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Little Pink Mixology: New Year’s Eve Champagne Cocktails

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By Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

As 2011 comes to a close we toast to a New Year, new memories, and new beginnings.

These six champagne cocktails will be the perfect way to welcome 2012. [Read more...]

December 30, 2011

Little Pink Mixology: 5 Devilish Halloween Martinis

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.” Halloween is the time pull out the cauldron and brew magical potions. Halloween is also a time to party with witches and vampires, to interact with ghost and ghouls, and to party with the undead.

But since we are mere mortals I have five  martinis that are sure to get you into the Halloween spirit.

Enjoy!

Candy Corn Martini

Ingredients: [Read more...]

October 31, 2011

{PinkSPIRATION} The Art of Letting Go

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We all have had to let go of something in our lives at some point.

But let’s face it, letting go is hard.

We want so much for that person or thing to be a part of our lives that we hold it within our grasps despite the fact that it is fighting to be let free.

We hold on emotionally and spiritually but we have a hard time seeing the bigger picture.

Eventually, we must recognize that letting go is the only way to truly be at peace.

Have something that you are having difficulty letting go of?

Bring solace into your life. [Read more...]

August 25, 2011

{PinkSPIRATION} The Pursuit of HAPPINESS

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We all strive to be happy.

The pursuit of happiness is so powerful that it is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. (“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”)

Happiness is a pursuit that is personal to the individual.

What makes one happy might make another miserable.

Happiness is written about in books, sung about in songs, and strive for by each person.

To be truly happy you must be happy within yourself. If you are not happy with yourself, how can you be truly happy for others? [Read more...]

August 10, 2011

{PinkSPIRATION} I just want to be SUCCESSFUL

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We all strive for success. Whether it is a dream job or a comfortable life, we have a personal drive to reach success.

The current economy has made the goal of success harder to reach.

But no matter how long the path or how steep the journey, arriving to your destination and overcoming adversity will make success that much sweeter.

Remember reach for the moon even if you don’t make it you will still be amongst the stars. [Read more...]

August 3, 2011

{PinkSPIRATION} The Love Files

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**{PinkSPIRATION} is Little Pink Blog’s newest series giving weekly inspiration, affirmations and quotes.**

Love is more than just an emotion and feeling.

Love brought down empires and caused wars.

Love is a powerful thing.

To truly love someone you must first love yourself. Love your whole self imperfections, flaws, and all [Read more...]

July 27, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: Lord Voldemort, Harry Potter, Horcrux, and the Golden Snitch Cocktail Concoctions

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

“The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches … born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies … and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not … and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives … the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies …”

- Sybill Trelawney prophesying to Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)

The prophecy that was overheard by Severus Snape set into motion a series of events that connected Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter altering their lives forever.

Lord Voldemort sought out to stop the prophecy instead brought it to life, giving Harry a lightning scar and himself becoming mangled.

Destiny is best described both sharing striking similarities: half-bloods, orphaned, and viewed Hogwarts as their first real home.

But it is the differences that ultimately mattered with Voldemort caring about no one but himself and Harry holding a love of others.

The final drink Mixology post is dedicated to the Dark Lord and the Boy Who Lived! [Read more...]

July 14, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: Hagrid, Hermione, Ron, and Sirius Cocktail Concoctions

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

Harry Potter never grew up in a caring household with a loving family, so when he entered the magical world he found friendships and a surrogate family.

His best of friends and the two men who were like father figures become treasured companions.

This post is dedicated to Harry Potter’s closest confidants. [Read more...]

July 13, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: Dumbledore, McGonagall, Lupin, Snape Concoctions

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

The Harry Potter world would not be as magical if it wasn’t for the professors at Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The students are taught to brew, to charm, to transfigure, to take care of magical plants, and to defend themselves against the darkest arts.

Without these amazing teachers Harry would not have learned the hardest of lessons.

I dedicate these drinks to Harry’s greatest advisers. [Read more...]

July 13, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin Concoctions

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

“By Gryffindor, the bravest were
Prized far beyond the rest;
For Ravenclaw, the cleverest
Would always be the best;

For Hufflepuff, hard workers were
Most worthy of admission;
And power-hungry Slytherin
Loved those of great ambition.”

-Sorting Hat (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)

Hogwarts is divided into four living and learning communities named after the four founders: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin.

As Professor McGonagall stated in the Sorcerer’s Stone, “[Y]our house will be something like your family. You will have classes with the rest of your house, sleep in your house dormitory and spend free time in your house common room.” [Read more...]

July 10, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: Butterbeer, Firewhiskey, Pureblood and Mudblood Concoctions

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

A recent family trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has inspired some creative concoctions.

A spiked Butterbeer, a strong Firewhiskey, and Pureblood and Mudblood shots are drinks dreamed up by a visit to that magical park.

So enjoy these creations based on the wonderful world of Harry Potter. [Read more...]

June 29, 2011

What Is Pottermore? It’s Awesome, That’s What [UPDATED]

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**UPDATE – August 6, 2011 – with images of Pottermore challenges etc. below**

Following the owls has lead us to this:-

Pottermore, is an “unique online reading experience built around the Harry Potter books,” revealed by J.K. Rowling Thursday morning via a YouTube video and press conference.

Along with the interactive experience [Read more...]

June 24, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: The Death Eaters Cocktail Concoctions Edition

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

“They were a motley collection; a mixture of the weak seeking protection, the ambitious seeking some shared glory, and the thuggish gravitating toward a leader who could show them more refined forms of cruelty.”

– Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)

The Death Eaters are the followers of Lord Voldemort.

They are known for their black hoods, masks, and the Dark Mark burned on to their left forearms.

Cruel and ruthless, Death Eaters fought for pure-blood ideals and to take control over muggles and the wizarding world alike.

Devoted to the leader, they both feared and revered, they fought valiantly in his honor knowing deflection and disloyalty meant torture and ultimately death.

In celebration of this evil group, prepare for cocktails that prove being bad never tasted so good. [Read more...]

June 20, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: The Goblet of Fire Cocktail Concoctions Edition

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By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

“Eternal glory! That’s what awaits the student who wins The Triwizard Tournament, but to do this that student must survive three tasks. Three extremely dangerous tasks.”

- Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film)

The Triwizard Tournament was comprised of four Champions from three of the largest wizarding schools in Europe: Fleur Delacour from the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, Viktor Krum from Durmstrang Institute, and Cedric Diggory and Harry Potter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Chosen from the Goblet of Fire, each of the Champions risked their lives to bring honor to their schools, and glory to themselves.

It is only fitting that they be honored with cocktails that represent each of their unique talents (Harry Potter will be featured at a later date).

The Goblet of Fire

The Goblet of Fire is an impartial judge used to decide which Champion from each school will compete for fame, fortune, and eternal glory.

Impartial but dangerous, once a name is chosen from the Goblet the participant must compete, entering into a binding magical contract.

Pyromaniacs get excited, lets set this Goblet on fire. [Read more...]

June 17, 2011

Harry Potter Mixology: Fred, George, Luna, Neville, Draco Cocktail Concoctions

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Image via Sasha Muradali

By: Ashley Bryce and Liana Cole

We have all grown up reading J.K. Rowling’s masterpiece series Harry Potter.

It has been 14-years since the Philosopher’s Stone was released in the UK and now with the release of the final movie fast approaching, we are going to want something stronger than pumpkin juice to toast the end of an era, or at the very least something strong to drown away the no more Harry Potter blues.

What better way to commemorate the Harry Potter legacy than to create cocktails for the most beloved (or despised) characters. [Read more...]

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