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: Basil Tom Collins
Hello, weekend! It's time for #FuzzyFriday! Today I'm sharing a twist on a traditional classic, the Tom Collins. I'm incorporating fresh basil into a homemade syrup to bring on that fresh flavor. I personally love to make my simple syrups at home, and this was so refreshing and delicious. I always keep fresh basil on my windowsill in a coffee mug of all places! It's kinda goofy but I don't mind it. … [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: The Daiquiri
Simple, sophisticated, and a less is more kind of a mentality. Isn't that what we're seeing all around us? Less is more? Minimalist? Meet that sense of style, but in a drink. This isn't your tropical frozen daiquiri delight that you drink poolside as you hear from the cabana bar "I Shot The Sheriff"! HA! Nope, this is a sleek, elegant, simple modern day daiquiri. PIN it! The Daiquiri 1/2 oz sugar syrup 1 … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Black Cherry Fizz
So my kids were home this week... Long story, our school hosted a big huuuuge arts festival, with 3500 kids here from other schools. So school was out all week in preparation for this major event. Thank you second spring break, getting dentist done, trying to be productive while being disrupted, but it's all good. Needless to say, momma needs a drink. Survival mode. And in case you're wondering why I haven't been blogging QUITE as much … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Salted Caramel Eggnog
If you're looking for a drink that's more of a dessert, this will suit your fancy. And if salted caramel is your thing, then this REALLY is for you! Salted caramel eggnog.... oh ya..... Just be careful to not let the kids have this one because they will totally be trying to sneak a sip. It looks THAT good! Salted Carmel Eggnog caramel sauce, warmed 4 oz. eggnog 1 oz. spiced rum sea salt … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Balliets Bubbly
Tis the season to begin getting festive! And here's the cocktail we served up at the Sip and Shop event I talked about HERE with Balliets. Make it for Thanksgiving guests, serve it up as the holiday parties begin, but this is an easy tart drink everyone will find refreshing and tingly! Cheers! #drinkresponsibly … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: White Cranberry Martini PLUS a Giveaway
As the holidays are going to creep upon us before we know it, I thought I'd share this one to get the festivities going. Don't think of this as a Christmas only drink, but because it has cranberry in it, I generally think of fall. And I thought it would be cute with my GIVEAWAY item, too! {wink!} I enjoy serving up drinks that not only taste good but look good as well. And I thought with the floating cranberries, this made for a cute drink … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
This treat-like drink had me at hello. First let's just say sugary cereal and milk takes me back to childhood memories of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Who remembers that? Those were the days, weren't they? I came across this simple, tasty treat I couldn't resist trying for myself... not even for you guys! HA! It just sounded way too good. Cinnamon Toast Crunch. um HELLO. TAKE ME BACK! This is a treat type of drink. So if you have … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Donut Cocktail
Fun fun fun! What a way to kick off the weekend.. National Donut Day! Does it get better than this? I think not! So in honor of National Donut Day, let's us grownups feel like a kid in a grown up way, and have a Donut Cocktail. What do you think? This isn't complicated and is always FUN to enjoy and fun to make. Honestly, anything with sprinkles is fun! Donut Cocktail 1.5-2 oz cake-flavored … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Citrus Sunrise
Tis the day of toasting to greatness, wins, things we've overcome. And I'm SUPER excited to have launched The OP Lounge! What is that you say? Read about it HERE, but basically, think of it like this.. if The OP Life gave birth to a community hang out, this is what it would be. If you haven't stopped by to check it out, do! It's fun and informative. Today's concoction is my creation. I combined the orange flavor of Cointreau with … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Impromptu Colada
#FuzzyFriday for me is always more fun if I can create a special concoction for you. It always feels more "from the heart" if I made it up myself rather than just picked one up from Pinterest. Well, remember yesterday I talked about something exciting coming soon? When I have weeks like this, I don't always have time for very complicated cocktails. And with the spiking temperatures already, I'm migrating to the tropical flavors. So this is … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Limon Fraise
Everywhere I look at the store I'm seeing strawberries in abundance, and big beautiful ones at that. So I decided to take advantage of these sweet, fresh, yummy, healthy (if we can make ourselves feel better that our cocktails are healthy, why not??? HA!) fruits to include in our drinks? And I love nothing more than lemon and berries. All kinds. Lemon and blueberries, lemon and raspberries, and this week, I've created something with lemon … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Epic Lemon Drop
I'm immersed the next few days at The Epic Conference, one as their official blogger, two, to soak up all this amazing knowledge for my businesses, and three, as a speaker myself. In case you're wondering WHAT in the world am I talking about, you can read about it HERE. So in honor of The Epic Conference, #EPICCON2016, I'm making the hostess' favorite cocktail and declaring the The Lemon Drop be the official cocktail of the conference (with … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caribbean Martini
Last weekend we had a serious spike in temperatures that prompted me to lay out. That's right. In February! Isn't that crazy? The vitamin D felt so good that it's gotten me a bit excited for the warmer days around the corner. So today I'm sharing a drink that will take us to the tropics. The Caribbean Martini. A simple drink with just a few ingredients (which you already know that's how I like it!), it's blend of mango, coconut and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: French 75
I love to hear from you. Be it on my Facebook, on my Instagram, and even here below on the comments, I LOVE to hear from you. And it's because of one of my followers that inspired this week's cocktail, the French 75. Last week I shared the French Martini, and that spurred on the inspiration for this yummy drink. It's perfect as an alternative to a mimosa, a cocktail to serve at a shower, and a refreshing fizzy refreshment with the tingle to … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cake Mix
If you haven't figured out by now, I love cake batter, birthday cake, cake anything related. So sharing today's recipe is easy for me for a couple of reasons. The first being it's so tasty. {huge grin} The second reason is it's 2 ingredients. Love that. The third reason is it's light. Yup. Light as in light on the calories. I'm really trying to honker down on calories in vs calories out thing. Smart choices have to be a part of my … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blushing Bellini
Celebrations are in ORDER! I'm saying let's pull out the bubbly, toast to GOOD times, toast to success, and toast to being unstoppable! You guys know that #FuzzyFriday is meant to represent celebrating your wins, your challenges you've overcome, all the great things going on. Even if it's the smallest thing, it's worth giving yourself love. My vibes are immersed into my "momager" job this week. In case you missed it, you can read it … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Frenchy
I don't know why I'm feeling Frenchy, but I am. I took those pictures on vacation a couple of summers ago in Paris (pre fancy camera!). Yesterday I posted about the Parisian doors (see that HERE). Today I'm sharing a Parisian drink. The Frenchy. Clever, huh? I didn't make it up, but it DOES put good use out of that fancy pear vodka we used a few weeks ago, remember HERE? Well, with a simple change of one of the juices, bam, we have a whole … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Fireball Cider
I'm DYING over here in this Oklahoma heat. Seriously y'all... (ok for me to say that means I'm REALLY talking straight talk!)... it's MID October and I'm going.... bring out the Banana Boat and let's have Pina Coladas poolside? Come on now! We're having temps in the 90's and I can't take it. So I'm FORCING fall with this one. And I got the inspiration from sweet Joanna over at Motherhood & Merlot. Remember that October Scopers thing … [Read more...]
