happy hour: halloween cocktails

in case you didn't realize, we're suddenly at the end of october...and you know what that means.  halloween time!  in honor of that spooky holiday, i've rounded up some yummy (yet sinister) cocktails to enjoy with your candy.

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sundown cocktail

3 ounces orange juice

1 1/2 ounces light rum
3/4 ounce grenadine
combine o.j. and rum in a hi-ball glass filled with ice. drizzle with grenadine. serve.
this cocktail is two-toned when first poured.  after it sits, the ingredients start to mix together into an intense orange color.  (adapted from {this} recipe.)


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bloody cider punch 
2 cups brandy
1/2 cup black currant schnapps
1/8 cup superfine sugar
4 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups seltzer
pour all the ingredients into a punch bowl and stir well until all the sugar is dissolved - this works best if the liquids are at room temp.  refrigerate until  cold and then, if you really want to add some creepy-goodness, drop in a block of dry ice to create some spooky fog!  (adapted from {this} recipe.)

cheers to a creepy halloween!

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happy hour: best looking drinks

happy friday!  today, i thought we'd have some cocktail fun and enjoy these gorgeous drinks.  i firmly believe that the prettier the drink is, the better it tastes...
 
1 blue margarita / 2 pink lemonade / 3 passion fruit mojito / 4 raspberry beer cocktail / 5 kiwi colada / 6 blackberry julep
recipes {here}
so, mavens, which drink gets your vote?
and, just because it's friday...here are a few more drinks for you : )
cool poster, right?!  credit {here}
enjoy your weekend!  and, wish me luck, i start yogadharma teacher training tonight!

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happy hour: bachelorette cocktails

this weekend is my bachelorette party!  i received a gorgeous invite that my sister created with a (vague) outline of the events.  she and my bridesmaids have been planning for months, and i am certain they've cooked up something spectacular : )

in honor of the girly weekend that lies ahead, i thought i'd highlight some bachelorette party cocktail favorites.

cosmo (you knew this was coming)

1 oz vodka
1/2 oz triple sec
1/2 oz rose's lime juice
1/2 oz cranberry juice
squeeze of fresh lime

pour all ingredients in shaker over ice and shake.  strain into a martini glass and garnish with lime wedge.

sex on the beach (anything with "sex" in the title is always popular at a bachelorette party...)

1 1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz peach schnapps
2 oz cranberry juice
2 oz orange juice

pour vodka and schnapps into a highball glass over ice.  top with cranberry juice & o.j. and stir.

champagne!!!

uncork
pour
sip

i'll be certain to fill you all in next week about my fabulous weekend in philly with my girls!  enjoy your weekend : )
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happy hour: cocktail (link) party

hello mavens!  and happy friday!  i thought it would be fun to host a little cocktail party since the weekend is (almost) upon us.  link up to share your favorite cocktail recipe : )

as you probably know by now, i'm a vodka girl.  my all time favorite is a well-mixed cosmo (from bobby's), but when i'm in the mood for something a little lighter (i.e. healthier), my go-to is vodka + club + splash of cranberry.

2 oz vodka
5 oz club
1 oz cranberry juice

serve over ice & garnish with a fresh lime wedge and voila!  refreshing perfection.  recipe video {here}.

if you want to share your favorite drink recipe, just link up below, and please link back to lifestyle maven from your blog using the button below.  thanks, ladies!

Lifestyle Maven


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