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: 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: 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: Sangria Cubes
Turn any drink into a fun fruity drink any time you want by having these ready to go on hand. I made mine literally as I cook, the Greek way. No measurements. I threw what I had together and that was that! Call it Sangria for one? Why not! These are the bomb! Weeks later.... Sangria Cubes Crisp Red Wine Strawberries Blackberries Peaches Sugar In typical Greek style, I did … [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...]
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: The Thunderstorm
Being in Oklahoma and that spring is upon us, I find it only appropriate that The Thunderstorm is a cocktail we need to have. One, because it's part of our daily conversations, two, we actually may need one of these to help us get through our hormonal weather, and three, we say things like Hook Echo and Wall Cloud on a regular basis. People in other states most likely would have NO clue what we're talking about. The … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Fresh Air
Fresh Air. Like a bit of Fresh Air. That's what this reminds me of. We're turning the bend on a new season. Not only is it a new season entering spring, but it's also a new season perhaps in your life. A new chapter awaits. For me, something I've dreamed of for so long is going to be a reality soon. I've been working SO hard, late nights, as I give my 1000% to this passion and dream of mine for you. So yes, it's a breath of fresh air … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Spring Forward
This is your friendly reminder that we lose an hour of sleep this weekend. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! But, what it does mean is we have MORE daylight. We're going to spring forward. In the light of the shift of the light, I created my own concoction with a citrus blend juice, a tropical vodka, and fresh strawberry puree. I also wanted to create a fun look in the cocktail's presentation, the layering of the fruit puree with the … [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...]
Fuzzy Friday: Ambrosia in a Glass
Today's concoction is a dessert in the form of a cocktail. We all know that famous frothy fruity salad, right? Why not make that a drink? Well that's what this is. Kinda sorta! I'm in the mood for something a little more fun than just the swanky martini type drinks I've been serving up and this fits the bill. Not only that, with the weather we're experiencing, I really don't know if I should be thinking spring yet or keep it still winter. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The OP Stiletto
I need a grown up night to celebrate, with adults, with cocktails. I've been working my hiney off, and I feel the need to dress up, get some high heels on, and have some fun. Meet my concoction, The OP Stiletto. It's a bit sweet with the Disaronno, a bit strong with Bourbon, and fizzed up with some club soda and half a lime. SO good. A bit strong. JUST what you need when you've worked your ass off and you need to major unwind. The OP … [Read more...]
