Art of Natural Living

Sweet, tart and fruity, this Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini is a tasty way to brighten up your spring.  It even looks cheery!

I usually think of the holidays as the most fun time for martinis.  I mean, how do you beat a Candy Cane Martini or a sweet-spicy Gingerbread Martini–sipped in front of a roaring fire!

But truly, a special martini—such as this Raspberry Lemon Drop—can be welcome all year round.

Of course, it’s extra nice when you need a touch of spring.  Which I did this week after we got hit with a near record (almost 3-foot) snowfall.  Yes, after days of making do…. plows getting stuck, work-around hand shoveling and lack of fresh greens, I was ready for a drink.

And this Raspberry Lemon Drop cocktail came to the rescue.  With sweet fruitiness from the raspberries, balanced tartness from the lemon, and just enough booze to relax soothe the sore muscles, it was perfect.  And I think it would be equally at home as an Easter cocktail or Mother’s Day drink.  

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Topping Kahlua with Bailey’s creates a drink that looks like a tiny Baby Guinness.  But with the creamy, sweet flavors of coffee & Irish Cream! Yum!

What comes to mind when you think of celebrating St Patrick’s Day?  I usually think of warm Irish Coffee, cool foamy Guinness, or a festive green beer.  

Now back in the day, I was an Irish dancer so I’d be out at the pubs for days around the festive holiday.  But this year, we’ve got a late blizzard coming in, so I’m going to celebrate at home with a fun Baby Guinness.

It starts with rich coffee-flavored layer of Kahlua.  Then it’s topped with a creamy white layer of Bailey’s (or other) Irish Creme, so it looks like a miniature foam-topped Guinness. 

‘Cause, how can you beat tasty and cute!  Sláinte!
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