Cocktails

June 25, 2016Cocktails, Recipesmargarita, tequilaJulie Boyle

We went to St. Thomas in February and when I saw Strawberry Jalapeno margaritas on the menu, I had to try it!  I don’t like the frozen super sweet margaritas, I like to taste the tequila.  The strawberries add just the right amount of sweetness (plus the pink is so pretty!) and the jalapeno adds some nice heat.  They are a bit of an effort to make as you have to hand squeeze the strawberries but it’s worth the effort 🙂  Cheers!

Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita

  • 4 Jiggers of your favorite tequila
  • 2 Jiggers of Cointreau
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp of simple syrup
  • 10 strawberries
  • 1 jalapeno
  • Margarita salt, optional
  • ice
  1. Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
  2. With your hands, squeeze the juice from 8 of the strawberries into the cocktail shaker. You want the color to be quite pink. Depending on how ripe your strawberries are, you made need more than 8.
  3. Rim the glasses with salt if you like and add ice to the glasses. Slice the 2 remaining strawberries and add to the glasses. Slice the jalapeno very thin and add 1 to the glass if you are afraid of the heat, up to 4 or 5 if you like the heat.
  4. Vigorously shake the margaritas and pour into the prepared glasses.

  July 20, 2015Cocktails, Recipescocktail, lime, tequilaJulie Boyle

My current favorite summer drink.  Combine my LOVE of watermelon with my love of margaritas and you have an instant hit!  Summer love 🙂 Continue reading Watermelon Margaritas →

A tasty fun cocktail for the Fall and Thanksgiving. Continue reading Rumchata Pumpkin Martinis →

This is my version of a great cocktail I first had at Baldwin’s in Manchester, NH.  Sadly Baldwin’s has since closed but at least I can make this any time I want.  Continue reading French Martini →

How do I begin to describe my love affair with Margaritas if you don’t know me?  Um, my Specialized Ruby Bike is named Rita.  I do races so I have a legitimate excuse to “replace my electrolytes” with a Margarita with salt.  I just love Margaritas.  I like different flavors but by far, this classic recipe is my all time favorite. Continue reading Classic Margaritas →

Throwing a Great Cocktail Party isn’t hard, it just takes some careful planning.  This post is going to give you the top tips to throw a fun, memorable cocktail party.

1).  Themes are Fun!  Theme’s get people excited and help you create the ambience, right menu and most importantly, the right cocktails!  This is after all, a cocktail party.  Some Theme ideas:  Continue reading Throwing a Great Cocktail Party →

The famous cocktail from one of my all time favorite shows…….Sex & the City.  Continue reading Cosmopolitan Martini →

Ariba, Ariba!~  I love margaritas, all kinds.  This one is good when you are feeling a little caliente 🙂  Continue reading Chipotle Margaritas →

This is a spicy tangy cocktail.  I love the taste of the pepperoncini juice in it!  It is perfect for a brunch cocktail or anytime you are feeling a little spicy!  🙂  Continue reading Bloody Mary Martinis →

November 10, 2013Cocktails, Entertainingcocktail, pomegranateJulie Boyle

I love Pomegranate Martinis.  There are so many wonderful antioxidants in them, I find them a healthy cocktail 🙂  Hey, they look really pretty and I serve them year as the featured cocktail for our Toys for Tots party.

  • Vodka
  • Cointreau
  • Pomegrante Juice
  • 1 Lime
  • Ice
  • Cocktail Shaker
  1. Place ice in the cocktail shaker
  2. Using a cockatil jigger, add 4 parts Vodka
  3. Add 2 Parts Cointreau
  4. Add Juice of 1 Lime
  5. Add a healthy splash of Pomegranate juice (add more if you can’t take the heat)
  6. Shake well and pour into 2 martini glasses.