Celebration Generation: Food, Life, Kitties!

Happy Holidays! Here’s a classic cocktail to celebrate with today. Candy Cane Martini Corn Syrup Crushed candy canes for rimming 1 1/2 oz Vanilla vodka 1 oz clear creme de cacao 1 oz Creme de Menthe Using a clean fingertip, smear a thin ring of corn syrup around the edge of an martini glass. Spread [...]

First up, let’s get the legalities dealt with – This post is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or requested by the makers of Nutella or Guylian. While Nutella seems to be a fairly new and exotic addition to local grocery stores, it was something I grew up with back home in Winnipeg. Nutella on toast [...]

I’ve been meaning to post today’s recipe for a long time … ah, procrastination! Anyway, as I’d mentioned in last year’s Rum Runner Trifle post, this cocktail is one of my all time favorites. I’m a fan of rum, I’m a fan of really sweet “girlie drinks”… in my eyes, there’s nothing NOT to love [...]

In yesterday’s Candied Rims for Cocktails post, I mentioned that I was leading up to a post. Look at this! I followed through in a timely manner! This is my own recipe for Jolly Rancher Martinis… and an excellent excuse to smash up candy and rim your glass with it! Use a solid flavor – [...]