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The Magic of Paper Straws

Laura Linder — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:11:48 +0000

I’ve completely failed at keeping up with my blog the past couple weeks! I’ve been busy getting the Etsy shop up and running! I offer paper straws as a fun party supply and I’ve been amazed at the creative ways people are using them to spice up their parties and living spaces!

Right now I offer the straws in blue, red, and gray, but I hope to provide more colors soon!

Signature Cocktail: A Twist on The Rum and Coke

Laura Linder — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:33:41 +0000

Try this twist on the classic rum and coke at your next party or special event: Vanilla-Rum Colas courtesy of Martha Stewart.

Small ice cubes
3 cups cola or diet cola
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark rum
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 orange wedges or 4 sliced kumquats

Directions

For each drink, fill a glass 3/4 full with ice. Add 1/2 cup cola, 3 tablespoons rum, and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. Squeeze orange or kumquats into drink, and stir. Serves 6.

Fun Fall Signature Cocktail

Laura Linder — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:34:30 +0000

Check out this recipe for a fun Fall signature cocktail.

Mulled Cider

1 cup Maker’s Mark bourbon
4 cups apple cider
1 lemon with rind, sliced thin
2 small cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
1/2 tsp. ground allspice

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to boiling. Serve hot, in mugs, garnished with cinnamon sticks. Serves 8.

Late Summer Signature Drink

Laura Linder — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:38:26 +0000

Check out this recipe for a delicious late Summer signature drink.

Bridal Blush

1 1/2 oz. vodka
3/4 oz. triple sec
2 1/4 oz. chilled pink lemonade
Splash of grenadine

Combine ingredients in a stemless flute, stir, and serve.

Signature Cocktail, Please!

Laura Linder — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:41:00 +0000

One idea that has become very popular at weddings and special events of all kinds is a signature cocktail. It’s a great way of adding a personal detail in an unlikely place like the bar. It is also an unexpected place to find color, providing an additional decor element to your overal color scheme.

Love champagne and the color peach? How about a bellini?

Or maybe you’re planning a wedding by the sea with a blue color scheme. A blue martini would be perfect. If pink is one of your colors, you’ll be faced with a touch decision; there are so many pink cocktails that an entire book is devoted to them. Some of my favorites include a vodka/pink lemonade cocktail and a Pink Sunrise cocktail courtesy of Rachel Ray (a delicious combo of Campari liqueur, red grapefruit juice, and champagne).

Green event? Try a mojito:

Sangria is a crowd pleaser for red palettes.

A signature drink is not a must-have, but it certainly adds some sassiness to the cocktail hour! For more ideas on fun drinks, check out The Food Network’s website.