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Come Party With Me: Sex and the City Marathon - Drinks

partysugar — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:31:10 -0700

Without Sex and the City, the Cosmopolitan would not be the wildly popular cocktail it is today. Created in the early 80s, the drink became well known because Carrie frequently ordered the rosy-hued concoction. At the Sex and the City marathon that Fab and I are hosting, we'll definitely be pouring Cosmopolitans.

We'll also have tons of pink champagne and sparkling water on hand. To see the cosmo recipe, we'll use, read more.

Cosmopolitan
From Drink of the Week

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. cointreau or triple sec
3/4 oz. cranberry juice
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice

Directions

Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.

Serves 1.

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Happy Hour: Champagne Cosmo

YumSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:28:11 -0800

I was cleaning out my inbox when I came across this recipe for a Champagne Cosmo. The folks at TheBar.com sent it over as a great holiday cocktail, but unfortunately I didn't see it in time. Luckily for us, champagne is always in style, and the cosmo is here to stay. So if you're looking for a new twist on the average glass of bubbly, then check out this recipe. I plan on giving it a go this weekend; let me know if you end up doing the same! To get the recipe, read more.

Ciroc Champagne Cosmo
From TheBar.com

1 oz. Ciroc Vodka
1 dash Grand Marnier
1.5 oz. cranberry juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 twist orange
1 oz. champagne

Shake Ciroc Vodka, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, and lime over ice.
Strain into chilled champagne flute.
Top with champagne.
Garnish with orange twist.

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Happy Hour: Pomegranate Cosmo

partysugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:13:33 -0800

Last Saturday night I found the words, "The Cosmo is so 2001," tumbling from my mouth. As soon as they escaped, I started to remember - and miss – my old friends: the classic, rosy hued cranberry juice Cosmo and her close cousin, the berry-colored pomegranate Cosmo. Monday morning, I was shocked to find a note from Angelica with a recipe for the pom Cosmo!

Could we be in the midst of a Cosmo renaissance? The pomegranate Cosmo is the perfect, festive, holiday-worthy cocktail. With its gorgeous color, and tart refreshing taste, it's a delicious aperitif or fun party drink. To join me in rekindling my love affair with Cosmos, get the recipe, just read more

Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
From The Lodge at Tiburon

1 cup Vodka
1/2 cup Cointreau liqueur or triple sec
3/4 cup POM pomegranate juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Lime wedges, optional for garnish

Combine vodka, pom juice, Cointreau and lime juice in a container or pitcher.
In small batches, shake mixture with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain into chilled cocktail glasses.
Garnish with lime twist, if desired.

Serves 8.

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Happy Hour: Cosmo-Not

YumSugar — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:42:07 -0700

Most of the time, non-alcoholic drinks are simple, you open the bottle and you pour it into a glass. Sure there are a lot of great non-alcoholic options out there, but what if the drink recipient was hoping for something a little more unique? Well, don't fret, I've got the perfect recipe for you! Taking its cue from a classic Cosmopolitan, a Cosmo-Not is the perfect blend of citrus, pomegranate and cranberry. To start serving these up at your next shindig, read more

Cosmo-Not Martini
From Martini Art

6 ounces of freshly squeezed and very cold orange juice.
2 ounces of freshly squeezed and very cold tangerine juice.
2 orange rind twists.
2 very, very thin orange slices.
1 lime cut in half.
3 ounces of cranberry juice.
1 ounce of pomegranate juice.
4 drops of vanilla extract.
1 ounce of seltzer water.

Add all of your juices and vanilla extract to a shaker 1/2 full with cracked ice.
Shake for a full minute.
Squeeze in the juice of your lime and swirl the shaker ten times.
Strain into 2 large, frozed martini glasses.
Top each glass with an orange slice and one orange twist.
Slowly pour one tablespoon of seltzer into each glass (over the orange).

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Happy Hour: Cosmopolitan

partysugar — Fri, 25 May 2007 13:01:19 -0700

Last Thursday I was invited to an annual charity event hosted by the Guardsmen - a fraternity-like organization for young, professional men. Geeksugar and I made our way upstairs to the balcony bar and ordered Cosmopolitans. The Cosmos were free and flowing however, I was disappointed in the taste because it was obvious that they were made with Cosmo mix rather than refreshing cranberry juice cocktail and fresh squeezed lime. Making a Cosmo is super simple, it's one of the most basic drinks and should be in every hostess' repertoire. To get the recipe, along with a gallery of images from the event, just read more

Cosmopolitan
From Drink of the Week

1 1/2oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Cointreau or Triple Sec
3/4 oz. Cranberry Juice
1/4 oz. Lime Juice

Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
Strain into a cockail glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.

Serves 1.

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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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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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Recall Warning: Pills in the Fish, Salmonella in the Sprouts

YumSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:15:31 -0800

The folks at Gorton's Seafood are recalling their Gorton's 6 Crispy Battered Fish Fillets because one customer has found pills in her food.

Tracy Rowan of New Freedom, Penn., sat down to eat her fillets only to discover they contained several beige aspirin-sized pills.

The product is being recalled in Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The UPC number is #4440015770 and the date code is 7289G1. If you have any of these boxes, you are urged to call Gorton's for a refund at 800-896-9479.

If you're still concerned, the US FDA has more information.

In related news, Salad Cosmo USA is recalling alfalfa sprouts sold in northern and central California and Washington.

Trader Joe's has also recalled tubs of of alfalfa sprouts from Nature's Choice Alfalfa Sprouts.

Both sprout recalls are due to possible salmonella contamination.

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What's Yummy This Week: YumSugar Weekly Recap

YumSugar — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:21:00 -0800

This week we've really stepped up our Thanksgiving coverage with a Classic Thanksgiving plan and loads more Thanksgiving tips. Figure out what to make, and what to do if too many folks arrive.
Do you know what a turducken is?
Find out which celebrity chef is expecting her first baby.
Would you ever bite into the hottest pepper in the world?
The classic cosmo is making a pomegranate flavored comeback.
Love Thanksgiving? Love chocolate? Then you're going to love these turkey and pilgrim shaped chocolates.
This week I baked the "Best" Drop Biscuits. They'll go great with any meal, but will pair nicely with PartySugar's Mushroom Soup with Blue Cheese Toasts.
If you had the cash, would you pay $25,000 for a frozen hot chocolate?
This week's reader recipe is a simple, but droolworthy Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich.
In honor or National Diabetes Awareness Month, we've compiled a list of cookbooks to help manage diabetes without losing great flavor.
Don't forget! Our YumSugar gift guides start next week!
And finally, you've still got time to enter our Haute Hostess Apron Giveaway!

Yummy Links: From Creative Lunches to Wild Crabs

YumSugar — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:03:12 -0700

Bored of making your kids the same food each day? Check out these creative lunchtime ideas. - iVillage
I'm not really sure you want to know this, but just in case, here's a nutritional breakdown of fair food. 760 calories in a funnel cake?! - FitSugar
Do you know where the best pizza in America can be found? The field's been narrowed down to three finalists! - Serious Eats
Speaking of pizza, things just got a little bit crazier at Domino's. Now they're offering an Oreo Dessert Pizza. - Slashfood
I wish I had the space to collect cake stands. But since I don't, I'll just have to make my own for each party - Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen

How did we all miss an exhibition of artists using chocolate as their medium? - Will Work For Food
Don't let him order the Cosmo. Learn more about the 10 Drinks Men Should Never Order. - Chow
Specialty kiosks will allow you to get recipes while at the grocery store. - Baking Bites
Using a microwave will get you a lovely semolina-banana-coconut cake in under 15 minutes. Now if only I had a microwave... - Culinate
A moving tale about the noise a crab make when it dies. - Culinate