20110812

IT'S NATIONAL CREAMSICLE DAY this Sunday!

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August 14th is
NATIONAL CREAMSICLE DAY
Celebrate with the Orange Cream Sicletini from The Martini Diva!

The Orange Cream Cocktail tastes exactly like the original Creamsicle ice cream treat with the added benefit of booze.  The classic frozen novelty was a creamy center of ice cream coated in a frozen layer of orange juice and orange was the first flavor produced in the Creamsicle brand.

THE ORANGE CREAMSICLE MARTINI RECIPE

Updated 7-2021
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20110810

National S'Mores Day AND National Banana Split Day!

IT'S
NATIONAL S'MORES DAY
AND
NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY!
August 10th is a Double Excuse For a Martini Day!

Talk about a win/win, not only is it National S'mores Day, it's also National Banana Split Day so you have two excuses to celebrate the day with a martini today!

Of course I have a martini for each one of them and both of them are a perfect way to celebrate their respective commemorative days.


The S'mores Martini is a perfect way to enjoy this classic fireside treat without having to actually go camping!  FUN TIP! For a real campfire experience, try this: Get mini marshmallows, some votive candles and some toothpicks or barbecue skewers (cut in half). Have your guests toast their own marshmallows over the candles for their martinis! But make sure you keep the flames and the martinis far apart!


The Banana Split Martini This is a perfect cocktail blend of all the flavors of a Banana Split - chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and banana with the added benefit of being way under the billion calories of an actual banana split!  You can top it off with whipped cream and a Maraschino cherry, but I usually just like to dip a banana slice in dark chocolate and add that to the rim. It's a wonderful way to finish off this martini!

Can't choose? No, problem! These two martinis are compatible in flavors so why not make up one of each in the same cocktail shaker??? For the garnish, just dip the rim in the graham crackers, then skewer a chocolate covered banana slice, a toasted mini marshmallow and a Maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick and there ya go, the "I Want S'More Banana Split Martini"!

Double Cheers to you on National S'Mores Day and National Banana Split Day.

 Updated 8-2017
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20110803

HAPPY NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY

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Happy  National Watermelon Day!
 

A Few Facts About Watermelons:

  • The scientific name for watermelon is Citrullus lanatus
  • Watermelons were cultivated at least as early as 2000 B.C.
  • Watermelon seeds were found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen
  • Watermelon is a fruit but it is related to other produce that grows on vines like pumpkins and squash
  • Early explorers used watermelons as canteens
  • There are over 1,200 varieties of watermelon grown worldwide
  • In China and Japan a watermelon is considered an excellent hostess gift
  • The word "watermelon" first appeared in the English dictionary in 1615

Health Benefits of Watermelon:
  • Rich in electrolytes and water content, watermelons are nature's thirst quencher
  • Watermelons not only quench your thirst, they can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis
  • Watermelons are an excellent source of Vitamin-A, anti-oxidant flavonoids like lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin
  • Watermelons are rich in potassium, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), thiamin (vitamin B-1), vitamin-C and manganese

Enjoy National Watermelon Day and don't hit anyone in the eye as you spit out the seeds.

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20110802

Peachy! August is National Peach Month

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You have the whole month to try out and enjoy all my
PEACH COCKTAILS

SOME PEACHY INFO FOR YOU:
  • The scientific name for peach is "persica" because early Europeans believed the peach was native to Persia (Iran), however the consensus of modern botanical thought is the peach originated in China, only being introduced to Persia and the Mediterranean region along the Silk Road prior to Christian times.
  • There are two types of cultivated peaches; clingstones and freestones.
  • Alexander the Great introduced the peach to Europe after he conquered Persia, Spanish explorers brought it to the Americas.
  • The peach is actually a member of the rose family.
  • A large peach has fewer than 70 calories and contains 3 grams of fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamins A and C.
  • Here are some additional health facts and a great recipe for Peachy Chicken Salad from WebMD.
Wishing you a Peachy Month of August!




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20110731

HAPPY NATIONAL COTTON CANDY DAY

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20110730

IT'S NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY!

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HAPPY NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY!

I freaking LOVE cheesecake.  I love the classic style, cake textured, baked in the oven, rich, decadent cheesecake and my favorite came from a deli/bakery in New York called Lindy's.

Of course I had to translate this dessert into a martini or I would have been shirking my cheesecake loving duties. In fact, I've created several delicious cheesecake inspired cocktails and you can find them all here:

 CHEESECAKE COCKTAILS

There's also some great cheesecake dessert recipes as well.

HAPPY NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY !

Updated 6-2017
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20110729

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