The Weekend Cocktail: The Mid-Summer Nights Dream

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 BY GWEN KENNEALLY "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind". William Shakespeare  If music be the food of love —play on—and make sure you have a cocktail in hand to celebrate … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: Very Black Licorice Martini

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY I am always looking for interesting ways to learn create new, fun and exciting cocktails. This week I am inspired by National Licorice Day. A yummy confectionery taken from extract of the licorice plant, licorice contains a … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: The Pink Peeps Bunny

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Easter is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate spring. The beauty in the warmer days and the symbolism of rebirth and renewal can be powerful. It is also just plain fun. Any holiday surrounded by chocolate is a great holiday to … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: The Pink Lady of the 1940′s (with a splash of music and history)

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY The 1940’s was an era dominated by World War II and a time when women held down their homes and jobs. CBS demonstrated the first color television in New York City, and WNBT in New York City became the country's first regular … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: The Gold Medal Martini

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY All eyes have been on London as the events of the Summer Olympics have kept us riveted to our TV’s. I told my friend that I had “Olympic neck,” the strain from falling asleep while trying stay awake to not miss a … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: The Happy Daddy Martini

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Not another tie? Want to make your dad super happy this Fathers Day? How about getting out your cocktail shaker and making this cocktail that is sure to get the party going? After he is done manning the grill dear old dad will be … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: The Blue Sky Cocktail

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY In Southern California we have had our coldest weather this March. It has been cozy and fun and we sure do need the rain, but most everyone I know is ready for blue skies!  Lovely in color and delightful in taste, you and your … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: Spring Fling Cocktail

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY The first week of Spring is here and I celebrate it with a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds the Spring Fling Cocktail! Marie Brizard Blackberry liqueur is available online at the Wine Chateau. Happy Spring! … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: The Evo Kitchen Pineapple Martini

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY Just a hop over the hill is a wonderful little Los Angeles treasure! EVO Kitchen is local, organic family owned restaurant supporting local farmers, craft breweries and sustainable wineries. With meat lover, vegetarian, vegan … [Read more...]

The Weekend Cocktail: The Manhattan Vs. The Cape Cod

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BY GWEN KENNEALLY The New York Giants and The New England Patriots are playing Sunday at the Super Bowl XLVl !  If you are having a party along with all the fabulous food why not have a Cocktail Bowl? The sultry sexy sophistication of a … [Read more...]