Starburst Infused Vodka!

Kick Off Your Weekend

Party Plans With 

Starburst Infused Vodka! 

How to make Starburst Infused Vodka? 

First, separate the Starburst for the different infusions. Color by color or if your feeling a little wild, mix up the flavors. 

Remove the wrappers and put into mason jars or empty water bottles (basically anything that has a lid, fits in the fridge, and is shakeable). 12-14 starburst per jar. 

Fill containers with vodka. As much as you can handle! 

Cover with lid and put in fridge until Starburst are fully dissolved (takes about 48 hours). Shake as often as possible.

Once the candy is dissolved, strain the vodka through cheesecloth to remove the foam and any little candy particles still there. You might have to strain a few times. You can also have fun eating the starburst particles, if your living life on the edge! 

Finally, pour into the glass of your choice! 

Enjoy! 

You can use the infused vodka in many different cocktail creations, Stay tunned for the recipes! 

Replace the vodka in a Lemon Drop Martini  with Lemon Starburst Vodka.

Use Cherry Starburst Vodka in the Cherry Bomb Cocktail.

Orange Starburst Vodka would work in the Orange Creamsicle Martini.

Keep it classy and mix the vodka with soda water, drink straight over ice, or as a shot.

Let your imagination go wild with the possibilities.

Emmys 2014 Winners

Last night the 66th Annual Emmy's aired with the handsome and hilarious host Seth Meyers. In case you missed any of the winners or weren't able to stay awake for the entire show, we've composed the listings of the winners.

Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Ty Burrell (Modern Family): Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Allison Janney (Mom): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad): Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock): Outstanding Lead Actor in Miniseries or Movie

Jessica Lange (American Horror Story): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie

Kathy Bates (American Horror Story): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movies

Jimmy Fallon (SNL): Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Uzo Aduba (OITNB): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Fargo: Outstanding Miniseries

The Normal Heart: Outstanding Television Movie

Modern Family: Outstanding Comedy Series

Breaking Bad: Outstanding Drama Series

Photo Credits to:

Hollywood reporter, The Guardian, Elle.com, Refinery29, CBSnews.com, More Magazine

#SVEDKAShakedown

SoHo Beach House- Any night is a good night while spent at the SoHo Beach House, but this Monday night was a especially festive. In House Ideas hosted the SVEDKA Shake Down event. The event consisted of a tournament between five of the best bartenders in the nation. A few of the finalist were Trevor Alberts (IG: trevortiki), Oxana Parfenova (IG: oxanav87) and Randal Perez (IG: randy1221). 

While the challengers were hard at work crafting innovative cocktails using an array of SVEDKA flavors, guests were offered a choice of five cocktails to order. These cocktails were handcrafted by each one of the contestants, and the favorite of the night was the rosemary lullaby.

Although all of the cocktails satisfied any taste bud there could only be one winner of the mixology challenges, the dashingly handsome Randal Perez. You can find him mixing up some of Miami's best cocktails at the Broken Shaker Lounge located inside of the hipster hostel Freehand Miami (2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140). 

If you want to try out some of the cocktails served please see below a snapshot of all of the options. 

The Faces of the Permanent Collection-Art

“25 Sq. Inches: The Faces of the Permanent Collection”

Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun. until August 24

The way we look has always captivated creative types, launching some of the best-known artworks in history. It’s a notion not lost on Klaudio Rodríguez, a curator at the Frost Art Museum in Miami,  who has organized “25 Sq. Inches: The Faces of the Permanent Collection” to celebrate the enduring appeal of the human features  in a wide gamut of expressions. “As one of the most scrutinized and depicted subjects, the human face - the most prominent features of which typically are situated within a space of approximately 25 square inches - has perpetually captivated and inspired artists and artisans,” Rodríguez says. “From ancient Egypt to the Renaissance, from photography to pop art, man’s fascination with the face is eternal.” 

The free and open to the public exhibit compiles 53 works that span the globe and centuries, featuring everything from paintings to prints, photographs, and sculpture, capturing the artists’ wide-ranging approach to the subject. “Considered collectively and presented in a variety of narrative contexts, juxtapositions, and associations,” Rodríguez notes, “certain thematic threads emerge with the intent of providing a provocative and engaging forum for the viewer to reconsider the role of the face not only in the art historical narrative, but also in a contemporary one.”

We’ll be going to exhibit, will you?

Location

Frost Art Museum

10975 SW 17th St. Miami, FL Miami, FL

Free Admission 

Mercedes-Benz Swim Week Comes to Miami

Mercedes-Benz Swim Week Comes to Miami, Daily until July 21!

In Miami, clothing is optional, but swimsuits are a must. And unlike people in the rest of the country, Miamians live in an eternal staycation of transparent, warm waters and sauna-like temperatures — so walking around half-naked seems like the only logical thing to do. No wonder the folks at Mercedes-Benz and ING chose our bikini-laden mecca to host Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim for the past ten years. To cater to our city’s splish-splash aficionados, 30 leading swimwear brands and designers will jet in from around the world to take to the many runways anchored at the Raleigh (1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach) and other South Beach hot spots this Thursday through Monday. Brands such as Poko Pano, Beach Bunny, and L*Space will return to the catwalks, while newcomers like Clover Canyon, Frankie’s Bikinis, and We Are Handsome will fight for the spotlight of crowd favorite. Many more will be joining. But it’s not just about sculpted, bronzed honeys wearing trendy nylon and spandex nothings down the white planks of the Cabana Grande and the Oasis tents. Sometimes the parties alone are reason to summon a stampede of the industry’s international elite. 

Location

Raleigh Hotel

1775 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL

305-534-6300

It’s Thirsty Thursday! You bring the Candy!

 

That means invite some friends over and have some fun while mixing up unique drinks from the comfort of your own home! With this easy step by step recipe, we will teach you how to make a candy inspired drink using candies that you know and love! 

Summer isn’t over yet! So, let’s start with the Beach Bourbon Slush!

*Serves 6 to 8 people, depending on who is drinking ( you know who you are)*

Time: Less than an hour

Ingredients

2 cups of unsweetened brewed black tea

5 cups of water 

2 cups (or more, if your feeling up for it) of Jack Daniel’s Black Label 

¼ Cup of Sugar 

One 12 ounce can frozen lemonade. Please make sure it is concentrates or thawed. 

One 6 ounce can frozen strawberry juice concentrate, we recommend using Welch’s Frozen: Strawberry Breeze Juice 

One 8 oz can of chilled ginger ale 

Liquor is optional, but recommended.  

Preparation 

1. Combine the tea, water, Jack Daniel’s, sugar, and the two juice concentrates in a 9x13-inch metal baking pan. Place in the freezer. About every 45 minutes, stir the blend with a fork. Continue this for a couple of hours, until the mixture has the consistency of a granita: icy, slushy, and granular.

2. To serve, use an ice-cream scoop or large heavy spoon and fill a glass two-thirds full with the frozen tea. Top with a bit of ginger ale, but don’t stir. Let the ginger ale coagulate with the frozen tea.

 3. Enjoy.

If you have a sweet tooth, feel free to add Gummie Worms and/or AirHeads. In the photo shown below, we used sour Gummie Worms and  AirHeads Xtremes Sour. You may also add an additional travel size bottle of Jack Daniels for “presentational” purposes. 

New fun nostalgic recipes every week! Stay connected! 

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Keep your head! Please, drink responsibly! 

Hidden gem of a town, Ybor City!

Old-world charm with a fresh feel - Ybor City in Tampa is suited for any taste. Enjoy Historic Ybor City's exotic blend of sights and sounds, with a rich history to explore during the day and a sizzling nightlife to experience after sundown. The district's vibrant community embraces its past to create a culture that is uniquely Ybor City.Discover independent Ybor City restaurants on every street, set in eclectic architecture and style. Take a trolly across the historic and arts district to learn about Tampa's History. urn your visit into a vacation by staying in one of the inns and hotels in Ybor City, the National Historic Landmark District. From dining and dancing, to concerts and culture, there's always something new to see or do in Ybor City. Take a afternoon stroll throw the East 7th Street between North 22nd Street and Nuccico Parkway. Enjoy the New Orleans vibe and buildings, take a picture of the vibrant graffiti wall from near a variety of tattoo shops. The Ybor strip is known for its young london punk rock culture, The Ybor City Tattoo Company is worth a glance. If you feeling a bit impulsive or have been wanting to ink your skin for a while. Inside you’ll find a open and welcoming environment fueled with art lovers and tattoo enthusiast. Ed Powell and Curtis, Tattoo Artists at Ybor City Tattoo Company, are creative and inspiring artist who can take your tattoo idea to the next level. After gabbing a quick bite at one of the many local american urban inspired eateries, The Ybor City Jazz House is a can’t miss. This laid-back authentic music bar is filled with local impressive musicians, open-minded ambiance and some of the best inexpensive drinks-only menu in town. The Ritz Ybor is restored theater that present bands and artist, selling out tickets to varies bands including the electric rock duo from Greenwich, New York, PHANTOGRAM (We love this duo). Congrats to Phantogram for a full house on last Sunday, May 29th.  Ybor City has a great comedy scene, Tampa Improv Comedy Club host some of the best underground comedians around, open mic comedy nights, and home of Cigar City Comedy; an assortment of stand-up comedians, sketch writers, Improv performers and esoteric oddballs who have banded together to organize and improve the creative and comedy scene in Tampa Bay.  Ybor City is a low-key vintage town with youthful, airy, historic, and nonjudgemental vibe, where cigarets are common and you can find a $3 beer at any time. Pack your bags and take a road trip, that will be unforgettable.