Daily Olive: December 2006

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11 Songs for Your New Year's Party Playlist

It's been a week to relax and slow down, so only two new links at Yahoo! Food. Enjoy your New Year and the party playlist we had Christopher Sprinkle put together for your New Year's Party.

December 29, 2006 in Parties & Entertaining | Permalink | Comments (0)

What Goes into a $2,000 Martini?

The $2000 Aristocrat Martini at Body English

In Las Vegas, the city of ultimate extravagances, when you're on a roll, you might be tempted to order a $2,000 martini at Body English, a club at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. What could make this worth $2,000? Other than getting caught up in a mad moment, or trying to impress, or indulging yourself because you deserve it, maybe you're really interested in what goes into it.

It's called The Aristocrat Martini, and has three main ingredients - Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac, 150 year old Gran Marnier, and a splash of Dom Perignon.

To mix - chill 2 ounces of Louis XIII and 1/2 to 3/4 Gran Marnier 150, pour into a martini glass, then top with Dom. Served with a ruby and diamond encrusted swizzle stick that's yours to keep when finished - and voilà, that will be $2000 to your hostess.

Of course, word has it that one of the Hilton sisters has indulged in an Aristocrat - Martini, that is.

December 21, 2006 in Spirits | Permalink | Comments (0)

Keeping Track of Your Designer Water

Water is coming in all sorts of shapes, flavors, origins, and designs, and writer and amateur foodie, Sean Timberlake, sorts out his favorite designer waters on his list Sparkling, Still, or Tap at This Next.

December 20, 2006 in New Food Trends | Permalink | Comments (1)