The results of the Baileys Drinkable Desserts Challenge are in!

Dennis Frisk from New Castle, PA was chosen as the amateur winner and Jessica Taylor from Indianapolis, IN was chosen as the professional winner of the nationwide challenge. The contest was based on one of 2007′s rising trends, drinkable desserts.

Mr. Frisk and Ms. Taylor used their creativity and love for mixing it up to turn a favorite dessert into something fabulous and drinkable.

The … Read more

This cocktail treat is a tasty marriage of two of my favorites, shrimp, and Bloody Marys.

Ingredients

1 lemon, juiced, plus lemon wedges for garnish
16 jumbo shrimp, cooked and cleaned
Salt
1 (28-ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons horseradish
2 tablespoons Worcestershire, eyeball it
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
4 shots ice cold vodka
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Squeeze half of the lemon over … Read more

They just keep coming. This collection of last minute easy to make Oscar-themed cocktails is perfect wether you are at a Hollywood After Party or watching at home with good friends.

Baileys Glitz and Glamour
Ingredients

2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
½ oz Ciroc Vodka
½ oz Godiva Liqueur

Instructions

Shake with ice. Serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with Gold Flakes (optional).

Baileys Golden Statue
Ingredients

2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
1 oz … Read more

Ice is the most important ingredient for any party. You’ll not only need lots of ice to cool down bottles of beer (or a keg) white wine and sodas, but you need it for mixed drinks as well. The good news is that ice is cheap, so buy lots of it.

We recommend getting at least pound of ice per person. This should make for a cool event.

more Party Planning tips …

This great appetizer was discovered at Luna Park in San Francisco and is very easy to make for a party, or as a prelude to dinner.

This picture comes from eatingLA, about eating in LA, and their review of the Luna Park’s branch office in LA. This site is a must read for anyone looking for good eats in Los Angeles.

Here’s the recipe we cobbled together from talking to the staff, downing many orders … Read more

This is one fast, simple snack that is perfect for munching while your guests sip the night away. A bit of sugar make these nuts a bit sweet, while cayenne pepper gives them a bite.

Ingredients

1 pound mixed nuts (any combo of cashews, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, etc.)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp kosher or sea salt
1 tsp sugar
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp rosemary
½ tsp cayenne pepper
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Instructions

The holidays are here! The office party, the girls cookie swap, those nice people down the street—yes, lots of parties and lots of drinking. This doesn’t mean you have to overdo it. Use some of these simple tips to help you make the most of your holiday cheer:

Know your limit. Nothing can ruin a good time faster.
Eat while you drink. That’s what the hors d’oeuvres are for.
Alternate drinks with a glass of … Read more

As we ease into the Holidays, I though it would make sense to share some classic Hors d’Oeuvres for all those parties. The first and one of my favorites of all time – The Deviled Egg.

Why are they Deviled? These treats date back to Roman time – WOW, but the term “deviled” dates back to the 19th century when most spicy dished were refered to as “deviled”, The eggs, it seems, get their name … Read more

The perfect vessel for more than just blood, I mean wine. These ghoulish helping hands holds your Halloween potion perfectly. These glasses are wonderfully detailed and even come in their own coffin.

Get out your old potion pot and book of spells, and mix up a batch of Witches’ Brew, a mix of Champagne, Vodka, OJ, Sherbet. Adding a few cubes of dry ice will give it that ever so creepy fog effect. Served in … Read more

What could be more fun?

Star Jones drinking game from PerezHilton.com
Tara Reid drinking game from Liquid Generation
Da Vinci Code drinking game from iVillage
Futurerama drinking game from College Humor
Simpsons drinking game from Real Beer
The OC drinking game from the OC Files
Top Gun drinking game from Barney’s Blog
The David Caruso drinking game from LAist
Movie drinking games from Cracked Magazine