Summer Brew | Orange & Blueberry Wheat Beer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfzsm3PVrvZk5jvMfcasJw9q9oIzpc9-CPKdbOsFMkFdw7BkrldwRSjBUTN0_Rt1gpTsu1cSUhlb3qqrlEGrtNBD7YxgUI9DPSSBaRypd6itizxvKKseVJDMgfM_t0AVqDDgj9UI_Nzs/s1600/IMG_1468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfzsm3PVrvZk5jvMfcasJw9q9oIzpc9-CPKdbOsFMkFdw7BkrldwRSjBUTN0_Rt1gpTsu1cSUhlb3qqrlEGrtNBD7YxgUI9DPSSBaRypd6itizxvKKseVJDMgfM_t0AVqDDgj9UI_Nzs/s640/IMG_1468.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fGtrdQXirRM7KlG6TKAv5Pgbjjs9wvaHTwyhtK9mzzfsY9oU_HHn3gKz4OZXrXCMvTrPfLIdcRv2LwYd6igRGh9LKukd9wD6doJRdO_MzvKiXXlrYTyDivWjPvSnfOaP__8Lu1Rkmnc/s1600/summer-brew_02.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fGtrdQXirRM7KlG6TKAv5Pgbjjs9wvaHTwyhtK9mzzfsY9oU_HHn3gKz4OZXrXCMvTrPfLIdcRv2LwYd6igRGh9LKukd9wD6doJRdO_MzvKiXXlrYTyDivWjPvSnfOaP__8Lu1Rkmnc/s400/summer-brew_02.jpg" width="262" /></a> Summer Brews are the best - refreshing, flavorful, citrus-y and light.  The original Summer Brew is beer mixed with vodka lemonade.  Delicious.  However, I'm a huge fan of wheat beers (Boulevard, Blue Moon, etc.) topped with an orange... so, I created my own version of a summer brew with fresh squeezed orange juice, vodka and wheat beer.  I garnished it with fresh blue berries and an orange slice to make it colorful and fun... it is, after all, a cocktail.<br /><br /><i>Orange & Blueberry</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Summer Brew</span><br /><i>4 cocktails</i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F06%2Fsummer-brew-orange-blueberry-wheat-beer.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-rwQS3ZWIiE8%2FUcsYLfKz-iI%2FAAAAAAAAS1w%2FxE6leu_x_AE%2Fs400%2Fsummer-brew_02.jpg&description=Summer%20Brew%20Cocktail%20%3A%20Wheat%20Beer%20with%2C%20Vodka%2C%20Orange%20%26%20Blueberry"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />3 oranges, 2 juiced, 1 sliced<br />1/2 cup of water<br />1 tablespoon of sugar <br />1/4 cup of vodka<br />4 wheat beers (ex. Boulevard, Blue Moon)<br />Fresh Blue Berries<br /><br />Mix together the fresh orange juice, water, sugar and vodka just before the party - keep it cold in the refrigerator, then add the beer and garnishes when served. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDE2PeTgQXnL5Mu1WSDvpRLgVPdqQ5ZjgcDp5B8Zbc4SOEUB3euglXVphgR5nBkaZw-kIogDvioULdgNM-SjyCGcTKakBf0tewPZ5pANUMeoUnLYqI_A-AX9BCBGPy_2lwlB24lkuRuM/s1600/IMG_1503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDE2PeTgQXnL5Mu1WSDvpRLgVPdqQ5ZjgcDp5B8Zbc4SOEUB3euglXVphgR5nBkaZw-kIogDvioULdgNM-SjyCGcTKakBf0tewPZ5pANUMeoUnLYqI_A-AX9BCBGPy_2lwlB24lkuRuM/s640/IMG_1503.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Summer Brews are great for outdoor parties - more refreshing than wine on these hot summer evenings. <br /><br />Get the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/06/brown-sugar-sesame-steak-kebab-marinade.html">Marinated Steak Kebabs recipe</a>, here. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7F_8t6m6m0oTDBLQSNUyCE63qzYbkkGAhtcfA5PkPINVfVkKDiqGp6uceOYCuLN4nzFdG_7zOi40rx7IxbwjfiPcNS07svv4vQDlf3bdvSUoCqsg_p9b8p_2gspCYgu7G9Tr_qzbvls/s1600/IMG_1485.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7F_8t6m6m0oTDBLQSNUyCE63qzYbkkGAhtcfA5PkPINVfVkKDiqGp6uceOYCuLN4nzFdG_7zOi40rx7IxbwjfiPcNS07svv4vQDlf3bdvSUoCqsg_p9b8p_2gspCYgu7G9Tr_qzbvls/s640/IMG_1485.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />See all of the details of my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/06/an-outdoor-dinner-party-on-our-porch.html">Outdoor Dinner Party, here</a>. <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Summer Brew | Orange & Blueberry Wheat Beer

Summer Brews are the best - refreshing, flavorful, citrus-y and light.  The original Summer Brew is beer mixed with vodka lemonade.  Delici...

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Spiked Mulled Cider | Fall Entertaining | Fall Cocktails

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkF51PBOz8V2VmY5QsmHgVhw7jpbWYarw0GT3gLjurY8DZxCcD-GtGySaIYPzLFamVpy5Au4NKlUPdQlsTixN5jvfKSoNoVAiIQGDBysZ2MF8E9ARWmj7ez5Yp9l-e59JQRusn3jrEVHL/s1600/IMG_6744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkF51PBOz8V2VmY5QsmHgVhw7jpbWYarw0GT3gLjurY8DZxCcD-GtGySaIYPzLFamVpy5Au4NKlUPdQlsTixN5jvfKSoNoVAiIQGDBysZ2MF8E9ARWmj7ez5Yp9l-e59JQRusn3jrEVHL/s640/IMG_6744.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvSZgNBhFrvtlQV_-g8vj0KDKq-JsQYw-yih3PA2MGk_wF0bS1a4vw_JEG8Wwds9SpQOQHx0EMUQZq4fMSgl4g_Kwj6PHMk2Sc7sSzEnrGKufyH2WyXMVVd8B3FfzYOLhMSEGU-uB2I7-/s1600/IMG_6752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvSZgNBhFrvtlQV_-g8vj0KDKq-JsQYw-yih3PA2MGk_wF0bS1a4vw_JEG8Wwds9SpQOQHx0EMUQZq4fMSgl4g_Kwj6PHMk2Sc7sSzEnrGKufyH2WyXMVVd8B3FfzYOLhMSEGU-uB2I7-/s400/IMG_6752.jpg" width="316" /></a></div>This seems like the right kind of drink for the first day of October!  Right now I'm sitting on our porch drinking a big mug of hot apple cider this morning... but I love this cocktail recipe for a party.  Wouldn't you love to be sitting outside tonight with a hot cup of cider that is spiked with spiced rum, vanilla and orange?  Count me in.<br />  <span style="font-size: large;">  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Spiked Mulled Cider</span><br /><i>to warm you from the inside</i><br /><br />1 gallon of apple cider or juice<br />2 cups of spiced rum <br />1 cup of <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802000192&pubid=21000000000393866">Mulling Spices*</a><br />1 vanilla bean <br />1 orange, sliced<br />1 teaspoon of ground clove<br />1 teaspoon of nutmeg<br />1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon<br />Cinnamon Sticks, Star Anise and Cloves for Garnish <br /><br />Put all ingredients into a large pot on your stove and simmer on low.  Serve warm.  <br /><br />*If you'd like to make your own Mulling Spices, combine whole cloves, star anise, and allspice, OR you can buy it from Williams-Sonoma : <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802000192&pubid=21000000000393866">Williams-Sonoma Mulling Spices</a> (makes a great gift, too!)

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Frozen Watermelon Margarita with an Heirloom Tomato Garnish| Summer Cocktail

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8Gk7mSgAYFNLCwfdOe9kgBDGHl8flXBeGN1CdxP15AUcMTor_qWbXJXV1uhbG_OaZDaFSL8CnGIjZJAQDeaqY5vFYSMykHueGYX4l4vjOTRCHKkkbUswEPoGpU3wJlSRHlUaSfNtIQ_-/s1600/watermelon-marg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8Gk7mSgAYFNLCwfdOe9kgBDGHl8flXBeGN1CdxP15AUcMTor_qWbXJXV1uhbG_OaZDaFSL8CnGIjZJAQDeaqY5vFYSMykHueGYX4l4vjOTRCHKkkbUswEPoGpU3wJlSRHlUaSfNtIQ_-/s640/watermelon-marg.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ffrozen-watermelon-margarita-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-kE8UE8SxRDk%2FT84LGe_QpjI%2FAAAAAAAAKnw%2F5bbf7H8YuMc%2Fs640%2Fwatermelon-marg.jpg&description=Frozen%20Watermelon%20Margarita%20Recipe%20%7C%20Summer%20Cocktails%21%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ffrozen-watermelon-margarita-with.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br />This cocktail might just be "Summer" all wrapped up in frosty treat.  I've garnished this one with a slice of an heirloom tomato for the Tomato Tasting Dinner Party, but you can go for the traditional salt and lime for any kind of party.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkErCtVj5pBx2eP31hCR5q0ldQvW0zUSd8ZVfMLD4IQbNnxYkEtvBLPh3MHSFxlq9xfOKW3-aikj_KrIhuqdueKtzvyUPFBUZ3YFCumRJfsVEqZjyCaj06KcsmhtATsSUDCEb-Czr8T2wV/s1600/IMG_3149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkErCtVj5pBx2eP31hCR5q0ldQvW0zUSd8ZVfMLD4IQbNnxYkEtvBLPh3MHSFxlq9xfOKW3-aikj_KrIhuqdueKtzvyUPFBUZ3YFCumRJfsVEqZjyCaj06KcsmhtATsSUDCEb-Czr8T2wV/s400/IMG_3149.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><i>frozen</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Watermelon Margarita</span><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ffrozen-watermelon-margarita-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-kE8UE8SxRDk%2FT84LGe_QpjI%2FAAAAAAAAKnw%2F5bbf7H8YuMc%2Fs640%2Fwatermelon-marg.jpg&description=Frozen%20Watermelon%20Margarita%20Recipe%20%7C%20Summer%20Cocktails%21%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ffrozen-watermelon-margarita-with.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br />makes 6 generous margaritas <br /><br />1 seedless watermelon, approx. 6 cups<br />1 cup of tequila<br />1/4 cup of orange liquer<br />3 limes- 2 juiced, 1 sliced<br />sea salt <br /><br />Cut watermelon into cubes, removing any black seeds.  Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.<br /><br />Place the frozen watermelon cubes in the blender with 1 cup of tequila, orange liquer and lime juice.  Blend until smooth.  You may need to blend it in smaller batches, depending on the size of your blender.  <br /><br />Serve with a salted rim and a slice of lime.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpz1jZYneTFGE96rn8kD9IBSkITL5XHx01HZJe8-Ki2cgNfyfAvzDPeAbvNm7k7siKNCqK87j0QqTw8qD-jkPoG9Q6UJWO5TMBQMYLkaoJihxr_xMyfi_TdE4W6O2q9CTyUMRXZK6Onu9/s1600/tom-square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpz1jZYneTFGE96rn8kD9IBSkITL5XHx01HZJe8-Ki2cgNfyfAvzDPeAbvNm7k7siKNCqK87j0QqTw8qD-jkPoG9Q6UJWO5TMBQMYLkaoJihxr_xMyfi_TdE4W6O2q9CTyUMRXZK6Onu9/s640/tom-square.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />To see the entire <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/celebrating-tomato-season-tomato.html" target="_blank">Heirloom Tomato Tasting Party</a> with recipes and tips, click <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/celebrating-tomato-season-tomato.html" target="_blank">here</a>!

Frozen Watermelon Margarita with an Heirloom Tomato Garnish| Summer Cocktail

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Moscow Mist | Moscow Mule Cocktail with Sierra Mist for the Holidays

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCeN8GO0YVIHcIHag2DnmZaDPBsFqLVgXWZd1cBeNHzAri3XyGCa_k7hOz2r8Xv6zZSP4LFuPSCbu2IUvN5gZRmKo7cMzBOFNDdHrErgX6Ftt1Bk4PCTVYdaFcFfoPesYB352j1UKCSJc/s1600/IMG_9820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz80WTu2y3dLrr0Y2SSBEj-5XA9-NCljW5d-kj6DH5W9inUlX63cONCwElCMdl8BQX5x-HUayKU6LuTIyMX-CmrqbrLPExos4xFjHhp_SrBQfinTv-GOEz9uKO3UUrI2cZR06yRMcjOyQ/s1600/IMG_9808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz80WTu2y3dLrr0Y2SSBEj-5XA9-NCljW5d-kj6DH5W9inUlX63cONCwElCMdl8BQX5x-HUayKU6LuTIyMX-CmrqbrLPExos4xFjHhp_SrBQfinTv-GOEz9uKO3UUrI2cZR06yRMcjOyQ/s640/IMG_9808.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />You probably recognize the name of this cocktail as Oprah's favorite.  Around our circle of friends, we know it as Chuck's favorite.  He loved it so much that he gave everyone Copper Mugs as wedding gifts.  Don't worry if you don't have a copper mugs, you can still make this great drink.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZsM8FvwUgub7WA8ym_644lsyVq-AFbGF5gqYOetHsISxT2y4Q0GV01AUDI1K7pMOzhFUSmw48km6ob4iiJbAki8nxxTx6IRusEP9Vh3YTc-5s-kQLb-aDScx3-d_6zqeSC3vjVc-oeE/s1600/IMG_9807.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZsM8FvwUgub7WA8ym_644lsyVq-AFbGF5gqYOetHsISxT2y4Q0GV01AUDI1K7pMOzhFUSmw48km6ob4iiJbAki8nxxTx6IRusEP9Vh3YTc-5s-kQLb-aDScx3-d_6zqeSC3vjVc-oeE/s400/IMG_9807.jpg" width="266" /></a>Moscow Mules usually contain sugar syrup - which involves melting sugar and water together.  To make it easier, I add Sierra Mist Natural as the sweetener instead of the sugar syrup... and did you know it is made with real sugar, no artificial ingredients, 100% natural flavoring?  The addition of Sierra Mist adds a light, sparkling touch without adding too much sweetness.  Your guests will love this potent cocktail that is refreshingly tart and very easy going down.  A sprig of rosemary dresses it up for the holidays!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Moscow Mist</span><br /><i>with Sierra Mist Natural</i><br /><br />1/2 lime, in wedges<br />1 ounce vodka<br />Fresh lime juice<br />1/4 cup ginger beer<br />1/4 cup of Sierra Mist<br />sprig of Rosemary<br /><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 10px;">In a copper mug (if available), squeeze lime wedges, and put the entire wedges in the bottom of the glass.  Add ice.  Pour vodka over ice.  Top with ginger beer, Sierra Mist and stir.  Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.<br /><br />I also made some other cocktails using Sierra Mist Natural:<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/candy-cane-cranberry-cocktail-holiday.html" target="_blank">Candy Cane Cranberry Cocktail</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/meet-me-at-mistletoe-cocktail-sierra.html" target="_blank">Meet Me At The Mist-letoe</a></div><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCeN8GO0YVIHcIHag2DnmZaDPBsFqLVgXWZd1cBeNHzAri3XyGCa_k7hOz2r8Xv6zZSP4LFuPSCbu2IUvN5gZRmKo7cMzBOFNDdHrErgX6Ftt1Bk4PCTVYdaFcFfoPesYB352j1UKCSJc/s1600/IMG_9820.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCeN8GO0YVIHcIHag2DnmZaDPBsFqLVgXWZd1cBeNHzAri3XyGCa_k7hOz2r8Xv6zZSP4LFuPSCbu2IUvN5gZRmKo7cMzBOFNDdHrErgX6Ftt1Bk4PCTVYdaFcFfoPesYB352j1UKCSJc/s640/IMG_9820.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 10px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">THE CONTEST</span></i> <br /><br />Create your own Sierra Mist Natural Cocktail!  Share your most creative cocktail recipes with me for a chance to win a Sierra Mist Natural holiday gift pack (shaker, drink garnish/sugars, party glasses & a $50 AMEX Gift Card) to help them do their own holiday entertaining.  Leave a comment with a link to your cocktail recipe!<br /><br />"Like" the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/sierramist" target="_blank">Sierra Mist Natural Facebook</a> for more cocktail recipe ideas!</div><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 10px;">*Sierra Mist provided me with compensation to include their product on my blog!</div>

Moscow Mist | Moscow Mule Cocktail with Sierra Mist for the Holidays

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Meet Me At The Mistletoe Cocktail | Sierra Mist Natural

Sierra Mist Mixologists have come up with some Holiday Cocktail Concoctions.  They've asked some bloggers to sample them - tough job, right?!  My favorite was the "Meet Me At The Mistletoe" - a berry vodka drink with fresh lime & basil.  Instead of garnishing with a basil leaf, I used a sprig of rosemary - I love how "Holiday" it looks!<br /><br />Sierra Mist Natural is a great shortcut for cocktails that call for a simple syrup... it was one of my secrets as a caterer.  It is different than other sweet sodas because like real simple syrup (that is reduced sugar and water), it is made with real sugar, no artificial ingredients, 100% natural flavoring - and I love the fizz that it adds to my cocktails.<br /><br />“Which Sierra Mist Natural cocktail/mocktail would you like to try?”  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivEY25geThkMWnll0IU43DJvVvUCZCeGrGCX87dkZNmlsP2JItnPEY-Oeg-_Wpvs8nW1GBVXO7tRyLi2q0UaBnu6YV7d40f9eNUq2CmawUgKdS-1kkvFmAKjiZ5yBIiSTQjMGhEW4cwbE/s1600/IMG_0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivEY25geThkMWnll0IU43DJvVvUCZCeGrGCX87dkZNmlsP2JItnPEY-Oeg-_Wpvs8nW1GBVXO7tRyLi2q0UaBnu6YV7d40f9eNUq2CmawUgKdS-1kkvFmAKjiZ5yBIiSTQjMGhEW4cwbE/s400/IMG_0021.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Meet Me At The Mistletoe Cocktail</span><br /><i>with Sierra Mist Natural</i><br /><br />Ingredients:<br />• 2 oz. Sierra Mist Natural<br />• 1 ½ oz. Raspberry Vodka<br />• 3 Leaves fresh basil<br />• ½ oz. Fresh lime juice<br />• 1 oz. Blueberry juice<br />Directions:<br />1. In a glass, muddle two basil leaves and lime juice, then add to shaker<br />filled with ice<br />2. Add raspberry vodka and blueberry juice to the shaker; shake well and<br />strain into a martini glass<br />3. Top with Sierra Mist Natural<br />4. Garnish with a basil leaf for decoration (optional) - I decided to use a sprig of rosemary instead of basil<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Meet Me At The Mist-letoe...Martini </span><i>(Mocktail)</i><br /><br />Ingredients:<br />• 2 oz. Sierra Mist Natural<br />• 1 ½ oz. Raspberry juice<br />• 3 Leaves fresh basil<br />• ½ oz. Fresh lime juice<br />• 1 oz. Blueberry juice<br />Directions:<br />1. In a glass, muddle two basil leaves and lime juice, then add to a shaker<br />filled with ice<br />2. Add raspberry and blueberry juice to the shaker; shake well and strain<br />into a martini glass<br />3. Top with Sierra Mist Natural<br />4. Garnish with a basil leaf for decoration (optional)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Frost Bite</span><i> (Cocktail)</i><br />Ingredients:<br />• 3 oz. Sierra Mist Natural<br />• 1 oz. Blue Curacao<br />• 1 oz. Coconut Vodka<br />• Fresh mint<br />• 1 oz. Pineapple juice<br />• Fresh blueberries (optional)<br />Directions:<br />1. In a shaker filled with ice, mix coconut vodka and pineapple juice<br />2. Add blue curacao, fresh mint and blueberries (optional)<br />3. Shake all ingredients well and strain into a large glass filled with ice<br />4. Top with Sierra Mist Natural<br />5. Garnish with fresh blueberries for a holiday twist (optional)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Frost Bite Cocktail</span> <i>(Mocktail)</i><br /><br />Ingredients:<br />· 3 oz. Sierra Mist Natural<br />· 2 oz. of White grape juice<br />· Fresh blueberries<br />· Fresh mint<br />· 1 oz. Pineapple juice<br />· 1 oz. lime juice<br /><br />Directions:<br />1. In a shaker filled with ice, mix lime juice and pineapple juice<br />2. Add white grape juice, mint and blueberries<br />3. Shake all ingredients well and strain into a large glass filled with ice<br />4. Top with Sierra Mist Natural<br />5. Garnish with fresh blueberries for a holiday twist (optional)<br /><br />If you like any of these drink ideas, "like" the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/sierramist" target="_blank">Sierra Mist Natural Facebook page</a> and check it out for more recipes from their Mixology page!   <br /><br />*Sierra Mist provided me with compensation to include their product on my blog!

Meet Me At The Mistletoe Cocktail | Sierra Mist Natural

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Candy Cane Cranberry Cocktail | Holiday Cocktail

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCctMY3_js3-FamPwK7ndeuhEHqnMrLwMOAKS6iVmwDN5eSky1mFjQx4DDn06cXY_vXfdJ82slPXUyxiG22C1z5Jl2q7XpcBZveBWKWGU4kPdJadkjfF7bvfEbWjB7OrwYWIO6w1vmpc/s1600/IMG_9795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCctMY3_js3-FamPwK7ndeuhEHqnMrLwMOAKS6iVmwDN5eSky1mFjQx4DDn06cXY_vXfdJ82slPXUyxiG22C1z5Jl2q7XpcBZveBWKWGU4kPdJadkjfF7bvfEbWjB7OrwYWIO6w1vmpc/s640/IMG_9795.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZteGL17FXCwRn2o1SgGY2X6BV68EC0SihSJtNNuiSc7KAP2581fzuJ6hoqDZ8EyFGRPrN-KPrX_VDs5Z0-aUseOprKPTjBRmRYTvpwaDX0Yq1USwPd4DKfIkmIJ9-lPlLzfzWslRiGl8/s1600/IMG_9820.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />I can't take credit for this idea - it is actually stemmed from a creation of one of my Clients.  She serves it at her annual Holiday Cocktail Party that I used to cater.  My parents were one of her guests and my Mom was still talking about this drink weeks later.  That's always my indicator of something that is really great at a party... it is usually what people are talking about on the way home, the next week and sometimes the next year!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZteGL17FXCwRn2o1SgGY2X6BV68EC0SihSJtNNuiSc7KAP2581fzuJ6hoqDZ8EyFGRPrN-KPrX_VDs5Z0-aUseOprKPTjBRmRYTvpwaDX0Yq1USwPd4DKfIkmIJ9-lPlLzfzWslRiGl8/s1600/IMG_9820.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZteGL17FXCwRn2o1SgGY2X6BV68EC0SihSJtNNuiSc7KAP2581fzuJ6hoqDZ8EyFGRPrN-KPrX_VDs5Z0-aUseOprKPTjBRmRYTvpwaDX0Yq1USwPd4DKfIkmIJ9-lPlLzfzWslRiGl8/s1600/IMG_9820.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-SYnJUNpTm6TlDkiRBCYz8D1tugjVIkngPq66MtG5DTSL6LaS5tfiOvTXsqgRlqFpxJszDaWwRMaXXu5ZwDyMk11mCmQB1haTC2Xa7tuENWw0M3LerEv10jElMryFnYwzi0fFpJRSdjE/s1600/IMG_9789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-SYnJUNpTm6TlDkiRBCYz8D1tugjVIkngPq66MtG5DTSL6LaS5tfiOvTXsqgRlqFpxJszDaWwRMaXXu5ZwDyMk11mCmQB1haTC2Xa7tuENWw0M3LerEv10jElMryFnYwzi0fFpJRSdjE/s640/IMG_9789.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Candy Cane Cranberry Cocktail<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 part vodka<br />1 part cranberry juice<br />1 part sierra mist<br />Candy Canes, crushed<br />Cranberries or Candy Canes Garnish (optional)<br /><br />Combine all of the ingredients in a large pitcher.  To serve, dip the rim of the glass in water, then into crushed candy canes.  Shake cocktail mix with ice, then strain into glass.  Serve with cranberry or candy cane garnish.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbNsKORplIMyYBU3hYBpIsLOtLkGNE7kVzv_ef3kBaasLwQgwIB16jZE4OMFqRNbrR2lmmrSgw1XPk3-0x-M6qCj_DisxdwuMaNSTDgb2ViPuEjnF-1SKhcf2n3Kkr4r4GMnTkvyK1t_A/s1600/IMG_9772.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbNsKORplIMyYBU3hYBpIsLOtLkGNE7kVzv_ef3kBaasLwQgwIB16jZE4OMFqRNbrR2lmmrSgw1XPk3-0x-M6qCj_DisxdwuMaNSTDgb2ViPuEjnF-1SKhcf2n3Kkr4r4GMnTkvyK1t_A/s640/IMG_9772.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Crush up the candy canes - I recommend doing this in a ziplock... unless you want pieces of candy canes all over your kitchen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rgJ65vxmD7V4qROdo23E_Hz9btxVVcwpSLdKo-SORmTouSqsk6x8-dWxabVQVjFgaKCqvi3cXVDvddk94nWj2fWqK9N-STfjd8vyeAkd5Ka4R1Bq76ZecNM2HGG7edIlGpIFnjU8rgE/s1600/IMG_9775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rgJ65vxmD7V4qROdo23E_Hz9btxVVcwpSLdKo-SORmTouSqsk6x8-dWxabVQVjFgaKCqvi3cXVDvddk94nWj2fWqK9N-STfjd8vyeAkd5Ka4R1Bq76ZecNM2HGG7edIlGpIFnjU8rgE/s640/IMG_9775.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The peppermint rim is my favorite part of this drink - it goes so well with the tart cranberry!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZteGL17FXCwRn2o1SgGY2X6BV68EC0SihSJtNNuiSc7KAP2581fzuJ6hoqDZ8EyFGRPrN-KPrX_VDs5Z0-aUseOprKPTjBRmRYTvpwaDX0Yq1USwPd4DKfIkmIJ9-lPlLzfzWslRiGl8/s1600/IMG_9820.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZteGL17FXCwRn2o1SgGY2X6BV68EC0SihSJtNNuiSc7KAP2581fzuJ6hoqDZ8EyFGRPrN-KPrX_VDs5Z0-aUseOprKPTjBRmRYTvpwaDX0Yq1USwPd4DKfIkmIJ9-lPlLzfzWslRiGl8/s640/IMG_9820.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Stay tuned for more cocktail recipes!

Candy Cane Cranberry Cocktail | Holiday Cocktail

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Pineapple Vanilla Flirtini with Pomegranate Seeds | Cocktails

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMYxVyJh7t9NytcmC_5Td9gowpsjsrePdVPUA7Y0vDQQM4izfks6GFy9cdarvD3oRdpRNqnKUJ4Uncfi8GFfQdA3PKfjmQ5BCmfwZyw7m-c2fp-d7wekWnM_2OLc2e9XxD6HqPLnNXDI/s1600/IMG_8810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMYxVyJh7t9NytcmC_5Td9gowpsjsrePdVPUA7Y0vDQQM4izfks6GFy9cdarvD3oRdpRNqnKUJ4Uncfi8GFfQdA3PKfjmQ5BCmfwZyw7m-c2fp-d7wekWnM_2OLc2e9XxD6HqPLnNXDI/s640/IMG_8810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Every great cocktail party needs a festive flirtini cocktail.  This not too sweet cocktail will be the hit of your Holiday party!</span> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Pineapple Vanilla Flirtini </span><br /><i>with Pomegranate Seeds</i><br /><br />2 cups of Pineapple Juice<br />1/2 cup of Vanilla Vodka<br />2 cups of Champagne or Sparkling Wine<br />Pomegranate Seeds<br /><br />Stir together Pineapple juice, vodka and champagne.  Shake in ice before serving.  Top with Pomegranate seeds.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQ1Y8yfzKvCJ3_ewdpyCKxDnozHqLHymefpGwJi6BIqUq5xdvhfXWVXRj0JPvYacbKjaq4cljpzEqZSGT7VmBWIuBxh8H3DuvfuxrJ8jWiVZ8HBwYrSJ5y74JUlLP1er9R1UteYNH0u4/s1600/IMG_8806.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQ1Y8yfzKvCJ3_ewdpyCKxDnozHqLHymefpGwJi6BIqUq5xdvhfXWVXRj0JPvYacbKjaq4cljpzEqZSGT7VmBWIuBxh8H3DuvfuxrJ8jWiVZ8HBwYrSJ5y74JUlLP1er9R1UteYNH0u4/s640/IMG_8806.JPG" width="640" /></a>

Pineapple Vanilla Flirtini with Pomegranate Seeds | Cocktails

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Red Pepper Margaritas | Mexican Favorites | Friday Night Party Idea

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s1600/IMG_6215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s640/IMG_6215.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Pepper Margaritas</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Red Pepper Margaritas<br /><i>makes 4-6 margaritas </i><br /><br />2 cups of tequila<br />1 cup of orange juice, fresh squeezed<br />8 limes, 7 juiced, reserve 1 for garnish (sliced)<br />3 lemons, juiced<br />4 tablespoons of sugar<br />1 wheat beer<br />1 fresh red pepper, sliced <br /><br />Combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar and beer in a pitcher.  Stir.  Add plenty of ice to the pitcher and slices of limes.  Serve with a slice of red pepper.  You'll be pleasantly surprised!<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-avocado-black-bean-salad.html">Get all of the Recipes for the Festive Friday Night Mexican Party>></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s1600/IMG_5913.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s320/IMG_5913.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s1600/IMG_6215.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s320/IMG_6215.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s320/IMG_5520.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table>

Red Pepper Margaritas | Mexican Favorites | Friday Night Party Idea

Red Pepper Margaritas Red Pepper Margaritas makes 4-6 margaritas 2 cups of tequila 1 cup of orange juice, fresh squeezed 8 limes, 7 juiced, ...

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