The Thirsty Diva ™

This is perfect for movie day, a holiday brunch, or anytime. 1 c. each: cranberry juice, pineapple juice 2 c. orange juice  Ice In a clean blender combine ingredients, blend for 30 sec. or until blended.  Pour into 4 clean glasses. Serves 4.

This is perfect for celebrating the holidays or anytime. I’ve used gin, this also works well with vodka too. 4 - 6 oz. gin or vodka 1 - 2 oz. each: olive brine, vermouth, bleu cheese Ice 8 olives  Combine gin, bleu cheese in a clean jar, place lid on jar and put in fridge to infuse for a few hours. Put 4 clean martini glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. Put two olives and some bleu cheese on 4 toothpicks, set aside. When ready to serve remove alcohol from fridge. Combine ice, vermouth, gin, olive juice in a clean cocktail shaker.  Put lid on shaker and shake for a few seconds. Remove glasses from freezer. Strain martini into glasses.  Garnish with the olives and bleu cheese.  Serves 4.