One Martini, Two Martini, Three Martini, The Floor
PUBLISHED ON: 11.04.2009
If you have been following my blog, you will know that we find any reason to get together. This past weekend was not any different. We invited a few of our friends and asked them to shake up a few of their favorite martinis with us. We served them up in shot glasses. As always, we are never disappointed. Here are few highlights from the Martini Tasting.
A Yellow Cake Martini that included vanilla vodka, pineapple juice and a splash of Rose’s Pomegrante Cocktail twist.
Friends helping friends shake up good martinis
The classic shaken gin martini
The chocolate martini
Appetizers brought along by friends to enjoy with our martinis
Enjoy!
Anonymous
WHAT FUN ! I love Martini's..and those look PICTURE PERFECT…infact coincidently I had an Appletini last night…YUM…and all those appetisers…Good food, Great company…
TKW
What a yummy looking drink! It looks like a great party!
Katherine Roberts Aucoin
Wow, i need to move to your neighborhood! Everything looks wonderful and I like a martini now matter what it's called!
Angie's Recipes
LOL! It took me just ONE to feel dizzy!
Lindsay Rudolph
Wow! You do it right! Everything looks so yummy. We do wine tastings at our house, but haven't tried a martini tasting yet. Great idea!
Jean Tuthill
Wow! It all looks so good! I will visit you often to find out more! Your display is gorgeous!
Kim
Looks like great drinks and great food. It's cold already here in KY, but it looks like you all had a great time outside.
KennyT
This is fun, I wanna try that pomegranate martini.
Marguerite
Looks like a great party! And that Pomegranate Martini is \”to die for\”! Everything looks sinfully delicious! Thanks for visiting my blog and for your nice comment.
Inspired by eRecipeCards
Darn, my invitation must have gotten lost in the mail or I would have been there… I love your friends
Hungry Dog
How fun! Wish I had a friend like you to invite me to such a fabulous party!
Foodiewife
I should plan more get-togethers. The martinis look fabulous…but that cake…and the eclairs! Wow! Looks like you had a great party.
Foodie with Little Thyme!
I love Pomegranate martinis and I need to try the yellow cake! YUM! I think I need to become one of your neighbors.
Chef E
I will clean and dress your fish, if you invite me over; for which I know you have, but I mean is there a spare room for me and a suitcase and I will fly over right now :)The drinks sound and look incredible!
Anonymous
Velva your taste in martinis are awesome! Love this yellow cake drink!
George Gaston
Velva, what a wonderful get together! The martinis all sound great, especially the Yellow Cake. Definitely going to try one of those. Also, a beautiful laid table with lots of delectable goodies.
Palidor
I used to love martinis, especially chocolate martinis. Now I can't drink, so I'll have to savor your pictures instead!
Kasha
What a fun blog! I am loving your recipes! http://grubandstuff.blogspot.com
The Absence of Alternatives
Buying plane tickets right now! Vodka. Oh. My greatest love! I need to try the pineapple juice thing. IF I ever get over there, I'm bringing a bottle of Chopin for you. By the way, did you ever read my posts about the bacon flavored Vodka? 😉 The shrimp looks delicious too.
Cathy
I adore martinis – and what a fun way to serve them! Looks like a hoot…I have got to find my way to Tallahassee!
Schnitzel and the Trout
Thank you for commenting on my blog. I just became a follower on your blog #100 actually, and I am thrilled to have found you. Actually, I am enjoying a martini right now. I will be back.
Meals by Misty
I'm thirsty!
Donna-FFW
LOVE your title.. That is a great party theme actually. I may steal it for my next gatheringXXOO!!
Raoulysgirl
I'll admit…I don't drink anymore (and I've never had a martini of ANY kind!). However, I love this idea! And the food? Looked awesome!
teresa
fabulous! the drinks are just gorgeous, and what a wonderful spread!
Rosa's Yummy Yums
Mmmhhh, everything looks great! You make me thirsty and hungry ;-P!Cheers,Rosa
FoodFunFarmLife
Looks like you had a lot of fun, and the drinks and snacks look delicious ! Thanks for visiting my blog all the way over in Africa – nice to 'meet' you :)Bye for nowLynda, Kilimanjaro, East Africa
Katy ~
I miss the days when I had parties like this; instead I've opted for a reclusive life for now. But I see all the fun and camaraderie, and I think, perhaps, a martini would be a good to open the doors again.
Laura in Paris
Oh, how delightful. Any pretext is good to get together and share a meal and more! The only Martini I know is .. James Bond's: Stirred not shaken!
Erica
Hi velva,I would love to go to your parties!!!!So much fun and great food 🙂
Barbara
Great party and your food looks delish. I have to be honest, though, two martinis would definitely be the floor for me!
Heather S-G
Oh man, I wanna live closer to you!! I'd love one of each 😀 …and the food, definitely the food!
Suzi
Can I come to the next Martini party? The cranberry one looks like it would be perfect for Halloween….a bloody drink.Visiting from SITS.
Jessica - The Novice Chef
What a fabulous party! I guess my invite got lost in the mail 😉 haha! You have definately inspired me to throw a Martini party!
Fresh Local and Best
You certainly live it up! I love seeing the drink mixes and festive food gatherings you have often have.
Anonymous
What a fun party with gorgeous martinis!
Trubes
Hello Velda,This is my first visit to your site and I have really enjoyed what I've read.Food to 'die for'! The Martinis' look and sound knockout!We've had two holidays in Florida: One at Disney in Orlando and another at Anna Maria Island, off Sarasota.So, Greetings to all you Floridian Foodies, from a now, very hungry Liverpool(UK),lady!Di.
Penny
Hi Velva, We are looking forward to returning to Florida this weekend. We are in Palm Coast near St. Augustine. Love your blog. Thanks for visiting mine too.
nanny
I like the sound of your neighborhood!!!! Food and drinks look awesome, esp. the yellow cake martini!!!!
Unknown
a beautiful set-up, looks like a lot of fun.Have a fab weekend *kisses* HH
Lorie
The food looks divine!!
Julia
OOoo! Good times. I'll have a very dry and dirty martini with that lovely Bombay Sapphire, please!!
Lo
Oh, wow — the food looks great. And the martinis inventive! That dessert plate is definitely calling my name!!
Salty Lass
Hi Velva,Thanks for swinging by our Secret Stash salt blog. If you're ever in the Seattle-area, the first cocktail's on us!Cheers,Janna
Jennifer Lynn
Oh My Word. I got a buzz just looking at those pics. YUMMY!!
Joanne
What a great idea for a party! I don't like martinis enough to have a whole one but I LOVE flavored shots. Looks like so much fun.
Mikki
Ok. I live in Deland Florida and I'm ready to make the drive to Tallahasse to see all these yummy goodies. LOL!!!Thanks for stopping by my blog! Love your place here.Hope to be back by to visit again soon!
zerrin
The photos look like from heaven, a gorgeous feast! I wish I was a friend of yours there. I want to taste all of these.
jp
looks like a fab party, drinks and food look lovely! ;P yum!
Anonymous
What a beautiful display of food. You have an eye for what balances the other items.
My Little Space
Had never tried Martini before! Looks terriby inviting. I wish I was there1 haha…. Cheers.