Croquet & Cocktails 2010

Thank you to all of you who attended this year's Croquet & Cocktails. It was a huge success. The goal of raising $240 was met and exceeded. A total of $585 was raised and over a 100 pounds of food was donated.

Save the date for next year June 25, 2011.

Drink of the Month - Tequila Sunrise

In honor of Cinco De Mayo give this drink a try instead of the usual Margarita.

2 ounces tequila

4 ounces orange juice

1 ounce grenadine syrup

Pour tequila in a highball glass with ice, and top with orange juice. Stir. Add grenadine by tilting glass and pouring grenadine down side by flipping the bottle vertically very quickly. The grenadine should go straight to the bottom and then rise up slowly through the drink. Garnish stirrer, straw and cherry-orange.

Cheers and enjoy.

Drink of the Month's - Champagne

Since I am seriously behind in posting anything. The drink of the month is for January & February.

Champange - Ballatore Gran Spumante

This is actually a sparking wine but it's all good and personally my favorite. While my DH loves a dry wine, he'll appease me and buy this for me.

I do mix this OJ for Mimosas for Sunday Brunch and other times with Chambord (or the lesser expensive stuff) and raspberries for a fun Champange cocktail.

Enjoy.

Winemaker Notes:

The delicate freshness of Ballatore makes it a most charming sparkling wine. Inviting aromas reminiscent of ripe peaches and apricots combine to form a delightfully complex bouquet. Well-balanced and rich in varietal character, this sparkling wine refreshes with melony flavors and a crisp, clean finish. While traditionally enjoyed with desserts, Ballatore is an elegant and festive companion to any occasion.