Martini Break! (Snow Day Edition)

Martini Break - The Snowdaytini

I don’t know about you Divas, but I have grown quite tired of the nasty weather that has plagued us this winter. Every other day, there’s another snowstorm…I’m sick of it! And I’m sure you ladies are sick of it too.  But never fret! I have another fabulous martini recipe that is sure to warm you up! Well…kind of. Although the weekend has not yet rolled around, I wanted to give you all something to try on your impending snow day…it’s the least I can do. Just so you know, this recipe requires that you have a blender and a sweater to keep you toasty while you sip. Without further adieu, I present to you…….the Snowdaytini!

 

Ingredients

2 oz of Baileys® Irish Cream

2 oz of Vanilla Flavored Vodka

1 oz of Milk

2 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream

Caramel (for garnish)

Cinnamon Sticks (for garnish)

Recipe

- Coat the inside of a martini glass with swirls of caramel, and chill for at least 1 hour.

- In a blender, combine Bailey’s®, vodka, milk, and ice cream. Blend until smooth.

- Pour mixture into chilled martini glass, and insert cinnamon stick for garnish.

 I hope this martini makes for a delicious snow day! Enjoy and drink responsibly!

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Introducing.......Sports Break!!!

Happy Sunday Divas! I hope your weekend was as fabulous as mine. As you prepare for the upcoming work week, I want you to ponder the following question: How many times have you been at a predominately male professional networking event where the topic of conversation is sports? More importantly, have you ever felt left out of a discussion because you are uncomfortable with the influx of sports jargon? If so, you are going to LOVE the Martini Chronicles’ new feature: Sports Break! As such, please let me introduce our sports aficionado, Anita Jarman, Founder and CEO of A Game Public Relations, LLC.

 

There is a fine line between Public Relations and Journalism.  So, as a PR professional/entrepreneur/connoisseur it is imperative that I let my journalism side come out from time to time.  With that said, it is my pleasure to introduce you to a new feature of the Martini Chronicles.  This feature is strictly informative, entertaining, controversial, and confrontational, and focuses on the ultimate reality show: SPORTS!

So who am I to speak on such a well-respected topic?  Other than growing up in a family surrounded by athletes, I have played basketball (my sport of choice), volleyball, soccer, and softball.  And if it were up to me, I’d play football, but not for that Lingerie League that comes on MTV (we’ll save that for another time).  My love for this industry really became apparent as I interned at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, which was a life-changing experience.  Currently, I am studying Sports Industry Management on the Graduate level at the Georgetown University in our Nation’s Capital.  I’ve lived in the Washington Metropolitan Area all my life, a city that boasts  a major league team in every professional sport: Washington Mystics (WNBA), Washington Redskins (NFL), Washington Nationals (MLB), Washington Capitals (NHL), D.C. United (MLS), and the Washington Wizards (NBA) (notice which team came first!). 

 
Which leads me to the Martini Chronicles… I am here to help my fellow Professional Divas improve their understanding of sports. If you have ever wondered what a First Down or Technical Foul is, or maybe Under Par, or how to spark up a conversation at the next predominately male business outing, this section is for you!  Learn what to say and how to say it when it comes to sports. Believe me, you’ll feel more well-rounded, and your significant other may be pleasantly surprised  when you  scream “Touchdown” for the right team. So get ready Divas! I am going to give you the skills that will help you converse about sports like a big girl…in a fabulous dress! Stay tuned!

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Martini Break!

Martini Break - The Cosmotini

 Divas, you’ve been working so hard all week, and you probably have not noticed that the weekend has crept up on you! So once again it is time for another fabulous martini. This time...the Cosmotini! Like the name suggests, the Cosmotini is a combination of the trendy Cosmopolitan and the classic Martini. Trust me when I tell you, it is definitely a treat! I must admit, this concoction took me a little longer to create than other martinis, but the end result is superb. I hope you Divas love it. And now I present to you the Cosmotini.

Ingredients

2 oz of Your Favorite Vodka

1 oz of Cranberry Liqueur

½ oz of Triple Sec

½ oz of Cranberry Juice

¼ oz of Rose’s® Lime Juice

Orange Wedges (for garnish)

Ice

Recipe

- Get your trusty foot spa, fill it with warm water and scented bath beads and start the jets. Set aside.

- Chill a martini glass.

- In a shaker, combine ice, vodka, liqueur, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Shake!

- Strain mixture into martini glass.

- Garnish with orange wedge.

Take your Cosmotini, park yourself in front of the television, and soak your feet in the spa. Relax and soak the week away! Drink responsibly!

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