Tag Archives: it’s five o’clock somewhere

Kel’s Café Citrusy Champagne Mojitos

Posted on December 17, 2016 by kelleychisholm

  It’s a mimosa. No, wait – it’s a mojito. Actually, it’s the best of both worlds! Champagne is my favorite alcoholic beverage and mojitos are one of my favorite cocktails, so when I saw this recipe for Champagne Mojitos … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Old-School Moscow Mule, Perfect for Summer

Posted on July 10, 2016 by kelleychisholm

During our last time in Manhattan, we went to the Russian Tea Room and I was intrigued by what was served in the beautiful, shiny copper mugs. Let’s be honest, even though I bartended for several years, I had never heard … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Homemade Eggnog, White Russian Style

Posted on December 20, 2015 by kelleychisholm

I love this time of year when eggnog finally arrives in the grocery stores, but this year I decided to make my own, after reading all the artificial colorings, flavors, etc. on the side of the carton. Not as convenient … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Tart and Tasty Raspberry Lemonade Gelatin Shots

Posted on July 8, 2015 by kelleychisholm

When my sweet niece Mercedes posted a You Tube video of these gelatin shots to my FB page, I knew I had to try them – they were so cute and looked perfect for summer. I mean really, how Martha-Stewart … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Berry-Berry Vodka-Inspired Mojito, Perfect for Summer Sipping

Posted on August 4, 2014 by kelleychisholm

If you read my recent Blueberry Bliss blog, here’s how to make my Berry-Berry Infused Vodka as promised, along with a recipe for a great mojito-type cocktail. This is so incredibly refreshing and the mint pairs nicely with the berries. … Continue reading →

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Fresh Horseradish Stars in These Bloody Marys. Yes It Does!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by kelleychisholm

In July I posted a blog entitled “Hooray for Horseradish” and mentioned that I would share my recipe for a great Bloody Mary with fresh horseradish. So here it is, and for all of you Bloody Mary aficionados, the horseradish … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Cucumber Melon Mojito

Posted on June 7, 2013 by kelleychisholm

I was taking stock of my container herb garden a few weeks ago to see what I needed to replant, and was happy that my mint was coming back quite nicely. That’s a good thing, because my main use for … Continue reading →

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Brandy Alexanders, Two Ways

Posted on January 28, 2013 by kelleychisholm

I had just started working part time at The Pub the first time I heard of Brandy Alexanders. This was back in the mid 1980s, when I was going to Library School at UNC-Ch. Being a student, my tastes and … Continue reading →

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Drink of the Month, December 2012: Belvedere Bleus*

Posted on December 24, 2012 by kelleychisholm

The first time I had a Belvedere Bleu was at Margaux’s Restaurant in Raleigh, and I’m going to give the folks there credit for coming up with the name for this great martini. All that’s in it is Belvedere vodka, … Continue reading →

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Root Beer Floats, Kid and Adult Versions

Posted on August 6, 2012 by kelleychisholm

When was the last time you enjoyed a yummy root beer float? For me, it had been quite a while, so I was so happy to learn that August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day. So were the kids … Continue reading →

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