Martini Thursdays...Raspberry Limeade Martini!!!

Raspberry Limeade Martini

So...I just go home from the office, and I'm anxiously waiting for Scandal to come on. Three weeks is way too long to wait for a new episode! So while we wait for 10 o'clock to arrive, why not enjoy a new martini recipe. I am almost embarrassed to admit that this will be the first martini recipe of 2013...no judgment please! Just accept my sincere apology in the form of the yummy Raspberry Limeade Martini. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 oz of Your Favorite Vodka

2 oz of Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
1/2 oz of Rose's Lime Juice

Fresh Raspberries for Garnish

Ice

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, Chambord, Lime Juice, and Ice. Shake!

2. Drop a few frozen raspberries into a chilled martini glass.

3. Strain mixture into martini glass.

There you have it! Now you're all ready for Scandal tonight. Let me know how you like it! Drink Responsibly!

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Martini Thursday...Nautical Kate!!

Nautical Kate

Seriously...is it really Thursday...the week is practically over! And then Christmas is right around the corner. And then the New Year is right up the street. Where did the time go? Let's have a martini and think about it, shall we!

Ingredients
2 oz Raspberry-Flavored Vodka
2 oz Lemonade (Homemade or Store-Bought)
Splash of Pink Champagne (The Sweeter the Better)
Ice
Lemon Wedge for Garnish

Recipe
1. In a shaker, combine Raspberry-Flavored Vodka, Lemonade, and Ice. Shake!
2. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass.
3. Top off with Champagne.
4. Garnish with a lemon-wedge.
5. Make a toast to the end of a successful work week.
6. Send The Pro Diva a message to let her know where the time went!

Thanks for the recipe JB! Enjoy the Nautical Kate...and Drink Responsibly!

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Martini Thursday....Raspberry Peach Martini!!!

Raspberry Peach Martini

Greetings Divas and Gents! Can I take a brief moment to say that I am so happy to be back to blogging regularly! Life has been so busy over the past few months...both at work and at home. As a result, my blogging schedule has suffered...how raggedy of me! But I'm back! And I have decided that I will be making a greater effort to be the blogger that you all have supported over the past (almost) two years.

Now that I've had my moment, I wanted to share a new martini recipe with you all...it is, after all, Martini Thursday! This week, I present the Raspberry Peach Martini! This recipe started of as a smoothie, but I managed to turn it into a spirited drink for my Chronicle readers. I hope you like it!

Ingredients

2 oz of Your Favorite Vodka

2 oz of Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
1 oz of Peach Schnapps

Fresh Raspberries for Garnish

Ice

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, Chambord, Peach Schnapps, and Ice. Shake!

2. Drop a few raspberries into a chilled martini glass.

3. Strain mixture into martini glass.

Easy! Enjoy your Raspberry Peach Martini, and have a great weekend. Drink Responsibly!

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Martini Thursday!!!

Raspberry Bellini Martini

Well Divas and Gents, we are counting down the last few days of 2011, and I'm excited to see what the new year will hold for me, my family, my friends, and the Martini Chronicles. My hope is that the new year will bring you all good health, peace, prosperity, and martini recipes every Thursday! 

Today I bring you all the last martini recipe of 2011. It only seems right that this recipe incorporates the official drink of New Year's Eve....Champagne! The Raspberry Bellini Martini brings together the sparkle of champagne and the sweetness of raspberries. I am more than confident the Raspberry Bellini Martini is a bona fide New Year's Eve party crowd pleaser. Just be sure to enjoy your martinis and all other spirits responsibly. And now.......I present to you the Raspberry Bellini Martini!

Ingredients

2 oz of Your Favorite Vodka

2 oz of Champagne (Preferably Asti)

2 oz of Chambord Liqueur

1 oz of Peach Schnapps

Fresh Raspberries (For Garnish)

Ice

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, Champagne, Chambord, Peach Schnapps, and Ice. Stir!

2. Drop a few raspberries in the bottom of a chilled martini glass.

3. Strain mixture into waiting martini glass.

Easy right!? Mix up a few on New Year's Eve for your guest. Enjoy! And Drink Responsibly! Happy New Year!

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Martini Thursday!!!

Raspberry Lemon Martini

Greetings Divas and Gents! Once again the weekend is upon us, and the Martini Chronicles is at your service with another delicious martini recipe. This week’s recipe combines the sweet and sour flavors of raspberries and lemons. The Raspberry Lemon Martini effectively satisfies your fruity and sweet desire, and scratches your tart and tangy itch. Did I go too far with that metaphor? Maybe? Anyway, enjoy the Raspberry Lemon Martini, and be sure to share it with a friend….or two!

Ingredients

3 oz Your Favorite Vodka

2 oz Chambord Raspberry Liqueur

½ oz Lemon Juice

Fresh Raspberries for Garnish

Ice

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, Chambord, Lemon Juice, and Ice. Shake!

2. Drop a few raspberries into a chilled martini glass.

3. Strain mixture into martini glass.

Easy as 1, 2, 3! Enjoy your martini and have a great weekend. And Drink Responsibly!

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Martini Break!

Raspberry Lemonade Mojito Martini

It’s so funny where you find inspiration. Each week, I try to give you Divas a new martini recipe. Earlier this week, one of my Twitter followers asked me where I get ideas for my recipes. I told her that these ideas come from everywhere…a conversation with a friend; a college memory; chocolate withdrawal (See The Choco Latte Martini). This week’s recipe was inspired by a beverage I had a Cosi during lunch yesterday. It was a Raspberry Mojito Lemonade, and it was absolutely fantastic! It was non-alcoholic of course, as I did have to go back to work. But it got me to thinking of a new twist on the classic mojito. Just like that, the Raspberry Lemonade Mojito Martini was born! (Try saying it three times fast!) I hope you like it!

Ingredients

3 Mint Leaves

3 oz Light Rum

2 oz Raspberry Lemonade

1 oz Lime Juice

1 Teaspoon of Sugar

Ice

Lemon Wedges for Garnish

Recipe

1. In a martini shaker, muddle mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice for about 2 minutes.

2. Add Rum and Raspberry Lemonade (Simply Lemonade is Awesome!). Shake!

3. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass.

4. Garnish with a Lemon.

There it is! A new recipe created from random inspiration…story of my life! Enjoy! And drink responsibly!

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Martini Break!

Martini Break - The Raspberry Ice Tea Martini

It’s that time of the week that you all have come to love…Martini Time! I would like to dedicate this week’s martini recipe to all the readers and followers who have supported the Martini Chronicles, and have spread the word to their fellow Professional Divas. I appreciate everything that you have done to promote the Chronicles, and I am completely overwhelmed with the love and advice I have received regarding its content and its delicious martini recipes. I am ecstatic that you all love the Chronicles,  and I hope that you will continue to Like It, Retweet It, Post It, Link It, Blog it, etc.!  

As a token of my appreciation and gratitude, I present to you the Raspberry Ice Tea Martini! This recipe is a little bit sweet, and a little bit tart. In any case, it is all around refreshing. Try it this weekend, and continue to provide me with any and all feedback…good and bad.

Ingredients

3 oz of Raspberry Sweet Tea Vodka

1 oz of Raspberry-flavored Lemonade (I prefer Simply Lemonade®)

1 oz of Freshly Brewed Tea (Cooled and Sweetened to Taste)

Fresh Raspberries for Garnish

Lemon Wedge for Garnish

Ice

Recipe

- In a shaker, combine ice, vodka, lemonade, and brewed tea. Shake!

- Drop fresh raspberries in the bottom of a chilled martini glass, and strain mixture into glass.

- Garnish with a lemon wedge.

There you go! Enjoy your martini, and please continue to support the Martini Chronicles! Drink Responsibly!

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