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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Banana Split Cocktails
Those national days of the week got me like :D. I really don't pay attention to them because most seem to be outrageous, but I do like to have fun with them as they can apply to what we do here. Today happens to be TWO different days. Today is National Whiskey Sour Day, and it is also National Banana Split Day. What's a girl to do? Well since I've already shared the Whiskey Sour once HERE, I thought we'd have fun and have Banana Split … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Tropic Go Lightly
Happy Happy Hour, TGIF, #FuzzyFriday, and bring momma a drink NOW! In case you've wondered where in the world have I been, I'll share with you in a nutshell! So, for those of you who don't know, my oldest child has a business of her own (of which I'm her partner and "momager), and it's that time of year again. Showtime. Literally. We attend every summer and winter. Well, it's that time again. The only difference this summer is we have 2 … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Frozen Lime Margarita and the Nordstrom Sale
It's Memorial Day Weekend. Celebrate the 3 day weekend with a fresh frozen cocktail while we do a little online sale shopping. It's time to kick off the summer right! Today we're making a fresh Frozen Lime Margarita, using a simple syrup and fresh limes. It actually tastes like an Icee! PIN it! Frozen Lime Margarita 1/2 cup silver tequila (100% agave) 1/4 cup Triple Sec or Cointreau 2 1/2 ounces (5 … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Sparkling Pineapple
I think something's in the water. Lots of my bloggy momma friends are about to become mommas... if they already aren't. Like I'm seeing everywhere I turn on some of my darling gal pals accounts on Instagram a huge baby boom. Have you noticed too? So today I thought I'd make something for my lil mommas! Let's clarify that this can be easily tweaked to provide a little more enjoyment to those of us whose reproduction factories have … [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: 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...]
