Thirsty Thursday :: Kentucky Derby & Cinco de Mayo

This week's Thirsty Thursday is in honor of this weekend's festivities.  With delicious mint julep and classic margarita recipes.  Bottoms Up!



And if you are looking for some classic Kentucky Derby inspiration we've got you covered.  Happy Thursday!

Thirsty Thursday: Herb Infused Lemonade Station

Easter is just around the corner, which means Easter brunch.  When I saw this herb infused lemonade station over at the Pottery Barn blog  I was smitten.  I love the concept, and it's such a fresh idea that makes it perfect for spring and of course Easter!  You can find the how-to over at Honestly Yum.  Seriously how perfectly spring and refreshing does that lemonade station look!  Happy Thursday!

Thirsty Thursday: Harry Potter Edition

As a Harry Potter fan I'm so excited about this.  Starbucks is now offering Butterbeer on their secret menu, pick from the hot or cold version.  As it's not on their menu, to order one of these delicious drinks you'll have to tell your barrista how to make it.  I can't wait to try the hot version, perfect for chilly fall day, and the cold version, perfect for being stuck in a mall holiday shopping.  Please note the recipe below is for the grande size, if you're ordering a tall you'll need to order 2 pumps of everything, and if you're ordering a venti you'll need to order 4 pumps.   



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Thirsty Thursday: Halloween Edition

How festive are these bloody shirley temples! It's a great drink to serve at your Halloween party this year.  And which kid wouldn't love to inject more blood/flavor into their beverage.  Happy Thursday!

Thirsty Thursdays

For the Mister's birthday extravaganza we ended the night at a bar that made some amazing Moscow Mules, aka his new favorite drink.  I love how incredibly refreshing this drink is for the summer, and those cute little copper mugs are an adorable plus.  And if you're not a huge fan of vodka switch it out for some dark rum and you have yourself a Dark and Stormy.  Here's to our new favorite summer drink, the Moscow Mule! 

Thirsty Thursday: Olympic Edition

Having a cocktail while watching the Olympics is only trumped by one thing, having a cocktail while watching the Olympics live.  Let's raise a glass, in honor of all those amazing athletes competing in the London Olympics, with the Olympic Torch.

OLYMPIC TORCH

Courtesy of TY KU. Warning: This recipe calls for an open flame, so proceed with caution. • 2 oz. sake
• 1 oz. coffee-flavored liqueur
• 1.5 oz. cream
• 1 oz. dark rum
• Cinnamon, to taste

Shake and strain sake and liqueur into a martini glass. Over bar spoon, pour cream to float on top. Over cream, float the rum. Light the rum with a match, and as the flame burns, sprinkle some cinnamon onto the flame. Clap hands over the flame to put the flame out. Stir and serve.

Because let's face it, the only Olympic team I'll ever be on is this one...


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Thirsty Thursday: Summer Cocktails

Hope you lovelies had a wonderful 4th of July!  We had a bbq on the beach, topped off with fireworks, the only way to end any 4th of July celebration.  These Blackberry Proseco Popsicles would have been the perfect edition to our festivities.

INGREDIENTS:

20 oz Prosecco
1/3 cup of blackberries
4 oz crème de cassis
Splash of fresh lime juice
2 pinches of lime zest

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place blackberries in a bowl and pour crème de cassis on top and toss to coat. Using a muddler or a rounded blunt end of a kitchen tool, crush berries into the crème de cassis. Add lime juice and zest, toss to combine.

2. Measure out approximately 1 teaspoon of berry mixture into bottom of your chosen popsicle form and pour Prosecco on top.

3. Freeze for about 2 hours or until mixture starts to solidify enough to hold a popsicle stick upright. Insert popsicle sticks and finish freezing popsicles overnight.

A few notes:

1. Do not remove from freezer until ready to serve, or plate over crushed ice as the carbonation in the Prosecco creates tiny air pockets that will make the popsicles melt faster.

2. Cordial glasses were used for the popsicles in the picture, but any form will work.

Thirsty Thursday: Summer Cocktails

Nothing is as refreshing as chilled, crisp, white wine on a hot summer day.  And what I learned from Alpana Singh, at this years Epicurious Entertains Chicago event, is that sommeliers love a good Riesling for the summer.  Can't wait to make this Riesling Strawberry Slushy this weekend, and it's one more thing off my summer bucket list.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups hulled strawberries

1 bottle [750ml] dry Riesling

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. Reserve 1 cup of the Riesling – cover and place in the fridge to chill.
2. In a food processor, puree strawberries with the remaining wine, lime juice and sugar.
3. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.
4. When you’re ready to serve [or drink], puree the ice cubes with the remaining wine in your blender.