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Read more about the article No Mocking- The Struggle is Real
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No Mocking- The Struggle is Real

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:February 26, 2020
  • Post category:Tough Days

This probably sounds a bit counter-intuitive to my avocation of writing about cocktail preparation, but my husband and I decided to do Dry February this year.  We'd been hearing that…

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Cranberry Margarita

Cranberry Margaritas for a Crowd

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:December 28, 2019
  • Post category:BIG get-togethers/Small get-togethers/Special Occasions

It's the end of the year again, and with Christmas in the books, New Year's Eve is upon us.  Have you already secured your wine, beer and spirits for the…

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Grapefruit Crush

Grapefruit Crush

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:December 13, 2019
  • Post category:Before 5:00pm/BIG get-togethers/Small get-togethers/Special Occasions

Thanks to a very late Thanksgiving this year, the Christmas season really shocked me with its instant obnoxious presence.  No reprieve after Turkey Day, just full blown panic at trying…

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Pineapple Upside Down Martini

Pineapple Upside Down Martini

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:November 30, 2019
  • Post category:Family Vacation/Martinis/Special Occasions

You may not think Thanksgiving and pineapples go hand in hand, but they do for me.  Years ago when we took a crazy road trip from Pennsylvania to Florida for…

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Autumn Breeze

Autumn Breeze

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:November 14, 2019
  • Post category:Binge-watching/Small get-togethers/Special Occasions

Contrary to what you might be noticing online and in the brick and mortar stores, it is not quite the Christmas season yet.  I have already been hearing Christmas music…

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Frozen Mango Margarita

Frozen Mango Margarita

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:September 20, 2019
  • Post category:Before 5:00pm/Family Vacation/No Occasion Necessary

Now that the final weekend of the summer is approaching, I have to tell you about an old recipe that I made in my single days living in the Belmont…

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Read more about the article Second Time Around Raspberry Mojito
Raspberry Mojito

Second Time Around Raspberry Mojito

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:August 2, 2019
  • Post category:Binge-watching/Small get-togethers/Special Occasions

Life is always more fulfilling when there are wonderful events to celebrate, and I got to be part of a very special life event this past weekend. My lifelong friend…

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Sweet Peach Tea

Sweet Peach Tea

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:June 14, 2019
  • Post category:No Occasion Necessary/Tough Days

Anyone who's read any of my drink recipes (Anyone...? Anyone...?) knows that I like my cocktails STRONG. And seeing as you've probably guessed that I was at my prime bar-hopping…

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The Gross Anatomy

Gross Anatomy

  • Post author:Monica
  • Post published:February 24, 2019
  • Post category:Small get-togethers/Special Occasions

It's that time of year again, folks.  I am emerging from semi-retirement at long last to bring to you a cocktail recipe that I think you will really enjoy.  And…

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