Category: Alcoholic beverages

Food.Fun.Stuff: Half-Price Wine
[ 0 ] April 27, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Half-Price Wine

A recent article done by the Washingtonian.com reinforced why we love the D.C. food community;-) “A Guide to Half-Price-Wine Nights in Washington” provides a comprehensive list of local restaurants who are offering discounted wine on various nights of the week. Monday’s (Today People!) are the best nights it looks like with Black Market Bistro, Chef […]

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Drinks on Me: Cookie Monster (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] April 23, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Cookie Monster (Alcoholic)

Cookie Monster1 shot Blue Hawaiian schnapps1 shot Pineapple juice2 shots EverclearIceCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice; shake well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: The consistent ingredient in most Cookie Monster drink recipes is Blue Hawaiian schnapps. The other ingredients (*specifically the pineapple juice) can be subbed with Kahlua or even apple juice. Picture source: http://bestbarnone.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=6885 […]

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Drinks on Me: The Goodnight Kiss (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] April 21, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: The Goodnight Kiss (Alcoholic)

The Goodnight Kiss4 oz. Champagne1 splash Campari Bitters1 sugar cube1 drop Angostura bittersPut a drop of the Angostura bitters on the sugar cube and add to a flute. Top with Champagne and Campari Bitters. Serve!*Johnna’s tip: Great cocktail for a small get together;-) It is light and a little sweet which is good when you […]

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Drinks on Me: Key Lime Pie Martini (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] April 16, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Key Lime Pie Martini (Alcoholic)

Key Lime Pie Martini1 shot vanilla vodka1 shot simple syrup1 shot pineapple juice1 shot lime juice (freshly squeezed)IceGraham cracker crumbs (finely crushed)Rim a chilled cocktail glass with graham cracker crumbs. In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over the ice; shake well. Strain ingredients into the rimmed cocktail glass. Enjoy!*Johnna’s tip: Don’t know how to […]

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Drinks on Me: Blue Lagoon (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] April 14, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Blue Lagoon (Alcoholic)

Blue Lagoon1 1/2 shot of blue Curacao1 1/2 shot of vodkaDash of fresh lemon juiceLemonadeIn a highball glass, add in the Curacao, followed by the vodka. Add in the lemon juice and top with the lemonade. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: When we hear Blue Lagoon, it automatically takes us back to the 1980’s flick with Brooke Shields […]

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