Valentine's Day, the day to toast love, is almost upon us, and you don't need to be a mixologist to create these four simple, sweet, sparkling cocktails for the one you love. The best part, they each only requires two ingredients, and you can customize most to fit your love's favorite candy or flavors. Tip: You can use a sparkling wine, champagne, or prosecco, but I recommend not using anything that's too dry, or too sweet. The Sparkling Float Whether you use a gelato, or ice cream, this simple cocktail is sure to be a hit. I used a raspberry cheesecake gelato to make this one because my boyfriend cannot have a lot of lactose, and seeing as ice-cream scoops are often too large to scoop ice-cream into a champagne glass, try a melon baller instead. Add 3 scoops of gelato to the glass, … [Read more...]
Peach Sunrise
I think this peach sunrise would be fabulous for any family get together or even book club night. You could make a pitcher and everyone could sip while chatting about the latest novel. Peach sunrise I love summer for so many reasons. I love the slow pace that life seems to take. I love the freedom to do anything our hearts desires. I love the summer holidays. I love getting together with family. Besides the heat and the mosquitos, I really love it all. And if I had to pick an absolute favorite out of all of that, it would be getting together with family. Family events normally have food and I'm a food girl! We just came home from vacation in Michigan and got to spend tons of time with family. We were there for a little over a week and got together as much as possible. And … [Read more...]
Our Favorites in FEATURED on Blissfully Domestic for 2014
2014 has blown by in what seems to be a blink of an eye. Wasn't it Valentine's Day just last week? Am I right, this year has just gone by so quickly?! Over the last 12 months, Blissfully Domestic has featured some pretty great writers with unique ideas, creative crafts, tasty recipes and so much more. We thought it would be fun to share with you our top 10 favorites from the Featured section of Blissfully Domestic! Without further ado, in no particular order, here are our Top 10 Featured Favorites: 11 Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids - With Valentine's Day being just around the corner, this one is a great one to check out sooner than later! 9 Father's Day Gift Ideas - Great news! Gifts for Dad never go out of style. Give him something he'll love all year … [Read more...]
10 Cocktails To Serve At A Holiday Party
The holidays start now! Fall begins the end of the year and is a great time for celebrations large and small. Whether a large fancy party or a gathering of close friends, these special cocktails all have a nod to the season and set the mood for a special event! Spiced Apple Cider from My Baking Addiction Apple Cider is easily found this time of year and this delicious (and warm) drink takes it to the next level. Pumpkin Spice White Russian from A Beautiful Mess I'll take any excuse for pumpkin and would love to sip one of these after a long day of raking leaves. Glacier Fusion Daquiri by Manu's Menu The look of winter in a glass - beautiful blue and frosty. Toasty S’mores Shots by Curried Cantalope Outdoors at a fire pit? Toast a marshmallow to pop on top of this … [Read more...]
