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S’mores Martinis

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Happy cocktail Friday y’all!  So this past Monday was totally National S’mores Day, and again I didn’t know, which totally makes me feel like food blogger failure…luckily these martinis are totally going to make up for it, pinky promise y’all. 

s'mores-martinis| HollysCheatDay.com I’m obviously a huuuge s’mores fan, see here,  so to be able to drink s’mores (especially in an adult way) is super wonderful.  Y’all I totally had to buy marshmallow vodka for this recipe too, which hello, I totally didn’t even know was a thing. 

s'mores-martinis| HollysCheatDay.comI was completely skeptical too that the vodka would even be marshmallow-ey enough but wowza, marshmallow in a bottle for reals.  These are so yummies and took me a quick second to make too.  Have a wonderful weekend!  

I almost feel silly putting step-by-step photos because these are so easy, but glass into chocolate…

s'mores-martini| HollysCheatDay.comnow graham cracker crumbs…

s'mores-martinis| HollysCheatDay.comchocolate milk…

s'mores-martinis| HollysCheatDay.comheavy cream…

s'mores-martinis| HollysCheatDay.comand vodka…

s'mores-martinis| HollysCheatDay.comnow enjoy!!!

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S'mores Martinis
Yields 2
A lovely cocktail with all the flavor of wonderful s'mores.
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Ingredients
  1. 1/4 Cup of Chocolate Syrup.
  2. 1/4 Cup of Graham Crackers, Finely Crushed.
  3. 1/2 Cup of Marshmallow Vodka.
  4. 1/2 Cup of Chocolate Milk.
  5. 1/2 Cup of Heavy Cream.
  6. Large Marshmallows for Garnish (Optional).
Instructions
  1. Place chocolate syrup in a small plate and place the tops of your glasses in the chocolate syrup until rims are well covered.
  2. Place your graham crackers in a small plate and dip the chocolate syrup rimmed glasses into the graham crackers until well coated with crumbs, and set aside (or you can place in freezer for a frosted glass look).
  3. Mix your chocolate milk, heavy cream and vodka then place in your glasses, garnish with a marshmallow or two if you like and serve.
Notes
  1. I totally forgot to buy chocolate milk, so I just mixed enough chocolate syrup with regular milk and voila!
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Mango Pineapple Margaritas

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Happy Cocktail Friday!!  This drink is pure summer time, hanging out on a beach (wish I was on a beach, aahhh), relaxing in the sunshine goodness y’all.  I personally think this is an exceptionally good margarita due to all of the pineapple mango awesomeness in this drink, and I totally think you will too. 

mango-pineapple-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comI’m sure fresh mango and pineapple would be perfectly delicious in this drink, but finding and using pre-cut frozen mango and pineapple was just too easy.  If you’re going to use frozen fruit too just make sure to let it sit out at room temperature for a couple of hours before making your margaritas so it blends up nice and smooth. 

mango-pineapple-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comThis drink was out of the blender and into my glass in less than 10 minutes (and probably only that long because I stop and take photos).  Summer is still definitely kicking around these parts and this drink was perfection my last cheat day, aka dang hot out y’all.  

Semi frozen fruit into the blender…

mango-pineapple-margarita| HollysCheatDay.com  then sugar…

mango-pineapple-margarita| HollysCheatDay.com then tequila, lime and lemon juices…

mango-pineapple-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comthen into the glasses…yummy!!!

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Mango Pineapple Margaritas
Yields 2
All the taste of summer in these mango pineapple margaritas.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Cup of Frozen Pineapple Chunks, Slightly Thawed.
  2. 1 Cup of Frozen Mango Chunks, Slightly Thawed.
  3. 4 Ounces of Tequila.
  4. 2 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar.
  5. 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice.
  6. 1 Tablespoon of Lime Juice.
  7. Extra Granulated Sugar For Rim Garnish (Optional).
  8. Honey For Rim Garnish (Optional).
Instructions
  1. In a blender place your mango, pineapple, tequila, sugar, lime and lemon juices and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Using my finger I placed a little honey around the rims of my glasses, then dipped the tops of the glasses into the sugar placed on a plate until well coated.
  3. Then evenly divide your margarita into your glasses and enjoy!
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The Sparkling Raspberry

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Since I fell in love with the whole ice cream in a cocktail thing with my Chocolate Gelato Martini from last week, I thought it would be fun to recreate in a (kind of) mimosa form. 

the-sparkling-raspberry| HollysCheatDay.comI have to be honest, champagne is not necessarily my favorite kind of beverage because it tends to be a little too dry for me, which is why I added a little bit of sprite for even more sparkles and a tad bit more sweetness. 

the-sparkling-raspberry| HollysCheatDay.comSpeaking of sweetness,   y’all can use any kind of sorbet you like, but the raspberry I picked up was perfection, so yes I am definitely recommending that particular flavor 🙂 

the-sparkling-raspberry| HollysCheatDay.comThis drink is super fun and super delicious, and honestly so perfect for these hot summer days.  Enjoy y’all and Happy (Cocktail) Friday!     

Sorbet into the glasses (as much or as little as you like)…

the-sparkling-raspberry| HollysCheatDay.comnow your champagne and Sprite, which I forgot to put in the picture 🙂

the-sparkling-raspberry| HollysCheatDay.comand enjoy!!

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The Sparkling Raspberry
A delicious cocktail filled with champagne and raspberry sorbet.
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Ingredients
  1. Raspberry Sorbet (Or Another Flavor You Prefer).
  2. 1 Bottle of Champagne.
  3. 1 (12 Ounce) Sprite (Optional).
Instructions
  1. In your glasses, place 2-3 scoops of your sorbet.
  2. Then fill 3/4 of your glass with champagne (to the top if not using any Sprite), and fill the rest of your glass with Sprite.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
  1. You could make this a kid/non-alcoholic drink by using all Sprite instead of Champagne.
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Chocolate Gelato Martini

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Happy Friday y’all!!  I’m bringing you guys today an aammaazingly delicious drink that is sure to make it a happy Friday and get your weekend started off right. 

chocolate-gelato-martini| HollysCheatDay.comI’m gonna be honest, I wanted chocolate,  I wanted an adult beverage and I wanted ice cream like whoa last cheat day (yes it had been a silly week). 

chocolate-gelato-martini| HollysCheatDay.comSooo I figured I would merge those three awesome things into something spectacular.  I really had no idea how this would turn out, but y’all, imagine the most incredible chocolate milkshake with a kick and you’ve got this drink. 

chocolate-gelato-martini| HollysCheatDay.comI know, I know, it’s not technically a martini because I decided against putting vodka in it, but I did put it in a martini glass so there you go 🙂 

chocolate-gelato-martini| HollysCheatDay.comI’m for reals already day dreaming about making another one my next cheat day,  it’s that good!  Have a wonderful weekend!!!    

To make it look extra decadent, dip the top of the glasses in some delicious chocolate syrup…

chocolate-gelato-martini| HollysCheatDay.comthen place all ingredients except the gelato (which is right before you serve) into your glasses and enjoy!!!

chocolate-gelato-martini| HollysCheatDay.comYummmm!!!

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Chocolate Gelato Martini
Chocolate heaven in a martini glass.
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Ingredients
  1. (This is for one drink).
  2. 1 Ounce of Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur.
  3. 1/2 An Ounce of Creme De Cacao.
  4. 2 Ounces of Milk.
  5. 3 Scoops of Milk Chocolate Gelato.
  6. Hershey's Syrup, For Glass Rim (Optional).
  7. 1 Hershey's Chocolate Bar, For Garnish (Optional).
Instructions
  1. Pour some Hershey's chocolate syrup onto a plate and dip you glass(es) upside down into the chocolate to coat the rim as well as a little up the insides of the glass (Optional).
  2. In each glass (if making more than one) place all ingredients in each glass, with the gelato placed in the glass last then enjoy!
Notes
  1. Don't add the gelato until you're right about to serve 🙂
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Pimm’s Cup

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Guess what?!  It’s cocktail Friday!  I know, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a drink but I’ve been on a real cooking/baking kick and have just not been feeling a cocktail.  Well, I definitely was this last cheat day. 

pimms-cup| HollysCheatDay.comY’all, it’s been hot here, like, suffocating, oppressive, want to take a nap in the freezer stay in the AC kind of heat.  When I’m running around the gym (literally) at 5:30 A.M. and I’m already sweating my be-hind off, you know it’s dang hot.  Not gonna lie, I have seriously considered jumping on a plane to L.A. for a weekend just to have some reprieve from this Southern summer. 

pimms-cup| HollysCheatDay.comAnyways, after having the AC break in my office for several days last week (I was about ready to turn into the Hulk–Holly SMASH!!), all I could think about (other than cool air) was a light refreshing drink to enjoy while sitting around doing nothing.  I had heard about this drink from my neighbors for forever and how light and fresh it was, sooo I figured it was about time to make one. 

pimms-cup| HollysCheatDay.comApparently this is a very British drink (which in my mind makes it even better) and honestly I was skeptical at how light this drink would be when I saw the Pimm’s Liqueur.  The liqueur is a very dark color, which to me screams very strong and bitter (kind of like how I felt melting in my office). 

pimms-cup| HollysCheatDay.comY’all I took my first sip of this cocktail and did the whole ‘aaaaahhh,’ you know,  like they do in all of the drink commercials?  This drink is just lovely… sweet, but not too sweet and light and bubbly from the Sprite, did I also mention nice and cold? 🙂  This drink is typically garnished with cucumbers and lemons, and I just loved the cucumber slices in it, definitely added to the lightness of the drink.  Happy Friday! and have wonderful long (hopefully cool) holiday weekend!  

Ice in the glasses…

pimms-cup| HollysCheatDay.comPimm’s Liqeur into each glass…

pimms-cup| HollysCheatDay.comThen the rest filled with Sprite…

pimms-cup| HollysCheatDay.comand enjoy!!!

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Pimm's Cup
A delicious, light and refreshing cocktail.
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Ingredients
  1. Pimm's Liqueur.
  2. 1 (12 Ounce) Can of Sprite or Ginger Ale.
  3. Cucumber & Lemon For Garnish.
Instructions
  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add 1.5 Ounces of the Pimm's Liqueur.
  3. Fill the rest of the glass with Sprite or Ginger Ale.
  4. Garnish with a cucumber or a lemon.
Notes
  1. Note that this recipe is only for 1 drink, it is easily doubled, tripled etc for more people.
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Disneyland Dole Whip

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So I guess I need to preface this post with the fact that I’ve never been to Disneyland…Disney World plenty,  including earlier this year (sooo fun, it really is magical y’all!) but the whole time I lived in California because I was being worked to the death for the sake of entertainment I never had a chance to get there.  My mom kept telling me how they have these Dole Whips there that are apparently super famous and super delicious, and how I needed to make one.

disneyland-dole-whip| HollysCheatDay.com(Please note the official Disneyland flag in the pics below that my mom got there when she was just a little girl, so cute). I have since found out that they now serve these at the Magic Kingdom at Disney World too, but it wasn’t my cheat day while I was there so I avoided even seeing all of the fun bad food as much as possible (which by the way is everywhere at Disney! I lost count at how many Mickey Mouse ice creams I looked at longingly, no worries my dude ate them for me haha). 

disneyland-dole-whip| HollysCheatDay.comSoo, anyways, after hearing about this delicious and fun even without alcohol   drink about a million times, I tracked down several recipes for them and decided to give them a whirl.  Not gonna lie,  I was a little skeptical because, well, pineapple, pineapple juice and ice cream?  Don’t get me wrong I love both, but together I wasn’t sold…well, that is until I had one.  Oh sweet goodness, these are ammaazzing.  I could not stop drinking this stuff y’all.  It’s creamy, but sweet and tangy from the pineapple juice.  Sooo good! Please do yourself a favor and make these, like, tonight 🙂

First, place your semi-thawed pineapple in your blender…

disneyland-dole-whip| HollysCheatDay.comall blended…

disneyland-dole-whip| HollysCheatDay.comnow your ice cream and some pineapple juice…

disneyland-dole-whip| HollysCheatDay.comall blended…

disneyland-dole-whip| HollysCheatDay.comafter freezing for a bit, scoop into your cups, and put as much or as little pineapple juice as you like…

disneyland-dole-whip| HollysCheatDay.comjust sooo good y’all…

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Disneyland Dole Whip
Fun, fruity and refreshing, these Dole Whips are delicious.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 (16 Ounce) Bag of Dole Frozen Pineapple Chunks.
  2. 4 Cups of Vanilla Ice Cream (I Used Breyers).
  3. 12-20 Ounces of Dole Pineapple Juice.
Instructions
  1. Half way thaw your frozen pineapple, I honestly forgot to leave the pineapple out to thaw so I zapped it in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
  2. In a blender, place your pineapple in it and puree it, I would intermittently use a spatula to scrape down the insides of the blender to move around the pineapple to make sure it was all pureed well.
  3. Now add your ice cream and around 8 ounces of your pineapple juice, and blend thoroughly.
  4. Freeze this mixture for 1-2 hours to set it.
  5. Scoop your mixture into glasses and pour more pineapple juice over each scoop of ice cream.
Notes
  1. I put 12-20 ounces of pineapple juice because it is really up to your taste, I like quite a bit of pineapple juice on my ice cream and you may not, put as little or as much as you like 🙂
Adapted from Six Sister Stuff
Adapted from Six Sister Stuff
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Birthday Cake Martini ~~ 100th Post!!

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Happy Friday y’all!!  So excited to share this drink recipe with you guys today.  Not only was last Saturday my birthday, but we’re celebrating early (one of) my sister’s birthday this weekend, so this birthday cake martini is perfect. 

birthday-cake-martini| HollysCheatDay.comI definitely enjoyed one of these last weekend and I believe are a must for this coming weekend too.  Also, this is my 100th post! I honestly can’t believe it, I’ve had so much fun sharing recipes and connecting to everyone who is awesome enough to drop in and say hello 🙂

birthday-cake-martini| HollysCheatDay.comSo I believe a little celebration for my 100th post is also in order, hello martinis!  I will warn you, this drink is strooong, delicious and kind of creamy, but definitely strong.  You also get that cake like flavor peaking through too.  Whether you or someone you know has a birthday coming up or not you should definitely get a taste of these bad boys.  Have a wonderful weekend y’all!

Start with your cake vodka…

birthday-cake-martini| HollysCheatDay.comthen your creme de cacao…

birthday-cake-martini| HollysCheatDay.comnow your amaretto…

birthday-cake-martini| HollysCheatDay.comthen your heavy whipping cream…

birthday-cake-martini| HollusCheatDay.comthen (the best part) the white chocolate liqueur…

birthday-cake-martini| HollysCheatDay.comEnjoy!

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Birthday Cake Martini
Yields 3
Delicious and fun way to celebrate a birthday.
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Ingredients
  1. 3 Ounces of Cake Flavored Vodka.
  2. 3 Ounces of Clear Cream de Cacao.
  3. 2 Ounces of Amaretto.
  4. 2 Ounces of Heavy Whipping Cream.
  5. 1 Ounce of White Chocolate Liqueur.
  6. Multi Colored Sprinkles (Optional).
  7. Honey (Optional).
Instructions
  1. If putting sprinkles around the edge of your martini glasses, line the edge of your glasses with honey and dip your glasses into the sprinkles until covered completely.
  2. Measure out all of your ingredients, mix together and serve cold.
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Watermelon Margarita

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Happy Memorial Day everyone!! I am bringing y’all a super easy and simple margarita today that will be perfect for today’s festivities in case you are in need of a last minute libation. This drink is just full of fresh watermelon and lime juice, soo yummy. 

watermelon-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comThis drink is just slightly sweet, and perfectly cold and icy.  You definitely get all of the flavor of the tequila but not to the point that it knocks you down.  I hope all of you are spending today with friends and family enjoying the long weekend and remembering the real meaning of the holiday 🙂  Enjoy y’all!

  Take your fresh watermelon, place it in your blender…

watermelon-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comBlend it up…

watermelon-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comsqueeze your limes…

watermelon-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comthen add your tequila, sugar and ice cubes…

watermelon-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comblend, blend, blend and enjoy!

watermelon-margarita| HollysCheatDay.comyummy…

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Watermelon Margarita
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A wonderful summer margarita filled with all of the flavor of a fresh watermelon.
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Ingredients
  1. 4 Ounces of Tequila Blanco.
  2. 22 Ounces of Watermelon Juice (About 10 Medium Sized Pieces of Fresh Watermelon).
  3. 2 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar.
  4. 3 Limes, Freshly Squeezed.
  5. 6 Ice Cubes.
  6. 1 Blender.
Instructions
  1. In your blender place your watermelon and blender until completely liquid.
  2. Now squeeze your limes into the blender, add the sugar and tequila and blend.
  3. Now add your ice cubes and blend until smooth.
  4. Serve immediately.
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Malibu Sunset

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Happy Friday Y’all!!  Today I’m keeping it super short and sweet because  I have been very under the weather this week.  I finally went to the doctor kicking and screaming and have a prescription for antibiotics to prove it, blargh. 

malibu-sunset| HollysCheatDay.comThough I feel like junk, I can’t deny y’all a super delicious and fun cocktail for your weekend.  I will be doing nothing except catching up on my DVR’d shows this weekend so I must live vicariously through you guys. 

malibu-sunset| HollysCheatDay.comThis Malibu Sunset is probably the easiest drink recipe I’ve ever shared here, and honestly one of my favorites (I do love me some Malibu Rum after all).  This is sweet but not toooo sweet, and lots of delicious coconut rum shining through, and bonus,  this drink can be put together in about 5 minutes,  woot! This drink will having you feel beachy in no time.  Have a wonderful weekend y’all and Game of Thrones here I come…

Here is some pineapple/orange juice…

malibu-sunset| HollysCheatDay.comnow some coconut rum…

malibu-sunset| HollysCheatDay.comnow some cranberry juice, and voila! its cocktail time…

malibu-sunset| HollysCheatDay.comyummy!

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Malibu Sunset
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THIS IS FOR ONE DRINK
  1. 3-4 Ounces of Pineapple/Orange Juice.
  2. 3 Ounces of Malibu Coconut Rum.
  3. 1-2 Ounces of Cranberry Juice.
  4. Pineapple slices and Maraschino cherries for Garnishing (Optional).
Instructions
  1. In a shaker or glass add your pineapple/orange juice and your rum and stir.
  2. Now add your cranberry juice, stir again and add your fruit for garnishing if you like.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
  1. I used a pineapple/orange juice mix because it was easier than buying pineapple and orange juice separately.
  2. You can use ice to chill your drink, but I am not fond of how the ice melts and waters down the drink, instead I put all ingredients into the fridge so they will be chilled.
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Pineapple Martini

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Hey guess what?! It’s Friday again 🙂 There is just something about Fridays that is almost better than Saturdays. Yes, Friday is still a weekday and all that comes with it, but Friday nights are great because you still have the whole weekend ahead of you. 

pineapple-martini| HollysCheatDay.comDon’t even get me started on how awesome Friday nights were as a kid because of the awesome show lineup for TGIF.  Some of y’all younger than me will probably have no clue what I’m talking about, but let me tell you TGIF was the best (any other Full House fans here?). 

pineapple-martini| HollysCheatDay.comAnyways, at least as an adult you can partake in this delightful cocktail on your Friday evening now.  I’m a giant fan of all tropical fruits and the pineapple juice that I took straight from the container holding the fresh pineapple made this cocktail perfect. 

pineapple-martini| HollysCheatDay.comYes, it’s a strong cocktail if you know what I’m sayin’ but lovely.  It only makes 1 drink, but this is easily doubled, tripled etc.  Have a wonderful and hopefully relaxing weekend (especially with the help of this libation).  Happy Friday Y’all! 

So we’ve got our glass, ice and some fresh pineapple juice…

pineapple-martini| HollysCheatDay.comnow the lime juice…

pineapple-martini| HollysCheatDay.comhello Vodka…

pineapple-martini| HollysCheatDay.comnow the orange liqueur…

pineapple-martini| HollysCheatDay.comyummies!!

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Pineapple Martini
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A deliciously sweet and slightly tart martini filled with the tropical flavors of pineapple.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 1/2 Ounces of Fresh Pineapple Juice.
  2. 1 Ounce of Vodka.
  3. 1 Ounce of Orange Liqueur.
  4. 1/2 Ounce of Lime Juice.
  5. Sugar for the Glass Rim (Optional).
  6. Pineapple Wedges for Garnish (Optional).
  7. Cocktail Shaker (Optional).
Instructions
  1. Chill your martini glass in the freezer.
  2. Fill a glass (or cocktail shaker) with ice.
  3. Add your pineapple juice, vodka, lime juice and orange liqueur, if using a shaker, shake vigorously, or stir until well combined.
  4. If you would like to put sugar on the rim of your glass place sugar on a plate, wet the rim of the glass and dip into the sugar.
  5. Now pour your drink into your glass and enjoy!
Notes
  1. If you would like to make more than one martini, this recipe can easily be doubled, tripled etc.
Adapted from The Food Network
Adapted from The Food Network
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