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30 Creative Shot Recipe Ideas

Friday, June 14th, 2013

Alabama Slammer ShotSometimes a party calls for a signature cocktail and we’ve had some that were fabulous and some that needed a few more tweaks to get it right.

How about shots? When is the last time you were at a party that served a creative and tasty shot? Not a jello shot, although we have nothing against them, but a real shot that is something besides tequila, salt and a lime?

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How to make Paper Flowers

Saturday, May 25th, 2013

If you’ve been put in charge of the party favors, decorating or just want to dress up a gift box or present, you’ll love these paper flower tutorial ideas. They are as easy as they are beautiful.  Just follow the photos on how to cut the paper and wrap around the stem to finish.

How to make Paper Flowers

Source: Pinterest

The Oaks Lily – Official Drink of the Kentucky Oaks

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

The Oaks Lily - Office Cocktail of the Kentucky Oaks Horse Race

The Oaks Lily® is the official drink of the Kentucky Oaks, run at Churchill Downs the day before the famous Kentucky Derby.

There is one thing you need to know about the Kentucky Oaks, PINK is its signature color.

The winner of the Kentucky Oaks, America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies, is draped with a garland of hot pink and white stargazer lilies, so what better color than a pink cocktail to celebrate this day of fillies and lilies.

To make the Oaks Lily®:

  • 1 oz. Grey Goose® Vodka
  • 1 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
  • 3 oz. Cranberry Juice
  • Splash of Triple Sec

Serve with crushed ice and garnish with a cherry and orange wedge.

Don’t forget to invite guests to enjoy the Kentucky Oaks with fabulous invitations.

Kentucky Oaks Lily Horse Racing Party Invitations - Come see them all at Announcingit.com

Photo Churchill Downs

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How to Make Green Beer for St. Patrick’s Day

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

How to Make Green Beer for St. Patrick's Day

Green beer on St. Patrick’s Day! All the pubs will be serving it, but if you decide to have your own party, how do you make your beer green for St. Patrick’s Day?

  • To turn beer green, you can use either blue or green food coloring
  • For a shamrock green beer color, use blue dye, especially if you are serving light or yellow beers
  • For a bright lime green beer color, use green food dye
  • If you’re not sure what color to use, food coloring is inexpensive, so you can buy both colors and experiment to get the color you want for the party
  • No stirring will be required if you add 2-3 drops of dye to the bottom of your mug before you pour the beer
  • For kegs, it’s almost impossible to dye the beer in the keg, so you should put the dye in each cup as you pour each beer (designate one person to control the dye so it doesn’t end up where you don’t want it)
  • Be careful with the dye as it can color more than your beer if you’re not careful

13 million pints of Guinness are served on St. Patrick’s Day, more than double a normal day. What beer will you be serving?

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Pink Packaged Moët & Chandon Rose Champagne

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

Pink Boxed Moet & Chandon Rose Champagne with Gold Pen

I love this pink boxed Moët & Chandon Rosé “Tag Your Moët” set!  The set comes with two champagne glasses and a gold pen to write your message on the champagne bottle. This would be a fabulous keepsake for a wedding, an anniversary, a proposal or engagement party or for your perfect Valentine wish to your sweetheart.

If you can’t find the boxed set, you could always buy a bottle of the Moët & Chandon Rose Imperial champagne and a gold marker to create your own version of this special addition box.

What an amazing gift to give and to receive!

Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Valentine's Day Sweet Treat Recipes

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in sweet treats, chocolate and cheesecake being a couple of my favorites. If you love to bake, these recipes are a fabulous place to start for treats all will love.

Strawberry Shortcake Cake Bites, Valentine’s Day Brownie Bite PopsSweetheart Layer Bars, and Rose Tea Cheesecake.

Pink Valentine’s Day Brownies

Saturday, January 12th, 2013

Valentine's Day Pink Brownies

I LOVE brownies and pink brownies for Valentine’s Day are an unexpected twist friends and kids will love.

1 box strawberry cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil

Mix ingredients together and spread in a greased 9″ x 13″ pan.  The dough will be thick and will spread thin in the pan. Bake at 350 for 14 minutes and test for doneness by a toothpick inserted in the center coming out clean. For pink brownie glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk or water. Pour over warm brownies.  Enjoy!

Please come back and leave us a comment if you made these…we’d love to hear from you!

(Sent to us by a fan from her Pinterest post)

Super Bowl Party Invitations & Food

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Super Bowl Party Invitations and Favorite Foods

Super Bowl parties are fun for everyone whether you’re watching the game or catching the commercials. Mail out Super Bowl Party Invitations for a fabulous party turnout.

Photos from top left: Pomegranate Glazed Sausage BitsSpicy Chili Cheese Dogs, Baked Buffalo WingsBean Dip, Food Ref Super Bowl Party Invitations, Nacho Potato SkinsPulled Pork SandwichesGuiltless Guacamole,  Watermelon Football Helmet

Favorite Finds for Mardi Gras

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Favorite Mardi Gras Ideas

Whether you get to attend Mardi Gras, throw your own party, or attend a Mardi Gras party – the next best thing to being there – here are some of our favorite Mardi Gras things to get your party started.

Mardi Gras photos from top left:  Crawfish DipMardi Gras Cupcakes, Shimmery Cupcake WrappersMardi Gras Macaroons, Hat on Silver Face Mardi Gras Invitations, Show Us Your Beads Mardi Gras InvitationsBlack & Silver Half Mask Mardi Gras, High Gloss Party Favor BoxesMardi Gras Door, Hurricane Cocktail RecipeMardi Gras GumboMardi Gras Nail Polish

Champagne Pomegranate New Year’s Eve Cocktails

Sunday, December 30th, 2012
New Year's Eve Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails

New Year’s Eve Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails

If you’re thinking about serving a signature cocktail at your New Year’s Eve party, starting with champagne is a great idea.  This pomegranate champagne cocktail is as fabulous as it is beautiful. The receipe below is easy to make per cocktail.  Cheers!

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