November 18, 2009

On the Rocks: Pomegranate Cooler.

I have a strong suspicion that the Pomegranate Cooler is precisely the kind of cocktail that you could drink ten of before you even knew it and be in some serious trouble! Delicious, delicious trouble.

Pomegranate Cooler
– 1 1/2 C pomegranate juice, chilled
– fistful of mint leaves
– 1/2 tsp fresh ginger juice
– Sprite or any lime soda, chilled
– ice
– sugar or honey to taste
– 1/2 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
– 1 oz vodka
– 1/2 oz orange liqueur

Muddle the mint leaves (with sugar or honey if you are using it). Combine the pomegranate, cranberry juice, orange blossom water (if you are using it), vodka, liqueur & ginger juice with the mint leaves. Add ice & give it a good shake. Pour into individual glasses, half glass each. Top off with Sprite or lime soda. Garnish with mint leaves.

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November 13, 2009

Happy Weekend.

A roundup of my favorites from the past week, a few printables and a wish for a Happy Weekend! Also, a reminder that you only have until Monday at 9am CST to enter Win It: THe Paper Apartment. So hop to it!

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• in my family wine is a big deal during the holidays so I’m digging this Thanksgiving Wine Guide :: Sippity Sup
• enviable Thanksgiving invitations :: Oh So Beautiful Paper
• make your own coffee stencil! :: How About Orange
• don’t have a clue what to cook up for Thanksgiving? check out 172 recipes from 9 leading food magazines :: The Bitten Word
• check out the new design look on Unruly Things!
• don’t miss a week full of apple recipes :: A Field Journal
• get your mind churning over homemade holiday gifts with these ideas :: Wiley Valentine
• take a trip over to Feather Report to see my week of outfits
• a pale and pretty fall download from Ez :: Creature Comforts
• a sweet CD template and playlist suggestions for wedding or party favors :: Benign Objects
• printable pumpkin goodies :: Love. Obsess. Inspire.
• write a note on this downloadable set of stitchy stationery :: Bread of Many
• download these ABC cards and join in on a birthday tradition :: Design*Sponge

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November 11, 2009

On the Rocks: Chinatown Express.

A beefed up version of the classic Greyhound, aptly named the Chinatown Express.

Chinatown Express
– 1 1/2 oz vodka
– 2 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
– 1/4 oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
– 1/4 oz Li Hing syrup
– 2 dashes Fee Brothers Grapefruit Bitters

Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and enjoy!

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November 4, 2009

On the Rocks: Pumpkin Cider.

I’m so glad the season for hot drinks has arrived again. I’m all about this Pumpkin Cider.

Pumpkin Cider

– 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
– 1 Tbsp sugar
– 12 1-inch cubes pumpkin or butternut squash
– 64 oz fresh apple cider
– 12 whole cloves
– 6 whole star anise
– 3 cinnamon sticks
– 12 oz dark rum
– 12 oz calvados or applejack

Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the sugar and pumpkin. Sauté the pumpkin, turning, until caramelized on all sides. If you feel the pumpkin cubes softening, remove the pan from the heat to keep them from overcooking. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the liquor. Reduce the heat and simmer until hot; stir in the rum and calvados or applejack, ladle into warmed mugs and grate fresh nutmeg over the top. Serve. Yields 12 7-ounce servings.
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October 28, 2009

On the Rocks: Killer Halloween Cocktails.


At my house it’s become a bit of a tradition to experiment with a new cocktail as soon as the last trick-or-treater leaves and the porch light goes out. So in typical On the Rocks fashion, I’ve rounded up some tasty libations in honor of October 31st!

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October 21, 2009

On the Rocks: Hot Buttered Apple Cider with Rum.

Ooooh yeah. I think I’ll be simmering a batch of this Hot Buttered Apple Cider with Rum come trick or treat night!

Hot Buttered Apple Cider with Rum


– 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
– ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
– 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
– 1 ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ tsp ground cloves
– ⅛ teaspoon salt
– half-gallon (64 ounces) all natural apple cider
– cinnamon sticks (optional)
– rum or apple brandy (optional)

Make spiced butter by combining butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a small bowl. Use a plastic spatula to transfer butter mixture to the middle of a 12″ x 12″ piece of plastic wrap. Fold plastic wrap over butter mixture and shape into a log, twisting ends to seal closed. Refrigerate until ready to use. Bring apple cider to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot, then turn heat to low. Remove spiced butter from plastic wrap and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add to hot cider and stir continuously until all butter is melted. Ladle buttered cider into mug, garnish with cinnamon stick and top with a shot of rum or apple brandy if desired. Serve hot. Serves 8.
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October 14, 2009

On the Rocks: Caramel Apple Cider Martini.

Considering my favorite fall beverage is the Caramel Apple Cider at Starbucks, I’m 99.9% certain that once I started drinking these Caramel Apple Cider Martinis I wouldn’t be able to stop. Ever.

Caramel Apple Cider Martini
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
– splash of apple cider
– cinnamon sugar rim

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake, strain, and serve in a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar. Serves 1.

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October 7, 2009

On the Rocks: Smoky Pear Margarita.


Tequila is almost always my weapon of choice, but I’ve never tasted any that’s infused with another flavor. Interesting. One more reason to try this Smoky Pear Margarita, wouldn’t you say?

Smoky Pear Margarita
– 1 1/2 oz pear infused silver tequila
– dash tobala Mescal
– 1/2 oz fresh sour
– 1/2 oz lime
– 1/2 oz triple sec

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with pear slice.

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October 2, 2009

Happy Weekend.

I’ve been putting up a valiant effort in fighting off a cold that’s threatening to take away my weekend, but it seems to be gaining an edge. The achiness has moved in and my willingness to venture out of the house and moved on. If by chance you’re feeling under the weather as well, content yourself from your couch with these lovely links from the past week… Happy Weekend!

**NOTE: Don’t forget, you only have until Monday at 9am to enter the PaPaYa giveway to win a beautiful giclee print from Sabrina Ward Harrison.

Scoutie Girl zooms in on some pretty things from right here in Oklahoma

imbibe for the cure with these pink cocktails that celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month

or maybe mix up a few of these libations from the Mad Men era

pretty printable October calendar for you important dates

and another one for your computer desktop

classy way to serve popcorn at a party or your wedding

look chic and support the cause by buying one of these chic headbands from Bambako

if you’re obsessed with Where the Wild Things Are like me, take a look a these fun pillows

get in the Halloween frame of mind with these tales of historic haunted houses

and then print out these spooky treat bags

delicious cupcakes in a cup

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September 30, 2009

On the Rocks: Fallen Apple.

During fall there’s nothing better than curling up around a bonfire with lots friends and lots blankets. Except maybe lots of Fallen Apple cocktails to accompany them both!

Fallen Apple
– ice
– 2 oz apple vodka
– 1 oz Southern Comfort
– apple juice
– green apple slices
– cinnamon sticks

Fill two tall glasses with ice. Add 1 oz apple vodka and ½ oz Southern Comfort to each glass. Top with apple juice. Garnish with green apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Serves 2.

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