Winter Cocktail: Sparkling Pear + Cranberry Cocktail

Get the recipe for this winter cocktail from Martha Stewart 

Winter Cocktail: Peppermint Martini

Get the recipe for this winter cocktail from Flavor Diva. Garnish with mini candy canes for a December wedding or holiday party. 

Winter Cocktail: Citrus Martini

Get the recipe for this winter cocktail from Martha Stewart Weddings. 

Gourmet Cupcakes & Vino

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A little while a go, I enjoyed a new experience... pairing gourmet cupcakes with wine. This is a great cocktail party or upscale dessert option. At this event, Cupcakes Gourmet provided yummy delicious mini cupcakes (not pictured above) and Franks Union Wine Mart provided a variety of wines from Cupcake Vineyard (how appropriate!).

I learned a few pairing tips and (lucky for you) I decided to spread the knowledge:

• Lemon cupcakes taste best with Sauvignon Blanc
• Raspberry cupcakes go fabulously with Pinot Grigio
• Vanilla cupcakes go nicely with Chardonnay
• Red velvet goes with a blended wine called... wait for it... Red velvet 

The next time you feel like splurging on cupcakes, don't forget to grab a bottle of wine to go with them. 

Go and be FABULOUS!  

Sweeten Up Your Cocktail Hour

Replace real fruit garnishes with Boston Fruit Slices from your local candy store or The Home Marketplace.

(Tip from Modern Bride magazine)

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