Bourbon Basil Peach Lemonade Freeze
Summer is in FULL SWING here. We are hitting a record breaking heatwave in the ICT and there is no end in sight. Like overContinue reading “Bourbon Basil Peach Lemonade Freeze”
Purple Aviation
You know that aisle at the liquor store? The one with all the liqueur, aperitifs, and cordials? I’m always intrigued but never buy anything. Because…what…
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Lovely Limoncello
Summer time is finally showing her face and it makes me want all the spritzers, spritzes, and fresh citrus cocktails. Especially lemon! This Lovely Limoncello…
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Blood Orange Mule
Every year I am absolutely obsessed with blood oranges when they come into season. The color is STUNNING and the juice adds a lovely bit…
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Mr. Black 43
This week I turned 42. It was fabulously unremarkable and wonderful. I firmly believe in surrounding yourself with people who grant your wish of a…
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Kombuchatini
Kombucha + Vodka= Kombuchatini. Like any woman that lived early adulthood vicariously through the wildly glamorous ladies of Sex and the City, I just finishedContinue reading “Kombuchatini”
Smoky Margarita
Last weekend I experimented with making a smoked simple syrup. YES. Smoked. Simple. Syrup. The smoker was on duty for some meatloaf (I can do…
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Sparkling Aperol Gin Cocktail
Although this winter weather has everyone craving cozy bourbon and warm cocktails, I still like a refreshing light cocktail no matter the temperature outside. This…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Spicy Michelada
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…
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Blueberry Lemon Gin Fizz
This is an easy sipper. Blueberry lemon flavor with a subtle hint of rosemary. Top it off with blueberry sparkling water and you have aContinue reading “Blueberry Lemon Gin Fizz”
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…
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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…
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Ginger Spiced Cranberry Bourbon
If you need a cocktail that tastes like the holidays this beverage is for you. Just a few ingredients and you have a festive cocktail…
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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…
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