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Colleen's Cocktails Blog February 2006 Archive

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide to Cocktails

Capote Cosmo

Monday February 27, 2006
While there are many great cocktails named for the stars of classic cinema there are some wonderful cocktails celebrating this year's Oscar nominees and featuring a variety of fruit flavored ... Read More

Cocktails in Classic Films

Sunday February 26, 2006
Many of the great classic movies were filmed at the height of the first cocktail revolution. References to cocktails and the cocktail culture can be seen in films like Casablanca, ... Read More

Hollywood Cocktails

Friday February 24, 2006
Begin planning for the Academy Awards by perfecting your Hollywood legend cocktail repetoire. Some of the biggest stars of classic cinema have drinks named for them that are are just ... Read More

Mardi Gras Cocktails

Thursday February 23, 2006
Mardi Gras is right around the corner (February 28th) and it's time to perfect some classic New Orleans cocktails. The Ramos, or New Orleans, Fizz was originally created for the ... Read More

Jell-O Shots

Thursday February 23, 2006
Try making some Jell-O Shots for your next party. The possibilities for these fun party favors are endless and they're very easy to make. Choose your favorite flavor of Jell-O, ... Read More

Shots or Shooters

Saturday February 18, 2006
So is there a difference between a shot and a shooter? The answer is yes, although most people will not call you on it if you use one of the ... Read More

Martini Shaken or Stirred?

Wednesday February 15, 2006
Are you like James Bond and prefer your Martini "shaken not stirred"? Or are you one who prefers to take the time to stir, making your martinis the traditional way? ... Read More

Last Minute Valentine Cocktails

Tuesday February 14, 2006
Dress up the Champagne for your Valentine's dinner with a few items you may already have in the house. For a really simple addition, place a few sliced strawberries and ... Read More

Green Grape Glacier

Sunday February 12, 2006
One of my favorite mocktails for any occasion is a Green Grape Glacier. Frozen green grapes are a sweet treat that are a delicious (and healthier) alternative to ice cream ... Read More

Olympic Cocktails

Friday February 10, 2006
The 2006 Winter Olympics begin today in Torino, Italy and it's time to sit back and watch the world's greatest athletes go for the gold. You can go for the ... Read More

Love is in the Air

Tuesday February 7, 2006
Just a few days away from the biggest date night of the year and this a good time to start planning your romantic evening. Impress your Valentine with a romantic ... Read More

Learn Your Liqueurs

Monday February 6, 2006
One of the keys to creating a variety of great cocktails is the variety of liqueurs that act as "spirited" flavorings in the drinks. While you may be familiar with ... Read More

Ybor Cocktail Challenge

Friday February 3, 2006
The 2006 Ybor Cocktail Challenge was announced this week. Bartenders, bar chefs and mixologists are invited to submit an original "Ybor Cocktail". The deadline is February 28, 2006 and cocktails ... Read More

Super Bowl Party Cocktails

Wednesday February 1, 2006
Take a break from beer at your Super Bowl party with some football cocktails. A False Start is a tasty apple flavored sipper to enjoy throughout the game. While Quarterback ... Read More

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