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2012 South Beach Wine and Food Festival Video and Photos – Plus A Belvedere Lemon Raspberry Caprioska Cocktail Recipe

2012 South Beach Wine and Food Festival Video and Photos – Plus A Belvedere Lemon Raspberry Caprioska Cocktail Recipe

For this year’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival, I had time for one great event and I chose the event called “The Q” hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri. Last year this was the “Bubble Q” but they could just name it “delicious” […]

Spiced Pear Martini – The Perfect Elegant New Year’s Eve Cocktail

Spiced Pear Martini – The Perfect Elegant New Year’s Eve Cocktail

Entertaining during the holidays can be challenging so when I have a cocktail party I like to do drinks that are simple but elegant. My Spiced Pear Martini is all of the above. It’s perfect for ringing in the new year. This recipe is super […]

White Summer Sangria with Basil, Peach and Raspberry

White Summer Sangria with Basil, Peach and Raspberry

In Italy, basil symbolizes love, and l can tell you my family has a love affair with this beautiful herb. In the summer we grow so much basil, we usually have to give it away. Shake up your summer BBQ with my Basil, Peach and […]

Italian Eggnog Martini – A Holiday Cocktail

Italian Eggnog Martini – A Holiday Cocktail

On a cold winter’s night, when the snow is piling up outside and fire is crackling in your fireplace, few things beat an egg nog, especially when you add a little “spike” to  it.   Spicing up your egg nog with rum is great, but […]

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Martini – Holiday Cocktail Recipe

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Martini – Holiday Cocktail Recipe

This holiday cocktail recipe is a twist I came up with for the traditional Sour Apple Martini.  I call it the Cinnamon Caramel Apple Martini. I love making these drinks during the holidays. The sweet taste of the caramel goes so well with the tartness […]