Nope. This isn’t just a gallon of chocolate milk. This is the cocktail you are going to make for your mom friends before you go see Bad Moms movie on July 29th. Inspired by the movie, I’m showing you how to make a large batch recipe for a Bad Moms White Russian cocktail, perfect for getting a little bad before heading to the theater. Or after. Or whenever you want. That’s how bad moms roll. If you haven’t read my other post with cast interviews, check it out. Then click-through to see how to make this fun bad mom cocktail.
Pretty Little Lemonade and Netflix #StreamTeam
I like pretty drinks and I cannot lie. And I LOVE TV. “Have I mentioned that before?” she said sarcastically. I look forward to the new fall TV lineup for months. I DVR about a bazillion shows a week. And my happy place, each night, is watching TV in bed. But a girl can only invest herself in so many series’. This drink is inspired by a show that I know I would have loved when it premiered and am so looking forward to binge watching. I call this recipe ‘Pretty Little Lemonade.’
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Corpse Reviver 2 Cocktail Recipe
This is sure to be your new favorite summer cocktail. Don’t be afraid of the name, Corpse Reviver 2. It’s a ladylike drink, it’s super refreshing and it’s crazy easy to make!
I first had a Corpse Reviver 2 a few months ago at the Tillamook brunch event. It was amazing. And I had to know how to make it. Traditionally these “reviver” cocktails were made as cocktails to make you feel better the day after a night of imbibing. A sort of ‘hair of the dog’ idea. But I plan on drinking these all summer long, morning or night. (In a totally responsible sort of way, of course).
Since my first Corpse Reviver 2 experience involved a skilled mixologist, I got to see a new technique for adding the Absinthe. Yes, this has a touch of Absinthe in it. Since the recipe just needs a few drops, the bartender at The Eveleigh used a small stainless steel atomizer
A Corpse Reviver 2 is equal parts Prairie Organic Gin, Lillet Blanc (or Cocchi Americano), Cointreau, fresh lemon juice and a dash (or spray) of Absinthe. SO GOOD! I think the Absinthe makes this drink extra special. Do not skip it. Which I never thought I would say since I don’t love licorice flavorings, but it really does something amazing to this cocktail. 
If you are a friend, and I invite you over in the next few months, just know that I am probably going to force one of these on you. They may even be my new fave brunch cocktail. Buh-Bye Felicia and mimosas.
I followed the recipe found on Saveur. I didn’t finish the cocktail with orange peel like they suggested. Well, I intended to but then I forgot that I had hidden it under that white napkin for the first few photos and then forgot about it entirely. I’m sure it’s lovely…
*Gin for this recipe was provided by Prairie Organic Spirits. And it’s tasty.
Corpse Reviver 2 Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail is perfect for warm summer weather and brunch parties.
Recipe type: Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Prairie Organic Gin
- 1 oz. Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano
- 1 oz. Cointreau
- 1 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- A few drops of Absinthe (or you can spray it like I noted in the post above. This is NOT optional, it adds so much to this drink!)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except Absinthe in a cocktail shaker.
- If not spraying Absinthe, add to the cocktail shaker with the rest of the ingredients.
- Add ice and shake well, until frosty,
- Strain in to a low ball glass.
- Spritz the top of the cocktail with Absinthe (unless you have added it to the shaker already).
- Enjoy!
Looking for more gin cocktails? Try this Blood Orange Sorbet Gin Float (one of my most pinned recipes!) and send these cute gin cocktail kits as a gift!
Gift idea for the Cocktail and Candy Lover
How great is that?! It is a decanter full of my favorite candy! As you know, my birthday was this month. I got some ridiculsouly amazing gifts this year including a plane ticket to see my favorite band play in Reno, NV., a book on how the President’s partied throughout history (like who was in to the ale and who practically invented cocaine) and my husband hired a manicurist to come to my house and do pedicures for me and my friends. But this gift was the most thoughtful ever and I had to share it with you. I LOVE Nerds in a borderline, not-okay way. So when Lauren showed up with a decanter full of them, consider my mind blown. Of course I love that it is my fave candy but also that I can reuse the decanter for my favorite liquor. But I think I need to just keep it filled with Nerds. Before I used to eat WAY too many from the king size boxes. But this way I can pour some in to a bowl (it’s far too heavy to pour straight in to your mouth. Not that I tried that…) and keep an eye on your serving size.
She brought it all cute with some other amazing gifts in a wooden tray. But you could easily bring just the decanter filled with your friend’s favorite candy and be a gift giving super hero. Thank you again, Lauren! You sure knew how to sweeten my day. Get it…Groan.
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Chelada Recipe
I’ve always seen Micheladas and been so jealous. I love Corona and think it would be a fantastic ingredient to use in other drink recipes. But I don’t love a Bloody Mary which a Michelada resembles. So when I saw the Chelada recipe in Rachael Ray, I got so excited! It called for just two ingredients and sounded super easy to make. And with Cinco de Mayo coming up, it seemed like the perfect time to try one out.
I made a batch of limeade from a frozen concentrate (you could also buy ready-made). And then sliced a lime for garnish.
It is basically 1 part limeade to 2 parts Corona. It was good. But it needed something.
So I grabbed my lime essential oil and added a few drops! It was perfect! If you don’t have the oil handy, you can also add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
The Chelada is super refreshing and a great idea for warm weather entertaining. And a great alternative to a margarita on Cinco de Mayo.
Chelada Recipe
This beer based drink is a perfect option for Cinco de Mayo and other warm weather entertaining.
Recipe type: Cocktail
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Corona or other light Mexican beer
- 3 oz. Limeade
- 1-2 drops lime essential oil (optional, can substitute a squeeze of fresh lime juice)
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add beer.
- Top with Limeade.
- Add lime essential oil or fresh lime juice to taste.
- Give a gentle stir.
- Consider rimming the glass with salt if you like that sort of thing.
Need other Cinco de Mayo ideas?
These papel picado inspired drink flags are super easy to make a great way to garnish a drink.
My favorite cucumber margarita recipe. Best ever.
The world’s best frozen margarita recipe. At least in my world it is…
You should totally make this Mexican beer, chocolate and chile ice cream.
This spiced Clementine margarita.
Need a snack? This avocado hummus with jalapeno and cilantro is perfect.
You’ll probably want to make this super simple tortilla soup for dinner.
This Mexican caprese tostada will totally hit the spot.