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SPRING CHICKEN a spring twist on your 30-second cocktail

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Nothing says HELLO SPRINGTIME like a fun pink cocktail, right? Pink gets a lot of guff, but there is something about a pretty pink cocktail that just makes you feel fun and a little sassy. Sad people don’t drink pink cocktails and you can’t be sad while drinking one, so basically it’s happiness in a glass. You are welcome.

Grapefruit Greyhound cocktail via Lauren KelpI don’t know about you, but I am ready to ditch my jacket and throw open the windows. Get me out of these rainy, grey days – I am ready for some warmer weather! To help get us in the spirit, we are whipping up a batch of Spring Chickens! Sounds fun right? Well my friends, get ready, because if you have 30 seconds and an excuse to celebrate, you two can be sipping pretty on a Spring Chicken.

Grapefruit Greyhound cocktail via Lauren Kelp

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Grapefruit Greyhound cocktail via Lauren Kelp

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SPRING CHICKEN
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Celebrate warmer weather and mix up a pitcher of these fun Spring Chicken cocktails!
Ingredients
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
Instructions
  1. Add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker, add in ingredients, and gently stir, adding more simple syrup to taste.
  2. Strain into a glass & sip, serve, repeat!

Grapefruit Greyhound cocktail via Lauren KelpSee….wildly easy. What did I tell you. Now, call the gals, get you some grapefruit, and get to celebrating! Happy hosting, my sassy friend <3

Grapefruit Greyhound cocktail via Lauren Kelp

THE RUBY ROSE a refresh grapefruit and rosemary cocktail

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Babe-trons, we did it. We made it through the week. It’s officially Friday, it’s probably close(ish) to quitting time, and I am sure there are one or two things for you to celebrate. And you now the best way to celebrate? With a fabulous cocktail! We are crushing hard on this delicious grapefruit and rosemary pair and we can’t wait to share. Meet the Ruby Rose. Delightful, refreshing, and absolutely no muddling required 😉
The Ruby Rose Cocktail via Lauren KelpI mean, look at her! She can’t even help her sassy pink self. So here is the skinny, the Ruby Rose is like freaky easy. A little grapefruit, some vodka, a little St. Germain (which you should have on hand at all time because even if you don’t use it, it makes your bar cart look fancy af), some rosemary and voi-freaking-la. Easy baby, what did I tell ya?

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The Ruby Rose Cocktail via Lauren Kelp

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THE RUBY ROSE
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Ingredients
  • Juice from half a Ruby Red grapefruit
  • 2 shots of vodka (we used Tito's)
  • 1 shot of St. Germain Elderflower
  • Dash of lemon juice (more to taste)
  • Rosemary sprig to garnish and stir
  • Sugar for rimming
Instructions
  1. Cut the end of the lemon off and rub it on the top of your glass and dip in sugar
  2. Add a handful of ice into your cocktail shaker and add in vodka, grapefruit juice, and St. Germain, shake gently until container is frosty.
  3. Pour into your perfectly rimmed glass, add a sprig of rosemary & stir to add in some of the herb flavor.
  4. Serve, sip, repeat!

The Ruby Rose Cocktail via Lauren KelpThe Ruby Rose Cocktail via Lauren Kelp

THE MARIGOLD COCKTAIL delightfully romantic

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DSC_1467TGI-freaking-F, you know what I mean? Sometimes Fridays come around and you’re like, “wow, that week went by so fast” and sometimes you’re like “HOW IS IT ONLY TUESDAY?!” So, clearly it was a Tuesday-like week for this gal and I am celebrating the oh-so-lovely weekend commencement with the most stunning cocktail around.

Clearly, I have a thing for edible flowers. I put them on doughnuts, in salads, and obviously, in tequila, but today’s love of edible flowers goes to a new level. This time we are creating a cocktail around a flower, specifically the marigold. Look at it – its so stunning. Packed with color & quintessentially summertime, this marigold cocktail reflects its namesake perfectly. Plus, it’s delicious.

So kick off those work-day shoes, put on some yoga pants, and pour yourself a fancy as f cocktail – you deserve it.
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THE MARIGOLD COCKTAIL
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Delightfully romantic & perfect for a spring-time get together, brunch with friends, or a celebration. The Marigold Cocktail is always a showstopper.
Ingredients
  • Simple syrup
  • Marigold or Chamomile tea
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 ½ ounces gin
  • Champagne
  • Marigolds, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients for the syrup to a small saucepan and gently bring to a boil. Reduce to a slow simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat, let cool and strain.
  3. Bring water for the tea to a boil, add in one to two tea bags, & allow to steep for 10-12 minutes. Add lemon juice, simple syrup and thyme to the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add tea, gin and plenty of ice. Shake well. Strain into glass and top with a splash of champagne & a marigold.

DSC_1543recipe adapted from Anthropologie | photography by Jeena Studios

GRAPEFRUIT AND THYME GIN & TONIC

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IMG_1774Well, happy February friends! ‘Tis the season of love and we decided to celebrate a little early with some festive cocktails. Today’s concoction is the Grapefruit and Thyme Gin & Tonic and my, oh my, is it divine!

Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, a sprig of thyme, and some delicious gin is just what you need to kick off a weekend. So my friends, grab a seat, scroll down, and enjoy!

PS – not a grapefruit fan? Don’t worry, we will have something fabulous & grapefruit free yet still festive & fun for you next week. Stay tuned!
IMG_1763INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 ounces (or 1 jigger) of gin
  • One grapefruit
  • Tonic
  • Fresh thyme leaves
  • Ice
  • Shaker

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1. Cut half of your grapefruit in half & squeeze it into your shaker. Add in a handful of ice & a few springs of thyme.

2. Shake until cold & pour into a your favorite festive glass. I like coupes, cause they make me feel fancy 😉

3. Cut the other half of your grapefruit into wedges, add wedge and sprig of thyme for garnish.

4. Sip, serve, repeat!

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PRICKLY PEAR TEQUILA FLOATS

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Prickly Pear Grapefruit Float

A delicious cocktail recipe is always the best way to kick off the weekend, but we just might be outdoing ourselves with these Prickly Pear Tequila Floats!

Perfect for warm summer afternoons, the sorbet has the added bonus of keeping your cocktail chilled. No simple syrups, no exotic ingredients you’ll have to hunt down at a specialty store, and ready to sip in under 5 minutes. TGIF!

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INGREDIENTS

– 1 bottle Prickly Pear Italian Soda from Central Market
– 1 pint grapefruit sorbet
– 1 1/2 tablespoons tequila

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INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Prep-Ahead: Scoop and freeze small balls of grapefruit sorbet on a cookie sheet in the freezer 1″ cookie scoop or melon baller.

1. Place a small scoop of grapefruit sorbet into the bottom of each chilled glass.

2. Add a splash of tequila, then top with Prickly Pear Italian Soda. Keep things virgin by ditching the tequila, or make into big batch cocktails by combining all the ingredients into a blender before serving.

3. Garnish with grapefruit slices or a pretty paper straw if you’re feeling extra festive.

4. Enjoy!

Photography: Kristen Kilpatrick | Styling & Design: Lindsey Brunk

Glassware: Crate & Barrel | Colorful Serving Platters: CB2

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