Posts Tagged ‘champagne cocktails’

All Fantasy, No Football: Week 6

Posted December 28th, 2012 by TBSPAna

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All Fantasy, No Football: Week 6
With New Year's Eve around the corner, I have two things: a lot of champagne and 2013 resolution. Football can help with both of these. 1) Get body inspired. These athletes have amazing bodies! Sure, I don't want arms the size of a building's support beam, but I would like to carry my groceries in the house without stopping nine times. And can I just get a "Hey boys!!!!!" on this. They should show more shirtless football games...in my opinion... Read More ›
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How to Make an Easter Brunch Bellini

Posted April 7th, 2012 by tbspangela

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How to Make an Easter Brunch Bellini
Peaches and prosecco are a match made in heaven and can make any party feel fancy. What's a holiday brunch without a special cocktail? If you answered 'boring,' you're right! So, consider adding a little sparkle to your Easter brunch with a fruity, fizzy Bellini. A Bellini is essentially a combination of pureed fruit and sparkling wine, like Champagne or prosecco. Traditionally, the drink is made with peaches, but raspberries, strawberries, m... Read More ›
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Five Fab Champagne Cocktails

Posted December 21st, 2011 by sugarandcharm

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Five Fab Champagne Cocktails
Champagne (and its cousin - sparkling white wine!) is the symbolic drink of celebration! Champagne conjures up special thoughts of elegant parties, holiday joy and celebrating victories. It’s sophisticated, but yet so easy to grab a chilled bottle, pop the top off and serve in dainty Champagne flutes. You can’t go wrong with the “bubbly,” and almost everyone loves it. This year, instead of the classic Champagne drink, try one of these... Read More ›
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5 Sassy Sangria Recipes

Posted July 28th, 2011 by BrokeAssGourmet

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5 Sassy Sangria Recipes
One of the easiest, tastiest party beverages is sangria. It's a chilled mixture of wine and fruit that originated in Spain. In addition to being simple to make, sangria is a highly cost-effective way to serve wine, because the fruit and ice help to stretch the drink farther. Plus, it tastes great even with cheap vino—you can use just about any variety. They're also great when paired up with a yummy salsa or dip. Here are five quick, scrumptiou... Read More ›
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Classic Summer Sippers

Posted July 14th, 2011 by nybarfly

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Classic Summer Sippers
As summer temperatures start to climb, nothing cools you down like the perfect summer cocktail. These classic cocktails keep the flavor light, but they still contain a nice nip of booze. Because what’s a picnic on a beautiful summer day without a little buzz, thank you very much? Mix these ditties up if you’re hosting guests on your patio, bringing a pitcher to watch the fireworks, or just cooling down on a toasty day. Watermelon Margarita... Read More ›
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A Mother’s Day Celebration She’ll Love

Posted May 5th, 2011 by SandiArata

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A Mother’s Day Celebration She’ll Love
This year, go beyond the usual nice-brunch-at-a-restaurant for Mother’s Day. Instead, plan an all-girls luncheon to honor her. Invite all the women of the family together to celebrate: Mom, Grandma, sisters, sisters-in-law, daughters, granddaughters, aunts, you name it. It sounds like a big production, but in fact it can be quite simple to pull together. Set the stage for a proper but comfortable celebration. Encourage guests to pull out th... Read More ›
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5 Easy Martini Drinks

Posted April 13th, 2011 by nybarfly

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5 Easy Martini Drinks
When you hear the words “cocktail” and “party” together, you might be intimidated enough to add the words “no” and “way.” But you don’t have to be a pro bartender to mix up some awesome martinis. Trade secret: Many of the drinks served in a martini glass are totally easy to make. Just grab your shaker, get a few simple ingredients from the store, and dish out these cocktails for your next shindig. Oh, and just because you know... Read More ›
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Berry Bellini Cocktail

Posted April 11th, 2011 by michelle.p

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Berry Bellini Cocktail
I concocted these Berry Bellinis for a recent late afternoon gossip session with my sister.  We both love traditional Bellinis – which are made with white peach puree, a dollop of peach schnapps and, champagne or sparkling wine.  However, white peach season has not arrived here in the Midwest, so I thought I would try a twist on this old favorite.  It’s not often that a new cocktail recipe hits it out of the park on the first try – but i... Read More ›
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