Looking for a no-bake appetizer recipe and a sweet cocktail for happy hour? Whether you’re in the Pittsburgh area or in the surrounding South Hills areas like McMurray, Canonsburg, Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon, Washington, Cecil, South Fayette, Finleyville, Bridgeville, or Venetia, we have the recipes for you! Today we have no-bake jalapeño popper balls and an espresso martini! Enjoy!

Espresso Martini Recipe:

Ingredients:

• Ice cubes

• 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream

• 1 ounce Kahlua

• 1 ounce vodka

• 2 ounces espresso

Instructions:

1. Add ice, Baileys, Kahlua, vodka, and espresso to a cocktail shaker.

2. Shake until blended. Then strain into a martini glass and garnish as desired.

No-Bake Jalapeño Popper Balls Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1-pound bacon

• 10-ounces plain cream cheese, softened

• 1 tablespoon sour cream

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

• ¼ cup minced jalapeño, seeded

• ½ cup sharp white cheddar, shredded

• 2 small shallots, minced

• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, and then set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess oil. Once cooled, finely chop the bacon and place it in a wide shallow bowl.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, chives, jalapenos, cheddar, shallots, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

3. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop as your guide, portion out a small amount of the filling and form it into a ball. Roll the cheese ball through the bacon and repeat until all of the mixture is gone.

4. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.