Little “tastes of life” that we can’t celebrate without…

1. Strawberry-Mint Sangria Martini

This is one of the BB’s “drinks of choice” for the obvious reasons: strong, sexy and sweet!

How to Mix:  Round up a “presentable” glass pitcher because we all know a drink is only as good as the glassware it’s served in. Combine 2 cups of fresh, sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup of chopped (or whole) mint leaves, and 1 1/2 ounces of brandy in the pitcher. Smother ingredients with one bottle of dry, white wine. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Right before the celebration begins, stir 12 ounces of club soda into the pitcher (preferably with a wooden spoon)! Pour mixture into chilled martini glasses, garnish with one last sprig of mint and make a toast!

2. Champagne Dream

The BB has discovered that champagne is welcomed at most types of get-togethers, from board meetings to weekend getaways!  We have put our very own twist (no pun intended) on the traditional glass of champagne and here it is!

How to Mix: Mix 1 ounce pomegranate liqueur, 1 ounce Cointreau, and 1 ounce fresh orange juice with ice. Mix in about 3 ounces of champagne (or more if you’ve had “one of those” kind of  nights). Pour mixture through a strainer into a champagne flute. Finish the “sippie” off with an orange twist for an oh-so-swank kind of touch.