CHEESECAKE COCKTAILS

Love cheesecake, love cheesecake cocktails more.

You can't tell from all the different cheesecake cocktail recipes below, right?

CHEESECAKE
COCKTAILS

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE MARTINI

DARK CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE MARTINI
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE MARTINI
CREAM CHEESE (CHEESECAKE) BROWNIE MARTINI

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE MARTINI

CHERRY CHEESECAKE MARTINI

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE MARTINI 

CHEESECAKE BROWNIE MARTINI
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE EDIBLE COCKTAILS

Non-alcoholic Cheesecake recipes:

SAVORY CHEESECAKE BITES

CHOCOLATE DIPPED CHEESECAKE POPS
BANANA CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

National Cheesecake Day is July 30th.

Here's a little cocktail cheesecake art & gifts from The Martini Diva Boutique:

Updated 2-2019

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Scotch Whisky and SCOTCH COCKTAILS

Scotch whisky, originally made from malted barley, evolved from a Scottish drink called uisge beatha, Gaelic for "lively water" or "water of life". Though nobody knows when or how whisky first came to Scotland, according to the Exchequer Rolls (records of royal income and expenditure) of Scotland, Scotch whisky was first legally distilled in 1494. There is an excellent history of Scotch whisky here.

Scotch whisky is made from malt or grains, is distilled as either single malt, single grain or blended whiskies, must be made in Scotland and must be aged in oak barrels a minimum of three years. 

There are three categories of Scotch whisky. Single malt (only water and malted barley made at a single distillery by batch distillation in pot stills), Single grain (made at a single distillery but, in addition to water and malted barley, may involve whole grains of other malted or unmalted cereals), and Blended. Blended Scotch whiskys are defined by whether they are Blended malt Scotch whisky (a blend of two or more single malt Scotch whiskies from different distilleries), Blended grain Scotch whisky (a blend of two or more single grain Scotch whiskies from different distilleries), or Blended Scotch whisky (a blend of one or more single malt Scotch whiskies with one or more single grain Scotch whiskies.) 

What's the deal with whisky versus whiskey? It's all a matter of geographics, the Scots prefer whisky while we Americans and the Irish use whiskey. As for bourbon versus whiskey that's another mash-up.

For those of you who don't drink their scotch neat, on the rocks or with a bit of water or soda here are my riffs on some Scotch cocktail classics:

SCOTCH 
COCKTAILS

ARNAUD'S SPECIAL

BLACK PANTHER COCKTAIL

CHOCOLATE ROB ROY

CHURCHILL COCKTAIL

DRACULA'S BLOOD & SAND
GODFATHER

GUY FAWKES COCKTAIL

ROB ROY
ROBERT BURNS COCKTAIL
RUSTY NAIL

National Scotch Day is July 27th, International Scotch Day is held in February.

"Set up another case bartender! The best thing for a case of nerves is a case of Scotch.”

- W. C. Fields  

Updated 7-2021

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White Wine Cherry Sangria Recipe

A Merry Marriage of Cherries and White Wine

WHITE WINE CHERRY SANGRIA RECIPE

1 Bottle of White Wine

(I used a nice Italian Pinot Grigio)

1 C. of Fresh Cherries, Pitted and Sliced

1 Orange, Cut into Segments

1/2 C. Sugar

Combine all the ingredients together and let them get acquainted for a minimum of a day.  I let mine congregate together for 2 days and the longer I left it, the deeper the color became indicating more of the cherries and oranges had dispersed within the wine.

I went back and forth about adding in some fresh herbs, but in the end decided this time just to keep it in the fruit family.  I do think tarragon would be nice and cardamom would be interesting too. Plus a splash of Prosecco would be a nice way to add some effervescence....

Feel free to add more or less sugar depending on your preferences.

Cheers, M'Dears and Enjoy!

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HOT FUDGE SUNDAE MARTINI Cocktail Recipe

Who doesn't like a hot fudge sundae? Especially one with vodka in it? Yes, I turned this favorite ice cream dessert into a cocktail. You won't need a spoon for this sundae.

TheHOT FUDGESUNDAE MARTINI
INGREDIENTS1 Oz. Marshmallow Vodka1 Oz. Chocolate Vodka1 Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream3 Tbsp. Hot Fudge Sauce, MeltedPinch of Maldon Salt
Garnish: Chopped Peanut Rim, Whipped Cream, Cocktail Cherry
Tools: Blender 
Glass: Cocktail  (Martini)
DIRECTIONSAdd the chopped peanuts to a small plate. Add 1 tablespoon of the melted hot fudge to another small plate. Dip your glass rim in the melted hot fudge and then into the peanuts.Drizzle some of the hot fudge into the glass bowl. Chill the glass in the freezer.Add the rest of the hot fudge to a blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.Pour into your chilled glass, garnish and serve.
Make extra - trust me!
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National Hot Fudge Sundae Day is July 25th.

Updated 7-2021

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IT'S NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY! MARGARITA UP, QUERIDOS!

Let's break out the tequila and hit it with some blueberries, shall we?

BLUEBERRY MARGARITA

INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 Oz. Blue Agave Tequila
2 Tsp. Blueberry Simple Syrup*
1/2 C. Fresh Blueberries
1/2 Oz. Lime Juice
1/2 Oz. Blue Curacao
3 Mint Leaves
Ice

GARNISH: Fresh mint leaves, orange slice, blueberry filled ice cubes

DIRECTIONS
Rim glass with a 50/50 sugar and salt combination.
Muddle the lime juice, blueberry simple syrup, mint leaves and fresh blueberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add plain ice cubes, pour in the tequila and blue curacao and shake until chilled.
Pour into the chilled glass, garnish and serve.

*BLUEBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

INGREDIENTS
1 Cup of Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
1 Cup of Sugar
1 Cup of Water

TOOLS
Saucepan
Storage Jar
Small Metal Strainer

DIRECTIONS
Bring the blueberries, sugar and water to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half or to a syrup consistency.

Strain into your clean glass jar and refrigerate for up to several months.


Not only is this Blueberry Simple Syrup great in cocktails, it's perfect for pancakes or poured over ice cream or pound cake.

Purchase the Blueberry Margarita Recipe Here.

Not into blueberries?
No hay problema, mi amigos, here's a ton of other
TEQUILA COCKTAILS

Saludos, queridos!

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The LOLLIPOP COCKTAIL for National Lollipop Day

You know me, I will always try to create a cocktail for any food holiday where possible. National Lollipop Day was just another fun excuse to indulge myself.

I used to make this with Pinnacle Rainbow Sherbet Vodka but, since it's no longer being produced, I simply replaced its lime, raspberry and orange or pineapple fruit punch flavor with some more easily procured vodkas.

Yes, it's sweet, but then so are lollipops, and at least this has the redeeming quality of having booze.

The
L🍭LLOPOP
COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS
1 Oz. Mango Vodka
1 Oz. Citrus Vodka

1/2 Oz. Pineapple Juice

1/2 Oz. Cranberry Juice

1/2 Oz. Orange Juice

1/4 Oz. Lime Juice

Garnish: Mini Rainbow Lollipop, Lemon Wedge

DIRECTIONS

Pour ingredients into an ice filled highball glass, stir then garnish and serve.

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National Lollipop Day is July 20th.

Updated 7-2021

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Peach Daiquiri

I love daiquiris. I particularly love fruit daiquiris and one of my favorites is peach because you can use fresh, frozen or canned peaches and all of them are delicious. One of the few canned fruits that I will use are peaches, otherwise I stick with fresh or frozen fruit.

This means that no matter what time of year it is, I can have a Peach Daiquiri!

The Frozen
PEACH DAIQUIRI

INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 Oz. Light Rum
1 Oz. Peach Schnapps
1/2 Cup Peach Slices
3/4 Oz. Lime Juice
1 Tsp. Agave Nectar
1/2 Cup Ice

Garnish: Peach Slice

Tools: Blender

Glass: Coupe or Cocktail

DIRECTIONS
Blend ingredients until smooth, pour into a chilled glass, Garnish and serve.

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DAIQUIRI RECIPES

Updated 7-2017

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