Good old fashioned Cocktail Parties served up finger foods, tasty tidbits on a stick, vegi's and dips and best of all cocktails with a twist!

Hey remember Harvey Wallbangers, Sloe Gin Fizzes, Black Russians,Godmothers, Zombies, Blue Hawaiians, Cape Codders, and Alabama Slammers?

How about a Kamakazee Grasshopper, or Sex on the beach with a Sicilian Kiss on the side!

Whether it's a Fireball or a Fuzzy Naval, a Bocce Ball or Brave Bull, it's time to put the think back in our drink.

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Appletini or Cosmo, but I'm ready for some new cocktail cuisine if you know what I mean!

Lately I've been so put off when I hear about people using Red Bull as a mixer. I don't know about you, but I don't have the need for speed when I'm enjoying a cocktail.

GINGERALE is my favorite choice for a mixer. It tastes great with Bourbon, Rum, VO, and other spirits as well, (I'm still experimenting) even by itself it's refreshing and quenches your thirst, and it's great for an upset stomach. See all the benefits of this product at www.canadadry.com

It's inexpensive, has caffeine free or diet if you want it. I like the Canada Dry brand, but even the store brands are good. A splash is all you need for a little extra flavor. I wouldn't reccomend it for creamy type drinks, but for most others it's a nice twist.

Some of KStyle's own Mixology favorites are:

Captain & Ginger- Captain Morgan Spiced Rum & Gingerale on the rocks (tastes like cream soda)

Jack & Ginger- Jack Daniels Bourbon & Gingerale on the rocks

Silk Poinsettia- Champagne & Pomegranite juice with a splash of Gingerale in flute or wine glass

Santa Snow Shoe- Bourbon, Peppermint Schnapps & Gingerale on the rocks (goes great with a yule log torte)

Rummy on the deck- Bacardi Dark Rum, pineapple,oj, cranberry & splash of Gingerale in tall glass or blended with crushed ice and fresh fruit garnish

Santa Barbara Sway- Gin, Cherry Brandy, Lemon juice & splash of Gingerale, shaken not stirred, over ice chips Martini glass

Sweet Swan- Prosecco, Trader Vic's Macadamia Nut Liqueur & splash of Gingerale in flute or wine glass, garnish with Star fruit

Frozen Foreclosure- Vodka,Gin,Rum,Tequila,Pomegranite juice,lemon,lime juice, Triple sec & splash of Gingerale- mix in blender with ice serve in Margarita glass

Nine on your life- Scotch,Trader Vic's Macadamia Nut Liqueur, & Gingerale, rocks glass

Cushie Tushie- Rum, Vic's Macadamia Nut Liqueur, Pineapple juice, Pomegranite juice, splash of Gingerale, serve in tall glass over ice, garnish with pear slice

Wanna get more familiar with Trader Vic's Macadamia Nut Liqueur?  Hear what people are saying at www.tikiroom.com

If I have peaked your curiosity to try these out please remember to consume them responsibly, and do have one for me!

Mahalo, KStyle