National Prosecco Day – Friday, August 13, 2021 Did you know? Enjoy these fun facts about Prosecco and some of my favorite bubbly cocktail recipes! Fun bubbly Prosecco facts from Caludia Manetta, Export Manager, La Marca Prosseco: Prosecco is exclusively produced in the northeast of Italy, outside of Venice. Made withGlera grapes,Prosecco starts as a…
Hot Fun in the Summer – Hot Honey Bourbon Lemonade Slush
Summer Slushie Time! When the sun is high in the sky and the Dog Days of Summer arrive, it’s time for a Bourbon Slush! Icy, refreshing and sweet and spicy with the addition of AR’s Southern Hot Honey. So easy to make…here’s how: (Make approximately 2 hours ahead of time so the cocktail has plenty…
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon Cocktails – Sweet and Spicy – Summer Fun in a Glass!
Introducing the new Summer Cocktail Collection from Four Roses Bourbon! the These cocktails were created with the “home mixologist/backyard bartender” in mind and are easy to make with fresh juices and fruits. Perfect for summer sippin’ by the pool! The Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Ingredients 1 1/2 fl. oz. Four Roses Small Batch 3 fl….
JT Copper Syrups to enjoy in cocktails, desserts and coffee – made right here in Virginia
Finding really good cocktail, dessert and coffee syrups made practically in our back yard is such a special treat. JT Copper Syrups are made and bottled in Floyd, Virginia. Floyd is the home of The Floyd Country Store which is known as a renowned place to experience authentic Appalachian music. Tourists enjoy visiting this town…
Celebrate National Rosé Day with these spectacular rosé wines
National Rosé Day is on Saturday, June 12, 2021. A wonderful excuse to drink rosé all day! And just in time for this special day, Prosecco has arrived in the United States. Just last year, the Italian government approved Prosecco Rosé as an official wine category. Prior to that this Italian sparkling rosé wine was…
So happy to be celebrating with Kentucky Derby Cocktails
The Kentucky Derby will take place at Church Hill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Time for fancy hats, a horse race, bourbon and cocktails! The Classic Mint Julep Makes 1 cocktail 8 mint leaves 1/2 ounce simple syrup 2 ounces bourbon crushed ice Garnish: mint sprig In a Julep cup or rocks glass,…
Veuve Clicquot – side by side Champagne tasting – love these bubbles
Vintage vs. Non-vintage My husband and I recently had the opportunity to taste 2012 vintage Veuve Clicquot and non-vintage Veuve Clicquot side-by-side. The 2012 vintage is Veuve Clicquot’s 66th vintage of the Maison, with grapes exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus, 51% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, The uniqueness of the Vintage…
Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Lots to love about Napa Valley Cabs
Cabernet Sauvignon – perfect pairing with grilled steak In the Spring, it seems all of my friends begin to sip lighter white wines. I continue to enjoy big bold red wines. When I fire up my grill, there is nothing better than a Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with my perfectly grilled steak. Recently I was…
French 75 – Fall in love with this Champagne Cocktail
What is a French 75? French 75 is a lovely cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and champagne. According to diffordsguide.com, this noble cocktail is named after the French 75-millimeter light field gun which due to its portability and rate of fire was the mainstay of the French army during the First World…
New ALDI Cookbook – Fabulous food + Fabulously low prices
Bonus! Free with purchase: Pre-order The Unofficial ALDI Cookbook (coming soon!) from Ulysses Press and receive a free Entertaining with ALDI recipe booklet! Here’s the link: ALDI Pre-Order Booklet. Roasted Asparagus – Tastes like candy! Before you read this post, there is a recipe you JUST HAVE TO TRY! Jeanette Hurt (author of The Unofficial ALDI…
