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 ->
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 ->
This thirst quenching Cucumber Mint Cooler uses cucumber vodka, fresh mint syrup, and tart lime juice. Super refreshing and light! Oh HAAAAAAAAAY! It’s Thursday #THIRSTday, and I’m excited about it. Aren’t you? Weekdays in the summer are a particular drag. In Minnesota, nice days are numbered. Any day that the sun is shining, it’s over 60 degrees, and I can wear shorts, is a goodRead more ->
The Siesta Cocktail will encourage anything but rest. This simple cocktail is tart and titillating! The perfect amount of sweet and bitter, this recipe includes grapefruit juice, Campari, tequila, and lime juice. So easy, and so refreshing! Tequila Tequila I’m not going to lie, I’ve been waiting for a very special occasion to post this cocktail. Today is a very special occasion, you guys. It’sRead more ->
This Spiked Rhubarb Soda is a light and refreshing summer cocktail! Rhubarb, honey, and lemon flavors are perfectly combined and balanced by effervescent soda. Rhubarb is readily available in the summer at many local markets and grocers. Make a big batch of the rhubarb simple syrup to have this delicious cocktail within reach at all times! Summa, summa, summa time….. From a food perspective, summerRead more ->
Apple and ginger flavors come together to make one hell of an amazing drink. Fresh ginger kicks up the spice in this drink, and be sure to find the strongest ginger beer you can find. Light and refreshing – you won’t be able to stop at one of these thirst quenching Apple Ginger Sparklers! Ahhh….the 4th of July. Doesn’t it just make you reminisce? TheRead more ->
This Melon Mint Granita is a refreshing boozy treat! Ripe cantaloupe is mixed with fresh mint, making one cool delicious cocktail. It’s the perfect drink recipe using seasonal ingredients. Make a big batch for your next BBQ, get together, or pool party – they’ll be a hit! Happy #THIRSTday! It’s JUNE. Summer is finally here and I couldn’t be more stoked. Longer days, cabin weekends,Read more ->
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 ->
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 ->
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 ->