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Cocktail Culture - Wine and Whine »
This is just something quick. But sometimes staying home is the best.
I was supposed to go out last night with my friend P-. Due to being sick and the surgery, I haven’t gotten anything done. P- was nice enough to come over and watch me cook pot roast and 3 […]
Cocktail Culture - Strollers in Bars and having your cake and eating it too »
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Here is a link to an article in the New York Times regarding a bar in Brooklyn that has banned strollers and anyone under 21.
Here are my thoughts. First, I am married without children. Have been for awhile. It will be […]
Cocktail Culture - Afterwork Cocktail Party »
Last week my friend D- and I had a girls cocktail party. Come, meet new people and have some cocktails. You know the drill.
I had found the seasonal magazine awhile back called Southern Lady Holidays which has been very beneficial to the both of us. D- used many recipes and ideas for […]
Cocktails and other crap - Tennessee Julep »
This has been an interesting week. I was supposed to fly to Richmond for the day on Friday, but as of 5 pm today, I am driving to Nashville for several days. Don’t get me started.
In honor of my trip to Nashville, have one of these for me.
Tennessee Julep
1 jigger Gentleman Jack […]
Cocktail Culture - The Basics »
Besides going out, there is nothing more I love than appetizers and cocktails. I am going to try this new segment of recipes and ideas and if you don’t think it is worthwhile let me know. And seriously, every once in a while I check the stats and there are a lot more […]
Besides going out, there is nothing more I love than appetizers and cocktails. I am going to try this new segment of recipes and ideas and if you don’t think it is worthwhile let me know. And seriously, every once in a while I check the stats and there are a lot more of you out there than are actually commenting.
Here are some basics that have always been a hit for me at cocktails or dinner parties.
Raspberry Royale
6 teaspoons raspberry liqueur - I used Chambord
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
1 bottle of good champagne - chilled
Pour 1 teaspoon of raspberry liqueur into each champagne glass and add 2 or 3 raspberries. When guests arrive, pop the cork and fill each glass with Champagne. Serve immediately.
Recipe from Barefoot in Paris
Salmon Dip
1 package, full fat Philadelphia cream cheese
4 oz smoked salmon - good quality
1 tbsp dill
1 tbsp finely chopped scallions
1 tbsp lemon juice
kosher salt and pepper to taste
I double all ingredients except the cream cheese. I make the dip about 1-2 hours before it will actually be served to let the flavors meld.
For crackers, I recommend using the classic Carr’s crackers or Water Wheel Original Mini’s, which can be found at Whole Foods.
In past experience, people prefer the doubled ingredients in the dip. The flavor is better and more satisfying.
The drink is something that most people will enjoy at a festive event if there is not an open bar. If a low-end champagne has to be used the Chambord definitely covers it up.
Finally, for classic cocktails you will need a classic dress. Something black.
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