The Mixology

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  • Cocktail Pairing: Summer Rolls and Zen Gardens
  • Using complementing flavors and ingredients is the first step in creating a fabulous cocktail pairing, so today I'll be showing how to make one of my favorites using herbs and veggies from the garden in summer rolls, paired with a Zen Garden cocktail from the MixBook!   The first thing ...
  • Fri Jun 26th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Are you getting enough antioxidants from your cocktails?
  • We all know that making healthy choices can be hard- especially when the weekend rolls around. Luckily, berries have tons of positive effects on health and can easily be added to to your liquid diet for a tasty dose of vitamins and antioxidants that will help you keep partying for years to come! H...
  • Sat Jun 13th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Forget Dying Your Easter Eggs- Try an Easter Egg Cocktail Instead!
  • Why waste time dying Easter eggs when you can use them to make a pretty pastel hued Easter egg cocktail instead?  I know that the term 'raw egg' is a bit scary for some people, but as any baker knows, egg whites are packed with protein and when emulsified (whipped or shaken) create a luxurious foa...
  • Sat Apr 4th
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  • Using cocktail gastriques
  • If you're an avid diner I'm sure you've seen the term "gastrique" used on a menu at least a few times (*Bonus points if you knew it was some type of sauce!*), but what are they really? To put it quite simply, it's caramelized sugar that has been mixed with vinegar to create a very flavorful sweet an...
  • Thu Mar 26th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Infuse Some Candy Cane Vodka for the Holidays!
  • This year, I decided to go a bit more crafty than normal for gifts (I fully blame Pintrest by the way), and decided to try out a bunch of new Holiday infusions. Candy Cane Vodka was by far the easiest to make, so it's first up on our Holiday gift list- I'm sure these's more than a couple people on y...
  • Fri Dec 12th
    Tara Shinn
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  • The perfect Thanksgiving cocktail: Cran-Apple Cider
  • What's a celebration without the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail? Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, or don't want to show up empty handed, this super easy infusion recipe might even turn into a annual tradition!   For this deliciously easy infusion recipe you'll need to first infu...
  • Thu Nov 20th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Some look at Bartending as a Job, others make it a Lifestyle…
  • With the help of a guy trying to sound like Morgan Freeman comes a video about bartending. Specifically, a bartender. Bartending is more than simply making drinks for customers, its an art of flavors, showmanship and a passion for creating not only great cocktails but an experience for customers. Sh...
  • Tue Nov 18th
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  • Up the Boos for your Halloween Happy Hour!
  • Not sure what to serve at your Halloween party or just need a quick pre-game cocktail before Halloween Happy Hour? These 5 Halloween cocktails will have you full of boos and ready to party! 1. Pumpkin-Tini You can't go wrong with this classic recipe, and with just 5 minutes of prep, it's a sna...
  • Fri Oct 31st
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make pixie syrup for cocktails
  • Everyone knows that candy is the best part of Halloween- now you can turn it into a cocktail! This simple pixie syrup recipe is easy to make and can be made into cocktails, martinis or shooters for your big Halloween bash! 1. Sort your pixies You can choose to make whatever colors you want, bu...
  • Thu Oct 9th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Top 5 tools every home bar should have
  • Whether your experimenting with new cocktail trends or just love a good Martini, having the right tools (and knowing how to use them!) in your home bar makes crafting a great cocktail about a zillion times easier. Worried about breaking the bank? Fret not- you should be able to pick up everything on...
  • Thu Sep 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • What’s 10x better than a Moscow Mule? A Latvian one of course!
  • Who doesn't love a good Moscow mule? They're spicy, citrusy, and if made properly, super cold due to the traditional copper mug. It's almost silly to think you could improve on the classic cocktail, but we did! Here are step by step instructions on how to make a Latvian Mule- Made with Latvian Cliqu...
  • Thu Sep 11th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Labor day weekend is upon us, and we all know what that means- Sunday Funday cocktails!! We work hard all year round so it seems natural to find a reason to celebrate even if we don't know who exactly came up with the idea ( was it Peter J. Maguire, co-founder of the Federal Labor Union, or Matthew ...
  • Fri Aug 29th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make herbal sugars for rimming
  •   We all know how a cinnamon sugar rim can take a fresh apple-tini to a new level- so why stop there? Using dried herbs to make herbal sugars is super easy, and will take classics to a whole new level! Let get started:   Add a few pinches of dried herb to a mortar (or spice gr...
  • Thu Aug 7th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to dry fresh herbs
  • Growing a cocktail garden: Part 3- Drying Herbs
  • You cocktail garden should be in full bloom at this point (refer to How to Grow A Cocktail Garden: Part 1 or 2 to catch up!), but what if you have more herbs than you can use or give away? Simple- dry them! Dried herbs fresh from the garden have way more flavor than anything you can buy in the store...
  • Fri Jul 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make a Strawberry Shrub
  • Condensing the flavor of seasonal ripe fruit, then preserving it with vinegar is know as a shrub, and is an easy way to add flavor to cocktails well after the growing season is over. Today I'll be showing you how to make a strawberry shrub, but you can use any high water content fruit you wish- plum...
  • Fri Jun 27th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make your own sweet tea vodka in 10 minutes!
  • Sweet tea vodka comes in many different flavors and sizes (and prices!)- but they all have one thing in common: they're too sweet. Syrupy sweet- and unless you have the diet of a hummingbird (no judgment here if you do!) they can be pretty hard to stomach- especially if you're planning on mixing it ...
  • Fri Jun 13th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Heading out to eat? Why not BYOV?
  • We're all familiar with the BYOB concept (it's when you bring you own booze to a restaurant or eatery without a liquor licence), but if you're heading out with a bunch of friends that can get pretty pricey. Why not BYOV (Bring Your Own Vodka!) and drink better while saving some cash! Afraid that a r...
  • Fri May 30th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Memorial Day Cocktails
  • Memorable Memorial Day Cocktails!
  • Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off today and you've already picked up the burgers, dogs and corn- but what about the cocktails!?! No worries- here are some totally memorable Memorial Day cocktails you can whip up in no time! 1. Koolin' the Gang This festive cocktail is super easy to pre...
  • Thu May 22nd
    Tara Shinn
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  • Growing a Cocktail Garden: Part 2
  • Now that your soil is prepped and your seedling are starting to grow (See Growing a Cocktail Garden: Part 1), it's time to start the most important part: Planting! I know it sounds easy enough, but there are a few factors that you will want to take into consideration when planting:   1. ...
  • Fri May 16th
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  • Check out these top spring cocktails!
  • Spring is here, so why not celebrate with a nice refreshing spring cocktail? Here are the top 3  from the #MixBook: 1. Basil Lemondrop 2 1/2 oz Clique Vodka 1/4 oz basil syrup* 1/2 oz lemon juice Shake all ingredients over ice to chill, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. ...
  • Fri Apr 25th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Egg white cocktails: Make a foam using nitrous oxide instead!
  • Egg white cocktails: We all love 'em for the silky texture and mouthfeel with the added bonus of that signature foam that gently settles on top, but most people shy away from this method due to possible cross contamination. We all know that raw egg is considered a hazardous substance in the kitchen ...
  • Mon Apr 21st
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  • Growing a cocktail Garden: Part 1
  • Summer cocktails require fresh ingredients, and you can't get any fresher than plucking them from your own backyard, so why not spend a little time now (and save a lot of money later!), by planting your very own cocktail garden!   Step 1: Find your Zone It is imperative to find out wha...
  • Fri Apr 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make carbonated cocktails using a soda siphon!
  • Everyone loves a bit of bubble in their cocktail, but sodas can be sugary and high in calories. What if you could take and entire cocktail and carbonate it yourself with a soda siphon? What endless possibilities would you come up with? Read the next few steps and let us know what you come up with by...
  • Sat Mar 29th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to dress up your lemondrop martini with lemon garnishes
  • Dress up your Lemondrop!
  • Spring is officially here, and for us that  means sun, fun and lemondrop martinis! There are dozens of lemondrop recipes out there for you to choose from, but after some searching we realized that it isn't quite the recipe the makes a lemondrop so enticing- it's the garnish! Whether you use one of ...
  • Fri Mar 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Green St. Patrick's Day cocktails!
  • Try a Cucumber Melon-Tini: The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day cocktail!
  • You don't need to be Irish to be excited for Saint Patrick's Day, if fact there's only one real necessity:  some tasty green St. Patrick's Day cocktails! Whether you want one that's clean and crisp, or one that goes down quick, here are a couple excellent recipes that you can whip up in no time! ...
  • Fri Mar 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to smoke Clique Vodka with a smoking gun
  • How to smoke cocktails using a smoking gun
  • In response to some of the MixBook cocktails, we received some requests for a complete tutorial on how to smoke cocktails using a smoking gun, so here we go!: Add Clique Vodka to a  clean sealable glass bottle. If you are smoking 1-2 oz use a 750ml bottle, but for more than that (or a more i...
  • Fri Mar 7th
    Tara Shinn
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  • “The Dude” Cocktail Inspired by The Big Lebowski
  • Today is the 16th Anniversary of the release of the cult classic, The Big Lebowski. Clique Vodka features a Big Lebowski inspired cocktail and the Dude would definitely abide. Add 1 1/2 oz of Clique Vodka, 1 1/2 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur, and 1/4 oz heavy cream to an ice filled rocks glass then tr...
  • Thu Mar 6th
    Pat Hanavan
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  • Indulge yourself this Fat Tuesday with a “Carnival Sin” cocktail!
  • Fat Tuesday is just a few days away, and even if you're still contemplating where to celebrate, make sure you shake up a "Carnival Sin" for a delightfully decadent pre-game cocktail- wherever the Mardi party takes you! With only 4 ingredients, this creamy lemon cocktail takes just a minute to make, ...
  • Fri Feb 28th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make strawberry rose garnishes!
  • Why pay big money for real roses when it takes 2 minutes to carve up some edible ones? Surprise your sweetie this Valentine's day with your slicing skills, and for these strawberry rose garnishes all you need is a few large strawberries and a paring knife! Start by cutting a small slice on th...
  • Fri Feb 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Make your own Crème de Cacao for Valentine’s Day!
  • Valentine's Day is fast approaching and for the ladies that usually means 1 thing= chocolate. Whether you're single, or celebrating a relationship chocolate is bound to be all over the place, including cocktails. Unfortunately most crème de cacao, or chocolate liqueurs, are cheap and sugary unless...
  • Fri Feb 7th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Power up with these immune boosting cocktail recipes!
  • Got the sniffles? Runny nose? Try one of these immune boosting cocktail recipes to make sure you kick that cold to the curb (or never get one in the first place)!   1. Powerhouse Punch Blueberries naturally increase the number of Natural Killer Cells- the ones that are responsible for ...
  • Sat Jan 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • The Top 10 Biggest Vodka Myths
  • So you think you know about vodka? See how many of these top 10 vodka myths had you fooled. 10. Vodka is made from potatoes and is gluten-free Vodka can (and is!) made from grains, corn, beets, soybeans, grapes,and  molasses, as well as potatoes. if the label doesn't state what the vodka is mad...
  • Fri Jan 10th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Low calorie cocktails: 4 simple rules to follow
  • Americans drink about 20% of their calories, so stick to those New Year's resolutions by following these 4 simple rules for low calorie cocktails! 1. Cut the soda. Of course it seems obvious that soda water has less calories than cola, but did you know that a Clique & tonic has only 3 calori...
  • Fri Jan 3rd
    Tara Shinn
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  • 5 Fun and Easy New Year’s Eve Cocktail Recipes!
  • Whether you're hosting a New Year's Eve party this year, or just want to try a few tasty cocktails before you go out, here are 5 fun and easy New Year's Eve cocktails for you to try out! (Click on pictures for complete recipe instructions):  1. Prickled Pink This vibrantly colored cocktail mu...
  • Tue Dec 31st
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to Make Santa Jello Shots!
  • These adorable strawberry Jell-O shot Santa’s are super easy to make and sure to be a hit at any Christmas party! With just a few ingredients and a little careful cutting, you can make sure to leave a lasting impression while spreading the Holiday “spirit”! Here’s what you need: Clique ...
  • Fri Dec 20th
    Pat Hanavan
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  • Tips and tricks on how to make Holiday Vodka Infusions
  • Tips, tricks and recipes for making holiday vodka infusions!
  • Making your own infused vodka for the Holidays is not only a fabulous way of creating unique cocktails for your holiday gathering, but also makes a great gift too! By following a few simple rules, you can make sure that your holiday vodka infusions come out full of flavor and have a long shelf life!...
  • Fri Dec 13th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Host the perfect holiday gathering with "The Partystarter" cocktail!
  • Host the perfect holiday gathering with “The Partystarter!”
  • Hosting the perfect Holiday party is never effortless- it takes planning, excellent timing, and attention to detail to pull off a good one, so for your next party, why not leave yourself more time to mingle by letting the guest serve their own cocktails? I know- part of being the host is providing d...
  • Fri Dec 6th
    Tara Shinn
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  • End a perfect Thanksgiving meal with a Pumpkin Pie Martini!
  • Aside from the turkey (which I'm pretty sure wouldn't taste very good in a cocktail) I think we can all agree that homemade pumpkin pie is the one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, so this year I decided to step it up a notch and make an alcoholic version. The best part of this recipe is that you c...
  • Fri Nov 22nd
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  • This is a Mandatory Cocktail We Cant Figure Out
  • It's been 6 weeks since the Affordable Care Act (or ObamaCare) was initiated on Oct. 1st, and let's face it- the rollout wasn't too smooth. With a constantly crashing website and Americans receiving cancellation notices from their insurers for not meeting all the requirements of the new law, Preside...
  • Thu Nov 21st
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  • Warm up with a hot cocktail!
  • With temperatures dropping all over the place, there's no reason you should have to settle for ice cold cocktails all  the time! The toddy is a traditional hot cocktail that consists of a spirit warmed up with hot water (or tea) and flavored with citrus (usually lemon) and spices, and does wonders ...
  • Fri Nov 8th
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  • Make your own flavored sours mix for this “FireDancer” cocktail!
  • For this deliciously delicate cocktail the trick is all in the mix- papaya sours mix that is. Making flavored sours mix is easy and brings a ton of flavor to cocktails in one pre made mixer  instead of muddling or infusing to get the papaya flavor into the cocktail. With just few easy steps you can...
  • Fri Nov 1st
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  • Use Zevia all natural sodas for sugar free Halloween cocktails!
  • If you've been searching for a way to cut down the amount of sugar in your cocktails, search no more! Our friends at Zevia natural soda have created a line of tasty carbonated sodas with you guessed it- no sugar! Instead they sweeten these bubbly beverages with stevia extract- a natural plant comp...
  • Sat Oct 26th
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  • The "Mad Eye" Halloween Martini!
  • This delightfully gory Halloween cocktail is actually light and sweet!
  • Halloween is almost here, and what better way to curl up to a scary movie that with a gory Halloween cocktail? (And if you love scary movie like we do, make sure you enter to win a signed photograph of Tom Savini, legendary makeup artist for films such as Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th). This ...
  • Fri Oct 25th
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  • Pumpkin infused vodka goes into this spooky "Hickory Trickery" cocktail
  • Make pumpkin infused vodka for this spooky Halloween cocktail!
  • It's pretty hard to miss the pumpkin craze going on, it's in everything from coffee to butter right now, so I took it upon myself to find out the best recipe for pumpkin infused vodka. With a couple tweaks and a couple pumpkins, here is my ultimate spooky pumpkin cocktail, Just in time for halloween...
  • Fri Oct 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Pittsburgh Yellow Cab celebrates 100 years with a “Hail, Yes!”
  • Pittsburgh Yellow Cab, a division of the Pittsburgh Transportation Group, celebrates 100 years of "Moving Pittsburgh Forward" this year. To celebrate, they are partnering with Clique Vodka for their anniversary gala to be held tomorrow and will be unveiling 2 new cabs designed by John Ross in additi...
  • Wed Oct 16th
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  • Ward off colds with this carrot juice cocktail!
  • Fall is fully upon us, and that means a lot of temperature changes and a constant chill in the air. Fortunately, paying a little attention to what I consume for the next week or so will ensure that I don't end up with one of those nasty colds going around- I mean, who has time to be sick? For this w...
  • Fri Oct 11th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Cocktail Creation 101
  • So you've already mastered your shake, and know how to stir up the perfect martini (congrats!), but for The National Vodka Day Toast, we want you to step up your mixology game by adding a few new techniques to your roster. Sure, making the perfect cosmo is no small feat, but if you try adding in one...
  • Thu Oct 3rd
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  • Jump into Fall with this warm “Johnny Appleseed” cocktail!
  • If you have never warmed up with a hot cup of apple cider on a blustery Fall day- you don't know what you're missing. Literally. Why drink warm apple cider all by itself when you can make it into a cocktail?! Warm cocktails are the best when the weather starts to cool down, and nothing makes a Fall ...
  • Fri Sep 27th
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  • Take your sangria to the next level by stacking it!
  • Sangria is undeniably the most loved wine cocktail, probably because it's so versatile.  You can make it with red, white, or rose wine and basically any fresh fruit you have lying around. For the endless flavor possibilities you can come up with for a batch of sangria, one things is always the same...
  • Fri Sep 13th
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  • Who’s ready for some Steelers football?
  • Of course we are all excited to jump back into the NFL season, which means there will undoubtedly be some well needed cocktails come Sunday.  This particular fall cocktail pays homage to the Steel City, home of not only our beloved Importer, Premier Innovations Group, but to some of the most infamo...
  • Fri Sep 6th
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  • Take a day trip to “Kiwi West!”
  • Summer is just flying by so fast, I feel like I haven't even had any time to enjoy it! Well, this weekend, I'm making some time for a day tip to "Kiwi West!" Sure it may not look like a pristine beach in your living room, but if you close your eyes and take a sip of this delightful concoction, you j...
  • Fri Aug 23rd
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  • Relax this weekend with a refreshing “Zen Garden”
  • One of my favorite ways to relieve stress is gardening, and right now is my favorite time of the year. The garden is in full bloom, all the herbs are big enough to survive some snipping and the vegetables get bigger everyday. When I get home from a long day, the first thing I do is make myself a "Ze...
  • Fri Aug 16th
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  • Check out these amazing Shark Week cocktails!
  • We're almost through Shark Week, and if you are not sipping on some themed cocktails yet- We have a bunch for you to try! Grab some friends, the remote, and a bottle of Clique Vodka this weekend, and get into Shark Week! Shark Attack The main ingredient in this delightfully gory cocktail is wh...
  • Sat Aug 10th
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  • Get the good times rollin’ with an Aloe-El!
  • Extracting aloe gel from a plant can be time consuming, sticky and slightly dangerous if you don't remove the entire yellow latex layer from the gel sac (it's poisonous in small quantities), but with all new aloe drinks on the market today, adding aloe to your cocktails is simpler than ever! Aloe ju...
  • Fri Aug 2nd
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  • Try making your own orange infused vodka!
  • This week's cocktail, Pirate City, incorporates 2 different homemade ingredients: Homemade orange infused vodka, and homemade orange liqueur! Part I The first (and most crucial) ingredient to the Pirate City recipe is orange infused Clique Vodka. I know, it sounds slightly complicated, but I assur...
  • Fri Jul 26th
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  • Who says you have to drink rum on National Daiquiri Day?
  • The daiquiri is one of the few cocktails whose modified version is far more popular than the original- probably because Hemingway, who was the one to modify it, was pretty well known for loving a good drink. Legend goes, that Hemingway saw  the bartender whipping up a few classic daiquiris in the E...
  • Fri Jul 19th
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  • National Blueberry What?
  • Well, we all know it's National Blueberry Month (What! You didn't?). No worries, you still have time to celebrate! After all, blueberries are super high in antioxidants, which makes them nutritious as well as delicious, and super easy to consume! Those diversive little buggers can be eaten raw, thro...
  • Fri Jul 12th
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  • Make infused vodka in minutes with the “Insta-fusion!”
  •   Making infused vodka by steeping it with fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices is a great way to flavor cocktails naturally, but let's face it- sometimes you just don't want to wait 4-5 days for Meyer lemon zest to infuse Clique Vodka. The "Insta-fusion" utilizes a much different technique u...
  • Sat Jul 6th
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  • Need a fantastic 4th of July Cocktail? Go on “The Expedition!”
  • This year, forget the sweet red, white and blue drinks and try a 4th of July cocktail with character! "The Expedition" has a many complex flavors and is a tribute to the accidental discovery of our whole continent in the quest for spices. With just three ingredients and a bit of prep, you can forget...
  • Fri Jun 28th
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  • Try a “Midsummer Swim” on Summer Solstice!
  • Today is the longest day of the year, most oftenly called Midsummer's Eve or Summer Solstice. Taking that into consideration, I am assuming that most of you will be spending a bit more time outside today, so why not celebrate with the perfect midsummer cocktail? Named for everyone's most favorite re...
  • Fri Jun 21st
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  • Wondering how to spend National Martini Day?
  • There's no better excuse for stirring up a martini than National Martini Day! The martini has evolved quite bit from its original form,but it still reigns as one of the most popular cocktails of all time.  Although this two ingredient cocktail seems simple on paper, it can still be quite confusing ...
  • Wed Jun 19th
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  • Looking for the perfect Father’s Day Cocktail?
  • If you've been combing the interwebs looking for the perfect Father's Day cocktail to make Dad on his day of recognition- be glad you landed here, this is the last thing you'll need to read today. This cocktail is made for Dad- It's simple, strong, effective, and you get to use an interesting gadget...
  • Fri Jun 14th
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  • Try this summery Basil Lemondrop Martini recipe!
  • Fresher ingredients undeniably make for better quality cocktails, so most of my favorite summer drinks always utilize things from the garden, whether it's herbs, spices, vegetables or fruit. This delightfully light and savory Basil Lemondrop martini is not only refreshing, but causes my basil plants...
  • Fri May 31st
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  • Add “The Dude” to Your Memorial Day Wardobe
  • It's Memorial Day weekend, and we already know that for most of us this means an extra day off, so why not make the most of it by celebrating with this version of a higly popluar creamy white drink. Of course, the original doesn't really specify the ingredients too well, but I'm sure everyone will a...
  • Fri May 24th
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  • Give mom some “En-Lighten-Mint” this weekend!
  • For mother's day brunch this weekend, show mom how much you appreciate all she does with this simple cucumber recipe. It's light, refreshing, and soothing, everything a pampered mom wants on Mother's Day! Muddle 1 1/4 oz Clique Vodka, 1 mint sprig, 2 cucumber slices and 2 lemon wheels in a co...
  • Fri May 10th
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  • The “Perfect Pair” Martini!
  • The "perfect pair" of anything always good news- perfect pair of cards, perfect pair of jeans, or my personal favorite- the perfect pairing of two ingredients in a cocktail! Sweet green melon and pear are both light summery flavors, but when combined in this fabulous martini they make a dynamic duo-...
  • Fri Apr 26th
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  • Have you ever tried smoking a cocktail?
  • It's the 3rd weekend in April, and we all know what that means. It's time to take your cocktail adventures outdoors of course! Finally I can put some fire to my cocktails and not worry about dropping embers all over my kitchen! This tried and true "Smoked Blackberry Sour" is one of my all time summe...
  • Fri Apr 19th
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  • Celebrate the “Day of Reckoning” with a liquid reward!
  • Well, it's just a few days away. April 15th. The national "Day of Reckoning," is the the cutoff for paying your taxes, and if you're anything like me- you'll be finishing them up this weekend.  Thanks to you, you'll have the perfect way to celebrate - and it will only take a couple minutes.  Pick ...
  • Sat Apr 13th
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  • The Mixbook is officially released!
  • With the release of the Clique Vodka Mixbook, you can now learn the secrets to making delicious cocktails for any occasion. Impress your friends by looking like an expert bartender at your next social gathering. Each week, our mixology department is hard at work creating and infusing different and u...
  • Fri Apr 5th
    Pat Hanavan
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  • Wake up with a Colombian Colada
  • Everybody needs a little caffeine boost from time to time after a long day at work, but you don't have to settle for that boring cup of coffee anymore.  Take out a little insurance this weekend, and whip up a the secret ingredient to this delicious cocktail so you can so can escape any afternoon wi...
  • Fri Apr 5th
    Tara Shinn
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  • mexymango
  • Surprise someone with a “Mexy Mango” for April Fool’s Day
  • Well pranksters, your day is nearing and I'm sure you've been cooking up some fun ideas for April Fool's Day, so I'll be happy to pass on the recipe for a deceiving little cocktail called the "Mexy Mango."  It looks sweet and refreshing, but beware- it's got a chipotle kick that is quite surprising...
  • Fri Mar 29th
    Tara Shinn
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  • overtherainbow
  • Travel Over The Rainbow This Weekend
  • In light of the big holiday weekend I thought I would surprise you with a bonus shot recipe, and this one is easy to make, and big on style points. Great for kicking off St. Patrick's Day, OR heading out to see the Wizard of Oz prequel, these Over The Rainbow shooters are an absolute must for this w...
  • Thu Mar 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • shamrockshaker
  • Go green this weekend with a “Shamrock Shaker!”
  • We all lucked out a bit this year, with St. Paddy's Day falling on Sunday- It's almost like getting  2 St. Paddy's Days back to back. So, on Sunday (The REAL St. Paddy's Day) when you think you just can't dance to any more Irish jigs- go ahead and have a few "Shamrock Shakers," I promise they'll ge...
  • Wed Mar 13th
    Tara Shinn
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  • prettyinpink
  • Get “Pretty In Pink” for International Women’s Day!
  • In 1910 a woman named Clara Zetkin stood up at the 2nd International Conference for Working Women in Copenhagen and proposed that once a year, in every country there would be a celebration where women were encouraged to press for equality. The result was unanimous approval from women from 17 differe...
  • Fri Mar 8th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Take a mental vacation with a Greyhound Station
  • With spring fast approaching, I can't help but get a little excited for all the concerts, festivals, and trips I'll be taking this year. This weekend while I research all the lineups to my favorite annual festivals, I'll be sipping on the deliciously bubbly citrus cocktail, which always reminds me o...
  • Fri Mar 1st
    Tara Shinn
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  • purplerain_blog
  • Sick of Snow? Curl Up with a “Purple Rain”
  • With just under a week of February left, I can't be the only one getting a bit tired of all these blustery days. I'm starting to fantasize about all the wonderful plans for my garden this year, and  even if Phil did fail to see his shadow, I'm probably getting way ahead of myself. No matter. This w...
  • Fri Feb 22nd
    Primo
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  • purplerain_blog
  • Sick of Snow? Curl Up with a “Purple Rain”
  • With just under a week of February left, I can't be the only one getting a bit tired of all these blustery days. I'm starting to fantasize about all the wonderful plans for my garden this year, and  even if Phil did fail to see his shadow, I'm probably getting way ahead of myself. No matter. T...
  • Fri Feb 22nd
    Tara Shinn
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  • Worth The Wait
  • A remarkable cocktail is always Worth The Wait
  • For all the single people out there today, I have the perfect cocktail that is sweet, tangy and bubbly. It does take a bit of prep work, so if your in the mood for a new exciting project, try making a Worth The Wait: Stir 1 cup of sugar into 1 cup of chopped ripe strawberries, cover and let r...
  • Thu Feb 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • The Perfect Angel
  • Make your sweetheart The Perfect Angel today!
  • Today on Valentine's Day, I have the prefect cocktail for after a special dinner, and delicious enough to whip up any time. Take a few minutes to surprise you sweetie with your suburb shaking skills and be sure to make them The Perfect Angel today! In a cocktail tin full of ice add 3 oz of Cl...
  • Thu Feb 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Carnival Sin
  • Get the party started with a:
  • The last day of carnival season has arrived! Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the biggest street party of the year- but don't feel left out if your not in Rio or New Orleans today, you can still indulge yourself before the ritual abstinence that starts tomorrow by sipping on a: For this...
  • Tue Feb 12th
    Tara Shinn
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  • pickmeup
  • Rough week? Treat your self to a little:
  • This is the perfect little shooter you can shake up in just a few seconds any time you need a bit of motivation..or indulgence.  It needs a bit a prep work, but of course just having strawberry infused Clique Vodka laying around is a: Cut the tops off 2 lbs of strawberries, cut them into qua...
  • Fri Feb 8th
    Tara Shinn
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  • superbowl
  • Get ready for the game with:
  • You can't enjoy the big game without a few themed cocktails, so today I've got a 2 easy ones you can enjoy while showing your team spirit at the same time!  Get your game face on and get ready for: Ravens Fans: Throw a few blackberries in a cocktail tin with 1 1/4 oz of Clique Vodka and mudd...
  • Sun Feb 3rd
    Tara Shinn
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  • Cooler than a Kiwi
  • Treat yourself to a tropical getaway with:
  • Tomorrow is Feb 2nd, and of course that means that our favorite furry friend, Punxsutawney Phil, will deliver the weather report for the next 6 weeks, based solely on his shadow (oddly enough I have more faith in Phil than the Weather Channel). While I do hope we get a break in from the cold soon, s...
  • Fri Feb 1st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Smokey Eyed Mary
  • Warm up today with a:
  • There's nothing quite like a spicy cocktail to warm you up when it's cold outside- and it's COLD out there. Luckily I always  have some tomato juice around in the winter, for those days when your toes are still frozen after a long day at work. Kick off your shoes as soon as you get home today, and ...
  • Fri Jan 25th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Pear-a-Normal
  • So tasty, yet so simple it’s:
  • One of the great things about cocktails is the ability to "pear" (haha) interesting flavors together in ways you may have never tried before. Spicy flavors are by far one of my favorites, and adding a little bit of something sweet really seems elevate the sipping experience. This weeks cocktail is a...
  • Fri Jan 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Executive Decision
  • End your workweek with an:
  • Thank goodness it's Friday.  After a the first full work week of the new year, I'm certainly ready for the weekend! I have the perfect little infusion cocktail that is so delicious- there will be no second-thinking on this one. Sweet, tart, and simply executed- scoop up all of life's lemons this we...
  • Fri Jan 11th
    Tara Shinn
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  • powerhousepunch
  • Pump it up with a….
  • It seems like every few months a new superfruit loaded with antioxidants floods the market, promising to fight free radicals and make you healthier with new exotic flavors. With all the available options in the grocery and specialty stores, getting your daily dose of antioxidants is as easy as drink...
  • Fri Jan 4th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Prickled Pink
  • Let this one tickle your taste buds this NYE:
  • Are you excited for New Years yet!? I am. It's my favorite holiday of the year- a time to reflect on your achievements, make new goals and resolutions, and of course, over-indulge in exotic Champagne cocktails. One of my favorites, this one is fruity, bubbly, and just happens to be my favorite color...
  • Fri Dec 28th
    Tara Shinn
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  • The Bad Santa
  • Need a little extra holiday spirit?
  • It's Christmas Eve, which means that the holidays have snuck up on me yet again. There are still a few last minute things I need to finish up today, and while doing so, I know sipping on this delicious creamy cocktail will definitely bring out my holiday spirit. Wrapping all those tiny stocking stuf...
  • Mon Dec 24th
    Tara Shinn
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  • doomsday2
  • Did Anyone Else Survive?
  • Is there anyone alive out there? Good. We made is through yet another "End of The Earth" prediction. We all know what that means- let's party. Whether you are out and about, or at home with loved ones, make sure you conquer the day with a:   Add 1/2 oz Clique Vodka and 1/2 oz peach sc...
  • Fri Dec 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • hazelnuttruff
  • A Sweet Retreat
  • This truly decadent dessert martini was created to liquefy one of my favorite chocolate candies, and even though it doesn't come wrapped in gold foil, just one is truly a guilty pleasure all by itself.  Rimmed with chocolate fudge and crushed hazelnuts, this amazing liquid dessert is the perfect wa...
  • Fri Dec 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • xmasdrinks
  • Specialty Holiday Cocktails
  • Today in Pittsburgh, Clique Vodka was featured on the morning show Pittsburgh Today Live! On that show, our lead Mixologist Tara Shinn showed viewers how to create some delicious holiday cocktails. You can view the segment HERE! Below are the two cocktails featured on that segment. Now you can ma...
  • Tue Dec 11th
    Pat Hanavan
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  • deadbeat
  • Deadbeet
  • Even though the first week of December has already flown by, it hasn't really sunk in yet. I can still leave the house without a jacket, and have barely started thinking about gift ideas, let alone started gathering materials to make them. Luckily, since winter has yet to really arrive, I know that ...
  • Fri Dec 7th
    Tara Shinn
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  • stealingspotlight
  • Stealing the Spotlight
  • In light of all the new changes going on with Clique Vodka, today I have a magnificent cocktail that is almost as mesmerizing as #TheNewBlack bottle! It's sweet, a bit tart, and like no cocktail you have ever seen before. Get ready for a drinking experience like no other, today we are making a cockt...
  • Sat Dec 1st
    Tara Shinn
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