Ice Cube Shot Glass - Monogramed
Kind of cute and interesting. Siligrams has many other options, even dog biscuit molds.
Most silicone items are customizable with monogram or simple image.
I'm thinking...perfect house-warming gifts...hmmmm.
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Showing posts with label Wine. Show all posts
Vin Chaud a la Canel
Vin Chaud a la Canel is what you drink when in Paris, translation: warm wine with cinnamon. In America we call this libation Mulled Wine. What a perfect cold weather warm up and you make it ahead to serve whenever the mood strikes.
1-64 oz. apple cider
1 orange, peel zesty skin with a vegetable peeler
3 cinnamon sticks
12 whole cloves
2Tbl. sugar
Rich red wine (Cabernet, Petit Syrah, Zinfandel)
Pour apple cider into a sauce pan that does not have a non-stick lining. Add all spices and orange zest. Heat on medium until liquid just begins to boil and remove from heat. When liquid is completely cooled pour all contents including spices and zest back into apple cider container and seal. Allow to steep for at least 24 hours, 48 hours is better.
When ready to drink heat 1 part wine to 2 parts spiced apple cider and take that chill off.
Hosting A PARTY?
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Get ready for the holiday season with your party planning. Prepare early and you will be successful. Here is your beverage guide, courtesy of Beverages and More:
WINE
Red, white and sparkling wines are great for any occasion. Not sure which your guests prefer? An even mix of reds and whites will assure you won't run dry. Refrigerate white wine at least two hours before serving. Keep red wine cool at 60 degrees. Chill Champagne and sparkling wines in an ice bucket.
Wine 750 ml=5 servings
Sparkling Wine 750 ml = 8 servings
Case/12 750 ml bottles = 60 servings
SPIRITS
Create a full bar by stocking the spirits that bartenders serve most: vodka, tequila, rum, gin and whiskey. Consider serving a signature cocktail such as Martini, Margarita, Cosmopolitan or Bloody Mary, you can mix it in large quantities before your guests arrive.
Gin 750 ml = 16 servings
Rum 750 ml = 16 servings
Whiskey 750 ml = 16 servings
Vodka 1.75 L = 39 servings
Tequila 1.75 L = 39 servings
BEER
Stocking a variety of styles from light to dark will guarantee happy hop-heads. Consider adding seasonal brews into the mix. Beer loves food: A crisp Lager with sushi or fish; a robust ale with burgers or pizza. Having a large crowd? Consider a keg available in 5 gallons, 7.5 gallons,13.2 gallons and 15.5 gallons. Serving sizes from 53 up to 164, each serving based on 12 oz.
6 pack = 6 servings
12 pack = 12 servings
DRINK CALCULATOR
1.) Estimate that most guests will consume two drinks in the first hour and then one drink for each following hour:
2 Hours @ 20 Guests X 3 drinks/person = 60 total drinks
2.) To anticipate your servings needs, consider the occasion and what your guests prefer. Use the WINE/SPIRITS/BEER sections above to make the best selection for your party
20 guests: 50% wine (10), 30% spirits (6), 40% beer (4)
Note: For a wine and beer only partly, expect 60% will drink wine, and 40% will drink beer.
3.) Plan your purchase, assuming 20 guests:
Guests X Drinks:
Wine: 30 servings, 5 servings per bottle = 6 / 750 ml bottles
Spirits: 18 servings, 16 servings per bottle = 2 / 750 ml bottles
Beer: 12 servings, 6 per six pack = 2 six packs
PARTY CHECKLIST
WINE
Champagne/Sparkling Wine
White Wine
Red Wine
Dessert Wine
SPIRITS
Vodka
Gin
Tequila
Whiskey
Rum
Brandy/Liquors
MIXERS
Tonic Water
Club Sodas
Ginger Ale
Juices
BEER
Lager
Ale
6/12 pack
Keg
ALCOHOL FREE
Water
Soda, reg./diet
Coffee
SNACKS
Caviar
Cheese
Crackers
Cold Cut Meats
Chips
Salsas/Dips
Nuts
Fruit
Candy/Cookies
GARNISHES
Olives
Cocktail Onions
Cherries
Sugar/Salt Rimmers
Lemon
Lime
Orange
OTHER
Cups
Glassware
Tableware/Plates
Plates
Napkins
Corkscrew
Bottle Opener
Champagne Stopper
Jigger Measure
Shaker
Ice Bucket
Tap/Tubs
Ice, Ice, Ice
Enjoy Responsibly with Friends.
Blonde Sangria
Introducing the Blonde Sangria Cooler – the quintessential drink for sizzling hot days and large gatherings! This irresistible concoction combines the crispness of white wine, succulent fruits, and a hint of refreshing mint, delivering a delightful burst with every sip.
Picture vibrant hues and a tantalizing aroma enticing your guests as they savor the symphony of flavors. Served in chic pitchers, our White Sangria Cooler not only cools but elevates any outdoor celebration. Perfect for pool parties, picnics, or sun-soaked fiestas, it's the ultimate remedy to beat the heat and infuse a sophisticated touch into your gathering.
Get ready to make a splash at your next event with the drink that defines summer – the White Sangria Cooler. Cheers to unforgettable moments and staying cool in style!
2 Bottles of your favorite white wine
2 Lemons cut into wedges or thin slices / divide by 2
2 Oranges cut into wedges or thin slices / divide by 2
2 Limes cut into wedges or slices / divide by 2
2 Peaches cut into wedges / divide by 2
1/4 cup Sugar
2 shots Grande Marnier
2 cups ginger ale, just before serving
Pour 1 wine bottle in the pitcher and add slices from 1 lemon, 1 orange 1 lime and 1 peach into the wine.
Chill overnight. Remove overnight soaking fruit. Add second bottle and remaining fresh fruit (looks fresher) sugar, and Grande Marnier. Add ginger ale just before serving, pour over ice. Make a batch for the 4th of July.
Drink Responsibly with Friends!
Flaming Punch
750 ml bottle quality dry Red Wine
3 cups strong Tea
1 lb. Superfine Sugar
Juice of 1 large Orange
Juice of 1 Lemon
Heat but do not boil Wine, Tea & juices in a saucepan. Pour into heat-proof punch bowl. Place as much sugar as possible into a large ladle with Rum. Ignite Rum & Sugar and pour into punch bowl while still aflame. Stir well & extinguish the flame. Pour the remainder of the Rum into the punch bowl. Stir well, serve in white wine glasses.
Enjoy Responsibly with Friends!
Recipe courtesy of Maker's Mark Bourbon
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