Simple and Delicious: Whisky Cranberry is a post from: Girly Drinks. Check out more ice wine and martini recipes.

My latest go to cocktail is an easy mix, Crown Royal and  Cranberry. I’ve been on a cranberry kick lately, and I always have Crown Royal around, but I’ve never paired the two together. If you’re a fan of shots, you’re probably well aware of the ingredients in a Washington Apple shot: Crown Royal (whisky),  apple schnapps, and cranberry juice. I’m not a huge fan of shots, but when I ran out of Ginger Ale to go with my whisky, I looked to Crown Royal’s website and decided to try mixing in cranberry juice. To my delight, it’s a delicious mix.

Whisky and Cranberry

Whisky and Cranberry

• 1.5 oz Whisky
• 6oz Cranberry Juice

Serve over ice; garnish with lime.

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Make Mine A Blue Margarita is a post from: Girly Drinks. Check out more ice wine and martini recipes.

This post is part of the Summer of Margarita’s Series.

Another day, another margarita. This brightly colored margarita was found at Applebee’s, of all places. Applebee’s has a fun new line of margaritas, including the Blue Coconut Margarita, a Red Apple Margarita with DeKuyper Luscious Red Apple liqueur, Margarita swirls in strawberry mango or wildberry mango flavors, or the Skinny Bee Margarita, a 100 calorie margarita with Hornitos Reposado 100% Agave tequila and Applebee’s signature SkinnyBee mix.

I couldn’t resist the Blue Margarita, which has both rum and tequila, plus the blue curacao to give it it’s caribbean color.

The Blue Margarita (blue coconut margarita) from Applebee's

• 1 oz Malibu Coconut rum
• 1 oz Sauza Gold tequila
• 1/2 oz Blue Curacao
• 1/2 oz orange liqueur/Triple Sec
• 1.5 oz sweet and sour

Shake over ice and serve in a large margarita glass.

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Love Potion Cocktails at Tulio Ristorante is a post from: Girly Drinks. Check out more ice wine and martini recipes.

Tulio Ristorante in Seattle, Washington has one of the most exciting cocktail menus I’ve ever seen – food cocktails, dessert cocktails, and these “Love Potion” cocktails that just so happen to be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Tulio features Italian cuisine at their restaurant, but their cocktail menu is out of this world!

Keep an eye out for upcoming cocktail recipes from Tulio on Girly Drinks, including the food cocktails (caprese and Prosciutto & Melon cocktails!). It helps that the chef is constantly adding cocktails to the menu – if you happen to be in Seattle, I’d highly suggest you stop by Tulio to at least give these cocktails a try!

Photo credit: Evan Johnson

Sugar And Spice

Sugar and Spice:

• muddled limes and strawberries
• lebron cachaca
• simple syrup
• chili
• pepper sugar rim

Velvet Love

Velvet Love

• muddled lemons
• gin
• simple syrup
• pomegranate puree
• egg white

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Godiva Liqueurs: Carameltini is a post from: Girly Drinks. Check out more ice wine and martini recipes.

Godiva Caramel Liqueur: Carameltini

I was fortunate enough to receive a sample of one of the newly reformulated Godiva Liqueurs this past week. Available in four new flavors (Chocolate, White Chocolate, Mocha and Caramel), I received the Caramel Liqueur and a few recipes.

If you’ve read this blog at all, you already know that I love Godiva Liqueur – it’s a go-to girly liqueur. I’ve had variations of Godiva Liqueur in recipes like the Almond Joy Martini and the Fontini, and I drink it straight as a dessert cocktail from time to time.

While I did try the Godiva Caramel Liqueur on the rocks as suggested, I also tried the Carameltini, a combination of the caramel liqueur blend and vodka. I also added a swirl of chocolate to the martini glass – might as well make this drink even more girly

And, don’t worry – the “original” Godiva flavor is still available.

Godiva Carameltini:

• 2 oz Godiva Caramel Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Vodka

Optional: Swirl chilled martini glass with chocolate syrup.

Godiva Caramel Liqueur: On The Rocks

Mix Godiva Caramel Liqueur and vodka together. Serve in chilled martini glass.

For more recipes or to check out the other reformulated Godiva liqueurs, visit Godiva.

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Ice Wine Martini is a post from: Girly Drinks. Check out more ice wine and martini recipes.

A few weeks ago, I met some friends up at Vinotecca, a wine bar in Royal Oak, Michigan. After a bottle of Fizz Champagne (I highly recommend trying this), the bartender suggested the Ice Wine Martini. I ended up liking it so much that I bought a bottle of Ice Wine so that I could make this recipe at home. See the picture for proof

What is Ice Wine?

Ice Wine, also referred to as Eiswein, is a dessert wine that is made up of grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. By itself, Ice Wine is extremely sweet, but by pairing it up with different liquors, you can make one heck of a cocktail.

Ice Wine Martini

After drinking the Ice Wine Martini at Vinotecca, I’ve made more than a few at home. I made the Ice Wine Martini with Selaks Ice Wine and X Rated Vodka, but you can use any Ice Wine or Premium Vodka. Just chill them both before making your martini. You can use as much Ice Wine and Vodka as needed, just use equal parts of each. Here’s the recipe that the bartenders from Vinotecca gave me:

• 2 Ounces Ice Wine
• 2 Ounces Premium Vodka
• Frozen Grape, for Garnsih
• Chilled Martini Glass

Place frozen  grape(s) into bottom of chilled martini glass. Pour Ice Wine into glass, top with vodka, and stir gently.

Ice Wine Recipes From Around the Web:

• Ice Wine Royale from Peller Ice Wine
• Ice Wine Poor Boy Cocktail from Fine Living

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DeKuyper Burst Bar Shots from Jim Beam is a post from: Girly Drinks. Check out more ice wine and martini recipes.

In college, I would combine champagne with Red Bull in a shot glass and my friend and I would call them “Rachel and Megan shots.” Clever, I know, but that just goes to show you how non-creative I am when it comes to shots (or how much of a wuss I am).

I had since strayed away from shots, but I’ve recently been introduced to a new line of shot mixtures that doesn’t require measurements or standing in a grocery store (or 7-11) for 45 minutes, staring at the liquor aisle trying to figure out what to buy for the perfect shot for your next girls night out. This line kind of reminds of all the times I ordered P.F. Chang’s carry-out, put it on a plate, and tried to convince my boyfriend that I’m a great cook…

Anyways, the DeKuyper line of Burst Bar Shots are all ready made and only require you to chill and serve. They seem to be a great short-cut if you’re hosting a party (you don’t need tons of alcohol and mixers and don’t have to spend the entire party playing bartender) and they are more affordable than buying a variety of liquor bottles. Just like P.F. Chang’s take-out, there’s no need to let your party guests know that you didn’t make them – you can transfer the pre-mixed shots into a trendy carafe or dress them up with garnishes.

Burst Shots come in three flavors: Red Headed Burst, Kamikaze Burst and Washington Apple.

If you’ve tried a Burst Shot yet, let us know what you think in the comments.

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