January 10, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment What might have seemed like a gimmick years ago, now is an established period of reset for many drinkers. If you’re opting to try a #Dryuary yourself, we’ve got a few non-alcoholic…
Category: Stir and Strain
Happy Holidays from Stir and Strain! And a wonderful New Year!
December 23, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment We’re signing off through the end of the year to enjoy some much needed time with family and friends. Thank you to all of you who have stopped by the site, made…
Rey’s Rations a cocktail inspired by The Rise of Skywalker
I have walked through Star Wars land here in Southern California many, many times now and still, when I change lands from Disney to Batuu I still cannot get over the total transformation that happens. I honestly did not think…
Holiday Gift Guide: Glassware
December 19, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment What you drink out of is almost as important as what you’re drinking. So make it nice! Elevate your glasses this year with elegant coupes, gilt edges, and shiny copper. Even your…
Holiday Gift Guide: Boozy Stocking Stuffers 2019
December 12, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment We put some pretty sweet stuff in your stocking this year. This stocking is filled with wine but if it wasn’t, you could fit tiny cans of cocktails inside along with your…
Holiday Spiced Port Hot Toddy
This post was made in partnership with Croft Port. Recipe and ideas are my own. For the first time in forever SoCal actually feels cold for the holidays and I am HERE FOR IT! I’m dressing in layers, I turned…
Cocktail Pantry Twists: Maple Gingerbread Butter Flip
The Cocktail Pantry Twists Series is made in partnership with Stonewall Kitchen. Recipe and ideas are my own. Hello and welcome to the third installment of the Cocktail Pantry Twists series with Stonewall Kitchen. Alas, it is our final day…
Cocktail Pantry Twists: Pink Grapefruit Marmalade Daiquiri
The Cocktail Pantry Twists Series is made in partnership with Stonewall Kitchen. Recipe and ideas are my own. Hello and welcome to day two in our Cocktail Pantry Twists series. We’re back with Stonewall Kitchen to show you how a…
Cocktail Pantry Twists: Hot Pepper Cranberry Jelly Margarita
The Cocktail Pantry Twists Series is made in partnership with Stonewall Kitchen. Recipe and ideas are my own. Hello and welcome to my pantry. Yes, my actual pantry. In these cold weather months, sometimes it’s hard to come across some…
Black Christmas Bottled Cocktails
Instead of hitting the Black Friday sales today (and let’s face it, it’s slim picking at this point since they all started on Monday anyways), let’s hit the home bar and think ahead towards the next several weeks. It’s going…