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Colleen's Cocktails Blog January 2006 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

Touchdown Tea

Sunday January 29, 2006
Need a quick cocktail for your Super Bowl party? Try this recipe for Touchdown Tea and serve it in a punch bowl for guests to help themselves. I came across ... Read More

Big 'Tini Flavor

Friday January 27, 2006
Bored of the same old Martini? There are some great flavorful cocktails that are excellent for spicing up you 'tini routine. Taste sweet green apples with an Apple Martini. For ... Read More

Fresh Mint

Sunday January 22, 2006
Every household should have a fresh mint plant growing year round in a pot to not only use for cooking, but to make great cocktails. A sprig of fresh mint ... Read More

Jamacaian Hibiscus Drink

Friday January 20, 2006
I recently came across the recipe for a Jamacaian Hibiscus drink and it sounded interesting so I decided to give it a try. Two Mexican groceries later I was elated ... Read More

Stuffed Olives

Wednesday January 18, 2006
If you have not tried them yet, you must taste some of the great stuffed olives available. Almonds, cheese, jalepenos, garlic and even anchovies make some of the best stuffings ... Read More

Grapefruit & Sea Breeze Brunch

Monday January 16, 2006
A sunny Saturday morning couldn't be better than a fresh fruit brunch. Something as simple as a grapefruit can give you just the right amount of nutrition and energy to ... Read More

Cocktail Lounges

Saturday January 14, 2006
The cocktail culture is re-emerging as interest grows in the "traditional" cocktail lounge. All of the classic cocktails can be found at these trendy establishments and quite a few of ... Read More

Hanging Animal Ornaments

Thursday January 12, 2006
Adorn your finished cocktails with these fun plastic animals that hang on the rim of the glass. Giraffes, donkeys, elephants, mermaids and other animals are included in the variety pack ... Read More

Chillin' Glassware

Tuesday January 10, 2006
Chilling glassware is so easy that it is a shame to serve any cold drink in a room-temperature glass. At my house we have a section of our freezer dedicated ... Read More

Bitters are Back

Sunday January 8, 2006
The beginning of the cocktail era employed bitters in almost every drink and they have become a thing of the past until recently. Angostura and orange bitters are the most ... Read More

Getting What You Want, Now!

Friday January 6, 2006
We've all been there, the bar is packed with people and it's a challenge to even make it to the bar to order drinks and getting the bartender's attention is ... Read More

Bloody Mary Morning

Wednesday January 4, 2006
There are not many cocktails that work well before 3 p.m. much less before noon. One of my favorite mid-morning drinks is the Bloody Mary. Normally I'm not a fan ... Read More

The Joy of "The Joy of Mixology"

Sunday January 1, 2006
Recently I came across a cocktail guide book with a feature like no other I'd seen before. Gary Regan's "The Joy of Mixology" is full of wonderful information about cocktails ... Read More

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