Strawberry Heart Mojito
Ingredients:
2 strawberries sliced, plus 2 for garnish
.5oz simple syrup
8-10 mint leaves, plus sprig for garnish
.5oz lime juice
1.5oz white rum
1/2cup club soda
Directions:
Add strawberry slices, simple syrup, mint leaves, and lime juice to a glass and gently muddle. Add white rum to the glass and stir. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with sprig of mint and strawberries.
I created the heart strawberries by using a small heart shaped cookie cutter then stuck two through a stir stick from Modern Birch Co!
The balloons in the background can be found here.
Happy sipping!
Champagne Cupcakes
We all know champagne is the iconic beverage for New Year’s Eve, but why limit it to your glass? Let’s enjoy some bubbly in our dessert too! This easy recipe (read: box cake mix) is simple enough to make in a pinch but will delight your party guests!
Ingredients:
1 box vanilla cake mix
4 cups powered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Fun decorations like sprinkles!
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° and line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix cake mix with 1½ cups champagne. Bake according to package directions and let cool completely before frosting.
*For mini cupcakes, bake for only about 8-9 minutes, this will make a lot of minis!
Meanwhile, make champagne frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and remaining ¼ cup champagne. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. Add the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Pipe frosting onto your cupcakes and decorate! I used a Fancy Sprinkles mix and prism powder on mine - use code “EVENTFULLYCHELSEA15”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hot Cocoa Martini
Ingredients:
1 packet Hot cocoa mix
4 oz Milk
1.5oz Vanilla or whipped cream vodka
.5oz Creme de Cacao
Directions:
Prepare your favorite brand of cocoa mix according to package directions. Let the cocoa cool before adding to a shaker full of ice. Next, mix in your liquors and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a martini glass (or glass of choice) and garnish with a fancy marshmallow.
This makes one drink, but I recommend making more than one packet of cocoa at a time. This fun wintery drink is very delicious and you’ll want more than one! Cheers!
Pimento Cheese
It has officially been one month since we moved to Nashville! What better way to celebrate my new home in the south than with some pimento cheese?? I have to warn you: this dip is extremely addictive!! It’s sure to bit the hit of the party and your friends will beg to make it all summer long!
Ingredients:
8 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, shredded*
4 ounces white Cheddar (preferably Vermont Cheddar), shredded*
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces diced pimentos, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
*Shred the cheese from a block- it’s more work, but worth the effort!
Directions:
Add the Cheddars, cream cheese, pimentos and mayo to a bowl and mix together. Add the chives, garlic powder, cayenne, smoked paprika and salt and pepper and mix until thoroughly combined.
Serve with crackers, pretzels, or even top your burger with it!
Original recipe compliments of Miss Kardea Brown can be found here 💕
I hope you enjoy! I plan to share more southern inspired recipes soon!
Watermelon Margaritas
Summer’s most iconic fruit? Watermelon of course! And while it’s in season, I plan to take full advantage by creating a refreshing cocktail!
Ingredients:
Seadless Watermelon
Fresh Limes
Tequilla
Simple Syrup
Optional: Jalapeño
Directions/Prep:
Juice about 6 limes
Blend approximately 2 cups of chopped watermelon
Make simple syrup: combine water and sugar in a sauce pan over stove on low to medium heat, until sugar dissolves, let cool
Recipe:
To a shaker, add:
Ice
1.5oz tequilla
1 oz fresh lime juice
3/4oz simple syrup
2oz watermelon juice
SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE
Pour over a glass with ice & enjoy!
Recipe makes 1 margarita. You can garnish with a lime slice and watermelon wedge for prettiness or add in some jalapeño slices to make it spicy!
Happy Sipping!
