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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, [...]

Cucumber Collins – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:03:59 +0000

Crisp. Refreshing. Perfect for the weekend ahead. This drink must be good for you, it’s got a vegetable in it! I first learned about the Cucumber Collins during my bartending days in Red Bank. It’s a take on a Tom Collins, which is basically gin with sparkling lemonade. Ingredients: 2 oz. gin (Hendrick’s is especially [...]

Frankenstorm Pumpkin Punch

Jason Matthews — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:12:33 +0000

If all this talk about the hurricane is driving you to drink, you’re in luck! smallestcityever.tumblr.com has your fix with Frankenstorm Pumpkin Punch. While you’re picking up the essentials to weather the storm grab the ingredients below. Hot or cold, this is the perfect addition to your hurricane party.

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.

New Jersey's Official State Drink Is…

Matt Ryan — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:12:17 +0000

New Jersey seems to have a state “everything.” But what about a state drink? I’m pleased to announce Jersey’s state drink is…nothing. Seriously, we don’t have a state drink. Most of the other states in the country who weren’t creative enough to come up with one at least chose milk. Our hats go off to [...]

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 [...]

The Jersey Shore's Best Martini [PHOTOS]

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:18:49 +0000

Yesterday I realized just how tough my job is when I served as judge of The Great Jersey Shore Martini Contest. So where can you get the Shore’s best martini? Well, I suppose that all depends on what you consider a martini. For the purists, this contest was not for you. If you’re looking for [...]

Happy National Margarita Day!

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:40:49 +0000

It’s the middle of the week, and on a beautiful day like this, it’s not hard to picture yourself on the beach with a frozen drink in your hand…well, it might not be quite warm enough for THAT, but there’s no reason you can’t have that drink. After all, it’s National Margarita Day. The great [...]

A Website That Pairs Music Selections With Cocktails

Matt Ryan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:16:58 +0000

The folks at Drinkify.org feel that there’s a drink to go with whatever music you’re listening to. You simply plug in the artist of your choice and Drinkify suggests a beverage to match. Here are some results for some of your favorite Point artists! Tell us what drink you come up with. LADY GAGA [...]