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4 weeks ago

Hi everyone, happy weekend! 🍸 Today’s Happy Hour is all about the ultimate dirty martini. We started out with our usual Absolut vodka, a bottle of dry vermouth that had been open a little too long and some grocery store olive brind. Then we decided to step things up with premium vodka (Grey Goose), freshly opened vermouth, and top-quality olives with rich brine.It took a few rounds of tasting, but the premium mix was absolutely worth it, smooth, crisp, and every bit as fabulous as the dirty martinis we had at a Michelin-starred restaurant in San José del Cabo.Here’s John’s method: 2 ounces vodka, ⅓ ounce vermouth, and ⅓ ounce olive brine, shaken not stirred until icy cold, then served with those beautiful premium olives. And for snacks, we went with garlic-stuffed olives and crunchy almonds, the perfect pairing.Have a fabulous week ahead and we'll see you again next week! Hope you've been having a fab summer! ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Hour with John and Sue

2 months ago

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend! We’re whipping up some Pina Coladas today – sweet and not so sweet. Check them out – the first one was better in our opinion. Have a fab rest of weekend and great week ahead! Loving the rain for a bit – sun shall return 😊 Here’s the recipes:Pina Colada #13 oz Cream of Coconut – the sweet one2 oz Amber rum – we used 1.5 of Amber rum and .5 of Malibu Rum¼ of a Lime – if it seems too sweet2 cups IcePour all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with pieces of pineapple and maraschino cherry. Enjoy! Pina Colada #26 oz of Coconut Cream – not so sweet2 oz Amber rum – we used 1.5 of Amber rum and .5 of Malibu Rum2 oz Simple syrup1 cup of Frozen pineapple pieces1 to 1.5 cups of icePour all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with pieces of pineapple and maraschino cherry. Enjoy! Thanks everyone!Theme song by Anneda Music ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Hour with John and Sue

2 months ago

Happy Weekend everyone! Another fun episode with Doug!!! We had a live studio audience lol - with our pals Rosemary & Brian, Caroline & Shaun, Lisa & Dan and Regina & Denis. And of course my sister Carol. Tiki is the theme this week! Check out the hilarious antics of Doug and John (R rating of course) and the fab cocktails, mocktail and appyss! Scorpion:1/2 oz Orgeat1 1/2 oz Amber rum3/4 oz Cognac2 oz Orange juice1 oz Lemon juiceShake, strain into glass and garnish with a dehydrated orange slice and a sprig of mint.Fog Cutter:1/2 oz Orgeat1 1/2 oz Amber rum1/2 oz Gin1 oz Cognac2 oz of Lemon juice1 oz of Orange juiceShake, strain into an ice filled glass. Float Sherry over the top of the bar spoon.Trinidad Sour:1 1/2 oz of Angostura bitters1 oz Orgeat1/2 oz Rye3/4 oz Lemon juiceShake, pour into an ice filled glass. Garnish with dehydrated orange slice and sprig of mint.Tiki Happy Hour Recipes:Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili DipIngredients- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on)- ½ cup flour- 2 eggs, beaten- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs- Vegetable oil (for frying)- Sweet chili sauce (for dipping)MethodMix coconut and panko in a shallow dish.Coat shrimp in flour ® dip in egg ® press into coconut-panko mix.Fry in 350°F oil until golden (about 2–3 minutes per side).Serve hot with sweet chili sauce.Fruit & Cheese SkewersIngredients- 1 cup seedless grapes- 1 cup strawberries, halved (or other berries)- 8 oz block cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cut into cubes- Toothpicks or mini skewersMethodThread grape ® cheese cube ® strawberry onto toothpicks or mini skewers.Arrange on a platter and chill until ready to serve.Ahi Tuna Poke CupsIngredients- 8 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced- 2 tbsp soy sauce- 1 tsp sesame oil- 1 tsp rice vinegar- 1 tsp sesame seeds- 1 green onion, finely sliced- 12 mini wonton cups or cucumber slices - we used Tostitos ScoopsMethodIn a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds.Add diced tuna and green onion; toss gently to coat.Spoon mixture into wonton cups or onto cucumber slices.Serve chilled immediately. ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Hour with John and Sue

3 months ago

Happy BC Day Long Weekend everyone! As promised, we have prepared the Limoncello Spritzer and the Jumbo Prawn & Bacon appy. OMG – they are as advertised. Absolutely delicious! Per our pals Dana and Darren – these are light tasting and just incredible. Love them all. Here’s the recipes:🍋 Limoncello SpritzIngredients:• 2 oz limoncello• 3 oz prosecco• 1 oz club soda• 1 cup ice• 1 sprig mint (optional – for garnish)• 3 slices lemon (optional – for garnish)Instructions:1. Add ice to a glass of your choice.2. Pour in the limoncello, then the prosecco, and top with club soda.3. Stir gently.4. Garnish with mint and lemon slices if desired.5. Serve immediately and enjoy!And here’s the matching appy. Note – I asked Chatty to help me whip up a matching appy to the Limoncello and here’s what he delivered – with some modifications from my side after making. These are to die for:🍤 Lemon Kissed Jumbo Prawn & Bacon BitesIngredients:• 16–18 large cooked prawns, chopped• 6 tbsp mayonnaise I used half fat• 5 garlic cloves, minced• 2 tbsp finely chopped onion• ½ lemon, juiced• 2–3 slices bacon, cooked until crispy & finely chopped, salt & pepper, to taste• Crackers or cucumber slices for servingInstructions:1. Pat dry and chop the cooked prawns into bite-sized pieces.2. In a bowl, mix prawns, mayo, garlic, onion, lemon juice, half the bacon, salt, and pepper.3. Spoon mixture onto crackers or cucumber slices.4. Top with remaining bacon.5. Optional: Garnish with lemon zest. Serve immediately and enjoy with a Limoncello Spritz!#limoncelloLimoncelloSpritz #ShrimpAppetizer #HappyHourWithJohnAndSue#EasyAppetizers #CocktailPairing #SummerEntertaining#FoodieFriday #SeafoodSnacks #DrinksAndBites #ZestyAndSavory ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Hour with John and Sue is in British Columbia.

3 months ago

Coming up tomorrow, we'll be giving these a whirl. Appy pairing ecipe courtesy of Chatty aka ChatGPT based on what we had in our fridge lol. Shows in link in bio. #limoncello #spritz ... See MoreSee Less

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