On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me this Partridge in A Cherry Tree cocktail! Or at least I hope he does! This cheery winter sipper is cherry forward, flecked with chocolate given way to bright…
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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…
Coconut Tawny Port Steamer
THE GIFT OF CHEERS I always love finding and giving the perfect gifts. I spend a lot of time every year getting each person I love just the right present that suits their style and taste. But sometimes there are…
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…
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…
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…
Gilded Thanksgiving Bar Cart Styling
November 21, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment Roll on up Turkey Day with this gilded bar cart. It’s more impressive than your Granny’s stuffing. This year I’ve decided to do away with the rustic red and brown tones of…
Roast Chicken and Vegetable Grazing Board
I hosted an al fresco outdoor fall party with some of my closest friends and wanted a special meal that wowed, but wasn’t too complicated. I am known to serve up a fancy cheese board at gatherings because they look…
Halloween Time Cocktails!
October 25, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: amaro, Fall, gin, halloween, holiday, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey Previous Post: « Monday Booze News How to run a successful bar, dealing with crap wine, and a…