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How To: Mix a cosmopolitan martini cocktail

Dan Vincent, a bartender in Laguna Beach, CA shows you how to make specialty martinis for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. The Cosmo is a favorite with lots of ladies, thanks to the perplexing phenomenon that is Sex and the City. To mix a cosmopolitan martini, you will need vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.

How To: Mix a sweet lemon drop martini

Dan Vincent, a bartender from Laguna Beach shows you how to make specialty martinis for you, your family and friends in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial. This lemon drop martini recipe taste great, and is faster than other methods. You will need vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, margarita mix, and lemon juice.

How To: Mix a Mexican suntan martini cocktail

Enjoy a drink almost as good as a day in the Mexican sun. Tequila, mango puree, simple syrup, Cointreau, lime juice, pomegranate juice and soda water make up the Mexican Suntan martini cocktail. Follow along with classy tuxedo-sporting bartender Julian as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Mexican Suntan martini cocktail.

How To: Mix an el guapo tequila mojito cocktail

Mint, lime, sugar, sweet and sour, soda water, Sprite and tequila make up the el Guapo tequila mojito cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jay as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this refreshing specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the el Guapo cocktail.

How To: Mix a Drunken Buddha cocktail

Rum, nutmeg, ginger, cane syrup and apple juice make up the Drunken Buddha cocktail. Follow along with bartender Boun as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this spiced specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Drunken Buddha cocktail.

How To: Mix a Certeza tequila margarita cocktail

Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, orange juice, and sweet and sour mix make up the margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender John as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet and sour specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Certeza margarita cocktail.

How To: Make a Purple Rain Martini

A specialty among select Miami bars, Purple Rain is a sweet martini with a layering technique that gives the drink its signature purple glow. You will need vodka, wild berry martini mix, cherry juice, a shaker filled with ice, a spoon for layering effect and a purple orchid to garnish.

How To: Cook salmon tournedo rolled in bacon

The Museum restaurant far removed from downtown Bucharest isn't a place tourists are likely to stumble upon accidentally. But for ten years, "Museum" has definitely been an out-of-the-ordinary place to dine. Watch this cooking how to video and learn how to make one of their specialties, salmon tournedo rolled in bacon. This seafood recipe is sure to be a one of your specialties too.

How To: Make a container topiary

Topiaries are no longer just speciality plants. They have become very popular and are showing up in garden centers and nurseries across the country. Topiaries have been used for thousands of years, in places like Babylon and England. Today we take the mystery out of topiaries and discuss pruning trees and shrubs to look like geometric forms. As well we talk about designing topiaries, selecting the trees and shrubs and maintaining them to look their best and show you how to create small topiar...

How To: Make Indian mirchi bhajji (stuffed chili fritters)

So why buy when you can make these quite simply? This video shows you how to make these delicious bhajji from scratch. All the ingredients are freshly prepared for that authentic Indian taste. This step by step guide explains how you can make this delicacy which is bound to impress your diners. The girls make these specialties look really simple, so if you're looking for really good bhajjis with a kick of chili, you've found the right place!

How To: Do pelvic tilt exercises

Work out the pelvis with pelvic tilts. Learn about exercises for strength and flexibility in this training video. Take action: keep your back flat, this is a high repetition exercise, and keep feet flat on floor. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enjoys training aspiring female ...

How To: Do lying skull crusher barbell extensions

Increase muscle strength with barbell exercises done while lying down. Learn about muscle training, fitness, and growth in this fitness video. Take action: do not rock arms and keep core tight. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enjoys training aspiring female body builders as sh...

How To: Do quad extensions to strengthen the legs

Exercise the quadriceps muscle with quad extensions. Learn about increasing leg strength in this training video. Take action: keep core tight, squeeze legs at top of movement, but only legs will move. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enjoys training aspiring female body builder...

How To: Do standing dumbbell curls to increase arm strength

Working out the arms with standing dumbbell curls. Learn to increase muscle strength in the arms with dumbbells and curl exercises. Take action: start with feet shoulder-width apart, palms face forward, keep elbows at sides, and do not rock. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enj...

How To: Do weighted diagonal lunges

Gain muscle strength and flexibility with diagonal lunges. Learn about dumbbell exercises to promote fitness in this weightlifting video. Take action: maintain balance, keep back leg straight, and increase difficulty by adding dumbbells. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enjoys ...

How To: Do weighted sumo squats with a barbell

Sumo squats will help to strengthen the legs. Learn how to properly do squats in this workout video. Take Action: hold in squat position to increase difficulty, feet wider then normal squat, and keep chest and head high. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enjoys training aspiring...

How To: Stretch the triceps

Increase flexibility and prevent injury by stretching the triceps. Learn how to do stretches and arm exercises in this video. Take action: hold stretch for 20-30 seconds, stretch when muscles are warm, and hold stretch at point of mild discomfort. Michelle, the instructor in this how-to video, is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and s...

How To: Do dumbbell rear lunges

Increase muscle strength and flexibility with dumbbell rear lunges. Learn about dumbbell weight training and exercises in this video. Take action: keep chest high, shoulders back, core tight, raise knee to increase difficulty, make sure back step is big, and add hop to increase difficulty. Michelle is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting ...

How To: Do deadweight standing crunches

Increase muscle strength with dead lift exercises. Learn tips and techniques for proper weightlifting in this fitness video. Take action: keep bar close to legs, don't round the back and use proper form. Michelle is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enjoys training aspiring female body builders as she is one herself. She focuse...

How To: Make a Lego Optimus Prime head

This is a video tutorial describing how to make a lego optimus prime head. The first step is to get all of the LEGO pieces that you will need. You will need tiles, plates, connector pieces, translucent pieces, technique pieces, and a few speciality pieces. First start by taking your plate and adding 2x2 piece, then add two 1x2 tiles, one on each side. Then add a 1x2 plate. Then add two connector pieces to hold on the chin of the head. Then add the 1x1 pieces. Then add two translucent pieces. ...

How To: Create Hollister style destroyed jeans using sandpaper

Want to create the look of expensive Hollister designer jeans? Fancy department stores, specialty jean stores and boutiques sell them for outrageous prices. Now you can create them at home with simple supplies, a little practice, careful observation and some "elbow grease". The creator of this video uses common hardware store supplies to complete the task. With the help of the video's host, the right sandpaper and with the right moves, you can create all of the most common styles of Hollister...

How To: Cook sage and pancetta shrimp with Rachel Ray

Rachel Ray prepares her mom's specialty, shrimp with sage and pancetta. Follow along learn how to prepare this shellfish and ham recipe for your mom. This cooking how-to video is part of 30 Minute Meals show hosted by Rachael Ray. Would you believe you can make impressive and delectable meals at home in less time than it takes to get takeout? Let Rachael Ray show you how easy it can be. From comfort food to sophisticated fare for entertaining, Rachael promises that her dazzling dishes will ne...

How To: Use a climbing rope for rock climbing

Climbing rope is a rock climber's lifeline. A specialty retailer can help you choose the correct climbing rope for your purposes. Learn how to use and care for climbing rope in this climbing video tutorial. Take action: determine where and when you will be climbing, keep rope coiled in cool, dry environment, and use rope wash is an excellent way to keep rope free of debris. Josh, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is an avid climber that resides off the coast in central Cal...

How To: Mix a "Peach-tini" fruit martini mixed drink

Remember to use fresh ingredients when making speciality alcoholic drinks. When you make the bay syrup, don't add too much sugar as the bay already has a sweet flavor. You could also try muddling a few bay leaves with the ginger if you don't want to make the syrup. The peachtini makes a delicious addition to your knowledge of bartending and mixed drink recipes. Enjoy a peachtini at your next cocktail party!

How To: Sew a packy holder for transgender underwear

This is a five part video on constructing packy underwear for FTM (female to male), transgendered people. A packy holder is essentially a prosthetic penis inserted into underwear. As this is a specialty item, it may be difficult for transgendered people to buy underwear with a packy holder ready made, thus requiring a little bit of home crafting. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to sew a packy holder for transgender underwear.

How To: Chop chocolate

When a recipe calls for chopped chocolate, it can be hard to decide which tool to use for the job. Chocolate-breaking forks, sold in many specialty stores, may easily break chocolate into chunks, but they also punch holes in cutting boards and scratch countertops. Paring knives are too small for the task and, when working with a really big piece of chocolate, it's easy to ruin the blade of a chef's knife hacking into the dense, hard bar. The best tool for chopping chocolate is a 10-inch slici...

How To: Mix a beach bum cocktail

Tequila, peach schnapps, vodka, amaretto, orange juice, and pineapple juice make up the Beach Bum cocktail. Follow along with slighty deranged bartender Stephanie as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Beach Bum cocktail.

How To: Mix a dirty sanchez cocktail

With a name this dirty, it's a refreshing surprise that this cocktail is so sweet. Tequila, mango vodka, coconut rum, gin orange liqueur, sweet and sour mix, orange juice, and pineapple juice make up the Dirty Sanchez cocktail. Follow along with bartender Milan/Christine as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this fruity specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Dirty Sanchez cocktail.

How To: Mix a Long Beach cocktail

Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice and sweet and sour mix make up the Long Beach cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jen as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Long Beach cocktail.

How To: Mix a mint chocolate chip martini cocktail

Chocolate syrup, mint liqueur, Kahlua, and Bailey's make up the mint chocolate chip martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender John as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the mint chocolate chip martini cocktail.

How To: Mix an edible panties cocktail

Panties don't taste like fruit, unless the edible panties cocktail is the one in question. Raspberry vodka, orange vodka, cranberry juice, sweet and sour, watermelon liqueur, sour apple liqueur, and triple sec make up the edible panties cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jorge as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty alcoholic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the edible panties cocktail.