The Thirsty Diva ™

  This is perfect for Halloween or anytime. 4 - 6  oz. vodka or gin 1/2  oz. olive  juice  1 - 1  1/2 oz. dry vermouth  squeeze of lime  ice  Green food coloring  salt, pepper 8 olives With a wet napkin, wet the rims of 4 martini glasses.  Sprinkle salt, pepper on a shallow dish.  Place the glasses rim side down on the salted dish to coat. Place the glasses in the freezer to chill for a few minutes.  For each cocktail: In a cocktail shaker combine: gin or vodka, ice, olive juice, lime juice, 1 - 2 drops food coloring vermouth.  Shake for 10 sec. to mix.  Remove glasses from freezer, strain martini into glasses.  Thread olives through 4 toothpicks. Garnish martinis with the olives. Serves 4. 

The Michigan vs. Michigan State game is this weekend,  Go Blue! This Michigan classic cocktail is perfect to enjoy while watching the game, a holiday get together, tailgating, girls night, tv night or anytime. 4 - 6 oz. light or dark rum 1 - 2 oz. coffee liqueur  1/2 - 1 c. ice  2 - 3 c. ice cream In a blender combine ingredients.  Blend for 10 - 20 sec. Remove lid from blender and pour into 4 clean glasses. Serves 4.

This is family friendly mocktail that’s perfect for movie night, game day or anytime. 4 c. prepared lemonade 2 c. lemon lime soda Ice In the bottom of 4 clean glasses, place ice. Pour lemonade over ice, top off with lemon lime soda. Serves 4.