During my recent travels, I met interesting people and along the way found that they have memorable recipes. Nothing says Summertime like a good old fashioned lemonade.  Nothing says spruced up and unforgettable lemonade like Rosemary Lemonade.  Heather treated us to this delightful beverage at a recent porch illumination over the 4th of July in the Pacific… Continue reading Rosemary Lemonade

My business partner Jeremy shared this recipe for a different margaritas. I hear people call them beer-garitas. I did make a couple tweaks to the recipe, and I thought they were really good and easy! In a large glass pitcher, combine - One can of frozen concentrated limeade (keep the can!) One limeade can-full of… Continue reading White Trash Margaritas

Looking for a  non-alcoholic Springtime punch for a shower or luncheon?  We have one that we love.  You can change this up by adding an ice ring made with ginger ale and layered with fruit and mint leaves.   A simpler version for a smaller crowd would be ice cube trays filled with ginger ale and… Continue reading Vanilla Almond Iced Tea

Here is a martini for those that say they don't like martinis.  This is refreshing and will make a liar out of martini haters.  Summer evenings, happy hour, or  after dinner drink.  This recipe does include some basics for making martinis in general.  Enjoy!!   Key Lime Martini 1.5 ounces vanilla vodka 1.5 ounces coconut… Continue reading Key Lime Martinis

A good neighbor always has a good sangria recipe.  Thanks to Kenda for running this over on a hot Summer day. When Kenda described this sangria, there was a smile that I won't soon forget!   I immediately knew that this chic knows her sangria.    She made me a copy and I knew it wasn't her first time to… Continue reading Simple White Wine Sangria

At an annual party we attend every year, there is a signature cocktail.  Last Christmas, it was my year to host and the pressure was on!   Thank goodness for Martha Stewart.  I love her ideas....from afar!   But, she made my party an A+ with the below cocktail.  She made this on one of her holiday… Continue reading Bing Cherry Mojitos

If you are looking for the perfect cosmo, you have come to the right place.  We love friends that will ask the chef or bartender for the "secret" to success.  Thanks to Kendra's friend, Carey...we have the secret.  Oba! in Portland, OR has been making amazing martinis that keep us coming back for more.   If… Continue reading Oba! Cosmopolitan

Hungry Sisters can also find themselves thirsty.  Thank you Amy for sharing this recipe.  It is easy and refreshing.    Summer Beer can also be served in a punch bowl.  Beer in a punch bowl you ask?   Fill ice trays with Fresca and float in the bowl.   The possibilities are endless.  Experiment and let us know in… Continue reading Summer Beer

I have have taste tested many margarita recipes.  Tough job, but someone has to do it.  Not too sweet, not to strong...just right.   Sandy served these at her holiday party and wowzers, it was a hit. Sandy jazzed it up by  floating cranberries and orange slices on top.   I follow the recipe exactly and it… Continue reading Cranberry Margaritas