Espresso-tinis

Ingredients:

• 1 double shot of espresso
• 1-2 ounces of half and half
• 2-3 ounces of vanilla or whipped cream flavored vodka
• a drizzle of caramel sauce (optional)

1. Brew one double shot of espresso.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add vodka, half and half, and espresso.
4. Shake well.
5. Strain into a martini glass and drizzle caramel sauce on the top for a garnish.

Spiked Mango Mimosa

Ingredients:

• One 64 ounce container of no pulp orange juice
• 8 ounces of vodka (top shelf would be best)
• 2 bottles of extra dry champagne
• 1 8 oz bag of frozen mango
• 1 T sugar
• 2 T water

1. Combine mango, sugar, and water in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine orange juice, vodka, and mango puree.
3. Mix well.
4. Fill punch bowl with ice and "spiked" mango orange juice and add 1/2 bottle of champagne each time you fill the bowl (for a standard size punch bowl, I filled it four times).

serves one  (just kidding--I served this to a party of 20 last week)  

Kid Friendly Cabbage and Dad Friendly Green Beer

Kid Friendly Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 1 small head of cabbage
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 C beef broth
• 2 T olive oil
• 2 T butter
• 1T flour
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Smash the cabbage head on a sturdy counter, core side down, to release the cabbage core and remove and discard the core.
2. Dice the cabbage.
3. Add 1" of water to a double boiler over high heat.
4. Steam cabbage until it is slightly wilted (about 10 minutes).
5. Place a large fry pan over medium high heat and add olive oil and whole garlic clove and cook until golden brown.
6. Remove garlic clove and set aside for a future use (you can store it in the refrigerator for a day or so).
7. Add cabbage to fry pan and cook without stirring until the cabbage begins to brown.
8. Make a circle in the center of the pan by moving the cabbage to the outside edge of the pan.
9. Add butter and flour and whisk to combine.
10. Add beef broth and stir to well combine.
11. Cover and reduce heat to low.
12. Cook for 10 minutes to allow sauce to reduce. 

Dad Friendly Beer

Ingredients:

• 1 12 once light beer
• 1 drop of blue food coloring

1. Add food coloring to one pilsner glass.
2. Pour beer at a 45 degree angle.
3. Remember that it is Sunday ;)