FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

3 Great Cocktails to Make for Mom on Mother’s Day

by Mary Melnick

May 12, 2023

© Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com

Products / Food/Drink

Moms deserve the best and, with Mother’s Day this weekend, treat mom to the best day ever. Toast mom with these delicious cocktails with refreshing spring flavors. Cheers!

 

Jane’s Good Call

Inspired by Jane Goodall, leading environmental activist and wonderful mom, this cocktail is easy to make and equally delicious.

 

Ingredients

  • 5 oz. Virginia Distillery Scholar’s Craft
  • ¾ oz. Amaro Nonino
  • ¾ oz. Cocchi Americano
  • ¼ oz. Giffard Banane du Brésil Liqueur
  • Lemon peel

 

Combine all ingredients into a rocks glass with ice, stir and garnish with a lemon peel.

 

Bell (Pepper) of the Ball

Because mom is always belle of the ball, she deserves to kick back and enjoy a delicious cocktail with a kick.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Finlandia Vodka
  • 1 oz. bell pepper-infused Finlandia Vodka
  • 1 oz. Chambord
  • ¾ oz. lime juice
  • ½ oz lychee juice
  • ½ oz. ginger syrup

 

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and give a good shake. Strain over pebble ice and garnish with a thinly sliced cucumber rolled up.

 

Spring Thyme Spritz

Put a spring into mom’s step with this refreshing drink.

 

Ingredients

  • 5 oz. El Bandido Yankee Blanco Tequila
  • ½ oz. Campari
  • ½ oz. passion fruit liqueur
  • ¾ oz. strawberry syrup (see instructions below)
  • 1 oz. tangerine juice
  • Squeeze of lemon
  • Squeeze of lime
  • 2 oz. prosecco
  • 2 oz. sparkling water

 

In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients except prosecco and sparkling water. Crush thyme and add to the shaker with ice and shake. Fill a tall glass with cracked clear ice and strain contents into the glass. Top with sparkling water and prosecco and garnish with an orange wheel, lemon wedge and fresh thyme.

 

Strawberry Syrup

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ⅔ cups of granulated sugar

 

Combine strawberries and sugar in a mixing bowl and muddle into a pulp. Allow sugar to soften the berries for a few hours. Stir occasionally to make sure sugar is dissolved. Once the mixer is ready, strain and bottle the syrup then discard the pulp.

#TrazeeTravel

Insta Feed
Hotel
Dec 19, 2024

4 Hotels to Stay at for 2025 Sporting Events

Diehard sports fans often travel near and far to watch their favorite teams. With plenty of exciting sporting events taking place in 2025, these hotels offer a respite for sports fanatics after the events.

Discover Greece’s Tower Towns: A Journey Through History

Greece's tower towns offer a captivating blend of history, architecture and stunning landscapes that make them perfect for curious travelers. These towns, particularly found in the Mani region of the Peloponnese, are defined by stone towers built during the medieval period. Constructed for both defense and as symbols of family pride, the towers stand as a testament to the region's turbulent history and its residents’ resilience.

Hotel
Dec 19, 2024

Postcard Cabins Brand Now Part of Marriott

More than 1,200 glamping cabins recently joined Marriott in an acquisition set to bring more travelers closer to nature. Postcard Cabins, formerly Getaway, was founded in 2015 with the mission to bring free time in nature to more people.

Destinations / Europe
Dec 18, 2024

Why You Should Visit Florence in January

Ready to book your first 2025 getaway? Consider Florence, Italy, for two can’t-miss events in January.

Madrid: The Charm of an Authentic City

They say Madrid is in vogue for many reasons: its lifestyle, its heritage, its cuisine and all of its new attractions. And it’s true, because Madrid is on the radar of travelers looking for a cutting-edge destination that still holds onto its essence. Join us as we explore its charms.

Hotel
Dec 18, 2024

Brookmere Debuts Today in Saratoga Springs, New York

Brookmere debuts today in Saratoga Springs, New York, for its soft opening. Situated on 10 acres near many of Saratoga Springs’ iconic attractions, this property boasts 88 guestrooms and suites alongside a host of well-appointed amenities.