Drink Recipes

Show Me the Chocolate

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Editor’s Note: This guest blog is by J.K.O’Hanlon and features content from her newest book, “12 Happy Hours,” available on Amazon and wherever books are sold in soft-cover and eBook formats.  It features drink and food recipes with monthly themes and entertaining tips for casual, stress-free parties. O’Hanlon, a former corporate attorney, gets her ideas and inspiration from years of hosting cocktail gatherings in her suburban Kansas home; so many, in fact, that she has Read more

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Cocktails

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The sun is out, the weekend is here and it’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Check out some of these drinks and let us know which ones are your favorite!

    Cinco de Mayo — grab the tequila and get ready for the fun!
    Firecracker — if you like it spicy, this hot and sweet tequila cocktail will be a hit.
    Chipotle Sangrita —  this flavor-packed recipe will take your regular, old tequila shot to

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March Mix Madness: The Gin Sectional

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Welcome to the Gin Sectional of our March Mix Madness. Once again, I will present to you four of the most delicious D.I.Y. creations and instead of us declaring the winner; you break the shaker out yourself and let us know who reigns supreme!

1] Sugar & Spice Martini
When you think gin, you think Martini, so what better way to top off this bracket than the Sugar and Spice Martini. Get the warm, fall … Read more

March Mix Madness: The Vodka Sectional

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Tired of the same old bracket where you don’t get to make your own choice? Don’t agree with everyone else’s choices? I hear you loud and clear, that’s why for the next four weeks, we’re going to create the ultimate barkeep bracket that’s sure to leave a great taste in your mouth when it’s all said and done! It all begins with our four sectional brackets — Vodka, Gin, Whisky and Tequila. In each sectional, … Read more

Go Green With These St. Patty’s Cocktails

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Try these green cocktails out at your St. Patrick’s day party this weekend and let us know how it goes!

    Green Sangria — cucumber and kiwi make this wine cocktail super refreshing.
    Shamrock #3 — try this Irish whiskey drink and watch your luck improve!
    Irish Spring —  a simple gin cocktail with celery, mint and lime juice.
    Absinthe Irish — who else better to invoke on this holiday than the Green Fairy? 
    Irish Sour

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The Cure For Your Winter Blues!

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With spring and summer fast approaching, I find myself craving sunshine and citrusy cocktails. Although I still love a salt-rimmed margarita or a hoppy I.P.A., I have been dying to try the hybrid that is the beer cocktail.

Beer cocktails are becoming increasingly popular and because I have never tried one, I decided to do one better and make my own. I followed a recipe from epicurious.com for a cocktail called “The Cure.” The aptly-named … Read more

Try Your Luck With Irish Cocktails

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We’ll admit it, there may not be anything particularly Irish about these cocktails aside from the name and maybe the inclusion of a little bit of Irish whiskey. But, there’s one thing we do know for sure — you’ll love them!

    Apple Irish Coffee — a little cream in this brandy cocktails makes for a rich drink.
    Cucumber Irish Blessing — this vodka cocktail is minty and refreshing!
    Irish Tea Punch — add a little

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Irish Whiskey Cocktails For St. Patty’s Day

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There’s nothing quite like having a cocktail made with Irish whiskey for a St. Patrick’s celebration. Although there are many different types of this Irish spirit from single malt and single grain to blended, there’s definitely no mistaking the taste. Check out some of our tastiest Irish whiskey recipes to put some pep in your holiday step!

    Proper Irish Whiskey — get things started right with a proper Irish drink.
    Irish Apple Sauce — caramel

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Fun & Fabulous

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Ingredients:
3/4 oz Godiva Chocolate Vodka
1/4 oz ginger liqueur
1/4 oz sparkling wine
2 fresh mint sprigs
Ice
 
Directions:
Combine Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka, ginger liqueur and a sprig of fresh mint to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain over ice into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Yield:
1 drink

Created by Beate Kiser, New York City, NY. Courtesy of … Read more

Lover’s Lane

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Ingredients:
2 oz Godiva Chocolate Raspberry Vodka
1/4 oz orange liqueur
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
Raspberries for garnish
 
Directions:
Combine Godiva Chocolate Raspberry Vodka, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice into a martini glass and stir. Garnish with raspberries.
Yield:
1 drink

Created by Lynn House, Chicago, IL. Courtesy of Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka.… Read more