Tag Archives: prosecco

Drunken Grapes

Just in time for the new year – here’s a way to up your alcohol consumption whilst seeming to be healthy (we call it “Drinking Wisconsinbly” around about here)! You steep grapes in a blend of prosecco and vodka, then … Continue reading

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Blushing Mimosas

The holidaze are almost upon us, which means that it is high time to prepare a little sumpin’ sumpin’ sparkling and, with families gathering, more than likely with a bit of alcohol in it. My husband found this recipe on … Continue reading

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Book Club Sangria

Rich found this recipe the the kitchn, and thought it’d be just the thing to serve at our next Book Club gathering. He was correct. Very light and refreshing, with the bonus that you can toss it all together the … Continue reading

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Parfait! Double Orange Spritzer

I woke this morning to Rich’s iPhone weather report of 100% humidity and no real breeze of the lake. Bummer. Fortunately, we have central air and freshly installed energy insulating draperies that I’ve drawn over our Southwest exposure patio doors … Continue reading

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Double Orange Cooler

It’s August. The weather is (finally) hot and just a bit steamy. The perfect time to sit back and enjoy a tall, ice-cold, sparkling beverage – and this cooler may be just the one! Last summer, my sister asked me … Continue reading

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Champagne Margarita

A while back, we joined some foodie friends in the city for dinner at Frontera Grill. I hadn’t been in forever, and forgot how very, very tasty the food was – especially now that they have a huge assortment of … Continue reading

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Limoncello – and a fine spring cocktail

I had made a batch of limoncello over the holidays as a part of our gift baskets that was pretty well received, but that I thought still needed some work. I was also in need of a good way to … Continue reading

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