cocktails

  • Honey Deuce cocktail made with vodka, lemonade, raspberry liqueur and frozen honeydew melon balls in a deli container

    The Tipsy Housewife Honey Deuce Cocktail

    April Lee Wiencek

    A U.S. Open Inspired Cocktail You Can Make at Home The Honey Deuce Cocktail is the famous drink of the U.S. Open, made with vodka, lemonade, raspberry liqueur, and those adorable honeydew melon “tennis balls.” My Tipsy Housewife version keeps everything that makes this cocktail so refreshing and recognizable, but I also found a great way to make these ahead and take them along to a party. I made mine in 2-pound deli containers, put the lids on, froze the whole cocktails, and packed them into a cooler. While I traveled to my destination, they slowly started to thaw into…

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  • Tipsy Hawaiian Punch

    April Lee Wiencek

    Your Childhood Favorite With A Grown Up Makeover There are just some flavors that instantly take you back to childhood, and Hawaiian Punch is definitely one of them. This frozen, grown-up version keeps all of that fruity, nostalgic flavor while adding just enough of a boozy twist to make it…

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  • The Tipsy Housewife House Margarita

    April Lee Wiencek

    The Restaurant-Style House Margarita I’ve Made For Years If you’re looking for the kind of cold, strong, slightly sweet and tart house margarita you’d order at your favorite neighborhood Mexican restaurant, this is it. I make mine with silver tequila, Grand Marnier, sour mix, Rose’s Lime and fresh lime juice.…

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  • Italicus Spritz

    April Lee Wiencek

    Bring A Taste Of Italy To Wherever You Are This Italicus Spritz combines Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, crisp prosecco, sparkling soda water, and green olives for a light, citrusy cocktail with delicate floral notes. The bergamot liqueur gives this spritz a refreshing flavor that tastes elegant, bubbly, and perfect for…

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  • Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Taste Of Fall In A Glass My Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail is made with freshly diced apples, brown sugar, a little bit of brandy, and bitters plus cinnamon, orange, vanilla, and a hint of black pepper. You can double this recipe for the holidays and set up a…

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  • Cranberry Yuzu Martini

    April Lee Wiencek

    The Most Refreshing Drink Of Summer Yuzu, the citrus fruit from Japan, is the essential ingredient in my Cranberry Yuzu Martini, shaken with cold vodka and a splash of cranberry to make a light and refreshing summer cocktail. Fresh lemon and orange juice, plus the tartness of lime, make this…

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  • Maple Cinnamon Margarita

    April Lee Wiencek

    Maple Meets Mexico Maple Cinnamon Margaritas have all the traditional margarita flavors plus the vanilla notes of REAL maple syrup and the warm spice of cinnamon that I know you’ll love. These margaritas will have everyone guessing the secret ingredient that makes them so good! We live part time in…

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  • Pantry Drinks

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Kitchen Party In A Cup The story behind these Pantry Drinks is a funny one. I used to host Sunday dinner at my house about once a month, a tradition I carried on after my Mother-In-Law passed away. We would usually have a big pot of Sunday Sauce and…

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