Mint Juleps

The classic Mint Julep is the perfect summer sipper on a hot summer day! This recipe combines an easy mint simple syrup, Bourbon, and a little soda water. Pour it all over crushed ice, garnish with mint, and you’re off to the races! Happy National Mint Julep Day! While most people associate Mint Juleps with the Kentucky Derby, the “official” day in which this refreshingRead more ->

Ginger Lemonade

This Ginger Lemonade is light, refreshing, and spicy! It’s the perfect summertime cocktail with fresh ginger, bright lemon, and a little boozy kick! A VERY Happy #THIRSTday to you, friend. How’s the weather where you are? Cloudy with a chance a meathballs? Oh, sorry. That was Tuesday’s post. We’re loving life here in Minnesota. This week has been sunny, springy, and SEVENTY. This time ofRead more ->

Blood Orange & Grapefruit Cocktail

This Blood Orange & Grapefruit Cocktail is the definition of a simple and delicious cocktail recipe! Tart grapefruit juice is cut with the sweetness from blood oranges. Feel free to add soda water or champagne for effervescence in addition to the vodka. Happy Thirstday! Yes, you read that right. No, it was not an error. Yes, I’ve had to stop spell check from fixing itRead more ->

Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

These Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas are spicy, sweet, and perfectly tart. Pineapple juice and fresh squeezed lime juice are shaken with orange liqueur and tequila, and poured in to a spicy salt-rimmed glass. Hard to stop at one – this cocktail is a crowd pleaser!  Happy Cinco de Mayo! Did you know that while it translates similarly to the U.S. holiday (the 4th of July), CincoRead more ->