Few things seem to shout spring has arrived to me like fresh herbs, and what better way to savor the flavor of the season than with a Lemon Basil Martini.  Light and refreshing, this cocktail is a great way to leave the week behind and usher in the weekend. Who knows, it might even inspire you to plant a herb garden in your yard this year.

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Lemon Basil Martini

Light martini with the fresh garden flavor of basil

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 3-4 large basil leaves coarsely chopped
• 2-3 slices of lemon
• 1/2 oz. of simple syrup
• 3.5 oz. citron vodka
• Splash of orange flavored liquor
• Splash of Orange Juice

Instructions

• In a cocktail shaker, muddle chopped basil leaves with 2-3 slices of lemon.
• Add 1/2 oz. of simple syrup, vodka, and crushed ice.
• Shake vigorously.
• Strain mixture into a martini glass and serve.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! 

Well here we are, the Friday before one of the most famous party holidays of the year. You might be surprised to know that while St. Patrick’s day is often thought to be one of the biggest drinking days of the year, it actually appears down the list a ways, with Thanksgiving eve ranking #1 among the hoisting holidays.

Because St Patrick’s day falls on a Sunday this year, you can expect that happy hour today will most likely kick off a three-day brawl for many. Bars and pubs will be shoulder to shoulder full of patrons dressed in green, speaking in tongues, and probably spilling about half as much of some green drink as they consume.  Sounds like a party I hate to miss, but since I have a fear of bag pipes…….. I guess I will be content to stay home.  But there is no reason I can not celebrate in my own fashion, with a Dublintini, that way if I get a wee bit flathered or knackered, I won’t have far to be a going.

December 15, 2018 – A little update to our post.  We are very excited to have had our drink included by USA TODAY in their Thanksgiving & CO. America’s Home for the Holidays drink guide.

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Dublintini

An Irish spin on the martini. This one will definitely get you in the mood for the wearin’ of the green.

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz Irish Whiskey
• 1 oz sour apple schnapps
• 2 oz white cranberry juice

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a shaker.
• Add ice and shake vigorously until your hands are frozen.
• Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a slice of fresh green apple.

And if you are going out, here are a few toasts that might come in handy:

May your home always be too small to hold your friends.

May you never forget what is worth remembering or remember what is best forgotten.

May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past.

Here’s to you and yours and to mine and ours. And if mine and ours ever come across to you and yours, I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours as mine and ours would do for you and yours!

Here’s to a long life and a merry one.  A quick death and an easy one.  A pretty girl and an honest one.  A cold beer – and another one!

May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up.

May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.

I hope every one enjoys a safe and fun weekend!  Sláinte!

The post TGIF with a Dublintini first appeared on James & Everett.]]> https://jamesandeverett.com/2013/03/15/tgif-with-a-dublintini/feed/ 0 2065 https://jamesandeverett.com/2012/12/21/holiday-cocktails-white-christmas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-cocktails-white-christmas https://jamesandeverett.com/2012/12/21/holiday-cocktails-white-christmas/#respond Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:30:39 +0000 https://jamesandeverett.com/?p=1581 There is something very magical about the idea of a white Christmas, almost every mental image we have of this holiday includes drifts of frosting like snow.  Dreaming that I’ll be home for Christmas by arriving in a one horse open sleigh, traveling through a winter …

There is something very magical about the idea of a white Christmas, almost every mental image we have of this holiday includes drifts of frosting like snow.  Dreaming that I’ll be home for Christmas by arriving in a one horse open sleigh, traveling through a winter wonderland, only to find chestnut roasting on an open fire, is something that we have harmonized about for years.  And snowmen, sleigh bells  reindeer, and Santa all depend on piles of the white flakes.

This year is seems like a lot of the country may not have snow for Christmas.  I realize there are many parts of the world that never have seen a flake, and they are able to celebrate the holiday just fine. I guess I am just a dreamer when it comes to Christmas.  Well I guess if we are not going to have snow on the ground for the holiday, we can still have a White Christmas in glass.

 

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White Christmas Cocktail & Southern White Christmas

Creamy, dreamy and white. This holiday drink captures the flavors and feelings of the holidays.

Course Cocktails

Cuisine Holiday

Servings 4

Ingredients

White Christmas Cocktail

• 1 quart egg nog
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 1/2 cup white chocolate liqueur
• 1 cup whipped topping
• Grated white chocolate garnish
• Pumpkin pie spice garnish

Southern White Christmas

• 4 oz Eggnog chilled
• 1/2 oz White Chocolate Liqueur
• 1 oz Southern Comfort
• white chocolate flakes garnish

Instructions

White Christmas Cocktail

• In a large pitcher combine egg nog, rum and white chocolate liqueur.
• When you are ready to serve, whisk the egg nog to make it frothy and pour the mixture into cups. Place a heaping tablespoon of the whipped topping into each cup.
• Garnish each with the grated white chocolate and a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice.

Southern White Christmas

• Stir together lightly in a martini glass or even a snifter.
• Top with white of dark chocolate flakes.

Notes

White Christmas Cocktail recipe from Sandra Lee

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Sophisticated, enticing, and unexpectedly strong, the Kahlua espresso martini is a great way to start your weekend.

The story of the creation of this drink rumors that a supermodel, exhausted from a long day on the runway stopped into a bar in London’s Soho district. She asked the bartender for something a little different, something unexpected. Luckily for her, the person behind the bar happened to be a famous barman internationally know for his bartending skills. The model loved the drink, and soon the word was out. Fashion magazines covered the story, and the drink soon became popular in the fashion business, being called “The drink of style”.

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Kahlua Espresso Martini

Sophisticated, enticing, and unexpectedly strong, the Kahlua espresso martini is a great way to start your weekend.

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz Kahlua
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (room temperature)

Instructions

• Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker half full of ice.
• Shake very well (creates the foamy goodness).
• Pour through a strainer into a chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with coffee beans.

 Life is short, take some time to enjoy and have a great weekend!

The mellow flavor of cucumber and a kiss of mint make this martini the perfect way to wind down after the long week.

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Cucumber Martini

The mellow flavor of cucumber and a kiss of mint make this martini the perfect summer cocktail.

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Vodka Grey Goose
• 1/4 oz. Lemon Juice
• 2 slices Cucumber
• 3 pieces Mint
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

Instructions

• Muddle mint and a cucumber slice in a cocktail shaker.
• Add other ingredients and ice.
• Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a fresh mint sprig.