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Tag: Cocktails

  • Our Christmas Crushes

    Our Christmas Crushes

    Merry Christmas from The Single Diaries! Celebrate with our Christmas Crushes

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    1. Set the mood with a remix on your favorite holiday tunes with a  She & Him Christmas

    2. Get decked out from finger to toe with these Christmas Sweater Inspired Nails

    3. Whip up some super last minute gifts with these DIY Christmas Ornaments

    4. Who says dressing for Christmas can’t be cute? Not so with these Not-Ugly Christmas Sweaters

    5. Drive around your nieghborhood in search of  the Perfect Christmas Porch

    6. Let your wrapping take center stage with inspiration from  these  perfectly Wrapped Presents

    7. Start a new tradition and bake these adorable Gingerbread Cookies

    8. Get your animals in on the action. Dress them up like these too cute Pug Reindeers

    9. Let the Christmas sprits flows with these pretty Christmas Cocktails

     

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    XO

    Jen

     

  • Tale of Two Cities | Best Libations

    Tale of Two Cities | Best Libations

    Jen and Catherine’s top 3 drinks from Los Angeles and San Francisco

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    PHOTO: InsideScoop.

    Now that we’re exploring and reporting from two cities, every month we will bring you our top picks from San Francisco and Los Angeles. It’s been a while since I shared my favorite happy hour spots, so read on for our top libations just in time for your weekend.

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  • Halloween Cocktails to Kick-Back Tonight

    Halloween Cocktails to Kick-Back Tonight

    5 Halloween Cocktails to Whip Up for Your Weekend Festivities

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    Original photo from Veganosity

    Whether you’re hosting a bash, planning to attend one, or are just looking for sips to pre-game with, these Halloween-themed cocktails will certainly get you in good spirits. From a blood orange margarita to a black sangria, these five sips serve up festive takes on some of your favorite classics. So get in costume, ready your libation of choice, and get ready to have the happiest of Halloweens!

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  • Sweet [Drinks] Are Made of These

    Catherine shares some of her Los Angeles happy hour haunts, from A to Zinque.
    PHOTO: Viva La Foodies
    PHOTO: Viva La Foodies

    Happy Hour [ˈhapē ou(ə)r]: noun. A marketing term for a period of time in which a public venue offers discounts on alcoholic drinks.

    For me, happy hour is any hour while the sun is setting or has already set during which I consume a leisurely drink with or without pleasant company. I love happy hour as much as Alex Kerkovich loves ribs; if I could, I’d go twice a day. My shortlist covers the vast expanse of Los Angeles… and shows you how far I’m willing to go for a good cocktail. Each of these spots is tried and true, setting the scene for a quick first date drink or a lengthy catch-up with friends. To get you in the mood, I added my picks for the right shade of lip color to go with each hour.
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