Shaken, not stirred. Your ‘assignment’… Build a ‘Bond-worthy’ Martini.In honor of the release of Skyfall, the latest installment in the 007 movie franchise, A Life Designed is mixing up an ice-cold batch of that classic Bond drink, the Vesper Martini. Here’s how to make this not-so top secret recipe… Read the rest of this entry »
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… These home bar ideas make ‘Happy Hour’ even more cheerful!With summer in the rearview mirror and winter’s chill fast approaching, thoughts turn to hunkerin’ down at home by the fire with a tasty libation in hand. Shouldn’t as much thought be put into the delivery and presentation as what goes inside the glass? Read the rest of this entry »
Hendrick’s 50 Shades of Gin, Domme Delight Cocktail. The perfect drink after a rousing evening that’s left you feeling… all bound up.Leave it to the clever folks at Hendrick’s Gin to concoct a special libation in honor of the wildly popular book that seems to have (forcefully) taken a large portion of the female population over 30. Trust me gentlemen, if you don’t know what Fifty Shades of Grey is about, chances are good the woman sitting next to you does! Read the rest of this entry »
When in Portland, be sure to visit the thoroughly ‘uncommon’ Clyde Common.Sitting adjacent to the Ace Hotel and nestled on the fringe of Portland Oregon’s trendy Pearl District, Clyde Common beckons to shopped-out visitors and locals alike in search of good food, a comfortable ‘vibe’ and some AMAZING drinks! Read the rest of this entry »
With the Cirrus Ice Ball Press, your Happy Hour just got a whole lot ‘Happier!’We here at A Life Designed appreciate a tasty adult beverage as much as the next fella, so our curiosity was most definitely piqued when we stumbled upon this brilliant device… the Cirrus Ice Ball Press.
Two drinks guaranteed to lift your holiday spirits!If you find yourself losing the will to live today as you navigate the ‘self-inflicted’ madness that is Black Friday shopping, these two pick-me-ups are sure to put a smile back on your face as you search for the perfect holiday sweater for good ‘ol uncle Joe! Read the rest of this entry »
