Hotel Talisa’s Matterhorn Cocktail (Recipe included)
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Hotel Talisa’s Matterhorn Cocktail (Recipe included)

Opening this year, Hotel Talisa is the new kid on the block in Vail, Colorado.  You may not know Vail was modeled after the alpine town of Zermatt, Switzerland.  In Hotel Talisa’s restaurant Gessner, you get to enjoy a blend of the Colorado Rockies and the Alps in the cuisine. My cocktail of choice while … Continue reading

Sundance’s Pink Grapefruit Margarita
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Sundance’s Pink Grapefruit Margarita

If you love grapefruit and margaritas then this is a match made in heaven for you!  While lunching in the Foundry Grill at Sundance Mountain Resort, I had one of the best margaritas I’ve ever had.  It was so good I did an InstaStory after my first sip!   First, it just looked gorgeous with … Continue reading

Just peachy cocktail in Telluride
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Just peachy cocktail in Telluride

Cheers on this Thirsty Thursday!  I’m sharing a recipe my cousin Andrew created for the Chop House Restaurant at the New Sheridan when he worked there in Telluride, Colorado. It’s a Peach Martini.  It’s light, refreshing, and well…..peachy!  The recipe is easy and perfect for poolside or enjoying a beautiful summer afternoon, like I did … Continue reading

Bosscat’s Southsider
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Bosscat’s Southsider

As a picky cocktail connoisseur, I needed a few minutes to decipher the extensive craft cocktails list at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations.  So did my friend Hope.  Bartender Dave came to our rescue and was a huge help in the cocktail decision dilemma. This southern girl ended up going with the Southsider. Guess it was … Continue reading

Globally Inspired Comfort Food at Park & Main
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Globally Inspired Comfort Food at Park & Main

If you’re looking for a great lunch spot in Breckenridge, Colorado, Park and Main should be on your list.  My friend Melissa and I enjoyed a late lunch at this spot known for its Bloody Marys, upscale food at downscale prices, unique flavor combinations, and comfort food.  It’s globally inspired cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. … Continue reading

New Sheridan Chop House Peach Martini
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New Sheridan Chop House Peach Martini

Lunch at New Sheridan Chop House in Telluride was the perfect time to try their Peach Martini. I wanted some light with a touch of sweet, but not too sweet. The Peach Martini fit the bill perfectly. Plus my cousin created it so I had to try his creative cocktail!I loved the hint of cracked … Continue reading

Hotel Derek’s Splash Down
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Hotel Derek’s Splash Down

Beat Houston’s summertime swelter with a Splash Down at Revolve Kitchen + Bar in Hotel Derek. It’s a prosecco cocktail made with Chopin vodka, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, Lamarca prosecco, and thyme. It’s light, refreshing, and a perfect way to cool off from the heat. Cheers! Continue reading

J-Bar’s’s French 75
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J-Bar’s’s French 75

A French 75 cocktail is about as classy as it gets.  The bubbly cocktail is a timeless drink.  It dates back to around World War I.  The name apparently comes from the 75mm M1897 artillery gun used by the French military. The J-Bar at Hotel Jerome is legendary.  The bar and hotel have been a favorite … Continue reading