whipped cream vodka 101

As a dessert blogger, I realize that I should probably be providing some recipes for the 4^th, chock full of raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, some sponge cake and a bucket of whipped cream. But I’m not going to do that. Here’s why:

1. It’s a holiday weekend and we should all be getting our drink on. Not our baking. It’s hot and ovens should stay off.
2. I’m going to give you some drink recipes using whipped cream vodka. So it’s a little festive, you know?

A little background…For my bridal shower, I received a bucket full of liquors and drink mixers from a new cousin. Basically, the best gift ever. However, a bottle of whipped cream vodka lies in the bucket still because I have no idea what to do with it. When cocktail time rolls around, I tend to stick to more basic drinks… a beer, vodka soda, maybe a dirty martini when I’m feeling frisky. But alas, the whipped cream vodka sits alone in the bucket and I’m on a mission to drink it down this weekend.

what to do with you, friend.....

With some help from the Pinnacle website, I’ve narrowed it down to a few winners. (because is there a better drink name than a “Woo Hoo”? I think not…)

Woo Hoo

2 oz. Pinnacle Whippted

4 oz. limeade

Mix in a glass filled with ice

and garnish with a lime wedge.

Cream Saver Cocktail

2 oz. Pinnacle Whipped

2 oz. pineapple juice

2 oz. orange juice

Mix in a glass filled with ice

and garnish with an orange wedge.

Cream Saver-tini

2 oz. Pinnacle Whipped

1 oz. pineapple juice

1 oz. orange juice

Shake over ice and strain into

a chilled martini glass. Garnish with

an orange slice and a cherry.

Light n’ Sweet

2 oz. Pinnacle Whipped

4 oz. club soda

Splash pineapple juice

Mix in a glass filled with ice

and garnish with an orange wedge.

Dallop Daiquiri

2 oz. Pinnacle Whipped

2 oz. half & half

4 strawberries

1 cup ice

Blend all ingredients until smooth.


.. remember to drink responsibily, party people. and..

HAPPY FOURTH! YAY AMERICA!

hola, summer. I have missed you.

Can I just say that I love summer? Like, I really love it. I love ice cream cones, stone fruit, panzanella salad, riding my beach cruiser, berries, boats, beers, jet skis, cheeseburgers, crab cakes, water ice...I’ll stop here. bottom line, I associate all of these things with summer.

(and notice how many of them are food related. Heh.)

So if you couldn’t pick it up already…Memorial Day weekend is pretty much my favorite holiday. Seriously, it’s like my Christmas. The holiday weekend also holds a special meaning, since I met my husband four years ago on Memorial Day weekend. Thus, proving the theory that you can't find love at the Jersey Shore WRONG! BOOM!

moving on..

Anyone who goes to the Jersey Shore for the summer would agree with me and can vouch for the fact that MDW (i love a good acronym) is basically the best weekend of the year; the ultimate kick-off to summer.  

For us, like MDW's past, this MDW will be chock full of family, friends, beers and, clearly, food. Oh, and this. DEFINITELY this.



with rainbow sprinkles, please.



..And I’ll be making some of these for Nicole and Mike’s engagement party on Saturday. Nothing says love like cheesecake on a stick.

hoping your MDW is filled with love, happiness and treats!