Cocktail Parties
The stock required to provide a full bar to guests can make it cost-prohibitive--and with too many choices, your guests may stick with their standard drink orders. A more practical and economical approach is to offer one or two signature ... [... more]
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Dan Fay Martini
Measure the vodka and gin into a cocktail shaker and add a generous scoop of ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty cold. Strain into two martini glasses. Garnish each drink with two olives speared on ... [... more]
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Bikini Martini
Combine rum, vodka and pineapple juice in a drink shaker. Shake firmly until frothy. Pour in a martini glass, add a touch of grenadine in the middle. Garnish with an orange wheel. Sep. 29, 2004 This recipe was a hit at our barbaque. The guys all ... [... more]
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Bellini Meanie Martini
Pour the vodka and peach schnapps into a shaker with the ice. Shake until frothy. Strain into a martini glass, and top off with champagne. Garnish with fresh raspberries. May 17, 2007 I have tried this one before, but a bartender kicked up a ... [... more]
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Pineapple Upside-down Cake Martinis
Pour the pineapple juice, vodka and grenadine into a shaker full of ice. Shake, then strain into two martini glasses. Garnish with a piece of pineapple and a cherry on a skewer. Sep. 3, 2008 A very, very good drink, but only if you make it right. ... [... more]
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Dirty Martini
In a mixing glass, combine vodka, dry vermouth, brine and olives. Pour into a glass over ice. Either drink on the rocks, or strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Sep. 2, 2007 YUM! Olive lovers will adore this, others may not. I use 3 Spanish ... [... more]
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Chocolate Martini a la Laren
In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine chocolate liqueur and vodka. Shake vigorously and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Sep. 3, 2005 My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe. The only change I made was ... [... more]
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Mexican Chocolate Martini
Pour the vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, and schnapps into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve. Potent and spicy notes going down with a ... [... more]
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Cosmo-Style Pomegranate Martini
Pour the vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve. This drink is similar to a Cosmopolitan, ... [... more]
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Cranberry Martini
Combine vodka, orange liqueur, vermouth, cranberry juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to chill. Pour into martini glasses, and serve. Garnish with cranberries. May 19, 2008 So yummy - I doubled the amount of cranberry juice so ... [... more]
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Italian Wedding Cake Martini
Pour the vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, amaretto, and creme de cacao into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve. This delicious cocktail ... [... more]
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Austin Margarita (aka Mexican Martini)
Place the ice cubes into a margarita glass. Pour in the tequila, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier. Pour in the lime juice, orange juice, and lemon juice to taste. Garnish with a pimento stuffed olive if desired When serving a group, I will make a ... [... more]
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