Tag Archive: aperitif

  • greyhound
  • 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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  • Key Lime Pie
  • A light, fluffy concoction of lime, cream, and vanilla, this cocktail is sure to please your palate on any occasion...
  • Thu Feb 14th
    Primo
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  • Clique Gibson
  • A definitive garnish switchup transforms this classic cocktail from a martini to a Gibson...
  • Thu Feb 14th
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  • Chai High
  • A citrusy cocktail that is softened with hints of cinnamon, allspice, star anise, and nutmeg...
  • Thu Feb 14th
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  • Blueberry Thyme!
  • A light and refreshing cocktail highlighting the sweetness of natural blueberries with the savory component of thyme...
  • Thu Feb 14th
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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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  • 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
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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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  • 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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  • 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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