Sidecars with Dried Cherries

Sidecars with Dried Cherries are a new twist on an old classic cocktail. Dried cherries are soaked in warmed cognac, offering a sweet and boozy bite between sips. This cocktail is perfectly sweet, perfectly tart, and absolutely perfect in every way! I adore classic cocktails. I’m certain I have at least 4 books dedicated to the art of mixology. All of which include the same,Read more ->

Spicy Homemade Ginger Beer

You’ll never reach for a pre-made, sugar filled Ginger Beer again! This Spicy Homemade Ginger Beer is super spicy, super effervescent, and super simple! Your favorite spirit is optional. Although this makes one fantastic Moscow Mule cocktail! Ginger, by far, has to be one of my favorite flavors. It’s spicy, sweet, and savory – all at the same time. It’s used in curries, cookies, teas,Read more ->

The Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour

13 Thanksgiving Cocktails: Maple Bourbon Sour

This Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour is a true crowd pleaser! Smoky bourbon, bright lemon juice, sweet maple syrup, and fragrant rosemary equate to one insanely delicious cocktail.  Tried & True There are some recipes you come across that you continue to make again and again. This is not one of those recipes. I have made these cocktails (in the last month alone) again, and again, andRead more ->

Burnt Peach Old Fashioned

The Burnt Peach Old Fashioned: smoky, sticky, boozy,and sweet. When muddled with bitters and cherry juice, shaken vigorously with bourbon, and sexily poured over rocks… there’s really no turning back now. I bet you clicked on this recipe because you thought this cocktail sounded intriguing? Crazy? Unique? Seasonally appropriate? Let’s be lifelong friends. This drink, you guys. THIS DRINK. It’s everything you’re expecting it toRead more ->

Grilled Citrus Spritzer

This is the definition of summer in a glass! Grilled citrus takes on a jammy sweetness, offering a flavor punch to this classic spritzer. Made with a bright Sauvignon Blanch (or your favorite crisp white wine!), this cocktail recipe is so refreshing. Let’s grill. And not just burgers, brats, veg, pizza, and dessert. Let’s grill our DRINKS. That’s right! This Grilled Citrus Spritzer is aRead more ->

Summertime Sangria

Summer in a glass! Refreshingly tart, this gem-hued Summertime Sangria is sparkly, fruity, and fun. Sauvignon Blanc tends to be perfect for this recipe, but use your favorite white wine. Best served ice cold, in the sunshine. Summa, summa, summa tiiiiime….. DJ Jazzy Jeff? Fresh Prince? Anyone? If only you could hear me singing right now. Maybe I’ll make a vlog so you can hearRead more ->

Refreshing Coconut Water Limeade (No Processed Sugar!)

A glass of coconut water limeade with fresh sliced lime in the glass.

This Coconut Water Limeade is the ultimate refreshment! Tart fresh squeezed lime juice is paired with thirst-quenching coconut water in this ultimate summery beverage. Pure Refreshment Holy Hannah, it’s hot out. Spoken like a true Minnesotan, you guys. In the winter, it’s too damn cold. In the Spring, it’s too damn rainy. In the summer, it exceeds 75 degrees, and it’s too damn hot. (I’mRead more ->

Green Juice (MARGARITAS)

These Green Juice Margaritas are packed with healthy fruits and vegetables! In cocktail form! They’re spicy and sweet, and so simple to make. Best enjoyed promptly after making, and over ice. IT’S THIRSTDAY. FINALLY. Given the time of year though, and that we’re all probably doing the whole healthy eating, no drinking (read: less drinking) thing, I figure it’s only fair for me to postRead more ->

Turmeric Tonic

This Turmeric Tonic is a gorgeous little elixir with all the healthy vibes. Turmeric gives the drink its vibrant color, while lemon and clementine juices, honey, cayenne, and ginger offer the sweet, tart, and spicy flavors you’re expecting. An energy-boosting beverage, morning, noon, or night! #HealthyVibes Seen that hashtag lately? Yea, me too. How about Tang. Seen that lately? Yea, me neither. (What happened toRead more ->

Rhubarb Rosé Sangria

A glass of rhubarb rosé sangria surrounded by flowers

Toast summer with this perfectly crisp, floral, and effervescent Rhubarb Rosé Sangria! Flavors of rhubarb, elderflower, strawberry, and raspberry fill each glass.  Summer In A Glass Summer wouldn’t be complete with a crisp and cool sipper on constant rotation. Mine happens to be this tart, sweet, effervescent Rhubarb Rosé Sangria. It’s packed with fresh flavors and is quite honestly dangerously easy to imbibe! Read onRead more ->