Alright, we've been getting requests (OK, just one) for more of our cocktail series. And we know that many ladies like to bid a sweet farewell to the single life with fruity cocktails. Whether you're the bride-to-be or the person in charge of planning her bachelorette party, we have some recipes that might interest you. To keep it simple, all of today's cocktails are made with the X-Rated Fusion Liqueur.
X-Rated Tiara
1 part X-RATED Fusion Liqueur®
1 part Crown Royale®
Splash apple pucker
Splash cranberry juice
Splash pineapple juice
Squeeze fresh lime wedge
Garnish with a cherry
X Lover 
1 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur®
2 oz Pineapple Juice
Strain into a highball filled with crushed ice. Top with soda.
Jealous X
1 1/2 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur®
1/2 oz Campari
3/4 oz Blood Orange Juice
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
Pour ingredients into mixing pint over ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Garnish with blood orange.
The Last Temptation
1/2 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur®
1/2 oz Cranberry Juice
Shake over ice and strain into shot glass.
Let us know what you think of these. Or better yet, give your own recommendations!
Friday Fun: Toast to the Bachelorette
Fall Wedding Favors
Now that cool weather is sweeping across most of the country, let's talk about weddings taking place this Fall and weddings being planned for next Fall. We know that Autumn weddings use rich gold tones and vibrant motifs, but what can we do about favors? Here are some of our favorite ideas (click on the pics for details):
Who Has the Best Bridal Shoes on the 'Net?
According to InStyle Weddings, the online seller Bellissima is #1 when it comes to bridal shoes. The magazine says Bellissima offers over 400 bridal shoes with a great range of styles and prices, in addition to swell customer service and a liberal returns policy.
Visit Bellissima.com to see more styles.
Yikes! Choreographed Wedding Dances
Just a few years ago, many couples did what they could to keep their first dances from looking too pre-arranged - even ones who took dance classes specifically for the big day. But today some brides and grooms are going in a different direction entirely with over-the-top, entirely choreographed, full-on (dare we say?) dance numbers. The trend seems to be to start off normally with a slow song, and then BAM!
Old School Surprise
The Afrika Bambataa/Zulu Nation Surprise (30-and-over say "HOOOOOOOO!")
No-They-Didn't Surprise
Hip Hop Surprise
If this trend catches on, watching a couple's first dance might be a lot like watching Dancing with the Stars. But at least it's guaranteed to be funny, right? So what do you think? Are first dances undergoing a "dance dance revolution"? Or is this just a fad?
Find of the Day
Mini Tote Bridesmaid Jute Bag
From Hanson Ellis
Click on the picture for more details.
