Martini Thursday...the Pear Cosmotini!

The Pear Cosmotini

Greetings Divas and Gents! I know it has been quite some time since I have posted a new martini recipe, and I sincerely apologize to each of you. Life has been busy as of late...in a good way of course! My family has been doing great and work has been really busy, both of which are good things. But I am cognizant of the fact that I have been neglecting the Chronicles and its readers, which is bad thing. In any event I realize that balance is necessary, and I am actively making strides to reincorporate balance back into my life...starting this week!

There is one good thing that has come out of me being busy and missing the opportunity to bring you all new martini recipes...I have amassed tons of recipes that I want to share with you all! Some I have created on my own. Some I have found in different restaurants and bars. And there are some that I have received via email from my fabulous readers (thank you!). Today...the Pear Cosmotini! This recipe combines the sweet taste of pear with the tartness of a classic Cosmopolitan...a double win! Try it out. Let me know what you think. Ah....it feels so good to be back! Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 oz of Your Favorite Vodka

1 oz of St. Germain Liqueur

1 oz of Cranberry Juice

½ oz of Triple Sec

¼ oz of Rose’s Lime Juice

Pear Slice (For Garnish)

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, St. Germain, Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, and Lime Juice. Shake!

2. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass.

3. Garnish with a Pear Slice.

I hope you all enjoy the Pear Cosmotini. I also promise that I will be more present around here! Have a great Friday and weekend! And Drink Responsibly!

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Martini Thursday!!!

Red Berry Cosmotini

Greetings Divas and Gents! And welcome to another riveting edition of the soap opera I like to call Martini Thursday! I would also like to welcome all of my new followers and subscribers to the journey through my professional career that I affectionately call the Martini Chronicles. I have no doubt in my mind that you will love it here! And if you don’t, you will let me know right? Perfect!

Now, to my longtime followers and subscribers, please join me in welcoming the newest crop of Divas and Gents to the Chronicles with a fabulous new martini recipe…because we know how to treat folks over here! This week’s recipe combines the sweet taste of red berries with the tartness of cranberry juice. The Red Berry Cosmotini is a modern twist on the classic Cosmopolitan…I think you all will like it! So, gather your ingredients and get ready for the Red Berry Cosmotini!

Ingredients

3 oz Ciroc® Red Berry Vodka

2 oz Cranberry Juice

1 oz Triple Sec

½ oz Lime Juice

Lime Slice (For Garnish)

Ice

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, and Ice. Shake!

2. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass.

3. Garnish with a lime slice.

Now, raise your glass as I propose a virtual toast to our new friends…welcome to the Martini Chronicles! Kick your feet up and enjoy! And Drink Responsibly!

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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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