Another drink that is like dessert in a glass...this time Strawberry Shortcake.

I adjusted the recipe from what I found on the internet. Based on the experience with sparkling moscato, I decided to opt for a drier (brut) prosecco.

We really enjoyed this drink and decided it would also be good for brunch. Plus it was a good excuse to use more of the Whip Vodka.

Cock-tail Scale out of 5*
James 4.5*
Mellissa 4.6*
Guest Judge Allan 4.25*
Guest Judge Janice 4*

Apparently the BBC - Bailey's Banana Colada -  originated in the Caribbean. I believe it, it tastes like the Caribbean and it's a goodie! Perfect for a warm summer evening. Would also be  perfect on a beach or by the pool. There are lots of recipes on the internet if you google it.

Cock-tail Scale out of 5*
James 5*
Mellissa 5*
Guest Judge Allan 6*
Guest Judge Janice 5*

Here's the recipe:
Ingredients

• 2 oz. Bailey's
• 2 oz. Pina Colada Mix
• 1 oz. Dark Rum
• 1 oz. Cream of Coconut
• 1/2 Banana sliced
• 2 cups ice
• Cool Whip optional
• Maraschino Cherries optional
  

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in blender and mix.
2. Add cool whip and maraschino cherries, optional. (we didn't do this...that would be over the top rich!)
   

We were on the hunt for sparkling moscato to make this drink. I was thrilled to find it in this beautiful blue bottle. We learned sparkling moscato is sweet. We also learned that good red wine does not come from Germany but that's another story...

This drink is probably best suited for a Sunday brunch on a warm sunny day. It was good but we weren't totally feeling it today.

We have guest judges this weekend to also provide their ratings.

Cock-tail Scale out of 5 *
James 3.5*
Mellissa 3.9*
Guest Judge Allan 3.5*
Guest Judge Janice 3.5*

I found the recipe here

Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients

• 3 C. 24 oz. Sparkling Moscato
• 2 C. 16 oz. Pineapple Juice
• 1 1/2 C. Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream OR
• 1 1/2 C. Orange Sherbet and 1/2 C. Milk

Instructions

1. Add ice cream, pineapple juice, and wine to blender.
2. Blend until smooth and serve in champagne flutes.

This drink is like a slice of lemon meringue pie in a martini glass.

The hardest part of this cocktail recipe was finding the whipped vodka. We looked at a few bigger liquor stores in Edmonton and finally found it at a small, independent store.

I found this recipe here. I didn't make any adjustments to it - other than I used fat free creamer. I'm not sure if that's the same as fat free half and half but it worked for the recipe just fine!

Cock - tail Scale out of 5*
James 5*
Mellissa 5*

We LOVED this drink. Here's James video review

Here's the recipe:
2 oz. limoncello
1 oz. whipped vodka
1/2 oz lemonade
1/2 oz fat fee creamer
graham cracker crumbs

1. Mix all ingredients (except crumbs) in a martini shaker.
2. Add ice and shake
3. Prepare graham cracker rim by rubbing lemon juice or simple syrup around the rim of the glass and dip it in graham cracker crumbs.
4. Strain the martini into the prepared glass, being careful to avoid the graham cracker crumbs

I love dill...and dill pickles...and anything dill flavored. Except martinis.

Last summer we made Caesars with dill pickle vodka. The recipe is great but I'm not a Casear lover - I don't mind them but I never think to make them. So we had a lot of dill pickle vodka left. I thought - hey dill pickle martinis sound interesting, let's give it a try.

I was not a fan. At all. I took two sips and abandoned my drink. James said the taste got better after the first sip. He lied. See for yourself...

Cock-Tail Scale (out of 5*)
James 1.5*
Mellissa 0.5* (the .5 is for the pickle)

James drank his. I didn't. In fact I made myself a Kirkland margarita instead. Much better.

If you want to try the Dill Pickle Vodka Martini, here's the recipe.

Ingredients
Ice
6 shots dill pickle vodka
1 shot extra dry vermouth
4 teaspoons dill pickle juice
Pickles for garnish

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
  
• Add ingredients, shake well
  
• Put into glasses
  
• Garnish with pickles
  

We'll use the rest of the dill pickle vodka for Caesars.