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A Cocktail Recipe That’s Perfect for a Lover of Candy Canes If you love the refreshing taste of a candy cane, this holiday-inspired cocktail recipe is just what the (ahem) doctor ordered! There are a lot of candy cane martini recipes on the web, but this version isn’t as sweet as the other candy cane […]

A Candy Cane Martini Recipe for a Holiday Cocktail Party

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Here is a recipe for a limoncello martini that I found on food.com Yum!! You will be happy to know that this recipe serves four lucky drinkers.

Signature Drink: Limoncello Martini Recipe

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Here are ten (10) “must know” words you may find helpful to know as you make your “booze” selections for your wedding reception

10 Words to Know for Your Wedding Bar

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This hot cocoa recipe (found on the Food Network) is perfect for a chilly Friday like today. It’s creamy, sweet and chocolate. It also has the right amount of kick! Just like my Grandma Dealsie.

Mexican Hot Cocoa for a Chilly Friday Evening

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To keep things light on a Friday afternoon, we serve Grey Goose Cosmopolitans, and show the wedding scene from “Sex and the City 2.”  (They had swans!)  I am especially in love with Liza Minnelli’s performance of “Single Ladies.”  It’s the most fun I have ever seen on a television wedding.

Grey Goose Cosmopolitans and Liza Minelli

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This unconquerable mixture of iced tea and lemonade was actually a southern classic long before the golfer, Arnold Palmer, entered the world! But who cares! Calling it an Arnold Palmer is funny to me, and that makes the drink taste a little bit better!

The “Arnold Palmer” Recipe That Every Family Loves

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After spending a year listening to stories about wedding gowns, guest lists and the cost of a wedding cake, your dad probably deserves a cocktail.  Here is cocktail for a dirty martini that I am sure Dad will enjoy.

A Dirty Martini Recipe for the Father of the Bride

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Whether you’re celebrating your engagement in Washington DC, hosting a bridal shower, or simply unwinding after a long week, the perfect lemon drop martini adds a touch of sparkle to any occasion.

Friday Happy Hour: Perfect Lemon Drop Martini

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