20080319

HOW TO MAKE NON-ALCOHOLIC MARTINIS

 
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I've been asked by several people if my martinis can be converted to cocktails without alcohol. In many cases this is quite possible so I've come up with some tips for doing it:
  • To maintain the essence of the martini's flavor use syrups, juices or sodas with the same flavoring. Look for the flavors the liquors impart and try to replace them with non-alcoholic alternatives
  • Replace the plain vodka with club soda or a non-alcoholic wine
  • There are many already prepared drink mixes available where you add the liquor so you leave out the liquor and use your club soda instead
  • If you don't want to impart the carbonation of the soda try leaving the soda out overnight without the cap
  • Smoothie recipes make wonderful non-alcoholic martinis
  • Use food coloring to impart colors that some alcohols impart
  • Use food flavorings to mimic the flavored vodkas and rums
Remember, anything you drink can be served in a martini glass, there are no rules and no one's going to spank you if you don't drink classic martinis or you don't drink at all! You can even serve a shrimp cocktail or another appetizer and even desserts in a martini glass! I've even floated flowers in a martini glass filled with water as a table decoration.

Martinis for me are more than a particular drink; for me a martini brings to mind the elegance of days gone by where people dressed up for cocktail hour and socializing was more important than getting hammered! Satin dresses, white tie, some great swing music in the background and celebration on the air - now there's a martini atmosphere for you!





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20080317

Happy St. Patrick's Day - Enjoy the Scarlett O'Hara Martini

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In honor of St. Patrick's Day I have developed a Green Martini made with whiskey called the Scarlett O'Hara Martini.
 I wanted to create a whiskey "martini" for those of us with a little Irish in our veins to celebrate St. Patty's Day and I'm a big fan of Gone With The Wind.

20080316

The Purple Nurple Martini - A Raspberry Martini to ease the pain!

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Ever had a Purple Nurple?  No, I'm not talking about the martini here, I'm talking about those nasty little tweaks of a tender part of your body - usually inflicted by an older brother or sister or the school bully. . . . Read More.

20080312

JACKASS, THE MARTINI - A Martini for the Man's Man!


Sorry, but I just had to do it when I got accused of doing too many "girly" martinis!

Disclaimer: This is a JOKE! I take no responsibility for anyone who's enough of a jackass to try this recipe. Proceed at your own risk.

20080310

THE PINK FLAMINGO MARTINI - A tropical martini reminiscent of a Pina Colada



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I got a beautiful set of martini glasses for my birthday that were hand blown with a pink flamingo on the stem. They were a gift from my oldest (I love doing that to her) friend, CindyRae, and so beautiful I was afraid to use them. I decided to create a special martini for them so I would have a reason to use them.

I wanted something tropical and that reminded me of the beautiful flamingos you see in Florida and decided on something like a Pina Colada.

Updated Dec. 2015

20080307

The DIVORCE MARTINI


Celebrate your freedom today with a special martini created just for you and welcome back to the land of Single!

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Updated 4-2018
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20080227

The S'Mores Cocktail


The S'mores Cocktail is a unique and entertaining dessert martini. Now you can now enjoy your favorite fireside treat as a boozy beverage.

Why are they called S'mores? Because after you eat one you want some more! Now you'll want to drink one more!

Updated 8-2016