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Barbie Pink Cocktail

Lora Knows...

Barbie is taking the world by storm. I absolutely loved my Barbie, and had all the wonderful clothes, shoes and accessories any Barbie could ever want or need. I can hardly wait to see the movie, but for now I have to settle for this festive Barbie Pink Cocktail.

At work we have celebrated Barbie the past two Friday afternoons, and then again today by our pool. All of our friends have loved the taste of the cocktail.

Here is the recipe so you too can celebrate Barbie too:

1 oz Malibu Rum

1 oz Orange Cointreau

1/2 oz Chambord Raspberry Liqueur

1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Raspberries for garnish

Wilton Pink Sanding Sugar

Get a cute glass like a highball, martini or champagne flute. Wet the edge of the glass with lemon juice or water, your choice, and dip into the pink sanding sugar. It will already look amazing and fun!

Put ice into your cocktail shaker and combine the rum, orange and raspberry liqueurs and lemon juice. Shake, shake, shake until it is icy cold.

Pour into the glass and add a bit of Pellegrino and then garnish with a couple of fresh raspberries.

NOTE: If you don’t want to take the time to shake the cocktails individually, you can multiply the recipe and make a pitcher and put in the refrigerator. When it is cocktail time, put some ice in the glass and pour the cocktail over, then add some Pellegrino and garnish.

If you want your cocktails stronger, add more liquer.

Entertainment, Hickory Things To Do

Warhol Comes To Hickory

Lora Knows...

I am so excited about the upcoming exhibit at the Hickory Museum of Art. Andy Warhol. Yes, Andy Warhol! Did you hear me? ANDY WARHOL! To me Andy Warhol was an amazing artist who created his works in various mediums like printmaking, painting, film, and photography. The exhibit that is coming to Hickory is “Works by Warhol” and will consist of 36 iconic masterworks.

From what I’ve read the collection will feature pieces from different periods of his work. Of course there will be pop art including “Santa Claus”, “Mickey Mouse”, and even “Mick Jagger” Also included will be paintings depicting Andy’s take on major events in history, like the assassination of JFK and the moon landing.

SO EXCITED!