Once upon a time, a Soldier, who needed to learn maturity, met a young aspiring chef, who needed to check her attitude. The two fell head over heels for each other on the dance floor, and the rest was history. Today, they’re celebrating nineteen years of marriage with this Blackberry-Vodka Smash libation. This recipe is…
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Caipirinha Cocktail (Sugarcane-Cachaça Libation)
I enjoyed my first caipirinha at a cutesy little Bohemian bar. Bossa Bistro was a Brazilian-themed spot in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. They had a Samba band playing, and the was cachaça flowing. I drank too many caipirinhas and ended up samba-ing my behind right to the throne of shame. But, me and the Soldier enjoyed that date…
Paloma a Fuego (Spicy Grapefruit and Tequila Cocktail)
Paloma a Fuego literally translates to “Dove Afire”. Now, before you go calling PETA, no doves were harmed in the making of this libation. No doves even came close to this drink. I’m afraid of doves, actually. Paloma cocktails are a gift from our Mexican friends and are perfect for the hot weather ahead. Unless…
Pomegranate-Rosemary Sparklers
Did you know that you tend to get drunk faster on champagne than with most other alcoholic beverages? It’s true. I read it in Cosmo once. Something about the oxygenated bubbles causing the alcohol to go to your brain quicker. I think that’s what it said, at least. I find, personally, that I’m a bit…
Gin Rickey Sorbet: A Frozen Cocktail Worth Sharing
Have you ever made a cocktail and thought it so delicious that you rushed over to your neighbor’s house to share and you both killed it in less than ten minutes? Have you?!?! Well, neither have I…at least not with a cocktail proper. But, I did make this Gin Rickey Sorbet and do that. Consequently,…
Jamaica-Lime Margarita: Cinco de Mayo Recipe Ideas Part 2
Have you noticed the way I’m clutching this cocktail; it’s as if my life depends on it, no? Well, I’m just exiting month three of this deployment, so yeah. Jamaica & Lime Margaritas sound clutch right about now. No, friend! I’m not developing a drinking habit. I’m developing an “I hate single-parenting” habit. My children…
Tropical Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
I’m fairly certain that what I’m about to type will cause doctors to tilt their heads in concern, but whatevs. Adulthood drives people to drink. This past week has done just that- driven me to drink. But, at least I’m doing it poshly. This Pimm’s Cup cocktail is the perfect twist of royalty and island-style….
Warming Pumpkin-Spiced Moscow Mule
Shooooo’!!!! Y’all, we made it! We made it past election season. We made it past Thanksgiving. We survived Black Friday!! Yes, Lort! Thank ya!! My goodness, I felt like the end was near. My social media was annoying the piss out of me, my oven debacle was threatening to send me over the edge. A…
