Saturday Drink/Tweet Fest!

Those of us who are going to be left at home on Saturday night are planning a Twitter party! First, on HBO EAST The Hangover is premiering at 8pm EDT. Whoever wants to join let's watch and tweet together!

Then, if you haven't joined already, at 10pm EDT, 9pm CDT, 8pm MDT, 7pm PDT let's grab our favorite beverages and settle in for some Blockhead time! We can drool over cruise pics coming in, chat about our weekend pampering and just have some fun! Saturday night is also Pajama Night on the cruise. Feel free to Twitpic you in your PJs that night! :)

Make sure to follow the Non-Cruisers List on Twitter, if you aren't already: http://twitter.com/RocksicleLover/non-cruisers A bunch of people, just like you, who aren't cruising this weekend.

Now, everyone will need a drink for the Drink/Tweet Fest! So.... What are YOU drinking? If you are unsure, here are some recipes to give you some ideas. If you have any drinks to recommend (store bought is good too), feel free to comment!

Includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic:

Sangria! Sangria!

1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup orange juice
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
1/2 cup triple sec
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 lime, sliced into rounds
1/4 cup white sugar (optional)
8 maraschino cherries
2 cups carbonated water (optional)

In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.

Chocolate Coffee Kiss

3/4 fluid ounce coffee liqueur
3/4 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce creme de cacao liqueur
1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1 cup hot brewed coffee
2 tablespoons whipped cream
1 1/2 fluid ounces chocolate syrup
1 maraschino cherry

In a coffee mug, combine coffee liqueur, Irish cream, creme de cacao and Grand Marnier. Fill mug with hot coffee. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Sunny Citrus Cooler

1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 3/4 cup lemonade concentrate
6 cups ginger ale, chilled
Orange slices

In a 1-gal. pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate and lemonade concentrate. Add ginger ale and mix well. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.