A MARTINI for PRINCE WILLIAM & KATE'S WEDDING!

THE ROYAL WEDDING MARTINI

for Prince William and Elizabeth (Kate) Middleton's Nuptials

April 29th, 2011

Last week I was contacted on Twitter by several of my followers in the UK and asked if I would create a martini especially for the upcoming Royal Nuptials of Prince William and Kate.
 

 @1958landcruiser how about inventing a cocktail for the Royal Wedding next Friday week we'll get @FallowfieldsUK hotelier to try out (April 15th)

I figured why the heck not - it could be fun, right?  Then I was asked to put some zip into it to relieve all the dullness surrounding an event steeped in such historic "pomp and circumstance". Little did I know just how difficult it could be to create a cocktail with some English influence that was the antithesis of "dull".

 But I did my best and hopefully brought as much classic English influence and flavor to this cocktail as possible. I hope you enjoy my attempt to "curry" favor with the Royal family while I gave my new friends in the UK a fun new cocktail and, hopefully, a giggle or two!

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Updated 8-2016

NATIONAL PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE DAY MARTINI

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FRUIT SALAD MARTINI - Who Needs a Plate?

The FRUIT SALAD MARTINI

Would you believe that all the ingredients in this martini were originally destined for a plated salad?  After hitting the local Farmer's Market I came home with fresh strawberries, pink grapefruit, a couple of kiwis and a nice bunch of cilantro.  I wanted to do a fruit salad using some of my ingredients so I googled up a few recipes online and found one that used all my fresh finds!

I replaced the vinegar from the recipe with some lemon and lime juice for the acid and substituted lavender honey for the oil part of the salad dressing to add a little sweetness, then tossed the whole kit and caboodle into my blender with a few ice cubes.  Of, course I added booze to the recipe - in this case plain vodka. I didn't want any additional flavor from the alcohol to overwhelm the fresh produce.

I may never eat fruit salad from a plate again.

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BING CHERRY DAIQUIRI

The BING CHERRY DAIQUIRI

Life is a bowl of cherries. . . and Rum!

If you're like me, when cherries come into season you grab them by the truckload. This means you're eating cherries, cooking with cherries and you're chilling with cherries at happy hour.

This daiquiri recipe makes great use of cherries, from the fresh cherries right down to the Maraschino Liqueur and Luxardo cherry syrup. It's a cherry fest of a cocktail.

It's also good for you because fresh cherries bring those good guys, antioxidants, to the party as well as anthocyanin (produces the red pigmentation) which studies have shown aids in reducing pain and inflammation. Some proponents have even said eating cherries reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease. All I know is they're my favorite fruit and they taste wonderful.

The
BING CHERRY
DAIQUIRI

INGREDIENTS
2 Oz.White Rum
1/2 Oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
8 Fresh, Pitted Bing Cherries
1 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice
2 Tsp. Cherry Syrup (from Luxardo Cherries)

Garnish: Luxardo Cherries, Optional Sugar Rim

Tools: Muddler, Cocktail Shaker

Glass: Cocktail  or Coupe

DIRECTIONS
Muddle the cherries, lime juice and cherry syrup in the bottom of the cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice. Add the Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur and rum. Shake until chilled then strain into the chilled glass, garnish and serve.

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I liked it so much I did it two nights in a row.

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The DIVORCE MARTINI for National Divorce Day

According to the latest statistics, fifty percent (50%) of all marriages end up in divorce.  That means there's a lot of folks out there will have a reason to enjoy this cocktail today.

The

DIVORCE MARTINI

INGREDIENTS

2 Oz Vodka

1 Oz Blackberry Brandy

1 Oz Cranberry Juice

Splash of Champagne

Squeeze of Fresh Lime

Garnish: Sugar Rim

Tools: Cocktail Shaker

Glass: Martini (Cocktail) 

DIRECTIONS

Rub the rim of the glass with lime then dip into sugar.

Chill glass in the freezer.

Add the vodka, blackberry brandy, cranberry juice and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake until well chilled then strain into the chilled cocktail glass.

Top off with a splash of Champagne and serve with the divorce papers.

And does anyone else notice that National Divorce Day is the day after Federal Income Tax filings are usually due in the U.S.?  Methinks there might be a connection. . . . what do you think?

April 16th is National Divorce Day.

Updated 4-16-2018

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PHOOEY on the Tea Party - We Need A MARTINI PARTY!

MANY HAPPY "RETURNS"

Tired of hearing about the Tea Party? Stressed out over filling out your tax forms?
Afraid you'll never make it to Happy Hour today?
Let Uncle Sam buy the house a round!

Americans for a Tax Free Happy Hour!

Updated 4-15-2016

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STRAWBERRY WATERMELON MARTINI - Summer Martini!

THE FIRST MARTINI OF SUMMER:

Yes, I know it's a little early for summer in most of the U.S. but here in Arizona the heat comes early and we had 90 degrees here the other day.  Fortunately I had some fresh strawberries and a cute little seedless mini watermelon all nicely prepped and cold in my fridge so out they came along with some fresh mint and I was shaking up some cold and refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Martinis for my new neighbors at Happy Hour!

Here's my recipe:

STRAWBERRY WATERMELON MARTINI

I think this martini put me in good standing with my new neighbors - they now know to keep an eye out for my martini flag. . .that means it's time for Happy Hour at the home of The Martini Diva.

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