Tag Archives: cocktails

Strawberry Piña Colada

Posted on June 12, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

Our lovely neighbors went strawberry picking this past weekend and brought us a big tub of the sweetest berries we’ve ever tasted. He suggested that we make a cocktail with them (he knows us well…most people would have suggested a … Continue reading →

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Manhattan

Posted on June 5, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

The Manhattan is the perfect drink for a cool Summer afternoon in the city. We’ve been in love with this drink for many years (oh, the stories it could tell…) For extra sweetness, our version uses orange bitters and a … Continue reading →

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Spicy Pomegranate Blueberry Margaritas

Posted on May 29, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

The second day of a long weekend usually means another cookout. We’re making another delicious drink, this time with a kick of jalapenos! Here’s the recipe!

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Blood Orange Sangria

Posted on May 28, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

Yes, we’re obsessed with sangria! It’s the perfect summer party drink and there are endless variations that you can do by combining any type of fruit juice or soda with sparkling wine.  This blood orange version is dry, not too … Continue reading →

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Frozen Mint Julep

Posted on May 7, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

You could also call this a semi-homemade julep. We realized that we didn’t have enough spearmint for the drinks, so we substituted the herb for a couple of drops of mint concentrate. (Make sure you’re extremely careful when pouring the … Continue reading →

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