Cocktail Friday — Red Velvet Cake Milkshake

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Happy Friday, chickies!!   Since it's the last Friday before Valentine's Day, I thought I'd share a festive milkshake the whole family can enjoy.   Red Velvet Milkshake 2 large scoops chocolate ice cream Heaping Tablespoon red velvet cake mix 2 Tablespoons cream cheese frosting (I just used the canned stuff) 1/4 cup … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Nutella Whiskey Dream

That's What What We Said | Nutella Whiskey Dream

Sometimes Fridays feel like a cocktail. Other times Fridays feel like dessert.   Today we're doing both. A dessert cocktail. With Nutella. You're welcome.   Nutella Whiskey Dream 4 oz hot milk 1.5 oz whiskey 1 heaping tablespoon Nutella *optional ~ whipped cream   Spoon Nutella in bottom of … [Read more...]

Apple Crisp Shakes

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So, I realize that it's not Fall anymore, but we still like apple-ey stuff, right? Well. Apple crisp is one of my all time favorite desserts, so I thought this boozy milkshake would be perfect for a night by the fire.   INGREDIENTS 1 shot apple schnapps 1 shot Irish Cream 2 scoops vanilla ice cream dash of cinnamon graham … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Bailey’s Comet

Bailey's Comet | That's What We Said

Today we need a drink. One that we can set on fire. I know, right?   Plus this has Bailey's and Butterscotch Schnapps, so it's for real delicious.   Nothing better than a festive, delicious drink that you can also set on fire.  But it gets better, this drink also sparkles!  It's like a party in a … [Read more...]

Key Lime Float

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Well.   Here we are.  Right in the thick of January.   Booooring.   To liven things up a bit, I thought I'd whip up something tropical.   With Rum.   And ice cream.   If that doesn't do the trick, I don't know what will.   INGREDIENTS 2 shots rum 1 shot lime … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ The Paloma

The Paloma | That's What We Said

Hey Yo!   Does today really even count as Friday? Because it kinda feels like a Wednesday. But I'm not gonna argue with the calendar, especially when it works to my benefit.   We are in our first official week of 2013... And in New Jersey it's pretty stinking cold out. So what I am going to do is have a drink and … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Spiked Hot Chocolate

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Oh, it's officially time for the cozy. This is the perfect snuggly drink... Chocolatey, warm and boozy. Perfect.   Spiked Hot Chocolate 4 cups milk 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 6 - 8 Tbsp brandy or bourbon 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips *optional whipped cream for topping In 2 qt saucepan … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Boozy Eggnog Soda

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  As you may remember, I did Italian Cream Sodas for Cocktail Friday several weeks back.  They are a family favorite!!   For Christmas, I thought I'd do an eggnoggey twist on those (with booze -- optional). INGREDIENTS 3 shots Store bought eggnog (I used Vanilla Bean Eggnog) Vodka Club Soda Whipped … [Read more...]

Candy Cane Martini

Candy Cane Martini

It's December...Time to drink your jolly! Wait, umm. That sounded borderline problematic...   How about this...It's December, time to be jolly and drink...   Not much better.   Either way you want to be jolly, this harmless little cocktail will help you along. And it's peppermint, so you are guaranteed to … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Warm Apple Pie Drink

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So listen.   I know everyone is all about peppermint and hot chocolate nowadays.   But I still love my cider.  It's true.   If you're a fellow cider lover who isn't ready to give it up juuuuust yet, this drink is for you!!  It's like cider and apple pie got married and made a delicious baby and now you drink it, … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Pecan Pie Soda Float!!

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Can you believe Thanksgiving is LESS than a week away?   Me either.  I'm fairly convinced I've been victim to some type of time conspiracy, but I obviously can't prove it, so whatevs.   Anyways -- I saw a recipe for Pecan Pie Soda in the Thanksgiving issue of Food Network magazine and was intrigued...   So I … [Read more...]

Smashing Pumpkin Shooter

Smashing Pumpkin Shooter

So these past 11 days I have been without power..which I am sure you are all sick of hearing about it. But I will tell you when you don't have power it's kind of the ONLY thing you want to talk about...   So anyway...I've barely made it through this past week and a half. Pretty much the only that has kept me sane is drinking … [Read more...]