For some people, Sunday is a day of rest. But for you and your squad, it's about making the most of every single minute of freedom you have before returning to the office on Monday. To the uninformed that may just sound like hanging out, but those in the know refer to this blessed day as Sunday Funday.
Making the most of your Sunday Funday starts by surrounding yourself with good friends -- and continues by reaching for food and cocktails (duh) that are as amazing as the company you keep. And because Sunday Funday should always provide you with new and exciting adventures, we've rounded some of the best snack and cocktail pairings to keep you and your pals going all day -- because rest is for the weak (and the boring).
The following cocktail recipes are intended only for those 21 and older. And please drink responsibly.
Making the most of your Sunday Funday starts by surrounding yourself with good friends -- and continues by reaching for food and cocktails (duh) that are as amazing as the company you keep. And because Sunday Funday should always provide you with new and exciting adventures, we've rounded some of the best snack and cocktail pairings to keep you and your pals going all day -- because rest is for the weak (and the boring).
The following cocktail recipes are intended only for those 21 and older. And please drink responsibly.
Mimosas are pretty fancy to begin with (thanks, champagne) but you can bump the cocktail to ultra-classy levels by pairing it with all the fixings from an English cream tea (with mimosas replacing the tea, of course). When you serve up the traditional selection of scones, jam and clotted cream, you'll impress guests with your oh-so-cultured menu. Opt for strawberry jam and slice up a few complementary strawberries to garnish the mimosas, and you'll pretty much be Martha Stewart in their eyes, too.
Many of us catch up on much-needed Z's on Sunday morning. The bad news is that sleeping in cuts into our time to run errands; the good news is that waking up at noon means you can kick off your Sunday Funday cocktails right away, since brunch has made daytime drinking socially acceptable.
But if your gal pals aren't the types who are impressed, don't make the mistake of serving up snooze-inducing cocktails. Spice up a brunch-time favorite -- Bloody Marys -- by adding a sprinkle of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix to your glass. Pair the bloodys with the quiche of your choice (think: eggs and bacon, served with a side of the sriracha dressing), and you'll be ready to start your day with gusto.
But if your gal pals aren't the types who are impressed, don't make the mistake of serving up snooze-inducing cocktails. Spice up a brunch-time favorite -- Bloody Marys -- by adding a sprinkle of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix to your glass. Pair the bloodys with the quiche of your choice (think: eggs and bacon, served with a side of the sriracha dressing), and you'll be ready to start your day with gusto.
While you may not be able to swing an out-of-state daytrip with your girls, you can definitely travel to Margaritaville. And because every good getaway is full of surprises, dress the rims of your margaritas with an unexpected combo of salt mixed with spicy seasoning mix. Keep the fiery kick going by pairing your cocktails with jalapeño poppers, served with a side of creamy, bright Hidden Valley Ranch® Cilantro Lime Ranch® Dressing for some delicious dipping.
Cosmopolitans are pretty much the official drink for girl talk (thanks, "Sex and the City"), so you can never go wrong by reaching for one of these babies when hearing about the bestie's latest beau. Prevent the vodka from going to your head -- and causing you to dole out bad dating advice -- by snacking on a club crostinis of your choice (turkey chicken or shrimp crostinis are pretty tasty) while sipping on your cosmos.