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: 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: 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: 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...]
Fuzzy Friday: Greek Night
This weekend marks the annual Greek Festival in Oklahoma City and, of course, I couldn't be more excited! I get to share with the rest of the world a bit of what it's like to live a big fat Greek life! A few things you know about me... I love food, I love to eat, we love to drink, and we love to dance (you know that if you follow me on Instagram on my Insta-stories!) Being that this is #FuzzyFriday, we are talking drinks! You'll find … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caramel Butterscotch Tini
Hello loves! Another week of hustle and grind and all the rewards that come with that hard work! I'm celebrating a lot this week... My girl launched a BOOK! She's now AN AUTHOR! Shut the front door! Yup! Proud momma over here! If you want to learn more about Teen Boss Code, watch THIS. I launched another program to help you find that HAPPY MOJO you're supposed to have. I mean, who doesn't want to just live without any bs, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Club Special
Ok first all I can say is WHEW what a week. I think all of us can say that in one way, shape or form. I had the best intentions of sharing some great things and when technical difficulties hit, sometimes we can't do anything about it. When things are out of our control, they're just out of our control. But, needless to say, you're still going to get all those posts. Just after today! So we're technically wrapping up summer this weekend … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Lucatini – Luca, Grand Cayman
One of the fun parts of traveling is trying fun signature cocktails from amazing restaurants on my journeys. I've shared some in the past before. You can see a few HERE and HERE. Today I'm sharing the Lucatini, from one of my favorite restaurants in Grand Cayman; Luca. https://youtu.be/xfiNqWQSiPA The Lucatini 2 parts vodka 1 part Aperol 1 part Passion Fruit Liquor Prosecco Shake the first three ingredients in a shaker … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Rise, Shine and Sparkle
I don't know if you've noticed but I've been doing some champagne and prosecco posts a lot lately. Maybe because I feel I have a lot to toast to. Maybe because I feel like life is effervescing at the moment. It's no coincidence. If you work hard, if you are open to growth, if you choose to do things that make you happy, it just happens. IT happens. The magic. And so we shine and sparkle more than we have. And this is why I chose … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Birthday Cake Martini and Birthday Reflections
It's birthday week in my life... March 1st, my son had a birthday, and it's the same day my daughter launched her business. That was four years ago. So these two had some milestones this week. Tomorrow is mine. I celebrate another year older. Time REALLY does fly. As my young brain was photographing this cocktail, it was as I was almost done that I noticed the camera said NO SD CARD. So... this is the … [Read more...]
