My Martini Moment

A Balsamic Blast

We made it to Friday, Guys!

In my opinion that’s something to celebrate. I don’t know about your, but after the week I’ve had I’m ready for a drink! If you follow me on social media at all then you know I drink Freixenet champagne quite frequently. It’s been a long time favorite of mine. Recently (that I know of) they are producing a Prosecco. I knew I had to create a drink recipe this week that included it.

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Today I’m making a Balsamic Basil Strawberry Fizz. But before we get into the drink details first we have to talk syrup.

what you do:

Simply add everything to a small saucepan and simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Then, strain into a small container. Wait for it to cool before use.

On to the drink recipe!

Okay so as I’ve said I deeply love a fizzy drink. Definitely my favorite. Once you make the syrup, this drink is so easy and fast to throw together.

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Add vodka, syrup, and lemon juice to a glass. Then, add as much Prosecco as you’d like and then a small drizzle of balsamic. Make sure it is more of a syrup instead of something like a dressing.


So what’s a “balsamic garnish”?

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This is something I just learned about myself. A small drizzle of good quality balsamic vinegar can make a drink more savory and add such depth to your cocktail. I built this drink around the balsamic flavor. Every Spring I start adding strawberries to everything! This drink is so perfect for sips on the patio or if these Spring temps are too low, sitting room sips will due until we can get outside.

I hope your weekend is full of fun and makes you feel fabulously bubbly!

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No Green Beer Here!

Happy St. Patricks Day my Friends!

It may not come as a surprise to you that I rarely do beer let alone green beer. Pass. Now I’ll happily take a Stella or Peroni on a hot summer day. Other than that you’ll usually find some type of wine in my hand. I digress. Anyway…

Today, I thought it would switch up my usual Martini Moment that’s usually on Fridays and Perfectly Plated that is on Wednesdays. Because I might not be Irish but I do love a reason to celebrate. So for today’s rare Wednesday Martini Moment I made you two different cocktails if green beer just isn’t you.

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The first is a version of a mimosa. Because let’s start the day out fun right?

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  • Pour 2 oz of orange juice into four flutes.

  • Add in 1/2 oz vodka and stir.

  • Top with Champagne but make sure you leave some room at the top.

  • Pour in Blue Curaçao, it will settle at the bottom to make a layered look.

    If you guys saw my Reel I did on Mimosas you know I usually don’t add anything to my Champagne (haha!). This recipe is delicious though and perfect to start out St. Patty’s Day!

This next one is a super delicious and easy martini.

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All you do for this one is throw everything in a shaker with ice and shake, shake, shake!

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you all have a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day!

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A Spring Swig

Well, we’ve made it to another Friday and another Martini Moment.

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Now I know that we ask a random rodent when he thinks that Spring will be here and we believe him but it sure has felt like Spring weather this week. There is something about the end of February that gets me (and probably all of us) excited for the warmer season on it’s way. As always I love to cook seasonally. Along with that, I like to drink seasonally, too. This drink recipe screams Spring with the lemons and fresh Thyme.

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what you do:

  • Add honey and hot water to a cocktail shaker and stir until well combined

  • Toss in blackberries and muddle

  • Add vodka and lemon juice and ice

  • Shake, shake, shake!

  • Pour into a glass over a strainer so that it will collect any blackberry bits

  • Garnish with blackberries, lemon, and fresh Thyme

    We are all totally ready for Spring right? Right. Enjoy your weekend and I hope you do something fabulous! For me? Our next big job starts Sunday. Cocktails will be required.

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