Wonder Woman Cocktail Party Recipes!

Today we're toasting the amazing Wonder Woman! She was too busy saving the world to sip cocktails, but we have the time, so we have a tropical libation inspired by here Paradise Island home, along with a red, white and blue snack mix that pairs perfectly with TV viewing!

Mocktail Monday: Paradise Island Cooler

I hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend! Here's a cooling beverage the entire family can enjoy, inspired by our cocktail which will be featured in tomorrow's "Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en" episode paying tribute to the 1975 TV series "Wonder Woman." The "Wonder Woman" movie opens later this week - can't wait!

Paradise Island Cooler

2 oz Bigelow Vanilla Caramel Tea, brewed and cooled

2 oz Ocean Spray Cranberry-Mango Juice

2 - 3 oz Italian lemon soda

Combine all ingredients in a chimney glass with ice and stir.

Cheers!

Put the BAR in BARbecue!

Memorial Day is upon us and thus the unofficial start of summer! It seems as though I was just shoveling snow, although I'm not complaining - this is far better! If you're thinking of venturing outside and firing up the grill, here are some serving suggestions from the mid-century booklet Seagram's Week End Bar and Barbecue Book. You'll note that many of the recipes call for Seagram's Golden Gin, which hasn't been produced in a years, which is a shame, as it was 94 proof. Go ahead and use another dry gin - I won't tell!

Have a fabulous weekend!

It's Time for a Happy Hour Trip Back in Time!

It's time for a happy hour trip back in time and I could not be more ready! Goodbye bad weather, unsolicited advice and crazy people! I'll be drinking back in mid-century New Orleans!

Wine Cocktail Recipe & Energy Balls - Glendora's Latest Dating Disaster

Our favorite wine-loving cousin returns to the Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en this week!

Cocktails with Ingredients Found at AIDS Walk New York! Recipes Included!

What's better than discovering new cocktail ingredients? Discovering FREE cocktail ingredients! Here are some cocktails we improvised with ingredients we found along the route at AIDS Walk New York yesterday! Cheers!

Mocktail Monday: Daytime Passion

Pining for a daytime cocktail? It's Mocktail Monday, so this one is safe to sip right now!

Daytime Passion

1/2 oz passion fruit syrup

1/4 oz fresh lime juice

3 dashes Angostura bitters

Chilled white grape sparkling cider

Combine al ingredients in a champagne flute and stir gently. Cheers!