Cocktail Hour
By Karen Shayne
Welcome to “Cocktail Hour”! This column is all about drinks, the kind that make you smile. We’re here to share the secrets of making great cocktails, from the classics to the cool new ones. Want to know how to make your favorite drinks or hear the stories behind them? You’re in the right place. So, let’s get ready to have fun with drinks and discover some awesome new sips together! Cheers! 🍹🍸🥂
Dolly Parton’s Dirt Road Martini: A Toast to a Beautiful Legacy
Raise a glass to Dolly Parton with her Dirt Road Martini, a wonderfully Southern blend of vodka, iced tea and savory giardiniera brine.
The Rainy Weekend Fizz
A rainy girls’ weekend at Center Hill Lake led to the accidental creation of our newest favorite cocktail. Sometimes the best recipes are born from laughter, friendship, and one perfect splash of crème de cassis.
Hydrangea Sunset Cocktail
The Hydrangea Sunset is an easy vodka cocktail made with pineapple juice, fresh lemon, ginger ale and grenadine. Perfect for lake weekends, girls’ nights and summer entertaining.
The WHIPPED Lemon Drop
Inspired by Emily Ann Roberts’ song Whipped, this refreshing Whipped Lemon Drop recipe combines whipped cream vodka, fresh lemon juice, and a little nostalgia for the perfect summer cocktail.
Blue Hour Lemon Drop
Inspired by golden sunsets over Center Hill Lake, the Blue Hour Lemon Drop combines fresh lemon, blueberry syrup, and Tito’s Vodka for a refreshing summer cocktail that’s perfect for relaxing with friends after a day on the water.