We are still hanging onto the summer weather around here and it just begs for cold beers on the deck. I’m stretching the al fresco cocktailing season out as long as I can. Tonight I was in the mood for more than just a beer. Enter the Michelada! What you need: 12 oz beer (youContinue reading “Spicy Michelada”
Category Archives: Cocktails
Blackberry Basil Bourbon Smash
The perfect transition beverage from summer to fall. The herbal and bright berry flavors mesh with the warming qualities of bourbon to hit all the right notes. You can’t miss with this beautiful cocktail. 2 oz bourbon (I used Larceny) 1 oz honey simple syrup 1 oz lime juce 7 blackberries 5-7 basil leaves clubContinue reading “Blackberry Basil Bourbon Smash”
Frozen Fruity Vodka Soda
This is a super fun twist on the standard vodka soda. Freeze your favorite fruit juice in ice trays and make this simple cocktail something special! I love this hack with fruit juice. Use bottled or fresh and this prolongs the life of your juice. Plus, you can use these cubes in all sorts ofContinue reading “Frozen Fruity Vodka Soda”
1,2,3 Aperol Spritz
The latest trendy cocktail is also one of the easiest to remember. I call my version the 1,2,3 Aperol Spritz. Here’s why… All you need to remember is: 1 part club soda 2 parts Aperol 3 parts Prosecco Fill a large wine glass with ice, and pour in your 1,2,3. Do a quick stir andContinue reading “1,2,3 Aperol Spritz”
Rye Gold Rush
As fall begins to creep in I find myself veering away from the margaritas and leaning into more bourbon cocktails. This twist on a modern classic is the perfect transition from summer to fall. Citrus freshness, floral honey, with a dark rye bourbon. This has become my favorite bourbon cocktail, and I bet you willContinue reading “Rye Gold Rush”
Perfect Classic Margarita
1.5 oz favorite tequila (I had silver Hornitos on hand) 1 oz Cointreau 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice Ice Salt for rim (optional) In a cocktail shaker add ice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Shake until shaker is cold to the touch. Rub lime on the rim of your glass and then tap inContinue reading “Perfect Classic Margarita”
Citrus Honey Margarita
2 oz Silver Tequila 1 oz Lime Juice 1 oz Orange Juice 1/2-1 oz Honey Simple Syrup (Recipe below) Ice Salt for rim (optional) Combine all the ingredients with ice into a shaker and shake vigorously. Rim glass with lime juice and salt. Fill glass with ice and strain contents of shaker over ice. GarnishContinue reading “Citrus Honey Margarita”
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