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Happy Hour: Flirtini

partysugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:56 -0700

Besides cosmopolitans, Fab and I offered guests Flirtinis at our Sex and the City Marathon. Like the cosmo, a Flirtini is a cocktail that was featured on an episode of the show. The Flirtini also happens to be Danny's signature drink, and he has making them down to a science. Luckily he taught me the technique for this simple, stylish cocktail that combines pineapple juice, vodka, and Champagne. He recommends chilling the three ingredients hours before mixing the drink. I suggest making a large batch because these babies go down like water! To make these cocktails today - cheers it's Friday! - read more.

Flirtini
From Drink of the Week

Ingredients

1 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Champagne
2 oz. Pineapple Juice

Directions
Combine vodka, Champagne, and pineapple juice in a highball or collins glass filled with ice. For a party multiply recipe and mix in a pitcher.

Makes 1 cocktail.

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Happy Hour: Tartini

partysugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:00:36 -0700

What would the world of girlie drinks be like without Sex and the City? Besides cosmopolitans and flirtinis, the uber-popular television series also gave birth to the tartini. The tartini is a combination of the cosmo and the flirtini because it takes components from both cocktails.

While there are lots of different recipes out there, this is the one I like to use. If you don't want to open an entire bottle of champagne to top off two drinks, use a sparkling substitute like Juice Squeeze Mountain Raspberry. It gives the drink a slight fizz without changing the flavor. For the recipe please read more.

Tartini
Modified From Recipe Zaar

Ingredients

1 fluid ounce berry vodka
1/2 fluid ounce orange liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce pineapple juice
1/2 fluid ounce cranberry juice
juice from half a lime
Champagne*

Directions

Combine the raspberry vodka, cointreau, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker.
Shake well for 45 seconds to form ice crystals.
Strain into a glass and top with a splash of Champagne

Makes 1 cocktail.

*If you don't want to open an entire bottle of Champagne for just a splash, use a sparkling substitute like Juice Squeeze Mountain Raspberry.

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Off to Market Recap: Martini Glasses

partysugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:00:57 -0700

Since Sex and the City comes out in two days, I thought it was the perfect time to shop for martini glasses. To enjoy cosmopolitans and flirtinis in the proper servingware, you headed off to market in search of new martini glasses. You looked for chic, stylish glasses that would be found in the hands of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte. You saved the stemware in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag martini glasses. While the leopard-print glasses are stunning and would be perfect for a jungle-themed fete, I might get sick of the print.

However, I won't tire of these rosy-stemmed martini glasses because pink is my favorite color. Fabulous find, fashionista119! For more martini glasses, scroll to the right below.

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Off to Market: Martini Glasses

partysugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:00:46 -0700

In honor of the Sex and the City movie premiere, I've decided to treat myself to a new set of martini glasses. Like Champagne flutes, a party girl can never have too many martini glasses. To ensure that we all enjoy cosmopolitans and flirtinis in the proper servingware, let's head off to market in search of fabulous martini glasses. Look for chic, stylish glasses that would be found in the hands of Carrie, Samantha, and Co. Save the stemware you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Martini Glasses. Good luck!

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Don't know where to start searching? Check out a list of my favorite online stores when you, read more

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

The Ultimate Bar: Martini Glasses

partysugar — Thu, 03 May 2007 14:28:39 -0700

To me this one is a no brainer. My favorite cocktail is a vodka martini, so chic little martini glasses are never far from my reach. I like the classic, sleek look of the triangular yet functional glass. A complete bar will have martini glasses because you can serve tons of different drinks in them, not just the gin or vodka martini. They also make great presentation for layered desserts and puddings. I personally prefer the good old fashioned glass like the one from Crate & Barrel ($8.95) pictured at left. However if you are looking for an exotic martini glass, read more

Ball-stem martini glasses are trendy and popular and perfect for a party. I love these artistic ones by Flirtini. Makes me totally want one-both the glass and the drink. At $99 for a six pack of glasses it's a little more pricey but when you think of the glasses as a work of art and something that will be in your bar forever it's worth it.

Totally swanky are these martini stemless insulated with ice martini cups. Your drink will remain perfectly chilled in this inventive little glass that doubles as a dip holder. 2 packs start at $35.00.