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New Years Prosecco Cocktail

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Photo by K. Rowland This is a flavorful & fun cocktail to ring in the New Year. You only need 3 ingredients. Ingredients Sparkling Prosecco Raspberry liqueur Fresh Raspberries Directions Place 3 raspberries in the bottom of champagne glass Pour 1 shot of raspberry liqueur into each glass Top with sparkling Prosecco Sip & Enjoy! We hope everyone has a safe and memorable New Years Eve and Day and continue to check out 3 Ladies on a Vine for more great stories & ideas Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name

Wigs, Wine, & Crafts!

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Our crafted snowman Recently the 3 ladies were invited to a fun and unique wine party. Wigs and Wine ! Our hostess Barbara was celebrating her 40 and fabulous birthday. Each guest wears their favorite wig and brings a bottle of wine. We weren't quite sure what to expect but wherever there's wine, it's a good time. Ayanna in her wig! Upon arrival we enjoyed a light snack and had a mini wine tasting. We danced to music and there was a strobe light and even a makeshift 40 and fabulous picture frame made from cardboard. Once we'd all had a glass or 3 of wine, we began making snowmen mason jar lanterns. We spread Decoupage glue on the mason jar, rolled it around in frosty snow, glued on earmuffs, eyes and nose, and dropped in a LED candle. It was absolutely hilarious to see who nailed it and who had crafting fails.  Crafting Next up was our take on the Mannequin Challenge , where Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd playing in the background. We had an exciti

Hot Mulled Wine (Vin Chaud)

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  The weather outside is frightful but the Vin Chaud is so delightful, and since there is no place to go, grab a cup and sip it up! What is Vin Chaud? It is an alcoholic beverage, from the European origin, made mostly with red wine, spices and served warm. Our international correspondent, recently visited Paris and strolled down the Christmas market, sipping on Vin Chaud. The market extends from the roundabout of the Champs-Elysees to the Place de la Concorde, with over 200 wooden chalets. This Christmas market offers a great variety of Christmas crafts and culinary specialties of the French regions. The Champs-Elysees is decorated with more than 400 lit Christmas trees, and Christmas decorations and illuminations. Porscha enjoying Vin Chaud in Paris The Parisian Christmas market is filled with holiday cheer. If you are not ready for Christmas, a trip to the Christmas Markets will ignite your holiday spirit. With a variety of enticements in each chalet, one can find sm

The 12 Wines of Christmas

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"On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree." I am sure everyone has sang this song more than 10 times in their lifetime! The song really puts you in the holiday spirit. You know what else puts you in the holiday spirit? Well wine of course! Get your shopping list ready, we hand selected 12 wines, starting from December 14th through December 25th, to help you wrap gifts, cook your holiday dinner, sing carols, and trim the tree. 1st Wine of Christmas - DEC. 14 - It's a Thursday evening, ooh so close to the weekend, we are going to start you off with a wine that has the perfect name, Relax ! We chose Relax Wine's Pink Rose . It has has aromas of strawberries, cherries, and raspberries. It will definitely help you unwind after a busy work day, while eating a spicy dinner dish and enjoying your favorite holiday movie be