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Cocktail of the Month: Emerald City Margarita

Looking for a local spin on a warm weather classic? Try the Emerald City Margarita. Add: -1 part Cazadores Reposado tequila -1 part Berentzen Apple Liqueur -simple syrup to taste -and the juice of 1 small lime Serve it with an apple wheel and voila…refreshing taste with the bonus of a serving of fruit! Courtesy of Bal Mar Seattle

Earl’s Summertime Elixir

Since summer has FINALLY sprung here in the Northwest, thought I’d share a simple, yet really refreshing concoction to cool your simmering brain:  Earl’s Summertime Elixir   Courtesy of my Dad    per glass recipe–adjust to taste -1-2 parts of your favorite rum (quality) -3 parts bottled water (flat, but you can mix it up by using fizzy) -1 part good ice (ie. buy at [...]

Sláinte! (Yer health)

Oh shut up. You are gonna have some sort of St. Patty’s day drink tonight…whether it be spiked with green food coloring or otherwise. If you’re not feeling the green lips left over from the green food coloring, try creating a Black and Tan.  It’s simple, tasty and Irish. Alls you need is two different beers–ale and stout–layered [...]

CHEERS!

It’s another New Year’s Eve, another Auld Lang Syne. It’s been a heck of an ’09 so, to celebrate getting on with 2010, treat yourself to a double dose of champagne. Drink a bottle of bubbly and pair it with one or more of these champagne-filled foods. And remember: Friends don’t let friends drink (or eat) cheap champagne.

1 oh-so Needed Cocktail

On the day before Christmas, Miscelaney sent to me 1 saving cocktail

7 Martinis Shaking

On the seventh day before Christmas, Miscelaney sent to me 7 martinis shaking…..

Hello Tequila, So Long To-Kill-Ya

Last night, 29 social media-istas plus myself had the very good fortune of participating in a Tequila Tasting Class & Party hosted by Del Rey & The Patron Spirits Company. The event was a thank you to Del Rey's Twitter followers.

To Dive or Not to Dive

Not To Miss Seattle Dive Bars (includes Good divey and Fun divey):

Next stop, Margaritaville.

Tequila is not normally on my list of approved beverages because it is known to make fun Victoria come out a little too much. But on hot summer days, there is nothing better than a really, really cold margarita. Follow this recipe to make the perfect summer's Margarita.