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: 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: 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 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 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: Lady Grace
Some people we "meet" through our experiences in various places and stages in our lives. This beautiful gal, "Lady Grace" and I connected way back when I first began blogging, and she was a relatively newbie as well. Her name was so fitting, she was and still is a lovely lady, in the true definition of the word, and always full of grace. She has since stopped blogging as she felt it wasn't her passion and really wanted to simply enjoy life … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Frose’
I don't make complicated drinks too often because I don't have time for complicated things in life. I mean, really, who does? Not me! So as I've been hearing about the latest rage in the cocktail world, the Frose', which is fancy for Frozen Rose', I was like well.... I don't have a slushy machine that the restaurants have.... I don't have an ice cream machine because it was one of those gadgets I didn't think I'd ever use... But it turns … [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: Sandy Beaches
Temperatures are rising. And it makes me think of vacation. We've booked our tropical getaway for the summer, but there's much to be done with work until then. So I can't really think too much about it, but still, with the heat, I'm kind of in a tropical mood. Some of my favorite flavors are those of pineapple, coconut, and Midori. So putting it all together, I have this concoction for you. I call it Sandy Beaches. … [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: Peppermint Patty
Sometimes we create the best things by accident. That's what happened with this drink. I was trying to be mom of the year and bought some flavored milks, along with the flavored egg nog (like I did last week when I shared with you the Pumpkin Pie Martini recipe HERE). I had never seen Mint Chocolate milk before. Have you? So I picked it up and away I went. After another trip soon thereafter to the store when I stumbled across … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: On The Rocks
I know #FuzzyFriday is mostly about the fun libations I love to share with you, and about celebrating those wins we've had through the week, but today I thought I'd do a little twist on this and talk about the glasses. I'm kinda keeping this theme of bars and barware. You can see my post from yesterday's bar carts HERE. It's all how you serve it up, right? (That's true in everything we do in life, right? {wink!}) Well today I'm … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mommy’s Shirley Temple
Yet another week has flown by, and it's still in the 90's. Just as I was getting geared up for fall, mother nature wants to mess with us. For how long, we shall see. So I'm dealing with the heat of the weather and my hormones that like to play mind games with me as well! HA! #heatwave This week, this chic doesn't have time for fancy pants. I'm not entertaining this weekend as I'm going to be more of a sports mom on the go. So I'm creating … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Spring Wannabe
This Oklahoma weather has been so crazy, which is really by no surprise. We have freezing temps one day and then 70's the next, and throw in an earthquake to the mix. Oh what fun! Well, all of this hormonal weather is making me wish spring would just get here already. With March just around the corner, I am hopeful it will be here before we know it. So to celebrate the anticipation of spring and the upcoming weekend, I concocted this … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Chocolate Russian
It's still bitter cold out and so I'm in the mood for something to warm me up. Kinda like comfort food, but in the likes of a cocktail, because after all, it IS Friday, and that means, Fuzzy Friday time. Chocolate Russian 2 oz Kahlua 1 oz vodka hot cocoa Pour Kahlua and vodka into your mug of hot cocoa. Stir and enjoy. Nothing like hot cocoa by the fire to make you feel all cozy, and a little extra … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Super Bowl Drinks
It's that day again that we celebrate a week's worth of work and (hopefully) a few days of down time, catch up time, or whatever you want or need to do that you can't do Monday thru Friday. Because let's face it, I think most of us can agree, we live this GO GO GO life. So Fuzzy Friday it is again, but today, I'm sharing a drinky drink for a crowd. We all know one of the biggest food fests of the year will go down on Sunday, so I thought why … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Bailey’s Butterscotch Bliss
It's that time of the week... Seriously... Hallelujah to Fuzzy Friday. This is so good.. a splish of this, a splash of that. For those irish cream and butterscotch lovers, this one's for you. Bailey's Butterscotch Bliss 1/2 c milk or half and half (I used almond milk) 1 shot butterscotch schnapps 1 shot Bailey's Irish Cream 1/2 shot Anise liquor brown sugar to rim the glass Mix milk, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Liquid Ambien
Mmmmmmmmm.... when you want something to warm you inside and soothing before bed but a grown up "before bed" milk and cookies.... You've come to the right place. Do you have your fuzzy pajamas on? Get comfy... time for some liquid ambien. Liquid Ambien shot of rum shot of brandy tsp sugar 1 cup hot milk sprinkle of nutmeg Add the rum, brandy and sugar to the cup and mix. To that add the hot milk. Sprinkle the nutmeg … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Holiday Tipsy Spritzer
Being that this is the LAST Friday before Christmas, so I thought I'd share something refreshing that isn't just a cold weather cocktail, but it's a festive fresh drink for a holiday lunch or brunch. Before the internet, Southern Living was one of my magazines I subscribed to to get a bit of this and that for the home and food, and I loved them so much that I collected their cookbooks. I really should show you my collection sometime! Anyways, I … [Read more...]
