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Because there is nothing that says summer like a bellini!

Monday, July 14th, 2008

I don’t know about you, but to mess, the essence of peaches and sparkling champagne sums up a perfect summer evening! Treat yourself this week by mixing up a super-easy batch of this summer favorite!

Peach Bellini
6oz champagne (cheap is fine!)
1 oz peach schnapps
Fresh frozen juicy peaches (throw in a couple in the freezer for 2 hours — you can use canned peach nectar instead if you must)
5 ice cubes

Throw it all in a blender and mix it up! You can also throw in a half a shot of grenadine to make it look pink.

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Holiday Punch

Monday, November 26th, 2007

As you’re planning for holiday parties, our friends at Bacardi have released this recipe for a holiday punch — with a kick! At our friends’ wedding, the caterer inadvertently spiked ALL the punch — including what was served to the kids! Do your guests a favor and label this one as high-test! (BTW — none of the kids complained.)

BACARDI(R) Party Punch
750ml bottle BACARDI(R) Gold Rum
1 L cranberry juice
2 L ginger ale, chilled
8 oz. orange juice
1 oz. lime juice
1 1/2 oz. lemon juice
Extra citrus fruit for garnish
Ice
In large container, combine rum and fruit juices. Chill. Just before serving, pour into large punch bowl. Add ice and gently stir in chilled ginger ale. Garnish by floating orange, lemon and lime slices on top.

Makes 16 cups.

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