The Perfect Martini and a #FridayCocktail Birthday Celebration

Perfect Martini and Goat Cheese with Olive Tapenade Crostini
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I’m so glad you’re here to help me celebrate the one year anniversary of The Friday Cocktail. Hard to believe but it’s true. One cocktail every Friday. Some classic, some summertime fun, some borrowed from friends when I wasn’t going to make it and even some ice cream treats but most important? I hope that in the long run it’s been all good! I’ve shared Classic Cocktails, margaritas and yes, some cocktails that end with ‘tini’ that a purist would have my head for. Which is funny, since I had yet to do that original ‘tini’  – one of the most classic of all cocktails, the Martini. So today is the day to fix that transgression and because it’s a party? I’ve also got  a simple appetizer to share and I’ve invited a bunch of girlfriends to join me and bring their favorite cocktail to the party!

I’m very glad you’re here but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention an even bigger birthday today. My daughter Lauren was born 29 years ago this date (really, how could it have been that long ago?). So before we start the celebration…here’s to you sweetie; have a wonderful birthday! I know you’re working late and revelry will be at a minimum but I’ll hold this party in your honor so hope you’ll stop by for a cocktail and I also hope you will feel the love of a whole bunch of people who I’ll ask to repeat after me, ‘Happy Birthday Lauren!’

Now back to the party! I read an article once that said a good dry martini is like an Ernest Hemingway short story; deceptively simple (only three ingredients), but the product of a deft, confident hand. You don’t just throw a good martini together – it’s the cocktail that many professional and home bartenders consider the most difficult.

I know, in my heart of hearts, that in it’s purist form, a martini is quintessentially just two things. Gin and Vermouth. Many purists (who the heck are those people anyhow) would cry foul with anything but a lemon twist but I like an olive or two (or three) in mine. I think as much as the martini itself I just LOVE an olive that’s been marinating in some gin for a bit. Before I ever came to enjoy the cocktail itself I would meet a friend for a couple of drinks on Friday night. He was a martini man through and through…and I stole his olives every chance I could get!

With just gin, vermouth and a garnish, it’s a tough act to get just right. Too much gin and it tastes like you’ve ordered it straight, too little and you’ve got a vermouth cocktail. It’s all about balance and personal taste and that personal taste part simply can not be denied; to me it is simply the most important ingredient.

The history of the Martini

The origins of the martini cocktail are diverse and as a result only add confusion to any history. One story tells of a drink made during the gold rush of the 1800s in Martinez, California, in which barman Julio Richelieu mixed a drink he called “The Martinez,” that was comprised of one part Sauternes wine with three parts gin, garnished with an olive. Another attributes the name to a rifle used by the British Army in the late 1800s called the Martini and Henry and yet another story gives credence to a New York bartender in the 1900s who mixed a drink comprised of equal parts London Dry Gin and Noilly Prat vermouth with orange bitters.

The Best Martini?

The arguments on how to best make the perfect martini are as many as the stories of origin. What kind of Gin? Beefeaters may often be cited as the gin of choice but I still love Bombay Sapphire. Chill everything to within an inch of its life or do you just chill the glasses? How much vermouth? I’ve heard that some prefer such a delicate whisper of vermouth that you should pour the vermouth first, swirl it in the glass and then empty it before adding gin…now that is a DRY martini! More choices? Lemon twist or olives. Shaken or stirred? Remember the purists? They will rise up and claim that vigorous shaking “bruises the gin,” whereas others swear that you need to shake the cocktail to chill it to the right temperature. Can you see how that personal preference ingredient is so important?. Personally? I like mine shaken; I like them ice cold and I’m OK if the shaking tempers the alcohol with a bit of water…that’s MY preference!

Maybe the reason it is so difficult to make the perfect martini is because with so few ingredients and all of those personal preferences, it is almost impossible to discern how others will love one. This is why so many find their perfect martini is one made at home. This recipe is one that suits me; vary the vermouth up or down a bit as you find your nirvana and then garnish as you see fit! Yes, that’s perfect!

The Perfect Martini

The Perfect Martini

We like our dry martini chilled and powerful, with a good kick from the gin tempered by the vermouth.

Ingredients

  • Four 25 ml measures of good gin
  • One 25 ml measure of dry vermouth (Noilly Pratt)
  • 1 inch strip of peel from an un-waxed lemon or skewered olives

Preparation

  1. Pre-chill your shaker, glass, gin, and vermouth.
  2. When cold, add ice to the shaker and measure in the required amounts of gin and vermouth. Shake or stir as required.
  3. Strain into your chilled glass and twist the lemon peel until it leaves a spritz of lemon oil on the surface of the cocktail or use an olive instead of a twist.
  4. Serve, holding by the stem.

Notes

Chilling all of your components is critical. The ice will take the cocktail to a super chill which won't be tempered by warm glasses. Love me an almost icy martini!

http://www.creative-culinary.com/martini-with-goat-cheese-bruschetta-olive-tapenade/

I could think of nothing better to serve these with but some simple crackers that are topped with either goat or cream cheese and a dollop of black olive spread. Star Fine Foods sent me a basket of olives and olive oils to sample; for this cocktail hour I used both the green stuffed olives for my martini and a combination of black olives and olive oil for the spread. Next up? Something that combines both varieties! The olive oil spread is a simple yet delicious recipe from the book Veggies for Carnivores from Lora Krulak. Check out the details below for a chance to win your own basket of products from Star Fine Foods as well as a copy of Lora’s book!

Black Olive Spread

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 cup

Black Olive Spread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of black olives
  • 1 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil

Preparation

  1. Drain the olives and put them in a processor with the garlic. Process until smooth; keep the processor running and add the olive oil through the feed tube slowly.
  2. Taste and salt if necessary
  3. Serve with a fabulous martini!

Notes

This would also be great served on a toasted crostini; spread toasted crostini with either goat cheese or cream cheese, add a dollop of olives and put in the oven just long enough to warm.

http://www.creative-culinary.com/martini-with-goat-cheese-bruschetta-olive-tapenade/

I could not have made this a real celebration without some friends who have joined me today for The Friday Cocktail. So many drinks…so little time! Take a peek at the fabulous offerings below and be sure to visit my friends blogs; there is something for everyone!

Click on any cocktail to go to that blog and check it out!

The Friday Cocktail celebrates ONE year!

The Friday Cocktail celebrates ONE year!

Boozy Dessert too? Sure!


More fun? You need more? How about some gifts…although aren’t you supposed to be giving presents to me? :)  I’ve had so many fine companies offer to help with this celebration…and gifts are still coming in! How about these?

A fabulous gift basket from Star Fine Foods
Basket includes olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and more. I depend on Star for my olives and onions for my cocktails and their olive oil is a staple in my pantry. I’ve got a couple of flavored oils too that I love using for crostini and salad dressings; my absolute favorite is the Lemon Peel…so good! Value $100


Gorgeous fresh fruit gift basket from Harry and David.
This Fresh Fruit Gift Basket includes pears, apples, kiwi, baby bananas, lime, avocado, mango and a golden banana. I have one on my counter that was just delivered to me yesterday; the contents are amazing and I can’t wait to dig in. First on the agenda. Can you believe I’ve never made a pineapple upside down cake with fresh pineapple? Neither can I but this weekend that will all change; I can not wait! Value $70


THREE bottles of Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
Frangelico is the Original Hazelnut Liqueur from Northern Italy. I love it straight over ice, mixed with half and half for an after dinner cocktail. Come back next week…I’ll be featuring it in a cocktail that will surprise you! Value $30 per bottle


One Bottle of Partida Reposado Tequila

You know I love Reposado Tequila right? I think it only fitting that a quality tequila should be a part of my birthday celebration! Aging tequila is what makes such a difference in the quality. By Mexican law, Reposado Tequila must be aged a minimum of 2 months. Partida Reposado is aged six months in once-pass Jack Daniels American Oak. It’s rich and smooth and a new favorite of mine. I was provided samples of all three and nothing has changed; the Reposado remains as my favorite.Value $58


Even more!

Lolita ‘Its 5 O’Clock Somewhere’ Champagne Glass – Retired (These are collector’s items!)  Value $30


This wine bottle cheese plate. A wine bottle is melted in a kiln and comes with a wine label affixed and a pewter serving knife. Value $40


LOVE these glass drinking straws from the Glass Dharma, (these are the decorative dots sipping straws that are great with martinis). Value $33


 

I love these wine bottle toppers from Knobstoppers, an antique door handle is finished and affixed to a cork…let a knob be your stopper! Value $32


My favorite scent from Archipelago is this Wasabi Mint Soy Candle. Value $34


I love to use these Winelights both indoors and out. A used wine bottle is filled with odorless burning fuel and a wick is fed from the fuel to the pewter fleur de lis. The glass chimney protects the flame from extinguishing when used outdoors. Value $25


A copy of Lora Krulak’s new book, ‘Veggies for Carnivores‘ – it’s what I used for that simple but delish black olive spread! Value $22


A jar of my homemade wood butter and another that is filled with the my homemade Port wine/bing cherry mustard. Value? Priceless  :)

I always save the best for last. I LOVE this wine bottle opener! Made in France; each opener is crafted using the wood of grapevines to fashion the handle; this one is Cabernet. The type of vine is etched into the metal handle and also on the leather holder. This is absolutely the best opener I’ve ever used…that’s it’s so doggone beautiful is just a big plus! Value $195


How can you win one of these fabulous prizes? Lots of ways; here’s how:

Contest is open until Friday, September 21, 2012 midnight. CONTEST IS CLOSED AND WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

Required: Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite cocktail is.

For additional optional entries do any of the following and leave me a SEPARATE COMMENT for each one, letting me know you did it. If you already get my rss feed or follow me on Twitter; just let me know…that counts. Please note these have to be left as separate comments or they will only count as one entry.

This event will run for one week and end at midnight September 21, 2012. Winners will be determined by assigning a number to each gift and using random.org to determine the winner for each item; the result at random.org will be used to pull a winner based on the corresponding comment number. Only one prize per person will be awarded. These prizes are for US residents only. I will email the winner and they will have up to 3 days to claim their prize or another winner will be selected.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, VOID WHERE PROHIBITED

Good luck!

Disclaimer: Some of these prize items were provided to me and will also be shipped to a prize winner. Except for the gift baskets, the alcohol, the glass straws and the cookbook, all other items are being provided at my own expense.

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1 charles farren September 24, 2012 at 3:41 pm

I never tried a martini, but I will now. My drink of choice is scotch and when I try to make a scotch sour I can never make them right. Do you have a recipe for them? thank you, and Happy Birthday to your daughter

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2 Creative Culinary September 24, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Not unlike the whiskey sour it seems though I’ve never had one but I know with a whiskey sour that the best result is when you use fresh ingredients and not a ‘sour’ mix. Try this:

Per Serving:
1.5 oz. Scotch Whisky
1 oz.lemon juice
0.75 oz. simple syrup (equal amounts of sugar and water heated til sugar dissolves. Cool completely)
lemon wheel(s)

Combine scotch, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously 10-12 times and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
Garnish with lemon wheel.

Now I want one. :)

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3 Jean | Lemons and Anchovies September 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

I was late for the contest but still enjoyed this post. I know next to nothing about cocktails so a history lesson on the martini was a nice read. I have friends who always start an evening of fun with a glass–when I think of *the* sophisticated libation, this is what comes to mind.

Happy Anniversary to the Friday Cocktail and Happy Belated Birthday to your daughter. :)
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4 Creative Culinary September 23, 2012 at 9:01 pm

I love finding the history of so many cocktails; so many classics have them. Summer is all frivolity but winter months seems to bring on the classics and their stories…thanks for dropping by!

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5 Amanda September 21, 2012 at 9:48 pm

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8 Amanda September 21, 2012 at 9:44 pm

Coconut martini is my favorite!

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9 Kary September 21, 2012 at 9:16 pm

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10 Kary September 21, 2012 at 9:14 pm

Favorite cocktail is a Singapore Sling

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11 Liz September 20, 2012 at 6:35 pm

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12 Liz September 20, 2012 at 6:34 pm

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16 Liz September 20, 2012 at 6:28 pm

Wow! Happy birthday to The Friday Cocktail! That is one BEAUTIFUL martini! My favorite cocktail is the margarita :)

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17 Teresa September 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm

I already follow you (cuz you rock) and tweeted my entry! — LadyT

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18 davis ann September 20, 2012 at 8:59 am

oh depends on the time of day… sometimes a classic G&T hits the spot, but a white russian for dessert is always a good option :)

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19 Jessie September 19, 2012 at 3:33 pm

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23 SMITH BITES September 19, 2012 at 3:28 pm

favorite cocktail? negroni . . . but i do love St. Germaine . . . and then there’s Lillet . . . champagne . . . Pimm’s Cup . . . shandy . . . you get the picture . . .
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24 Jessie September 19, 2012 at 3:24 pm

My favorite cocktail is a manhattan, closely followed by a madras.
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31 Elle September 19, 2012 at 6:39 am

Barb, what a lovely post–it all came together beautifully! Happy Belated Birthday to your daughter! I’d have to say my favorite cocktail is a Whiskey Sour. It’s right up there with a Tom Collins.
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38 Schmidty September 19, 2012 at 12:13 am

wonderful article!

my favorite is a spicy cajun bloody mary

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39 Terra September 18, 2012 at 4:28 pm

I just tweeted about the fun giveaway on CafeTerraBlog! :-)
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45 Terra September 18, 2012 at 4:22 pm

I am bummed I missed out on enjoying your fun Friday Cocktail party, but it looks like you had a fantastic time!!! My favorite cocktail is the Cape Cod, I adore anything with cranberries:-) I used to order the drink all the time when I was in Vegas relaxing:-) Your martini looks gorgeous, thank you for sharing about the delicious drink! Hugs, Terra

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49 Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! September 18, 2012 at 4:15 pm

These days I’m enjoying bourbon, so I make a mint julep using mint from our garden and stevia (instead of sugar syrup) to keep the calories down.

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54 Micha September 18, 2012 at 2:39 pm

My favorite cocktail is one my aunt makes, it’s tequila, amaretto and squirt soda, crazy but good.

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59 Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} September 17, 2012 at 5:23 pm

My favorite cocktail is a basic vodka cranberry… but all of yours look so good that I’m going to have to start making some! Mmmmm!
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60 Shawn September 17, 2012 at 10:05 am

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66 Shawn September 17, 2012 at 9:24 am

This may be a lame answer, but I love a really good Margarita, made with the best Tequila on the rocks…oh and I do love me a Mojito in the summer time! Thanks much :)
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72 Lea Ann September 17, 2012 at 6:56 am

Love your martini shot Barb. This is my comment to confirm that it’s my favorite cocktail. Great giveaways! Goodness. Happy birthday to your cocktail segment and to your beautiful daughter. Wish I could have participated in the celebration. I tried. Just too busy at work.
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73 Maureen | Orgasmic Chef September 16, 2012 at 8:57 pm

Not eligible but just gotta say I love a well made martini!
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76 Kristina September 16, 2012 at 11:59 am

My favorite cocktail? Anything with tequila (love a tequila gimlet). Also partial to that Dahlia by Nickelmoon. ;-)
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77 Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} September 16, 2012 at 11:25 am

So loving this perfect martini post! Your olive spread is a winner and I will be making soon!!! Happy Sunday!!!

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78 Jamie September 16, 2012 at 11:00 am

I follow @CreativCulinary on Twitter. Whew.
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79 Jamie September 16, 2012 at 10:58 am

You know I get your post updates in email alerts! Is that RSS or Feedburner? Either way it comes into my email box.
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83 Jamie September 16, 2012 at 10:52 am

Oooh am I loving each and every one of these cocktails! I have to say that other than being particularly partial to the two boozy desserts :-D I am dying to taste anything berry! Love! Sweet, fruity, berries or cranberries just make a drink for me. And Cookin Canuck’s Grapefruit Greyhound is intriguing! I have to say that I had my very first martini (and the only time I drank them) when I was in Nigeria. Seemed to be the expat drink! I always thought the olives were the best part of the cocktail, but then, as I said, I’m a fruity berry girl. Love this amazing round up. And don’t I LOVE a good olive tapenade! Fabulous! And what spectacular prizes! Happy Birthday to Lauren and to Friday Cocktail! Hip Hip Hooray!
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84 Holly September 16, 2012 at 10:05 am

I follow @FridayCocktail on twitter. Yes, I LOVE your baskets of goodies!!! What great prizes!
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85 Holly September 16, 2012 at 10:04 am

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86 Holly September 16, 2012 at 10:03 am

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87 Patty September 16, 2012 at 8:32 am

Wow, such a beautiful line up of cocktails, love all the colors, glasses, variations etc.
Congratulations on your daughter’s celebration and on all the lovely prizes;-)

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88 Baker Street September 16, 2012 at 4:14 am

WOOHOO! Congratulations Barb! I wish I could come for the REAL cocktail party! With the gorgeous round up like that I think I’d be there for a lonnnnng time. Heh.

Here’s to another delicious year to come!
Cheers!
A
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89 Simone September 16, 2012 at 2:39 am

I can’t believe I never saw anything on the cocktail Friday before until now where I all of a sudden see beautiful cocktails popping up everywhere. Congratulations on the one year anniversary and congratulations with your daughter too!!
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90 Sara September 16, 2012 at 12:25 am

I’m a vodka tonic with a lime twist kind of girl. And that White Russian Milkshake above looks so yummy!
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91 Bronwen September 16, 2012 at 12:04 am

I love chocolate martinis

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92 Amanda September 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

I don’t think I’ve ever had a cocktail – that seems a little shocking, really! But anything with Bombay Sapphire gin can’t be bad, can it?
Thanks so much for inviting me to join the celebrations, Barb – it’s been fun!
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96 Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts September 15, 2012 at 6:58 pm

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97 Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts September 15, 2012 at 6:56 pm

So mad that I missed a year of cocktail Friday. Really going to have to go back and check them out! One of my favorite cocktails is a vodka gimlet!

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98 Sharon Miro September 15, 2012 at 6:41 pm

Such a hard choice to make amongst such great looking drinks. I have long been a fan of the Corpse Revivor tho, and that is gonna be the drink for me.
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99 Cathy September 15, 2012 at 6:33 pm

I love the classic mojito. So fresh!

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100 Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking September 15, 2012 at 6:29 pm

We don’t drink around here so don’t count my comment as an entry but WOW! That’s such a tempting round-up of Grown-up Refreshments ;)

Happy Birthday to your daughter! wishing her all the best in the world
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101 Donna September 15, 2012 at 5:47 pm

So many,but a good mint julep or Irish coffee is fine by me.

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102 Maria September 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm

I like a good gin and tonic. I, too, liked Bombay but I now prefer Plymouth gin with 2 lime slices!

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103 Meghan Finley September 15, 2012 at 3:45 pm
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107 Meghan Finley September 15, 2012 at 3:42 pm

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108 Meghan Finley September 15, 2012 at 3:41 pm

I love a mojito

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109 Janis September 15, 2012 at 3:08 pm

Barb…
I am an idiot and forgot to make a cocktail and post it. I love you though and well you know I am a bit verklempt.

I live Manhattans the best.

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110 Lana @ Never Enough Thyme September 15, 2012 at 2:21 pm

My favorite cocktail? Even though I made a Scarlett O’Hara for your celebration, my favorite is actually gin and tonic!

Congratulations on a year of fantastic cocktails, Barb. And happiest of birthdays to your Lauren!
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111 Jeffrey September 15, 2012 at 11:10 am
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115 Jeffrey September 15, 2012 at 11:07 am

I follow your other page on Twitter, @FridayCocktail.

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116 Jeffrey September 15, 2012 at 11:06 am

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117 Jeffrey September 15, 2012 at 11:05 am

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118 Jeffrey September 15, 2012 at 11:04 am

I’ve always like Long Island Iced Tea but it usually only takes one to knock me out!

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119 Terri Cole September 15, 2012 at 11:01 am

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120 Terri Cole September 15, 2012 at 10:59 am

It’s Kentucky bourbon, straight up, for me!

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121 Laura (Tutti Dolci) September 15, 2012 at 10:07 am

Your martini does look perfect and I love your olive tapenade crostini!
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122 Lora @cakeduchess September 15, 2012 at 9:09 am

I think I like mine shaken. Because the temperature is important to me. So interesting to read all about The Perfect Martini and yours looks perfect, as have all the drinks you’ve mixed here for us. Happy #FridayCocktail anniversary and thanks for these fun prizes!! *everyone’s drinks look so pretty:)CHEERS!
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123 Pat K September 15, 2012 at 9:01 am

Cosmo is my drink of choice

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130 John Billiris September 15, 2012 at 8:49 am

I enjoy vodka and club with lemon

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131 addie @ culicurious September 15, 2012 at 8:00 am

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132 addie @ culicurious September 15, 2012 at 7:59 am

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137 addie @ culicurious September 15, 2012 at 7:56 am

I love a good drink with Bombay Saphire – great minds! However, my favorite drink right now is an Aperol Spritz :) Loving Aperol and Campari lately!
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138 Dani H September 15, 2012 at 6:54 am

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139 Dani H September 15, 2012 at 6:53 am

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140 Dani H September 15, 2012 at 6:51 am

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141 Dani H September 15, 2012 at 6:50 am

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142 Dani H September 15, 2012 at 6:49 am

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143 Dani H September 15, 2012 at 6:48 am

i’m an old fashioned gin & tonic with a twist kinda girl. thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
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144 Crissy Durst September 15, 2012 at 4:28 am
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150 Crissy Durst September 15, 2012 at 4:14 am

My favorite cocktail is a peach daquari. So good on a hot night!

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151 Dawn C. September 15, 2012 at 12:47 am

Former bartender in NYC’s East Village says…awesome article, neat cocktails and thirsty pics :)

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152 Leslie September 14, 2012 at 11:02 pm

I followed you via email.
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153 Leslie September 14, 2012 at 11:01 pm

I love a lemon drop in a tall glass filled with ice.
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154 Lisa September 14, 2012 at 10:24 pm

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155 Lisa September 14, 2012 at 10:23 pm

Great round-up! Kind of wish I made a more exotic, ‘real’ cocktail. Maybe soon! Happy one year..looking forward to the next!
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156 Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen September 14, 2012 at 9:39 pm

This is awesome! All of the cocktails look amazing and make me want to be more of a “drinker’! I’ve only tried a martini once and it was made by my brother in law, who I’m sure had no clue what he was doing! I would imagine yours would win me over! Of course I follow you on twitter and I’m off to subscribe to your feed.
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157 Meena September 14, 2012 at 9:01 pm

Lovely recipes. Need to explore your space
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158 Meena September 14, 2012 at 8:55 pm

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159 Marnely Rodriguez-Murray September 14, 2012 at 8:41 pm

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162 Marnely Rodriguez-Murray September 14, 2012 at 8:36 pm

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165 Amanda September 14, 2012 at 8:34 pm

I also follow you on Twitter :)
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166 Amanda September 14, 2012 at 8:33 pm

I have to pick just one cocktail I like. That is really hard. It depends on my mood and the season. I love a chocolate martini in winter, a lilac martini in spring, a gin and tonic in summer, and I always love a long island iced tea in fall. So that’s one for each season. Ohh and I love eggnog too. Does that count as a cocktail?
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167 Marnely Rodriguez-Murray September 14, 2012 at 8:33 pm

I’ve rediscovered my love for a classic rum and coke. Dark rum, Coca Cola. Squeeze of fresh lime brings me back to Dominican weekends at the beach!
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168 rene miller September 14, 2012 at 8:24 pm

i love chocolate martinis

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169 chickie brewer September 14, 2012 at 6:29 pm

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170 chickie brewer September 14, 2012 at 6:28 pm

I don’t drink, But That Foodie crush looks good :)

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171 Danielle September 14, 2012 at 5:07 pm

@danid320 (me!) tweeted about your giveaway!
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172 Danielle September 14, 2012 at 5:06 pm

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173 Danielle September 14, 2012 at 5:05 pm

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174 Danielle September 14, 2012 at 5:04 pm

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175 Danielle September 14, 2012 at 5:03 pm

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176 Danielle September 14, 2012 at 5:01 pm

I love margaritas on the rocks with salt on the rim. YUM!
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177 Ellen M. September 14, 2012 at 4:46 pm

I’m new to your site and just signed up for email! I’m looking forward to your posts and many fun, new cocktails to try! Happy birthday/anniversary – and many more!

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178 Ellen M. September 14, 2012 at 4:44 pm

I just found your blog through Gourmande in the Kitchen – how fun! I was a rum & Coke drinker, but have moved to Cosmopolitans. I think your blog will broaden my horizons! Happy birthday/anniversary – and many more!

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179 Ramona September 14, 2012 at 2:03 pm

Am a newcomer to your blog, love cocktails and am on a mission to explore! I love the submission by Amanda from Lambs’ Ears and Honey with St Germain! I mix it with Citadelle Gin 1:2 martini-style with a grapefruit twist!

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180 Kate | Food Babbles September 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Congratulations, Barb! Thanks so much for inviting me to the party. You have a spectacular spread. You really know how to throw a party!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!! Hope it’s a great one! And I would say the Chocolate Champagne Float is my favorite. Each one is spectacular!
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181 Kate September 14, 2012 at 1:29 pm

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182 Kate September 14, 2012 at 1:28 pm

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183 Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious September 14, 2012 at 1:17 pm

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184 Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious September 14, 2012 at 1:16 pm

My fave cocktail is Cuarenta y Tres (43 Liqor) http://www.licor43.com/ with a squirt of Meyer lemon juice in it, on the rocks.
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185 Ansh September 14, 2012 at 12:49 pm

Happy Anniversary! You did it and how! What an amazing party we have going on here! Wish you Many more to come!

My Favorite one is the blood orange Margarita you made! It is out of this world!
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186 Bunkycooks September 14, 2012 at 12:33 pm

Happy Anniversary! It is hard to believe that it has been one year! I still enjoy a well made, not too sweet Cosmo every now and then. Cheers!
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187 Doreen September 14, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Happy anniversary to The Friday Cocktail … and happy birthday to Lauren!!!
My favorite cocktail right now would have to be a new one a friend introduced me to a couple of weeks ago – rosemary Gin Tonic from “The Herbal Kitchen” cookbook – it’s so light and refreshing

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188 Kathleen Conner September 14, 2012 at 11:55 am
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193 Kathleen Conner September 14, 2012 at 11:52 am

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194 Kathleen Conner September 14, 2012 at 11:52 am

I love a French 76—1/2 shot of a good vodka, with champagne and a dash of lemon juice.

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195 Susan September 14, 2012 at 11:43 am

i like a traditional mojito in the summer and a white russian or just plain bailey’s in the winter.

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196 Cate Sparks September 14, 2012 at 11:07 am

White Russian Milkshake for me!! Thanks StarFoods for directing me here! And a very happy birthday to your ‘baby’..

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197 Julie j September 14, 2012 at 11:00 am

My favorite is a rum & diet coke with lime wedge!

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198 Jayne September 14, 2012 at 10:59 am

Congratulations Barb! What an amazing assortment of cocktails! I know I cant enter the competition from over here but wanted to say hi and cheers!
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199 Jerry G. September 14, 2012 at 10:51 am

I just entered to win a gift from the #FridayCocktail Birthday Party. Enter here: http://su.pr/9FysBZ………………………just tweeted this.

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200 Jerry G. September 14, 2012 at 10:47 am

I’m now also following Star Fine Foods on Twitter. I’m @jerrygottlick

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201 Jerry G. September 14, 2012 at 10:42 am

My favorite cocktail on the list is the pink grapefruite greyhound. Wow, you’ve got such loot and plunder. Hope I get lucky. I want to make the black olive spread. Can it be olives from a can?

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202 Jerry G. September 14, 2012 at 10:40 am

You’ve got a new follower. I just followed you on Twitter. My ID is @JerryGottlick.

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203 Megan September 14, 2012 at 10:32 am

An excellent way to celebrate!
I’m thinking I don’t know any bloggers who DIDN’T post a cocktail recipe today (myself included)! Not that I’m complaining, of course :)
My favorite drink is a French 75. Would you believe I have yet to enjoy a traditional martini? I’m hoping I just haven’t had it made the way I like yet… Happy Friday Cocktails!
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204 Sarah September 14, 2012 at 10:20 am

My favorite cocktail? Pimm’s cup or a good ole gin ‘n tonic.

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205 Sarah September 14, 2012 at 10:19 am

I signed up for your email RSS feed.

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206 kate September 14, 2012 at 10:14 am

I signed up for the RSS feed! (sorry, this seems annoying, but you said a comment for each …)

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207 kate September 14, 2012 at 10:13 am

I tweeted a link! (can you see how much I want to win? I can’t wait to not be pregnant & make ALL the cocktails!)

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208 kate September 14, 2012 at 10:11 am

I followed you at @CreativCulinary (I’m @katerintree!)

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209 kate September 14, 2012 at 10:10 am

I followed you at @FridayCocktail (I’m @katerintree!)

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210 Kate September 14, 2012 at 10:08 am

Well, I’m pregnant right now, so I can’t try any just yet, but that peach bourbon mojito looks positively divine.

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211 Nancy@acommunaltable September 14, 2012 at 10:04 am

WOOT!! Congratulations Barb!! This is an awesome party – I love how different all the cocktails are (now if we could just do this IRL that would be amazing!!)
Now, as to the martini, I like mine dry and I am with you “boozy olives all the way!”

And last, but certainly not least… HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!!!!
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212 Ric Rivera September 14, 2012 at 9:46 am

The Apple Plum Sangria sounds delicious

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213 Bonnie September 14, 2012 at 9:40 am

The White Russian Milkshake.

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214 Jenny September 14, 2012 at 9:38 am

Happy Birthday Lauren – I follow Star Fine Foods on Twitter too!
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215 Jenny September 14, 2012 at 9:36 am

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216 Jenny September 14, 2012 at 9:36 am

I tweeted the giveaway @icywit
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217 Jenny September 14, 2012 at 9:35 am

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218 Jenny September 14, 2012 at 9:34 am

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219 Jenny September 14, 2012 at 9:33 am

Happy One Year Anniversary!! Favorite cocktail – I’m simple and a wimp – pina colada in a pouch lol
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220 debbie mcclain September 14, 2012 at 9:31 am

nothing like a good Alabama slammer

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221 Diana G September 14, 2012 at 9:25 am

i like Nuts and Berries. It’s Chambourd, Frangelico and cream.

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222 Kristen M. September 14, 2012 at 9:23 am

I already follow you as @CreativCulinary on twitter.

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223 Kristen M. September 14, 2012 at 9:23 am

I subscribe to your RSS feed and I received your emails.

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224 jacqueline parker September 14, 2012 at 9:22 am

Its friday thanks for the martini reciepts.. A good martini and that basket you are giving away would be great. very nice website with great ideas. Thanks

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225 Kristen M. September 14, 2012 at 9:21 am

I like to try new drinks but I have to say that one of my favorites is a mojito. My favorite was consumed in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. Brings back great vacation memories.

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226 teresa harvey September 14, 2012 at 9:21 am
227 Judith Reddick September 14, 2012 at 9:20 am

Love a good martini!

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228 teresa harvey September 14, 2012 at 9:20 am

I follow Harry & David on twitter, ibereesecup is my screen name

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229 teresa harvey September 14, 2012 at 9:19 am

I already follow Star on twitter, ibereesecup is my screen name

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230 teresa harvey September 14, 2012 at 9:18 am

I am now following on twitter, ibereesecup is my screen name

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231 teresa harvey September 14, 2012 at 9:17 am

I subscribed and confirmed emails

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232 Leann Lindeman September 14, 2012 at 9:16 am

I subscribed to your emails. chefl@swbell.net

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233 teresa harvey September 14, 2012 at 9:15 am

I don’t have a favorite but I’m very partial to sweet fruity drinks.

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234 Leann Lindeman September 14, 2012 at 9:15 am

One of my favorites is a pomegranate martini.

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235 Tara Brooks September 14, 2012 at 9:13 am

My favorite cocktail is a vodka tonic. I experiment often and am always willing to try new things, but I always seem to go back to these.

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236 Cookin' Canuck September 14, 2012 at 8:57 am

Your Friday Cocktails are something I look forward to each week, Barb! It’s such a fabulous series. Thanks so much for including me in your party. As for my favorite cocktail…kamikazes, hands down.
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237 Kristina September 14, 2012 at 8:51 am

a reposado is one of my favorites, too! we brought a lot of it back from Mexico last year, we had to buy a piece of luggage to check! ;)

happy birthday Lauren, and happy one year cocktails! :)
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238 Susan September 14, 2012 at 8:39 am

Just discovered your site from my friend Elle of Elle’s New England Kitchen. Awesome and beautiful pictures. Definitely trying the vodka and root beer b/c I love everything with vodka.

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239 Holly September 14, 2012 at 7:54 am

Happy Celebration, Barb! Congratulations on a great year of cocktails, so glad to be joining you in the party today. Your post is wonderful– so much information, beautiful photos and a great drink. I’ll be back later to join in the giveaways– what fun!! Here’s to you!
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240 Brian September 14, 2012 at 7:47 am

Woo hoo! Yay for September birthdays! I don’t think there’s a better way to celebrate than with a nice strong martini!
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241 Aggie September 14, 2012 at 7:40 am

Happy birthday to The Friday Cocktail and your beautiful daughter! What a wonderful celebration and gorgeous round up of drinks…is it too early yet??
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242 Karen Harris September 14, 2012 at 7:38 am

What a fun party. First of all, happy birthday to your beautiful Lauren! I wish this was a “real” cocktail party, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t know which of these gorgeous cocktails to choose first. Congratulations to you too Barb for a year of great cocktail recipes. I have enjoyed every one.
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243 Rachel Cooks September 14, 2012 at 7:38 am

Thanks for hosting this fantastic party, Barb! And thanks for including me! My favorite cocktail…that’s a toughie. Before I got pregnant, I was getting into Manhattans.
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244 kelley {mountainmamacooks} September 14, 2012 at 7:16 am

Happy Birthday to the Friday cocktail, to your daughter Lauren and to my own mom! It’s a special day!! I think my favorite cocktail is dirty martini straight up. Grey Goose vodka and extra olives. I like it simple and strong. :)
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245 Meeta September 14, 2012 at 7:12 am

My kind of anniversary part B. This is exactly what i need for a Friday wind-down-and-sliding-into-the-weekend kind of day. Hic .. er.. I mean Hugs xo
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246 Paula September 14, 2012 at 7:08 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIDAY COCKTAIL!! What a celebration! Congratulations Barb. A great way to wrap up a truly stupendous year of Friday Cocktail by Creative Culinary. You have set the bar (no pun intended) for how to write and photograph cocktail posts with this project of yours. An example for many, an inspiration for all. Thanks for the party, thanks for the year and all the best going forward.
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