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Mango, Lychee, and Kiwi Daiquiri Push Pops Cocktails from Today Show

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Out of all the cocktail popsicles I made for the TODAY Show segment, this is my favorite in flavor. I got the push pop molds from LagunaWholesale.com as I found that they had great prices and very cool gourmet pastry supplies. For Kiwi Layer: 1 cup chopped fresh mango 1 tablespoon frozen limeade concentrate 1 teaspoon white rum [...]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Creamsicle Cocktail Gelato Cocktail from the Today Show

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Serve up this sophistictaed treat after a summer dinner party! 5 large egg yolks 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups skim milk (2%) Peel of an orange cut into strips 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup vodka 1 tablespoon vanilla Whole oranges Whisk together yolks and sugar in a bowl until combined; set aside [...]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Vodka, Watermelon, and Mint Snow Cones from the Today Show

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This adult version of a carnival favorite is super easy to make and very affordable as Hawaiian Shaved Ice has great prices on the snow cone machines and thye have a delicious variety of syrups such as the watermelon syrup used in this recipe. 1/4 cup vodka 1 cup Hawaiian Shaved Ice Watermelon Syrup Fresh mint sprigs Ice [...]

May 17, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Patriotic Margarita Zoku Pops Cocktails from Today Show

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You have to check out the creativity of Zoku Quick Pop Makers! You can freeze pops in about 7 minutes using their patented mold and create a bunch of designs like these red, white, and blue patriotic pops I shared on the Today Show. Also, Zoku’s website has a fabulous blog with tons of pop designs [...]

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White Russian Ice Cream Sandwich Sliders Cocktails from Today Show

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The cookie recipe used for these petite ice cream sliders is from my first cookbook, The Sophisticated Cookie! Black Russian Espresso Cookies 1 cup butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup golden brown sugar 3 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons Kahlua 1 tablespoon vodka 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 [...]

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Fox and Friends Holiday Party Wine Cocktail Segment

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I had a great time on Fox and Friends this morning sharing ideas for a Holiday Cocktail Party with a Chalet Chic theme. I know many of you are interested in the wine I talked about. It is called Oak Leaf available only at Walmart and yes, an under $3 dollar bottle of wine. I like [...]

December 11, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s TODAY Show Halloween Cocktail Segment with Kelly Clarkson and Hoda (Video)

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OK. So, as if being on the TODAY Show making Halloween Cocktails wasn’t enough of a thrill, I was on with the amazing Kelly Clarkson who was guest hosting for Kathie Lee. Kelly was so very cool, Hoda is always the best, and these frightfully fabulous cocktails were a big hit! Check out the video [...]

October 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mar-gore-ita with Lime Wheel Eyeball from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktail Today Show Appearance

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Margaritas are definite crowd pleasers, and this gory version is served in a red sugar blood-dripped glass with an eyeball garnish made from a lime wheel, cherry, and mini chocolate chip. 1 1/2 oz. Tequila 1/2 oz. triple sec 2 oz. sweet and sour mix Combine ingredients over ice in prepared red caramel blood-dripped Margarita glass [...]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Zombie Juice Halloween Punch from Jeanne Benedict’s TODAY Show Cocktail Appearance

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Serve zombie brain juice in a zombie head by using a latex mask over a glass container. Don’t forget to place the zombie brain alongside his head and use mini gummy brains as accents on straws!   1/2 cup Jamaican Dark Rum 1 cup Puerto Rican Light Rum 1/2 cup orange Curacao 3 oz. apricot [...]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Halloween Night Cap with a Halloween Doughnut Hole Garnish from Jeanne Benedict’s TODAY Show Cocktails Appearance

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This is a great late night pick-me-up cocktail or dessert drink where orange liqueur, a splash of coffee & orange cream is served in a Martini glass with a skewered Halloween doughnut hole laying across the top rim of the glass.  1/2 oz. coffee 2 oz. Half and Half (tinted orange with food coloring) 1 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier [...]

September 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pumpkin Mojito from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktails TODAY Show Appearance

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This is a classic mojito concocted with homemade pumpkin syrup in a tall glass. Easy Halloween party favor accents, such as a witch finger on a cocktail stir stick or a Halloween rubber wristband around the glass makes the cocktail festive & freaky!   6 – 8 mint leaves 1 1/2 oz. light rum Splash of lime [...]

September 21, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pirate Potion Bottles with Personalized Corsets from Jeanne Benedict’s Halloween Cocktails TODAY Show Appearance

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Since pirate Halloween costume parties are one of the most popular themes, a wine cocktail in individual size serving bottles with personalized labels, such as the Hoda & Kathie Lee glitter glam paper bottle corsets, are an ideal libation for the party! 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon (750 ml) 1 liter Sprite Juice of 5 Navel [...]

September 21, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Cocktail Segment on the TODAY Show (video)

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Third times a charm! This was my third appearance on the TODAY Show since June, and I feel like a kid on Christmas! Not only did I get to do the “teaser” for my Holiday Cocktail segment with the one and only Donny Deutsch, I was able to experience the magic of Christmas at Rockefeller [...]

December 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Frozen Cranberry-Mint Ice Wreath in a Wine Cocktail

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I love it when guests just drop by my home during the holidays, and I always keep a few specialty food and drink items on hand to make things a bit more merry! These Frozen Cranberry-Mint Ice Wreaths are ideal in a wine cocktail, such as this one, which is like a holiday white wine sangria. [...]

December 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Homemade Egg Nog with Bourbon-Chocolate Glazed Cookie Ornament Garnish

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Egg nog is the quintessential Christmas tree trimming cocktail! Wether you whip up a batch from scratch using this recipe or pick up store-bought eggnog, add a fun touch like the cookie ornament that I’ve decorated the glass handle with as demonstrated in the Holiday Cocktail segment I did on the TODAY Show with Kathie [...]

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