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Bite, Sip, Nosh, and Dip – Festive Recipes For Your Holiday Table

Last Updated November 18, 2014. Originally Posted November 18, 2014 By Kristina Sloggett Leave a Comment

’tis the season!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may know I am already starting with the holiday decor.

I am already making lists – parties, events, and the food that will go along with each one! I have some new ideas in mind, to go along with my festive favorites.

Spicy Savory Cheesecake Spread

As the holidays get closer, I will be sharing my new recipes with you. Until then, I have collected a few recipes that I plan to bring along to holiday parties, and share on my own party tables.

See my Holiday Recipe slideshow here:

or click here to see all recipes at once!

SLIDESHOW SPONSORED BY FOODIE VIA GLAM MEDIA. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF SPABETTIE.

Sparkling Cran Raspberry Aperol Spritz

Last Updated December 30, 2015. Originally Posted November 12, 2014 By Kristina Sloggett 13 Comments

Sparkling Cran Raspberry Aperol Spritz – a bright and flavorful fruity cocktail complete with champagne and vodka – Cheers with this festive sparkler!

Today is National Happy Hour Day.

I celebrated a day early.

I popped some bubbly.

I sugared some cranberries.

Jason has been getting crafty with his cocktails lately – he will be sharing recipes soon – and we have Aperol on hand. I like it because it is less sweet than other orange liqueurs, I think it also has rhubarb flavor?

I like tart. Less sweet.

Instead of using simple syrup, I added …

Sparkling Watermelon Ginger Punch

Last Updated January 12, 2019. Originally Posted July 31, 2014 By Kristina Sloggett 4 Comments

this Sparkling Watermelon Ginger Punch is a fresh and flavorful cocktail for summer that you can take all the way into fall! the hit at any party or event.

Sparkling Watermelon Ginger Punch

I made cocktails again.

Jason and I both have been taking turns playing bartender lately. His are tequila based, with all kinds of citrus flavors. Mine? Savor all the fresh fruity flavors of …

Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas

Last Updated June 4, 2014. Originally Posted June 5, 2014 By Kristina Sloggett 6 Comments

ah, summertime.

It truly is my favorite time of year. Longer, warmer days equal more time outdoors, fresh creations with garden ingredients, cool cocktails with friends.

Sitting out in the evening, relaxing while the daylight leaves and the yard’s nightlights come on. Frogs in the pond croak now and then, causing the dogs to jump off our laps and snif snif snif in search of the frog…

My latest libation creation is a fusion of two favorites – mimosas and margaritas. Fresh herbs from the garden (the thyme came back from last year!) mix well with bubbly and my favorite reposado tequila.

Follow me over to Kim’s place for my recipe: Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas.

Cheers!

Top 16 Cocktail Party Recipes

Last Updated December 13, 2013. Originally Posted December 13, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 6 Comments

For all of the holiday festivities, to ring in the new year, even kicking back on a Sunday for the football game – you know I have the food and drink all planned out.

It seems every time I throw a party, there are some tried and true standards that always come to play. Our favorites (um, my favorites? okay).

Even so, I do like to mix it up and wow people with something new. I have another Foodie collection to share with you, this time it is my Top 16 Cocktail Party Recipes of 2013. Hand held nibbles, things to dip and dip in to, a savory stuffed waffle and a stuffed avocado. Bright and pretty drinks, festive and fruity, this list is sure to inspire.

Because even if it is football, it can still be a cocktail party.

If you cannot see the slideshow, click here to see the whole collection.

SLIDESHOW SPONSORED BY FOODIE VIA GLAM MEDIA. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF SPABETTIE.

Southern Belle-ini Cocktail Party

Last Updated April 28, 2015. Originally Posted June 19, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 26 Comments

Southern Belle-ini Cocktail – a fresh, fruity and vibrantly colorful batch cocktail for your next summer soiree! A fresh new twist on the classic Bellini.

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Last summer I was beyond thrilled to work with BACARDI® on a series of parties, recipes and more parties. When I had the opportunity again this summer, I did not hesitate to say yes.

This time it gets big – one of the BACARDI® mixologists made a spabettie signature cocktail. Just for me, based on my personality, style, and how I answered their questions. Unreal. Like I said, beyond thrilled.

They sent me the custom recipe and a …

cinco de mayo party

Last Updated April 21, 2013. Originally Posted April 22, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 8 Comments

In college I had a friend whose favorite holiday was Cinco de Mayo. It was a big holiday for her – she and her family would get together and celebrate this important day, and I was always lucky enough to be invited.

Cinco de Mayo is less prominent for me these days, but I …

blood orange tequila floats – blood orange sorbet recipe

Last Updated February 22, 2013. Originally Posted February 22, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 19 Comments

Cheers! Today is National Margarita Day. and it falls on a Friday this year? How fortuitous for us.

Tequila now reminds me of Mexico, and the time Jason and I spent there just over a year ago, backpacking up the coast for a few weeks. I really learned to love tequila during that trip – learning about the different kinds (my favorite being reposado), and tasting many labels. From spending the afternoon at the beach sipping shots to cheersing on our anniversary at one of my favorite restaurants, some great memories…

Now when we enjoy a nice sipping tequila or even a margarita, we always say, “Tastes like Mexico…”

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Bite, Sip, Nosh, and Dip – Festive Recipes For Your Holiday Table

SLIDESHOW SPONSORED BY FOODIE VIA GLAM MEDIA. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF SPABETTIE.

Sparkling Cran Raspberry Aperol Spritz

Sparkling Watermelon Ginger Punch

Sparkling Watermelon Ginger Punch

Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas

Top 16 Cocktail Party Recipes

SLIDESHOW SPONSORED BY FOODIE VIA GLAM MEDIA. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF SPABETTIE.

Southern Belle-ini Cocktail Party

cinco de mayo party

blood orange tequila floats – blood orange sorbet recipe

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