This post is brought to you by Louis Jadot wine. Recipes and ideas are my own. We LOVE a reason to entertain around Stir and Strain headquarters, and while the fireworks have died down (mostly) around Los Angeles, we’re still…
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Low Rent Cocktail of the Month: The Dr. Dad
It’s been forever since I’ve handed out a Low Rent Cocktails to you all. So, I thought I’d throw you one for all the dads out there since we just celebrated Father’s Day. The dads just trying to get through…
Summertime Bar Cart and Beyond
There are so many events you need to buy things for during the summer. I think we covered them all here. Let’s make a drink… You’re going to most likely be outside this summer…a lot. So take happy hour with…
Blue Hawaii Popsicles
This post was made in partnership with Truvia®. Recipes and ideas are my own. If you’re a regular reader around here then you know I am a big fan of all things tiki. And if you’re new, well, I’m a big…
Kerrygold Spiked Horchata
This post was made in partnership with Kerrygold Irish Cream. Recipe and ideas are my own. Before moving to Los Angeles almost two decades ago, I had never come across Horchata on the east coast. Not to say that it didn’t exist…
Make or Buy: Strawberry Liqueur
We are currently running through a pint of strawberries every few days at our house. Regardless of the weather outside, it doesn’t really feel like summer to me until the berries start rolling in. As per usual, I overbuy and…
In the Garden: Coconut Thyme Gin Old Fashioneds
I’ve unearthed this forgotten column that I started years ago since there has been a genuine interest in cocktail gardens as of late. Over on Instagram there have been a few conversations now about growing herbs, flowers, and plants for…
Fresh Strawberry Purée and Mixed Citrus Mimosas
This post was made in partnership with Truvia®. Recipes and ideas are my own. It’s May, and we are full swing into all the bridal showers, baby showers, outdoor brunches, weddings, and any other excuse you can think of to…
Thyme for Tea with Cinzano Vermouth
This post is brought to you by Cinzano. Recipe and ideas are my own. Vermouth is one of those jack-of-all trade bottles in your liquor cabinet. Have it for an aperitif to whet your appetite before a meal, pair it…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
Mom does not want a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant. Mom wants booze. For every type of mom out there, we can all agree, if you’re looking here for gifts, she wants some wine. Accessorize that bottle with a…