Smash with Sparkling Blackberry

To bridge the gap between the muggy heat of summer and the crisp, cool breezes of autumn, here is the recipe of a Sparkling Blackberry Smash. Its a combination of the sweetness of sparkling wine and simple syrup and the earthiness of bourbon and basil. The result is both strong and stunningly easy to gulp down. It looks tempting in a glass, but is best served in a pitcher. A drink from New Orleans which has a history of inventing bitters.  #lifestyle  #drink  #cocktail  #howto 

Sparkling Blackberry Smash Recipe


Ingredients

• 1 oz Evan Williams Black Label Bourbon

• 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• 1 oz sparkling wine

• 1 sprig of basil

• 3 blackberries


Preparation  

Muddle two blackberries, then combine bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass before topping with sparkling wine and garnishing with a sprig of basil and a blackberry

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Ganga The River Ganges

Ganga ,The River Ganges has several tales abandoned in her , probably each granule of sand in the river bed has something that remains undiscovered . Acoording to Hindu mythology since Ganga had descended from heaven to earth, she is also the vehicle of ascent, from earth to heaven. As the Triloka-patha-gamini, (Skt. triloka= "three worlds",patha = "road", gamini = "one who travels") of the Hindu tradition, she flows in heaven,earth, and the netherworld (as explained below ), and, consequently, is a "tirtha," or crossing point of all beings, the living as well as the dead. It is for this reason that the story of theavatarana is told at Shraddha ceremonies for the deceased in Hinduism, and Ganges water is used in Vedic rituals after death. #GANGA  #THERIVERganges

This photo was taken by the AbdulMoeed Faruqi , the known photo journalist who took this beautiful shot in Kanuj and I am privileged one who got the opportunity to share it with my readers.

In Hindu cosmology, Patala or Patal (Sanskrit: पाताल, Pātāla) denotes the seven lower regions of the universe - which are located under the earth. Patala is often translated as underworld or netherworld. Patala is composed of seven regions or lokas, the seventh and lowest of them is also called Patala or Naga-loka, the region of the Nagas. TheDanavas (demon sons of Danu), Daityas (demon sons of Diti), Yakshas and the snake-people Nagas live in the realms of Patala. According to Hindu cosmology, the universe is divided into the three worlds: Svarga (Heaven: six upper regions), Prithvi (earth) and Patala (the seven lower regions)- the underworld and netherworld.(wikipedia)

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Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are lyrics

Not so new but a beautiful number with lyrics by Bruno Mars I just can't get over with  ".When I see your face There's not a thing that I would change 'Cause you're amazing (amazing)Just the way you are (are).... Click the You tube link and hear it for yourself !  #lyrics

                                                      "Just The Way You Are

                                                                         LYRICS

Ohhhhh ohhhhhh ohhhhhh ohhhhhhh

[Verse 1:]
Oh, her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shinin'
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
Yeah

I know, I know
When I compliment her she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"
I say,

[Chorus:]
When I see your face (face, face...)
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are)
And when you smile (smile, smile...)
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause, girl, you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are).
Yeah

[Verse 2:]
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday,

Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfects what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
You know I'll say,

[Chorus:]
When I see your face (face, face...)
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are)
And when you smile (smile, smile...)
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause, girl, you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are)

The way you are
The way you are
Girl, you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are)

[Chorus:]
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are)

Scoop Out The Tom Servo Cocktail liquid nitrogen style

Tired of stuffy classical cocktails ? Well here is the cocktail recipe with difference from Brian Smith of Squeaky Bean’s bar at Denver  whose fanciful menu includes a trio of cocktails prepared liquid-nitrogen style – a century-old cold-freeze technique . He uses liquid nitrogen to plunge the temperature of the glass to a point where even alcohol freezes once poured in. At 40 degrees below zero, the liquid nitrogen boils and evaporates, priming the glass for Smith’s pre-made concoctions, which turns into solid ice before gradually thawing.Smith’s liquid-nitrogen process allows the imbiber to essentially have two cocktails in one: A frozen one – and the original  once the drink is thawed .  #cocktail  #thetomservo  #drinks  #recipe

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INGREDIENTS

2 oz   Tequila Astral
1 oz   Fresh Grapefruit juice
.5 oz  Fresh Lime
.5 oz  Agave Syrup
         Liquid Nitrogen

Preparation
1)To prepare the cocktail glass to save it from shattering it needs to be chilled below 40 degrees

2)Rim the glass with salt before filling with liquid nitrogen to the brim. While the liquid nitrogen is settling down , shake the ingredients and strain. Ensure that the liquid nitrogen has boiled away or pour out the residue if any - now is the time to pour the cocktail into the glass. Initially you will enjoy the cocktail as a liquid but gradually it will freeze into a very velvety sorbet texture from the walls of the glass can be scooped out with a spoon.

The Last Word Cocktail Recipe

The Last Word ,a Gin based cocktail originally developed at the Detroit Athletic Club. While the drink eventually fell out of favor, it has recently enjoyed a renewed popularity after being rediscovered as a cult hit in the Seattle area by bartender Murray Stenson during his tenure at the Zig Zag Café.


The cocktail has pale greenish color being primarily due to the Chartreuse. Its sharp, pungent drink, and is a great palate cleanser. it's a perfectly balanced drink. little sour, a little sweet and a little pungent. #howto #recipe #cocktail

Ingredients
• 25ml gin

• 20 ml fresh lime juice

• 20 ml green Chartreuse

• 12.5ml Maraschino liqueur

Preparation

Pour all ingredients into a shaker, fill with ice cubes and shake rapidly. Double strain into a Chartreuse glass or a martini glass. Garnish with a cherry or lemon wheel.

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Selfie

Selfies, A new way to stay ahead of your consorts all that you need to do is point the camera at yourself , smile or make a face ,look ugly or look hot , press the  button and take a shot.!, If you are a gadget freak, or a social networking  person , you will certainly know what a  selfie means. A new phenomenon, that has taken over the new generation by storm. We donot know what kind of psychological factors drive a specific person to take a selfie and upload it to a social networking site. Everyone’s own situation is different but how good or bad it is to take a #selfie. . It has begun to worry some parents , while those who have kept up with the pace take it as passing trend. Well how good or bad is this new fad ?

                                                                               

A simple photograph of yourself taken by your own self  with a mobile phone and shared  on a networking site ,  is all about selfie . Once the picture is shared on the networking site it does the talking for you ! You can make a funny or an ugly face or even look at your best , its all about how you can gain attention and get as many likes  .

Selfies  a rage among teens. Surprisingly, a cause of concern for many parents who worry about this self-obsessive, narcissist  next generation .In my opinion they are encouraging for those  who by watching others share their selfies get inspired  by clicking and sharing their selfies and over come their underconfidence . If you can flaunt a new  outfit or your bangs or bags , over all anything about yoursef , a selfie shared on a social media site is good enough to do the talking for you !

We simply can't brand   a trend 'too bad " only reflects on our inability to deal with change. Unlike the earlier generation, the younger crowd much more vocal , connected and used to e spontaneous interaction and also connected with the world.. They have a different perspective about their environment. They understand the power of digital communication and know well how to best use it to their advantage to move ahead and rise .

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Raise A Sangria To Good Times

Sangria is a typical beverage from Spain and Portugal. It normally consists of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of added brandy #Sangria is served throughout Spain and Portugal during summer, and in the southern and eastern parts of the countries year-round. In these places it is a popular drink among tourists at bars, pubs and restaurants where it is often served in 1-litre pitchers or other containers large enough to hold a bottle of wine plus the added ingredients. A delicious fruit-based wine "punch" with its traditional heritage well rooted in Spain. Typically, sangrias are made with red wine, fresh, seasonal fruit and a bit of bubbly water or citrus flavored soda. It is easy to make, easy to drink and a huge hit at summer get togethers - even for those who are not "into wine." While Spain is heralded as the creator of sangria, countries all over the globe have adapted the recipe to make a fruit-filled wine beverage that is refreshing and easy to drink with a wide variety of foods. If you would like to see a "live" demo of making a sangria

Recipe

Pick up your favorite fruits, spice and liquors. Chill and enjoy!



Ingredients:
1 Bottle of red wine
1 Lemon cut into wedges
1 Orange cut into wedges
1 Lime cut into wedges
2 Tbsp sugar
Splash of orange juice or lemonade
2 Shots of gin or triple sec (optional)
1 Cup of apples or raspberries or strawberries
1 Small can of diced pineapples (with juice) optional
4 Cups ginger ale