This time of the year in the Northwest brings small glimpses of spring and summer. The high temps for the day in June can range anywhere from the high 50's, yes, really, to the 90's. The average high for June is 70 with a good thick layer of coastal marine air. So as you can … Continue reading Cool Down with Boozy Treats
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Cocktail Hour; Blushing Co-Ed by Shaun the Bartender
Warm days, a hot grill and a cool cocktail. I can't think of a better way to spend a late spring evening than relaxing in the back yard with one of Shaun the Bartender's creative cocktails. This delightful pre-prohibition cocktail is a bit more involved than most, but well worth the time. He posts … Continue reading Cocktail Hour; Blushing Co-Ed by Shaun the Bartender
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; Devil’s Cocktail
Shaun the Bartender concocts and posts a cocktail of the day, each and every day, on his site. He has so graciously given us permission to pop in, poke around and pull one of his creations over to our site. There are so many tasty potions that I find it difficult to choose. This weeks … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; Devil’s Cocktail
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Mocha Mint Martini
Cocktail Hour comes early on Fridays, and we look to Shaun the Bartender for a tasty idea to begin our weekend. For this spirited cocktail, Shaun gives us Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Creme d Cacao, Creme de Menthe and Irish Cream all in one glass. This sounds a bit like a thin mint with a delectable … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Mocha Mint Martini
Entertain in Style; Quench your thirst with perfect Margaritas
Good food and great conversation is what entertaining is all about. Gathering friends together, cooking, whipping up cocktails and enjoying each other's company is a fantastic way to spend the afternoon, evening or weekend. Entertain: "take part in social activities; interact with others" thefreedictionary.com Interact with your guests. Take the time a day or two ahead … Continue reading Entertain in Style; Quench your thirst with perfect Margaritas
Entertain in Style; Cinco de Mayo Favs to Wow Your Crowd
Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of May is on a Monday this year, so celebrations will begin Friday and continue through the weekend. The menu? Festive and fabulous Mexican inspired cuisine. If you are throwing a celebration this weekend with a "South of the Border Flair", I hope you will find a few recipes this week … Continue reading Entertain in Style; Cinco de Mayo Favs to Wow Your Crowd
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; The Sidecar
A grand cocktail for the weekend is always on the menu. The Sidecar is the most famous Pre-Prohibition drinks of the Twentieth Century and it gives me a tingle of excitement to bring a taste of history to the lips of our guests. I would not have even considered adding this to Saturday's docket without … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; The Sidecar
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; The Caribbean Sunset
I am dreaming of warmer days and sun-kissed beaches. Fortunately, Shaun the Bartender has created the perfect cocktail to transport me to a tropical paradise. Grilling seafood and sipping cocktails made of rum and fruit juice(s) are always on the menu on hot summer evenings, however, here in the Northwest we are still watching cool … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; The Caribbean Sunset
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; Silk Stockings
It's Friday and that means it's time for Shaun the Bartender to step up to the plate and wow us with his expertise. This week, he has hit it out of the park with this little gem. I am always drawn to the look of a cocktail as well as the name and this one … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; Silk Stockings
