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Cocktails | New Year's Eve
Champagne Cocktails for New Year's Eve
Posted on Dec 29, 2008 3:27:01 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

It's hard to believe that 2009 is almost here! For those of you planning to ring in the new year with a little bubbly, here are some fun recipe ideas for serving up your midnight champagne toast with a twist:...

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Cocktails | Holiday Entertaining | Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Cocktails & Desserts
Posted on Nov 19, 2008 10:17:23 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

It's hard to imagine Thanksgiving being complete without a slice of whipped-cream topped pumpkin pie, but there's also more than one way to enjoy the must-have flavor of the holiday at your Thanksgiving feast! Two of my favorite ways: pumpkin...

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Election Day Cocktails
Posted on Nov 3, 2008 10:41:00 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Planning on watching (and hopefully celebrating!) tomorrow's historic election with friends? Serve up some fun cocktails with a decidedly presidential presentation to help mark the occasion! Here are few ideas: FLAG SALUTE - The flavors of pomegranate and blueberry make...

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Cocktails | Halloween
Halloween Cocktails: Sipping Red
Posted on Oct 13, 2008 10:23:39 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Signature drinks are a fun part of any special get-together, but Halloween is the rare occasion where you also get to add an element of creepy to your creative concoctions! (Creepy in theory, at least!). While Halloween is typically thought...

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Cocktails
Easy Entertaining Tool #1: Cocktail Mixers
Posted on Jul 10, 2008 3:16:33 PM  |  By KateParker

When it comes to entertaining, there's nothing wrong with a shortcut. That's why my number one tool for an effortless soiree has to be the cocktail mixer. No complicated recipes to follow, no tedious measuring, no long lists of messy...

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Cocktails
The Other Pink Drink
Posted on Jun 5, 2008 4:01:44 PM  |  By KateParker

If you love no-fuss entertaining as much as I, and are looking for a way to kick-back and cool-off as the mercury rises, look no further. I had a few girlfriends over the other night, and this incredibly easy concoction...

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Cheers to the Cosmpolitan
Posted on May 30, 2008 10:31:06 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

For a mass of women across the nation, May 30th has come to represent “the day the movie comes out”. And, unless you’ve been living under a rock with no access to the web, TV, magazines, or newspapers, there’s a...

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Cocktails | summer entertaining
Signature Drinks for Summer Entertaining
Posted on May 21, 2008 2:24:26 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

For summer soirées and warm-weather parties, it’s fun to get inspired by the season and serve signature drinks with a fruity or tropical flair. Here are a few ideas for summery signature drinks, including a “dessert cockail” that I’ve personally...

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Cocktails | Color Palettes | Entertaining Trends | Mother's Day | tabletop
Fresh Takes on Spring Entertaining
Posted on May 7, 2008 6:04:55 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Between the blossoming flowers, budding plant life, and abundance of fresh fare, spring is the perfect time to look to nature for entertaining inspiration. To give your next fête a fresh spring feel, focus on a palette of rich greens,...

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Cocktails
Crowd-Pleasing Party Punch: Sangria
Posted on Apr 11, 2008 4:59:06 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Sangria is a popular “wine punch” that first originated in Spain, but became quite popular around the globe after being introduced to a larger audience at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. This crowd-pleaser is served over ice and...

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