Who doesn't love Candy? Just the word "Candy" paired with the word "Cocktail" is one to put a smile on anyone's face. I couldn't resist sharing this with you today! The Candy Cocktail! Every year, a couple of really cool gals I know throw a holiday party for their gal pals to benefit Toys for Tots. Cocktails and Candy is this event I look forward. It kicks off the holiday season, and the festive feels are all around, with it's theme of … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mixed Berry Mojito
I'm on a little getaway with the fam the next few weeks before heading off to our next market for Honestly Margo and thought I'd share a quick and easy drink from vacation I just had today from the BarJack. This may not be their exact recipe, but it certainly is refreshing and simple enough for you to make this summer for you and your friends. Mixed Berry Mojito 1 cup frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Roller Girls Rum Punch
I'm so excited about today's cocktail because it's so awesome for so many reasons! First, #FuzzyFriday represents toasting and celebrating our wins and joys and happiness. Well, I'm toasting today to the NEW launch of Honestly Margo's NEW site AND NEW products that we're launching as well! Where have I been? I've been working on these huge projects. So many things must be done to make this work a reality and come to fruition, and finally, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Kinky Pink Spring Spritzer
Oh happy Friyay! It's #FuzzyFriday time! Momma's ready for a cocktail and I'm ready for the weekend! I created this concoction because I wanted something different, fresh and something to give me all the spring feels. This did that for me. This drink is SO SO yummy and refreshing and almost tastes like the ICE Sparkling Water drinks. The refreshing combination of blood orange, mango and passionfruit infusion with the pineapple juice and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Bloodhound
Happy Friday! Serving up this old fashioned drink today, loving the fusion of all of these flavors combined. It feels warm going down yet sweet and fresh with strawberries. It's perfect I think for this time of year because it's not quite hot yet, our cold days aren't over, yet the strawberries make me think spring. The Bloodhound ¾ oz. Dry Vermouth ¾ oz. Sweet Vermouth 1 ½ oz. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Boozy Bunnies
When I come up with themed cocktails, like I've done for #NationalDonutDay or St. Patrick's Day, I love to make them fun, festive and I try to bring out the kid in us. That's what I did when I created the Boozy Bunnies for Easter. Let's talk about Peeps for a second. I think people either love em or hate em. Me? I kinda like them! It's not necessarily a Peeps drink, but I used them to garnish the cocktail. The drink tastes like a creamy … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Birthday Cake Martini with Polished Nail Salon
One of the cocktails I've shared year after year, and I do it the same time of year, is the Birthday Cake Martini. Why? Because you'll always be celebrating a birthday, right? Whether it can be yours, it can be friends, or in this case, even a business! But there's always a need for this recipe in your life. So I'll share it again, and I will continue to reshare. It's SO yummy, and honestly, so easy. And there's one secret ingredient to … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Godfather
Happy #FuzzyFriday loves! I needed something simple and strong this week. And that's exactly what this is. This drink is as strong as its name. What I like about it is the amaretto flavor of the Disaronno mixed with the bourbon. And I love its simplicity. Two ingredients are all it needs. Momma needs simple this week! The Godfather 2 shots bourbon 1 shot Disaronno Fill a glass with ice. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Butterscotch Bliss
Happy Fuzzy Friday! I wanted to share a winter drink with you, something that's warm or warms you, but not a hot drink, something that has flavors of the season. So I'm sharing this butterscotch delight that's definitely a sweet treat. You can make it as a martini and serve it in a martini glass, but Santa brought me these stemless champagne flutes for Christmas because he knows how much I love cocktail hour, especially here on The OP Life. No … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Eggnog Mudslide
Fa la la la la la la la la! Tis the season for eggnog and good cheers! Can you believe CHRISTMAS is HERE? It seems like yesterday that 2017 just began. Any last Christmas parties this weekend? This is one drink EVERYONE will love. Who doesn't love a mudslide? I mean seriously! It's a boozed up dessert, right? You can see the world famous mudslide from Rum Point in Grand Cayman HERE. So today, we're putting a twist on it and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pomegranate Mojito
I can't believe that Christmas is less than 2 weeks away. I'm NOT ready AT ALL. I still haven't finished my shopping, our holiday cards are done but I need to update the address list, and the to-do list keeps growing. I think it's definitely time for a cocktail. Bring on #FuzzyFriday! I love the scents and flavors of the season, and being that I love refreshing fruity drinks, this is one that I think is perfectly seasonal for the winter, yet … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Death By Chocolate
Calling all chocolate lovers! This is for you! Since today is Brownie Day (yes, there's a day for that!), I thought I'd bring all chocolate lovers together. I think of chocolate as a richer dessert vs something more fruity, and as entertaining is at its peak this time of year, I wanted to share a drink that could double as a dessert. It's easy and so good. #FuzzyFriday chocoholics, I can't wait for you to try this! … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Spiked Coffee and Must Have Bar Tools
Happy #NationalBartendersDay! Tis the season for warm cozy drinks. And as life's busy days escalate, we need as much simplicity as we can. So today that's what we're doing. We're keeping things simple and I'm sharing the easiest drink in the world. Spiked coffee. Spiked Coffee coffee liquor of your choice Make your coffee. Pour in your liquor. I know. It's complicated right? For myself, I used … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Peach Cobbler Tini
Life's busy. Especially if we're making the bird for Thanksgiving, right? I'm doing Thanksgiving this year. And guess what cocktail I'll be serving? This. It's fall. Any kind of cobbler I think of fall. And the spices in it totally scream fall dessert and fall flavors. One of my friends tasted it and she said it tasted like Christmas! This easy and super yummy recipe came from Chef. Yup. That's what we call him. Chef. As simple as this … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Fall Bourbon Mixer
Happy Fuzzy Friday! Feeling the feels of fall, yet dealing with warm temps in Oklahoma. So I pulled together a classic "manly" combination of flavors, bourbon, and coke, and threw in a twist of fall flavors with orange and cranberry. The result? A fall bourbon cocktail that's kinda sexy. I'm calling this a fall bourbon mixer. Fall Bourbon Mixer Bourbon Coke Cranberry juice Orange … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Liquid Ghosts Halloween Cocktail
You don't HAVE to wait for Halloween to make this halloween cocktail ... I'm just sayin... it's that good! Liquid Ghosts 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. cream 2 oz. club soda Mix simple syrup, cream, vodka, and soda together in a cocktail shaker with ice, then serve in a martini glass. What I love about this is that it's not complicated with lots of … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pumpkin Spice Latte
I feel that crispness in the air and I know tis the season for pumpkin spice everything, and what better way then to cozy up to a warm Pumpkin Spice Latte at home, without going through a drive-through, that has a bit of that kick that we need at the end of the week? And if you're looking for a cocktail to serve up on those cold nights to friends around the fire, this could be the one! Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caramel Apple Mule
Fall flavors are in full swing as cooler weather has finally hit home. Pulling together the feels of a Moscow Mule and adding the flavors of the season with apple cider and caramel. Caramel Apple Mule 1.5 oz Absolut vodka 0.5 oz caramel syrup 1 oz apple cider ginger beer Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a wooden mug over ice, top with ginger beer. Garnish with … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caramel Popcorn Old Fashioned
You know every so often I get a wild hair and when I travel, I get the bartender to make me their signature cocktail to share with all of you. Such is the case for today's drink. I snatched up the darling Amba from Seven at The Ritz Carlton in Grand Cayman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD3105dkioM Caramel Popcorn Old Fashioned Caramel Popcorn Infused Bourbon* Scotch Salted Caramel Syrup** Dash of Orange Bitters In a … [Read more...]
Effortless Entertaining with Made In France Favorites
One of the things I think of when I think of fall is gathering around the kitchen and fireplace with friends and family. There isn't anything better than pulling out just a few simple things to make entertaining effortless, elegant, simple, yet fabulous. Sometimes less is more. And when you're serving up quality things, less definitely is way more. Coming from Greek descent, cheeses, wines, fruits are tastes I've always … [Read more...]
