Candy for the Grown & Sexy

Want to serve something more unique than a specialty cocktail at your wedding? Try liquor lollipops. A Thyme to Cook Catering & Special Events, in North Stonington, CT, recently won the "Most In Mixology" award at the International Catering Association's CATIE Awards Gala in Las Vegasnovative with their "Shooting Stars" liquor lollipops.

The treats are made just like regular lollipops, except they're infused with liquor, like Goldschlager, Chambord, Grand Marnier, and Midori. "Our latest trial was a 'Tequila Sunrise' lollipop with really pretty red and orange tones," says Gina Barber, the company's senior event coordinator. "We can present them in different ways—as a take-away, passed around after dinner as a surprise, or on display at the cocktail hour in a specially-built ' lollipop tree'."

Compensate For Shorter Daylight With A Sparkling Pumpkin Cocktail

While you’re contemplating goodies for Trick-or-Treating or a special Thanksgiving menu, how about a grown-up treat? Grey Goose vodka has mixed up two special cocktails for deserving hosts, hostesses and their guests.

Falling Leaf Fizz

There’s no leaf, but plenty of fizz as pear, pumpkin and an apple chip unite in a true expression of fall.

Ingredients Per Cocktail

• 1 part Grey Goose La Poire (pear-
  flavored vodka)
• 1 heaping teaspoon pumpkin
  butter
• Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
• Dash of simple syrup
• 4 parts of sparkling wine
• Garnish: dried apple chip

Preparation

1. Place vodka, pumpkin butter, spice and syrup in the bottom of a Champagne glass. Stir well.
2. Top with sparkling wine and garnish.

If you like pumpkin, mix up a Falling Leaf Fizz. The beautiful orange color is perfect for Fall.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

Since it is Friday and all, thought I’d send you off in to the weekend with some pretty cocktails to enjoy… even if it’s just virtually!

Want to take the next step and actually try some of these out? It’s your lucky day – here are the recipe links:Triple Shot Espresso Martini, Long-stemmed Rose, orange-flavored Bronx Cocktail, and Saketini with super-cool cucumber garnish!

Have a great weekend!

Father's Day Cocktail!

Father's Day is a special occasion and it is a great excuse to make your father a special drink. Whip up Dad this manley drink Azucar Morena!

Drink Recipe Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label
2 oz. cream soda
1 dash granulated brown sugar
1 fresh lime(s)

Drink Recipe Preparation:

Rub rim of a rocks glass with half a lime and dip into brown sugar to coat.
Add ice, Johnnie Walker Black Label and squeeze a lime on top.
Add cream soda.

Forget the Beer! Cocktail Ideas for Your Super Bowl Party!

The Super Bowl has become one of the biggest game days of the year. No matter if you like football or not or are a fan of either team, there is something captivating about this big event and it's a great excuse for a fantastic party.

Pittsburgh Steelers fans can cheer for their team with this cocktail that fit the team image perfectly.

A Black & Gold is a super easy cocktail that makes a dramatic statement, both in taste and look. It features Blavod Vodka, which is black, and Goldschlager, that luxury cinammon liqueur with the gold flake floating around inside. The result is a beautiful, black and gold cocktail with the flavor of cinnamon.

Ingredients:
2 oz Blavod vodka
1 oz Goldschlager

Preparation:

1. Pour the Blavod into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Top with Goldschlager.

The Arizona Cardinals fans can cheer on their team with the Cardinal Cocktail. This cocktail is simply a Kir made with red wine. This is a simple way to dress up a less desirable red wine that you don't find your favorite but you couldn't bear to see go to waste. The creme de cassis also adds some delicious sweetness to a Merlot or Pinot Noir that you may find a bit too dry for your taste at the time. One thing is for certain, for wine lovers a bottle of cassis is a fantastic and easy way to spice up the average glass of vino.

Ingredients:
1 oz creme de cassis
red wine

Preparation:

1. Pour the creme de cassis into a wine glass filled with ice.
2. Fill with red wine.