Sunday Cheers!

I couldn't think of a better way to start a new week. Get yourself some vodka and juice, sit back and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

In-the-Pink Drink

Ice

6 cups ruby red grapefruit juice

1 Cup pomegranate juice

1 cup ice-cold vodka

Fresh mint sprigs

Fill large pitcher half way with ice. Add 6 cups grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, vodka, and some fresh mint leaves. Stir to mix. Serve in chilled glasses. Garnish with mint sprig. Makes 8 servings.

Hello Kitty Wine

Hello Kitty just became legal! And if you are of legal drinking age you can enjoy a drink of the pretty kitty. Hello Kitty wine's come in Angel and Devil Pinot's, sparking Brut Rose, and a demi-sec Sweet Pink sparking. The web site said that it will become available to purchase on May 1, 2010. I'll toast to that!

A Walk on Pike

I'm blogging to you from Cupcake Royale on Capital Hill in Seattle. A lovely little spot decorated in sunday colors; pink, white and brown. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, but if you're ever in Seattle, check it out. The cupcakes are yum yum yummy. I had a smaller version today called a "Babycake" but they certinaly have lots of flavors to make everyone happy.

Crazy....I never noticed the building that housed Cupcake Royale (even though I've been here before and drive by all the time). I was walking across the street and it literally caught my breath. It's red and pink! The building is called Eleven Eleven East Pike. The website shows pictures and renderings of the gourgous condos in this building. I dream of living here somday....sign.

Drink Pink

Don't judge a book by it's cover. Heard this before? We'll I'm totally guilty of it. At least when it comes to picking wine. With so many creatively designed wine labels out there, why not only drink the ones that come in a pretty package. My favorites are Francis Ford Coppola Winery Sofia Collection. Would you drink sparkling wine from a pink can?! Sounds like a celebration to me. And check out the THECOOLIST.com for more unique wine labels.

Man Loves Pink

Karim Rashid loves pink more than I do. I knew his favorite color is pink and here doesn't disappoint with this new restaurant. Here are some images of the Thai restaurant Kurve he designed and just opened in New York City in August 2009. I think I need to take a trip to NYC soon, very soon. The food looks pretty yummy too!

ROSANGEL-My new Angel!

Oh tequila, how I love you! This new tequila is from Gran Centenario’s and their latest 2009 release. The classic tequila producer began to distribute the world’s only hibiscus infused reposado tequila this past February. Each bottle is infused with the flowers then aged in port barrels for nearly 2 months in order to achieve its soft pink color. And of course, the tequila is made from 100% highland blue agave.

Roseangel was recently praised in the New York Times for its subtle floral notes. Tequila lovers can rest assured that the unique taste of Gran Centenario is not masked by a sweet rosy concoction.

According to Gran Centenario, Roseangel features “a complex perfumed nose with ripe fruit and floral notes, plus hints of vanilla. The palate holds flavors of dried fruits, which leads to a smooth and gentle finish.”

I love it when the packaging is this fun! And visit the website. Just lovely.

It's Party Time!

I'm not sure how I've never seen this blog before, with all the pretty blog entries they have and me being a self-proclaimed blog addict. Accenttheparty brings me (and now you) great party ideas, cocktail recipes, PRETTY pictures and lots more. It's Friday so here is a fun drink you can sip on all weekend.

The Pink Breeze

Ingredients: (Will serve 2)

5-6 Large Strawberries (can be Fresh or Frozen) and more for Garnish

1 Cup of Ice Cubes (About 8-10)

3 ounces of Pina Colada Mix

3 ounces of White Rum ( We used Puerto Rican White Rum) [Optional: If you want an Alcoholic Drink]

*Note: Fresh Pineapple and Coconut Milk may be used to substitute the Pina Colada Mix if you like.

Preparation:

Combine all the ingredients above and blend them in a blender.

It will a be Frozen Drink.

New Year, New Pink

Tanya has woken up from a coma! I haven't posted since September 2008! But I'm back so if you use to read my blog please come back too! Here is a toast to a new year and new president (tomorrow) and a new pink drink! Run don't walk and get you new years drink on!

With all my LOVE TANYAIngredients:
6 raspberries
2 oz. Stoli Razberi
1 oz. sweet and sour mix
1 oz. cranberry juice
1/2 oz. cream
1 bottle sparkling white wine

Crush three raspberries in a cocktail shaker. Add Stoli Razberi, sweet and sour mix, cranberry juice and cream. Shake and strain. Top with a splash of sparkling wine and garnish with three raspberries on a toothpick.

Cupcake...where art thou?

I really want a cupcake right now! I wish I were sitting at a Cupcake Royale right now!

Wine with attitude

Well, the label says it all. Actually, I like to drink this wine when I'm having a really bad day and I just need that pick me up...this wine always helps me put things in prespective and makes me smile. And it's a good tasting wine! The first time I picked this up was a few years ago to take to a friends party. I recenly saw it again when I was shopping at a local Seattle wine store Esquin. It's still a good wine, so I picked up a few bottles. Can anyone say party at my house this weekend!

Some technical stuff:

I remember reading how there are strict regulations on exactly what can be on a wine label; nothing provocative, offensive, and no "dirty" words. Well, I was shocked, and truthfully so excited, to see this bottle as part of the Brix pix of the week; I guess the label-laws have relaxed! Yes, its "Bitch", an Australian Grenache produced by Chris Ringland of Three Rivers and imported by Dan Philips of the Grateful Palate. The back of the label is hysterical; its says "bitch" 77 times followed by "some more":So, yes, I had to purchase one for myself (2005 @ $12/bottle), and another for a good friend that seems to be passionate about, well, saying whatever is on her mind :). And the wine is actually quite amazing for the price: ruby; cherry; strawberry; a hint of spice; chocolate. Its a definite must to have in your collection, if just for the bitchin' label.