We are terrible bloggers. We haven’t posted anything for a couple of months, and we humbly apologize with out deepest regrets. Though, I’m honestly not sure anyone reads this. But I can say on behalf of all the other Global Eatery ladies, we love our blog. Or perhaps we just love food and have forgotten about our blog. In any case, I will revitalize our dormant blog. Let’s just say it was hibernating, and now that we all want winter to be over, we need to wake this little blog up!
During the dreary winter months, what makes your soul warm up? Besides, Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. Well, alcohol, of course! Who wouldn’t pass up a special cocktail? I know I wouldn’t. So this winter, I enjoyed concocting and consuming cocktails. Well in full disclosure, I did not do any creative concocting, but instead made up already well-known specialty drinks, such as (in)famous margaritas, a classy Kir Royale and Friday Night Cosmos.
Margaritas – The death for some people, but oh so tasty and reminiscent of Mexican themed college parties or summer bbq’s where beer is the only other drink served. There are a variety of ways you can make them, and once the summer gets going and more fresh fruit is in season, I’ll start experimenting with mangos or strawberries, rather than the original lemon-lime taste.
Kir Royale – This classic champagne cocktail puts a twist on a tradition class of bubbly, making it special. And it’s so simple to make. Just add a touch of crème de cassis to a flute filled with champagne and add your preferred garnish – I used a blackberry. Others use cherries, raspberries or small strawberries. Take your pick!
Cosmos – When I’m feeling adventurous on a Friday night, instead of pouring myself a glass of wine, I’ll pull the cocktail shaker out, some cranberry juice, lime juice, triple sec and vodka – voilà! The traditional Cosmopolitan! (I apologize that I don't have any photos of my own cosmos. I must drink them too quickly before realizing I should snap a pic.)
Now that you know what I’ve been making. Here’s what’s next:
Campari Mimosas – Add some color to a little prosecco with campari and then add some vit-C filled OJ. I might even try to make the garnish look pretty, like in the photo!
