espresso martinis!

these delicious drinks made quite the splash at my last summer cookout.. perfect to put a little pep in your party!

{recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee, Food Network.com}

Ingredients

1 1/2 shots vodka

1 shot coffee liqueur

1 shot coffee, cooled to room temperature

1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules

Ice cubes

Directions

In a martini shaker, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, coffee, and instant espresso. Shake. Add ice cubes. Shake again. Strain into martini glass.

.. let me know what you think!

party flair for the 4th

yes... the 4th.... of july. i''m getting a little head start this year because we are planning our first indepenence day gathering in our house and i want it to be one to remember.

i got some great recipe and decor ideas from martha and a delicious recipe that i may have to test out for our signature cocktail.

not a bad start, right?

now onto planning out those party outfits... on the look out for a yankee doodle shirt for kingsley doodle.