Blueberry Mint Ice Cubes....

I have 2 types of mint growing in my yard - it can be quite invasive, so growing it in a pot is the best way to contain it!  I use it all summer in beverages, fruit salads and floral bouquets!

I also make these ice cubes for summer cocktails of Blueberry Lemonade and Blueberry Bubbles (recipes below).  

Holiday Cocktail Ideas.....

Here are a few ideas for holiday cheer:

Apple Cider Cocktails

I live in "apple country".  

This is the season for delicious apple cider made in central NY.   Here are a few of my favorite fall cocktails:

Beach Pail Cocktails

Beach Pail Cocktails are a fun way to try new cocktails at my house. 

A Night with Edgar Allan Poe

This was a. fun 'pop-up' experience in Syracuse, NY last week:

Strawberry Mint Lemonade and Strawberry Mint Mojito

Here is an easy way to prepare two summer mocktails or cocktails, using fresh mint:

Shop local...Raw Rutes

Raw Rutes is a Buffalo, NY based company, on a mission to help you celebrate the homegrown and homemade in your life.  They use 100% recyclable materials that will last a lifetime!

Their website is very easy to navigate and shipping is quick!

Look at these fun Tree Brunch Cocktail Picks!  They are so easy to fill up with tasty treats.  I have also added them to a tall steamy cup of hot cocoa filled with marshmallows!

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Find the MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Rattan & Enamel tray here

The Picks are not only for cocktails:

And here are the NEW Cactus Picks:

My favorite picks are the Juniper Cocktail Branches, which I use all the time:

These adorable Squiggle Sticks come in 2 lengths and are perfect for stirring mixed drinks - even your coffee or chocolate milk!

I use the herb drying rack all summer long, but it is currently sold out.  They have a new Kitchen Drying Rack which is quite similar.

Another favorite of mine is the Caribou Hot Chocolate Buddies:

Fun for the kids as well as the adults!

You have to check out the Gnome Stirrers - the kiddies will love them!  

If you are a coffee drinker, check out these and these - too cute!

 Raw Rutes - Locally made and made to last !

Valentine Cocktails

The Bar Cart is ready for Valentine's Day.....

...so here are a few delicious cocktails to celebrate!

Halloween Party Ideas

Here are some fun ideas for entertaining in October....

Fall drinks to warm you up.....

Here are a few drinks to "take off the chill" on a fall evening:

Something's Fishy about this Happy Hour

Watermelon Mules

Watermelon Mule

Here are two delicious recipes for Watermelon Mules.

A perfect cocktail for a hot summer day!

Mother's Day Cocktails....

Here are a few delicious cocktails to enjoy:

These trays are available HERE, search TRAY:

Mint Juleps and the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby will be held on May 7th this year, always the first Saturday in May!

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Spring Cocktails

Here are a few cocktails to enjoy this spring:

Here's a perfect cocktail for St Patty's day:

LUCKY CLOVER

A Few PINK & RED Cocktails for Valentine's Day...

Here are a few of my favorite red and pink cocktails to enjoy on Valentine's Day:

Passion Fruit Mimosas - Rabbit, Rabbit - Happy New Year!

I went to a party in December and had delicious Passion Fruit and Elderberry Mimosas.  I had to ask for the recipe.  They are made with St Germain, Passion Fruit juice and champagne.

I served them on Christmas day for breakfast:

I had leftover Passion Fruit, so here's how I made them for New Years Eve: 

Thank You Beak and Skiff!

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard is not far from our home and has been a yearly fall trip for many years. You can read their history HERE 

I recently was gifted 2 bottles of vodka from the general manager to review, 

1911 Vanilla Chai Vodka and 1911 Honeycrisp Apple Vodka:

SKINNIES

Have you tried SKINNIES Cocktail mixers yet?

RSVP Skinnies just sent me a four pack gift to try and review - that is 24 mixers!!

 They have 0 Sugar, 0 Preservatives and 0 Aspartame. Skinnies are made from dehydrated fruits & plants, minus the sugar, plus a hint of stevia and erythritol (from plants) that gives a smooth and balanced taste to Skinnies cocktails.