December Signature Drink

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The Holidays are upon us and there is nothing like a great drink amoung friends and family. Here’s one from TheCocktailTimes.com

Apple Cinnamon Toast

Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 oz. Smirnoff Green Apple Twist vodka
- 1/2 oz. Goldschlager
- Dash of Green Apple Jell-O
- Sliced Apple on top
- Cinnamon Rim
- Garnish with Cinnamon stick, apple slice

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with cinnamon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.

Cheers!

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This post was written by LexusEvents on December 12, 2008

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The venue has been secured….

The venue for Shopping N Champagne has been secured.  Stay tuned for our vendor package and our discount for securing a table early.

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This post was written by LexusEvents on November 5, 2008

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November’s Signature Drink

Its almost Turkey Day and of course that means we need a special drink as we share our tables with our friends and family.  Or we are spending our day taking care of those who are less fortunate.

This month’s siggy drink is…..

Gobble-tini
(from the Cocktailtimes.com)

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Here’s the receipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Smirnoff cranberry twist vodka
- 1/4 oz Chambord
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Garnish: 3 cranberries on stick

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with 3 cranberries on stick.

Enjoy!

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This post was written by LexusEvents on November 1, 2008

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2008 Election Cocktails

So I get an alert on the ole Blackberry this morning…new mail. And its a email from one of my fav sites, Cocktailtimes.com and the headliner:

Election Cocktails  YAY!

Now no matter how you feel about the candidates, VOTE! (OK that was my get out the vote message now back to our message LOL)

Anywho….I click and the drinks look good (I love colorful drinks) so I decided to share.

From the Cocktailstimes.com:

election-drinks

 

McCainarita
1 part Siembra Azul Reposado
1/2 part Grand Marnier
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part pomegranate juice

Ciroc Obama
1 part Ciroc vodka
1/2 part Blue Curacao
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part sprite

Miss Independent
2 parts Stoli Raspberry flavored vodka
1 part Cointreau
Splash Cranberry
Splash Lime juice

Cocktails created by Gypsy Bar at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and all drinks contain Tequila

Enjoy!

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This post was written by LexusEvents on October 23, 2008

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Shopping N Champagne is looking for vendors

women-shoppingLexus Events presents “Shopping and Champagne” a Girls Nite Out shopping event for Women over 21. This event is going to take place on April 18, 2009 in Oakland, CA and we are looking for vendors to participate.

Designers (clothing and jewelry), travel agents, those in Direct Sales are all welcome.

If your interested in participating, become one of our friends on our myspace page http://www.myspace.com/shoppingnchampagne All updates will be listed there.

We will contact all vendors once a location has been secured with booth vailability and pricing.

Have any questions? Email Margaret at shoppingnchampagne [@] lexusevents.biz

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This post was written by LexusEvents on October 21, 2008

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California Love..the drink

Ok Im a big fan of cute drinks even though Im always looking for the non alcohol version. But this one caught my eye. One, because I love my state and two its just looks cute.

Its California Peach Sangria

Dont that look yummy?!? Try this for your end of summer parties

Ingredients: (Makes 6 Servings)
1 (750ml) bottle Sauvignon Blanc, chilled
1 cup peach puree (about 2 medium peaches)
1/2 cup Marie Brizard Peach liqueur
1 tbsp sugar
1 peach, pitted and thinly sliced
4 lime slices
Garnish: mint sprigs

Stir together the wine, peach puree and peach liqueur in a large pitcher. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add fruit slices, pressing against the side of the pitcher with a large spoon to release some of the juices. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with mint sprigs.

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This post was written by LexusEvents on September 29, 2008

October Signature Drink … Jack O Tini

October…the month of Halloween. Dont know if you partake in the Halloween festivities but if your throwing an adult party, try this months signature drink for all your Halloween guests. Taken from the Cocktail Times
Jack 0 Tini

Ingredients:
2 oz Stoli vodka

1/4 oz pumpkin puree

1 tsp lemon juice

2 oz orange juice

Place a large soup pot filled with water on the stove to boil. Carve the tops from the pumpkins and set aside. Scope out the interior and seeds, leaving a think shell. Discard the seeds and flesh, or use in another recipe. Place the pumpkins in the boiling water and boil for about a minute. Remove and drain. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into the pumpkin. Serve with a black straw.

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This post was written by LexusEvents on September 28, 2008