely leave you feeling a little snacky. That’s why I love this cute little set of doughnuts and milk. Your guests will love this sweet goodbye! I am sure they will really appreciate getting something yummy in their bellies too. Not to mention, it is soooo cute!!!!