Friday, March 11, 2011

Happy Hour Friday

In honor of my birthday today I am posting two cocktails. Enjoy!!

Naughty Girl Scout

2 oz. Kahlúa

1 oz. Crème de Menthe

1 oz. half and half

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake well. Pour mixture into a glass over ice. Garnish with a few small mint leaves.


Malibu Coconutini

1 oz. Malibu rum

1 oz. Irish cream

1 oz. chocolate liqueur

Put all the ingredients in a shaker, add ice, and shake. Drizzle chocolate syrup along the inside of a glass, and then add the beverage. Garnish with a chocolate lollipop.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Tuesday's Thoughts

All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest--never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equal partnership.

Ann Landers Says Truth Is Stranger..., 1968

Friday, March 4, 2011

Happy Hour Friday - Watermelon Martini



Watermelon Martini
3 oz Ketal One Citroen
1 oz Watermelon Pucker
1/2 oz Cointreau or triple sec
Splash of lemonade
Splash of 7-up

Mix all ingredients over ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of watermelon.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Tuesday's Thoughts

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love. ~ Pearl S. Buck