Cherry Mojito Milkshakes and A Shiny Chic Cocktail Party - a lightened up and creamy cool twist on the classic mojito - fresh flavor just in time for summer soiree season!
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Regular readers know I love to throw a party.
That we often have happy hour at home.
That I am distracted by shiny things.
When BACARDÍ sent me a big box filled with fabulous things for a shiny chic party, I was beyond excited. You should have seen me looking through the box - it was Christmas Morning When I Got A Baton excitement. Basil was there to give me the side eye. It was shiny and fun and filled with things from all of my favorite stores - zgallerie, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel. Squeal!
It really was like they were shopping just for me. Classic cloth napkins with sliver triple circle napkin rings:
Shiny sparkly tea light holders filled with black and white tea lights.
Cocktail-themed cocktail picks.
A brilliantly shiny bar tray with fun and funky snack bowls to match.
The day after that, I received another box on my doorstep. This one contained the rest of the party - the new line from BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails Light, in both Mojito and Piña Colada flavors.
Well, twist my arm, it's time to have a party!
We were going to dinner with friends, so we had them over for cocktails and light snacks beforehand. We were going to our favorite restaurant with international - caribbean influences, so I was going for a tropical theme.
Candied hazelnuts and almonds, dried fruit, bright cocktail glasses for mojitos and piña coladas over ice. A bright shiny sparkly cocktail party was achieved.
Then there were milkshakes.
Dessert before dinner?
cherry mojito milkshake
makes six small milkshakes
6 large scoops cherry vanilla ice cream
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted, plus extra for garnish
3 cups coconut milk
4-6 ounces BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails Light Mojito
Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth. Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream and cherries.
Cheers - who wants to come over for the next party?
Join the twitter chat this afternoon - the last one we had was a great time:
BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails Light is a new line of low calorie, ready to serve cocktails. At less than 95 calories for a 4-ounce serving, BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails Light is available in Pina Colada and Mojito flavors and is made with natural flavors, real juice and pure cane sugar. Whether enjoying a favorite cocktail after a long day or throwing a party, BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails deliver classic cocktail taste that’s a hit with friends, won’t add inches to your waistline and won’t take all day to prepare.
COMPENSATION WAS PROVIDED BY BACARDI VIA GLAM MEDIA. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF SPABETTIE AND ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF THE OPINIONS OR POSITIONS OF BACARDI.
Tommy says
Girl you've been having sparkling parties without us, and with mojitos?? Looks fab as usual, love all the shiny!
spabettie says
ooh, sorry Tommy. you guys come on down, any time!!
Allie says
You know I'll show up for one of your parties ;D And yup, every cherry recipe you post looks better than the last...
spabettie says
oh, just wait. I have a GOOD one soon 😉
Eileen says
Oh, those look amazing! Can it be 5 pm instead of, say, 11 am right now?
spabettie says
you could leave out the mojito for daytime, adding fresh mint instead! 😉 and then have a spiked one at 5 😉
purelylori says
I would love to party it up with you especially with those yummy cherry mojito milkshakes....mmmm
spabettie says
we would have fun, for sure!
Alisha says
You sent an invite, I will be there! Especially when boosy milkshakes are involved, those are insane!!
spabettie says
thanks, Alisha, I'll take insane as a good thing! 😉
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
oh my gosh those look like Heaven in a glass! and i love that dried fruit -- it looks incredible! hello kiwi! 🙂
spabettie says
you know I picked out all the kiwi and papaya... 😉
katie says
I would LOVE to come to a party you host!
I have seen an ad for those new bacardi light drinks and I really want to go get a bottle! Your drink looks amazing, you are amazing at taking great photos! I wish I had your skills! I told you this many times 😉
<3
spabettie says
thank you, Katie! I appreciate that, I am still learning and growing in my photography.
these new drinks are good - I was skeptical at first, but I really like them, especially the mojito - minty and refreshing!
one day... we WILL be at a party together! 😀
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I need to make one of these, asap! 🙂
spabettie says
perfect for the sunny Aruba beaches...
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Girl I sooooo wish I could hop on a plane and make it to your next shindig! That shake looks amazing. Jason loves mojitos so I know he'd be all over that drink.
spabettie says
I wish you could too! one day. we will all get together! 🙂
Amanda says
Your cherry mojito milkshake sounds fabulous! I see you are putting that cherry tree to good use! 🙂
spabettie says
I am! we are enjoying the cherries this summer 🙂