Friday, November 15, 2013

Happy Hour Time

Happy Day, Happy Friday, now let’s have some fun and a Happy Hour! Friday is finally here at last, I am sure all of you have been wondering where he’s been hiding all this week…I know I have! So let kick back, make a fire, a hot toddy, and get ready for a wonderful weekend!

“Sometimes the most ordinary things could be made extraordinary, simply by doing them with the right people.”

~ Nicholas Sparks

Drink Special!
 Pomegranate Martini
¼ cup sugar
¾ cup vodka
½ cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup Cointreau
Lime slices for garnish
Chill martini glass(es). Meanwhile in a small saucepan, bring the sugar and ¼ cup water to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the vodka, juices, and Cointeau. Add 2 cups ice and stir until well chilled. Strain the martini(s) into the chilled glass(es) and garnish each with a lime slice.

Around Town!
Nashville, TN: Justin Timberlake: The 20/20 Experience World Tour at Bridgestone Arena, Friday, November 15
Auburn, AL: Georgia v. Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2:30pm
Hilton Head, SC: Fall Wine and Dine at Centre Court Pavilion in Palmetto Dunes, Friday, November 15, 6:00pm
Charlotte, NC: Soul of the South Uptown Tour at Uptown Charlotte, Friday, November 15, 4:00pm
Austin, TX: The 6th Annual Austin Chocolate Festival at Norris Conference Center, Saturday, November 16, 10:00am


29 comments:

  1. i didn't know happy hour can be on friday ! haha, great post

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  2. That pomegranate martini sounds delicious!

    Meggie
    meggiejuly.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks! I hope that you are having a wonderful friday night and enjoy a cocktail :)

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  4. I really like your blog ;), maybe we can follow each other? ;)

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  5. I'm not a big fan of pomegranate, but I always trust your drink recipes so maybe I'll change my mind. Have a good weekend.
    -Alex
    http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hope you have a great weekend and a great birthday!

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  6. That pomegranate drink sounds delicious. I have been really into the poms lately!
    M. from The Preppy Student

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    1. I really like pomegranates, plus this drink would be perfect for a holiday party!

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  7. mhhhh ,the Pomegranate Martini <3

    Happy Weekend :)

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  8. I love pomegranate! I will definitely be trying this!

    agirlandhersparkles.blogspot.com

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    1. I hope you enjoy this cocktail and have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. This drink sounds so nice! I really need something to relax after this week.

    Katie
    http://casually-obsessed.blogspot.com/

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  10. Happy Friday, this drink sounds yummy, as I normally don´t drink alcohol I think it would be also good without alcohol :)

    Wish you a happy weekend <3

    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de

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    1. I think it would taste just as good without alcohol as well :). Hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. Looks like I came by on the right day. Love pomegranate martini's. Cheers!

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    1. Hope you enjoy this cocktail! Cheers to a great weekend!

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  12. I would love to follow each other :)

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  13. I love pomegranet martinis! I always order them. So thanks for sharing this recipe. I love the quote too and totally agree. Have a great weekend!

    noradulce.blogspot.com

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    1. I love pomegranaet martinis too! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)

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