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Entries in cocktails for a party (3)

Friday
Jun292012

Cocktail Popsicles: Make Sangria Pops!

Last summer, I went crazy over popsicles, using homemade and store-bought popsicles in a variety of different ways to create cocktail popsicles. One of my favorite things to do is to put tequila, vodka, bourbon, or rum in the freezer to get it really cold. To serve, pour over a fruit flavored popsicle in a glass. The popsicle melts and creates a nice cocktail. I've done the same thing with cold Prosecco or Champagne. My Popsicles and Prosecco is always a huge hit. 

Here is the latest version of cocktail popsicles: Sangria Pops. I always have loved serving big pitchers of fresh fruit Sangria for a party and I like to use the fruit that is fresh and locally available. But here is a new way to greet your party guests that pretty, frosty cold, and delicious... perfect for a hot summer night. They are even pretty enough for a special occasion. Make up tons of these fresh fruit Sangria Pops in advance and serve them on a platter filled with ice or in a chilled wine glass. Either way, guests will love them!

Fresh Fruit Sangria Pops Photo by Arden Photography

SANGRIA POPSICLES

Makes 12-24 popsicles depending on the size of the cup or mold

1 bottle white wine (you can use what you like- even Rose is good)

3 cups white grape juice

2 cups fresh fruit of any combination (I used strawberries, cherries, and green grapes)

1 teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons orange juice

Small plastic cups or popsicle molds

Popsicle sticks

Slice the fruit into small chunks or slices. Put in the bottom of a pitcher and add the sugar and orange juice. Stir well so that the sugar dissolves. Pour over the wine and the grape juice. Stir well. Pour into small plastic cups arranged on a sheet pan or cake pan that will fit into your freezer. Let them become semi-frozen for an hour or so and then add the popsicle sticks. Let them freeze for at least 4 hours- more if you have a large mold or larger cup.

Serve on ice or in chilled wine glasses... you can even pour chilled white wine over them... easy and delcious!

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Friday
Nov042011

No Time to Bake? Make Dessert Cocktails!

Did you forget that you have friends coming over or maybe you wanted to make a special dessert for your party but just ran out of time? That happens to me all the time! Luckily, I've got some delicious and decadent desserts in a glass that you can mix, shake, and pour in about five minutes... Can you say sa-weet??

Mocha Margaritas Made with Chocolate Ice Cream!Here are some of my favorites:

PRALINES N CREAM MARTINI

MOCHA MARGARITA

CARAMEL APPLE MARTINI

PEPPERMINT BARK MARTINI

COTTON CANDY MARTINI

HOT APPLE PIE TODDY

WHITE CHOCOLATE "GHOST" MARTINI

OATMEAL COOKIE MARTINI

DREAMSICLE COCKTAIL

ROOT BEER FLOAT MARTINI

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

KEY LIME PIE MARTINI

What is your favorite dessert? More of these to come soon... Red Velvet Cake Martini and a Chocolate Soufflé Cocktail.... yum!

Friday
Apr082011

Weekend Cocktail: Cotton Candy Martini

One of our friends, Lea Ann from Newnan, Georgia is hosting a wonderful party tomorrow for a little boy who really needs one. I'm amazed by Lea Ann... for those who follow my Facebook page, she's Makaley's mom. Even though they have a lot on their own plate, they've made time and budget to do something wonderful for another family. Lea Ann told me she was testing cotton candy for the party tomorrow.... doesn't that sound like fun? Anyway, it made me remember this recipe. Since we've used some of the ingredients before, hopefully you'll have them on hand.

Here's to you Lea Ann! Thanks for following us and for sharing your wonderful ideas and generous spirit with all of us! Happy weekend, everyone!

COTTON CANDY MARTINI

2 ounces raspberry flavored vodka

1 ounce Chambord liqueur

splash of Grenadine

splash of Champagne, Prosecco or club soda for some fizz

If you have it- cotton candy for garnish

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, Chambord, Grenadine, and Champagne. Shake until the shaker is frosty and the cocktail is well chilled. Serve in chilled martini glasses and top with a whisp of cotton candy. Serve!

Cheers to the weekend!

More weekend cocktail recipes from Martie Knows Parties

Chambord Champagne Cocktail

The King's Peach

Strawberry Pear Sangria

Reata's CF Cherry Limeade

Classic Whiskey Sour

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