There are a lot of flavored vodkas out there that are perfect for mixing. If you are looking for a new drink to serve at your next party or gathering, reach for one of ABSOLUT’s flavored vodkas. If you like the taste of fruit but don’t want something that is too fruity, I suggest ABSOLUT Pears. Here are a couple cocktail recipes, courtesy of ABSOLUT that you may like.
ABSOLUT Spiced Pear Mojito
Ingredients:

2 Parts ABSOLUT Pears
2 Parts Apple Juice
1 Part Cinnamon Syrup
1 Part Lime Juice
8 Leaf Mint Leaf

Directions:
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into …read more

If you are looking for a fantastic drink recipe to make for your mom on Mother’s Day, without any alcohol, check out this recipe from The Food Channel for a French Pear Mocktail.
Ingredients

2 parts pear nectar
1/2 part elderflower syrup
1 part ginger ale

Check out this video to see how to make the delicious French Pear Mocktail.

You also can make the alcohol version of this drink as a French Pear Martini, using 1 part vodka, 1 part elderflower liquer and 1 part gingerale. Check out more recipes at TheFoodChannel.com.

For Mother’s Day, instead of a coffee at breakfast or brunch, serve your mom a yummy cocktail. A mimosa (champagne and orange juice) is a traditional cocktail for early in the day. For Mother’s Day, try a mimosa with a twist. Here’s a recipe for a Mama Mimosa.
I was served this drink many years ago at a spa, and I’ve loved it ever since.
Ingredients:

Champagne
Orange Juice
Grand Marnier
1/4 cup fresh raspberries

Directions:

Place raspberries in the bottom of a wine glass or champagne flute
Fill 2/3 of glass with chilled champagne
Add orange juice but leave a bit of room to top it off
Add 1 1/2 …read more

Instead of using rum, like in a traditional Mojito, a Mexican Mojito uses tequila instead. If you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo today, this is a fabulous drink option.
Check out this video from the “Art of the Drink” video podcast series to see exactly how to make a perfect Mexican Mojito.  Have fun tonight and be sure to have a designated driver if you are going to be drinking.

We’ve had a brief respite of sun and warm weather in Vancouver, and I’m so very excited. I’m really in my element when the sun comes out. If I had my druthers, I’d follow the sun all year round.
When the sun comes out, I go looking for a warm weather drink. Sometimes, I go for a Hefeweizen (like a good Hoegaarden) or a good crisp Sauv Blanc. Other times, I’m looking for something a little crisper than even that. I head straight for a nice Gin and Tonic with lime.
I just tried a new gin – one that is …read more