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Blood Thirsty Margarita from Chef Mike's ABG – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:08:03 +0000

Summer time is finally here, and there’s no better place for a nice cold cocktail than on the beach! Even if your toes aren’t on the hot sand, you’ll definitely feel the heat from the cocktail of the week! We had so much fun last time at Chef Mike’s ABG in Seaside Park that I [...]

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:20 +0000

Strawberries are at the peak of their season, so why not put them to use in the best possible way? In a cocktail! For this week’s Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini, you’ll need fresh strawberry puree. It’s super easy, just cut the stems off your fresh strawberries, throw them in the blender on the highest setting, [...]

Italian Summer – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:33:22 +0000

A beautiful weekend on the way calls for a beautiful cocktail. I find that many people don’t appreciate amaretto enough. It’s a sweet almond flavored liqueur, and if you ask me, there’s only DiSaronno. Accept no substitutions. Italian Summer combines the almondy goodness of amaretto with the tropical standards that make us all of think [...]

The 3 Best Reasons to Watch the Kentucky Derby

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:20:21 +0000

‘The Best Two Minutes In Sports’ is upon us, but for most people…the Kentucky Derby is a non-event. These are the three best reasons to watch the Derby. Martin Hunter, Getty Images 3 Gambling If there's money on the line, it really is an exciting two minutes. So much suspense! Even if you [...]

Bacon Bloody Mary from Chef Mike's ABG – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:37 +0000

For the past 2 months, we’ve brought you the cocktail of the week…now it’s time to hit the road, and see what local hotspots are making awesome drinks! We’re starting at a place where the food is downright sexy…and the drinks are even sexier: Chef Mike’s ABG in Seaside Park. If you don’t know Chef [...]

World Peace – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:55:05 +0000

After the week we’ve had, I think we all want a cocktail…and some peace. This recipe was created by Jonathan Pogash of The World Bar in NYC. It is across the street from the United Nations building, and they donate15% of the proceeds to the UN for peacekeeping missions. Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin [...]

The Best of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Spring 2013

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:37:01 +0000

Another Jersey Shore Restaurant Week has come and gone, and there were some incredible meals to be had. Fortunately, you still have a chance to try some of the best items! In the 10 days of JSRW, I was fortunate enough to make it to 7 restaurants…obviously I missed out on some great food by [...]

Submit Your Best Recipes Using Tequila

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:33:18 +0000

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday, April 5, and along with a week of great deals at local restaurants, there are awesome special events, like the Eat.Drink.Indulge:Tequila tasting!

Put your creativity to the test, and you could win tickets!

Marshmallow Peeptini – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:00:35 +0000

What’s up, Peeps? Time to get our Friday on! This time of year is all about Peeps — those pastel sugar covered marshmallow bits of joy that scream out ‘Spring is here!’ Sure, you can get peeps year-round now, but the originals are the best, and now we’ll take them for a swim…with a Peeptini! [...]

Spring Sangria – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:21:18 +0000

Is it Happy Hour yet? It may still be a bit cold outside, but it’s time for our taste buds to think Spring! This week take one step closer to warm weather with Spring Sangria. Sangria is very easy to make, because you can use (or leave out) any ingredients you like. My Spring Sangria [...]

Sea Breeze – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:15:43 +0000

The snow is still coming down, and I’m officially over the cold. Let’s think summer! This week’s cocktail will have you feeling like your one step closer to those toes in the sand! The Seaside St. Patrick’s Day parade is tomorrow, so for Seaside, a Sea Breeze! This cocktail of the week couldn’t be easier: [...]

The World's Most Expensive Cocktail

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:26:07 +0000

What recession? The world’s priciest cocktail has been mixed up, so what’s in the drink with an $8800 price tag? ‘Salvatore’s Legacy,’ created by mixologist Salvatore Calabrese at London’s Playboy Club, consists of Clos de Griffier Vieux Cognac from 1788, Kummel Liqueur from 1770, Dubb Orange Curacao from 1860 and two dashes of Angostura Bitters [...]

Halloween Cocktail Recipes

Matt Ryan — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:13:52 +0000

You've got the food, the decorations, the guests are invited, it's time for your Halloween party. You're not just going to have the boring bowl of punch are you? Try out these cool cocktails designed especially for the season from About.com.

Hilariously Logical Reason Why Grandpa Drinks

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:50:44 +0000

Sometimes an innocent phone call between a grandfather and his granddaughter can take an odd and hilarious turn. Find out one 92-year-old’s fabulous and completely logical reasoning on making an early afternoon cocktail. I called my Grandpa today at around 2:30 p.m. to see if he wanted to have dinner with me tonight. We started [...]

4 Refreshing Summer Drinks for You and the Kids! [LIST]

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:51:51 +0000

We’re looking at temps in the 90s later this week, so crank up the AC and make yourself one (or more) of these to beat the heat. (There’s a virgin recipe for each one as well, so the kids — and your lightweight Aunt Betty — can feel equally cool.) These recipes don’t have to [...]

5 Must-Have Snacks For Your St. Patty's Day Party

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:23:23 +0000

With the Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade coming up this weekend and the actual holiday about a week away, you should probably start stocking up on green trinkets to decorate. What makes a party great though, is good food and drinks. Make sure you have these at the ready before you start shaking your [...]

5 Champagne-based Cocktails For Your New Year's Eve Party

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:37:05 +0000

New Year's Eve is all about celebrating, and almost everyone opens up a bottle of bubbly on the last night of the year.

Champagne (sparkling wine of any kind, really) is one of my favorites, but if you wanted to give it a little twist this year, here are 5 Champagne-based cocktails, courtesy of drinksmixer.com.

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