Martini Mischief

We came across this recipe from a friend on Facebook, Yvonne Haddix.  The recipe sounded delish, her picture simply whetted our appetite.  We simply had to feature her concoction here.  Let us know what you think! Ingredients 4 parts Pinky 4 parts Lemonade 1 part Lemoncello Dash of Cointreau Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Strain [...]

These are some pictures of the limoncello I’m making, for readers who need some visuals.  Good luck with your ‘cello.

Please note the lack of blemishes, the shiny peel….makes for a better zest or peel.

I will post more pictures later…Myrna

Our readers and Twitter followers will probably remember that I recently posted that I was making a homemade limoncello.  The reason for making it, was to  include in some upcoming recipes that readers have been submitting.   This one, which was submitted by a reader, Amanda K., makes great use of limoncello.  Enjoy!! Ingredients 1 oz. Korbel Brandy 1/2 oz. [...]

So this is from a subscriber from NYC, who traded tweets with us about the proper attitude you should adopt when drinking a Martini.  Thanks Amber M., and Happy Labor Day.  Party On! Ingredients

This is to help you celebrate Martini Monday.  We got this submission from a reader in Oregon.  Let us know what you think!! Ingredients 1 oz DeKuyper Tropical Papaya 1 oz Stolichnaya Vodka 1/2 oz cranberry juice 1/2 oz  ruby red grapefruit juice Pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.  Fill shaker with crushed ice. Shake gently. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with [...]

This recipe comes to us from a new friend; @1ntoxicologist on Twitter.  He’s a cool dude, and we hope that you will follow him if you tweet.  Check it out, and let us know if you think it’s a winner.  Ingredients 1 oz Bacardi Dragonberry Rum 1/2 Shot Skyy Vodka Grape  1/2 Shot Cruzan Black Cherry Rum 2 oz  Sour Mix  Splash of ice [...]

This recipe comes courtesy of one of our Facebook Followers, Lisa, who states that this is her favorite summertime martini.  It’s an Oldie but Goodie, and we think it is simply fantastic.  Let us know what you think! Ingredients 1- 1/2 oz  Stoli Razberi  1 oz Cointreau 1 dash lime juice  1 oz cranberry juice  6 raspberries  Place all ingredients except for TWO of [...]

We are celebrating Amanda’s Birthday…so in her honor, we are presenting the recipe for a Birthday Martini.  We would love for you to join us in the celebration.  Send us a pic of you preparing or drinking the martini.  Better yet, send Amanda a Birthday Shout Out! Ingredients  1-1/2 oz. Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka 1 oz half and half 1/2 oz Hiram Walker [...]

Hey Martini Mischief…I love your blog and thought I’d submit one of my misadventures.  It’s definitely one of the most embarrassing things to happen to me.  I had recently broken up with a guy I had been dating for three years.  I thought our relationship was going nowhere, and so I ended things, to his [...]

The ladies of Martini Mischief sampled the nightlife in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina last night. It turned out to be a very vibrant city filled with colorful people, and colorful cocktails. The place that really stood out to us was the Vintage Bar and Lounge. Because we had a lot of ground to cover, we got there early enough [...]